In 1866 Switzerland takes the bold step to universally adopt a breachloading repeating rifle. Why the sudden transition? What was their first choice? All this is explaining in this very nerdy video which contains NO SHOOTING!

We also take a very very deep dive into the mechanics of the rifle d...

In part 2 we take a look at each of the main infantry rifle patterns, the variations in military ammo and take my trusty M1878 to the range.