Is This better?

[Bottom Dealin Mike]

I took a lot of the advice you all gave me and re-vamped my video style.

Let me know if I improved things, or, if I went the other way.

This is part 2 of the Early Lever Action Rifle series: The 1865 Spencer Rifle

[Mad_Dog]

Definately,  I like it .  The target view was a nice addition.  If you're still looking for feedback, maybe paint the target before you start, so that each hit is clear? (several of them were obvious, but on others I heard it, saw the target jiggle, but didn't see a new "spot" appear).  I'm assuming you tape the side, front, etc views at the same time?  If so, what about the intro instead of being 3 or 4 shots from the same angle, stay on the same timeline but start with the side, then the front, then maybe the target view?

A quick question about the Spencer -- you mention 56-56, .44-40 and the modern cartridges, I was wondering how popular the 56-50 was "back in the day", and when they offered it in that caliber?

thanks!

-Mad Dog

[Steel Horse Bailey]

GREAT!  I love the opening!

I also especially like that you used the rifle version, not the carbine.  But that is only a personal preference.

Mad Dog's suggestion about painting the target is excellent.  It adds graphic proof of hitting and would be visually appealing.

Good on ya, Mike!  100% improved.

[Forty Rod]

My only negative comment is about the gunfire in the background while you're talking.  Us old guys don't hear as well as we used to, anyway.  I don't know how you can get around that unless you dub in the words later...but you know what that did to Millie Vanillie's career.   

Very good work. 

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Mike,

For some reason my computer ( I suppose) erased the link for the video ... could you replace it?

[WaddWatsonEllis]

The second time I opened it up the UTube appeared ... computer woes here .... I have always maintained that there is a very good reason that guns, ammo, and computers not be stored in the same room ... sigh.

The opening 'Bad Guy' sequence was a good opening step ... grabbed my attention right away.

The second thing I like is the mixing up of the pics ... kept my interest up while the historical section was told.

The third thing is that I think that is the first time that I have seen a full sequence of shooting and reloading  ... has me thinking about how I can buy one!

Two questions remain; is it approved for NCOWS in other than .56-50?

Can it be fired in the original .56-50 at a SASS range and be used as a standard SASS rifle?

[Fingers McGee]

Lookin good Mike. 

I've PMd a few suggestions.

[Steel Horse Bailey]

The second time I opened it up the UTube appeared ... computer woes here .... I have always maintained that there is a very good reason that guns, ammo, and computers not be stored in the same room ... sigh.
The opening 'Bad Guy' sequence was a good opening step ... grabbed my attention right away.
The second thing I like is the mixing up of the pics ... kept my interest up while the historical section was told.
The third thing is that I think that is the first time that I have seen a full sequence of shooting and reloading  ... has me thinking about how I can buy one!

Two questions remain; is it approved for NCOWS in other than .56-50?

Can it be fired in the original .56-50 at a SASS range and be used as a standard SASS rifle?

From the NCOWS Rules:

"Reproduction firearms chambered in calibers not utilized in original models shall be allowed as long as such calibers are original to the period or are otherwise approved by the National Congress of Old West Shootists. (Amended March, 2010)"


Reading the rule, I believe it IS OK for NCOWS use, Wadd-y.  Unless the particular range has a rule against the larger caliber.  45Colt & 44-40/44WCF are certainly authentic to the period!  (I think those are the alternate caliber offered in the Spencer reproduction.)

I can't say about SASS for sure.

[Fingers McGee]

Can it be fired in the original .56-50 at a SASS range and be used as a standard SASS rifle

No, rifles used in SASS matches must be pistol caliber.  56-50 is not a pistol caliber round.  

[Fox Creek Kid]

56-50 IS now allowed in SASS. Go here to the handbook, ppg. 9 - 10.   

http://www.sassnet.com/Shooters-Handbook-001A.php

[ashlyngr]

Hello Mike, I've always enjoyed reading you articles in Guns of the Old West, and watching your videos at CasCity. However, you are compiling quite an elaborate collection of videos that are really helping someone like me with BP. Do you have plans of producing a DVD for sale? If not, you really ought to consider it. For a Noob, seeing is sometimes better than reading.

Old Overholt Rye

[Bottom Dealin Mike]

Hi Ashlyngr,

I think for the time being I'll just keep putting them out on YouTube for free.

I'm glad they are helping you. Have fun.

[TwoWalks Baldridge]

Hi Ashlyngr,

I think for the time being I'll just keep putting them out on YouTube for free.

I'm glad they are helping you. Have fun.

Dang Mike, it just keeps getting better and better.  Once again, love the view from the bad guy perspective. really adds the spice to the chile.

[Bottom Dealin Mike]

My next video will be on building a gun I call the Remington Bulldog. I'm afraid there will be a bit more talking in that one.

[Norton Commando]

Mike, I thought it was fantastic! It definitely moves at a "friskier" pace than your prior work, keep 'em coming!

[Steel Horse Bailey]

My next video will be on building a gun I call the Remington Bulldog. I'm afraid there will be a bit more talking in that one.

More to talk about!