Videos tagged with L96A1

This YouTube video, titled "L96A1: The Green Meanie - the First Modern Sniper Rifle," explores the history and significance of the L96A1 sniper rifle. Leveraging the description's hashtags, the video focuses on the rifle's identity as a "Green Meanie," its British origins, and its role as a pioneering modern sniper weapon. It delves into the rifle's historical context and potentially its technical specifications.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing the L96A1 sniper rifle, focusing on its less commonly known integrally suppressed variant. He explores its historical development, including its impact on modern sniper rifle design, referencing key publications like 'The Green Meanie L96A1' and 'It Started in the Shed'. The episode details the production timeline of the rifle and includes a comparison between the suppressed and unsuppressed versions, with a specific look at the suppressor and scope.

This video is a book review of Steve Houghton's "The Green Meanie: The L96A1". The book details the development and history of the L96A1 sniper rifle, a significant rifle for the British military. It covers its origins from a benchrest-accurate design developed by three individuals in a garage, its adoption by the SAS, and its eventual win in a British Army tender. The review highlights the book's in-depth coverage of the rifle's evolution, production challenges, and accompanying accessories like optics and gear. It also notes the inclusion of first-hand accounts from snipers who used the rifle in various conflicts.

This video explores the Accuracy International L115A3 rifle, adopted by the British Army in 2007 as the L115A3 sniper rifle chambered for the .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge. It highlights the rifle's adoption following special forces use in Afghanistan and the retirement of the L96A1. The video also touches on the Sniper System Improvement Program (SSIP) which updated ancillary gear like scopes and ballistic calculators. The L115A3 is presented as a formidable weapon for trained personnel, with a mention of Steve Houghton's book 'The British Sniper: A Century of Evolution' for further information.

This video dives into the history and features of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare rifle, specifically the L118A2 variant used by British special forces. It details the modifications made from the original PM/L96 design to suit the harsh Scandinavian environment, including reduced bolt surface area, a three-position safety, and an enlarged thumbhole for glove use. The description also covers the L118A1 (fixed stock) and L118A2 (folding stock) designations, noting that these were commercial AW rifles acquired by the UK with added features like improved bipod mounts and a rear monopod. The rifle is presented as a transitional model leading to the .338 Lapua Magnum Arctic Warfare Magnum (L115). The video acknowledges Steve Houghton for providing access and recommends his book, "The British Sniper: A Century of Evolution."

This video delves into the L96A1, also known as the 'Green Meanie,' highlighting its significance as the first modern sniper rifle adopted by the British MoD to replace the L42A1. It explores the rifle's advanced modular chassis design and its impact on British sniping capabilities. The video features an original L96A1 from a private collection, thanks to Steve Houghton, and recommends his book, "The British Sniper: A Century of Evolution," for further reading on the subject.

This video is a book review of Steve Houghton's "The British Sniper: A Century of Evolution." The book covers British sniper rifles, accessory equipment, and training from WWI to the present, with a particular focus on the Accuracy International L96A1 and Arctic Warfare rifles. It details rifle development, optics, supplementary gear, and includes first-hand anecdotes. The review highlights its usefulness for authenticating rifles and strongly recommends it for those interested in sniping or British military small arms. The book is available directly from the publisher, not Amazon.

This video delves into the history and specifications of the Lee Enfield L42A1 sniper rifle. It explains how the British military's adoption of the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge led to conversions of existing Lee Enfield actions, initially through civilian efforts and eventually adopted by the military. The L42A1, a conversion of the No4 MkI(T) sniper rifle, featured a shortened, free-floated stock and handguard, and a heavy barrel. A total of 1,080 were produced and served until 1992 when replaced by the Accuracy International L96A1.