Videos tagged with M1903a4

This video focuses on the practical accuracy of the M1903a4 sniper rifle, a U.S. World War II era firearm, at distances up to 800 yards. It appears to be a performance evaluation and range test of the rifle. The description also promotes various support channels and platforms for the creator, 9 Hole Reviews, including their newsletter, Utreon, Patreon, and Rumble, as well as a link to their Practical Accuracy Scoreboard.

This video delves into the M1903A4 sniper rifle, a crucial firearm for the U.S. Army during World War II. It highlights the rifle's development from the M1903A3, focusing on modifications made to accommodate optics, such as the split receiver markings and the removal of the rear peep sight. The description details the specific Weaver scopes used (Model 330/330C, later standardized as M73/M73B1), their magnification, and limitations like a narrow field of view and lack of waterproofing. It also touches upon barrel selection and rifling variations. Despite its widespread use across all theaters of operation by the US Army and USMC, the video acknowledges critiques regarding its adequacy as a sniper rifle, particularly its effective range and scope performance, and mentions the eventual switch to Unertl scopes.

This YouTube video from 9 Hole Reviews focuses on the accuracy of the M1903A4 World War II sniper rifle. The review aims to answer the question of how accurate this historical firearm was, particularly in the context of its original intended use. The video also highlights ways viewers can support the channel, including through newsletters, Patreon, Utreon, and by using a discount code for Slate Black Industries. It also features a mention of MidwayUSA as a sponsor and provides links to access the Practical Accuracy Scoreboard and purchase gun morale patches on Amazon.

This video analyzes the portrayal of Private Jackson's sniper rifle in the movie "Saving Private Ryan." While the film correctly identifies the rifle as an M1903A4, it features inaccuracies with the scope. The video points out the use of an inappropriate Lyman Alaskan scope and then a Unertl scope that is not interchangeable with the M1903A4's standard scope without modification. Further inaccuracies include the scope not moving correctly during use and mistaken windage adjustments. The analysis highlights the prop department's errors in depicting the sniper rifle's features and functionality.

This video explores the M1903A4, the United States Army's primary sniper rifle during World War II. It details the rifle's development stemming from the urgent need for sniper capabilities and training. The M1903A4 was a scoped version of the M1903A3 Springfield, featuring a Weaver 330C (M73B1) scope with 2.5x magnification on Redfield Junior mounts. The video highlights that these rifles were manufactured by Remington and provides specific serial number ranges for identification, noting that no special modifications like bedding or trigger work were performed on these standard issue sniper rifles.

This video delves into the historical evolution of rifle stocks, specifically focusing on how the National Match competitions at Camp Perry significantly influenced firearm design during the interwar years. It highlights Springfield Armory's shift from production rifles to dedicated National Match variants with features like heavy barrels and pistol grip stocks. The discussion then extends to how these design changes, particularly the adoption of the pistol grip stock for improved accuracy and controllability, led to the development of the M1903A1. The video also touches upon the logistical challenge of leftover WWI stock blanks and the subsequent creation of the 'Scant' stock for the M1903A3 and M1903A4.