Nice set up you have. I have been shooting the Whitworth since they first came out, a long time now. It is one of my most prized firearms. It is a unique piece of engineering and perhaps takes the same type of mind set to get the most out of it. In other words, be prepared to give this rifle the special treatment it demands. Cleaning after every shot, consistency in every single step involved in the prep, loading and shooting. And critiquing your process to fine tune the variation out, and consistency in. Have fun and enjoy your fantastic results!
Regrettably the Whitworth is not mine, it belonged to my friend Dave who you see shooting it. Even more regrettably Dave passed away late last year. I am glad this video is here as it is way to remember him.
@@314299 I believe it was a Parker Hale, I think I got it from Dixie. I sold it to a guy who did reloading, taxidermy, etc. so at least the guy who got it really appreciated it
This is a great video! I'm not much on muzzle loaders, but I find myself fascinated by this weapon and the man's loading stand. The procedure and narrative for loading is great.
The Whitworth bullit is cast in a hexagonal shape and it screws itself down and backwards into the barrel. It does not need to obdurate or expand to fit the bore.
Thank you for putting back up. I would love to have one of these fine rifles. They where a prized rifle for the ones capable of using it. Neat twisted bullets to fit the bore. Thanks again for sharing this video
I noticed that the crown of that Barrel isn't anything like the crown of the original Whitworth guns that I have seen. They have a much deeper and what looks like about a 35° crown on them so that you can seat and fire the round. And it's designed to fire a 45 caliber hexagonal projectile at 530 grains of wet that is size to about 442 to 445 so that you can fit the paper around it. I believe that requires two grease wads and two cards if not three.
Interesting. I have not had any chance to examine an original Whitworth but it is interesting to hear of the differences between the original and reproductions.
I had one about 30 yrs ago from Navy Arms if I recall. It was a major disappointment I couldn't get it to shoot good. I didn't have the correct bullets I could find a mould and ended up trading it for a uberti 1873 Winchester clone.
Sorry I do not have plans. The stand was built by my buddy Dave, he based it on one he saw on "British Muzzleloaders". Regrettably Dave passed away some time back.
When the video was done the owner of the rifle had just got it. This was first black powder gun so he was just learning. Also he could not find any black powder locally so had to use the substitute. He later moved on to proper black powder and stiffer charges.
These can be extremely accurate rifles, it may be a good idea to mark the ramrod to indicate where the charge should be when fully seated down, not a problem on the first shot, but with a fouled bore it can be difficult to know where fully rammed is. What possible objection to this video can youtube have ?
My buddy was new to muzzle loading at the time and I think he was using a light charge of Pyrodex, i think he has since moved on to more substantial charges of proper black powder.
This was the first or second time the owner had the gun to the range and shot it, he was still getting used to the process, not much point in showing groups at that stage as they would not be representative of what is possible with the rifle.
Note to viewers, this is an "edited" version of an older video, this version passing muster with YT.
Was thinking I saw this one before. It was the carry box that gave it away.
For now, at least. Damn commies.
Nice set up you have. I have been shooting the Whitworth since they first came out, a long time now. It is one of my most prized firearms. It is a unique piece of engineering and perhaps takes the same type of mind set to get the most out of it. In other words, be prepared to give this rifle the special treatment it demands. Cleaning after every shot, consistency in every single step involved in the prep, loading and shooting. And critiquing your process to fine tune the variation out, and consistency in. Have fun and enjoy your fantastic results!
Regrettably the Whitworth is not mine, it belonged to my friend Dave who you see shooting it. Even more regrettably Dave passed away late last year. I am glad this video is here as it is way to remember him.
I think black powder is one of the most under enjoyed parts of our sport. Love to see a video, or link, to the loading stand build. Thanks!
I had a Whitworth back in the 90's. I regret selling it every time I see a video about them
Was it an original of one of the Pedersoli reproductions?
@@314299 I believe it was a Parker Hale, I think I got it from Dixie. I sold it to a guy who did reloading, taxidermy, etc. so at least the guy who got it really appreciated it
This is a great video! I'm not much on muzzle loaders, but I find myself fascinated by this weapon and the man's loading stand. The procedure and narrative for loading is great.
The Whitworth bullit is cast in a hexagonal shape and it screws itself down and backwards into the barrel. It does not need to obdurate or expand to fit the bore.
Yep.
Thank you for putting back up. I would love to have one of these fine rifles. They where a prized rifle for the ones capable of using it. Neat twisted bullets to fit the bore. Thanks again for sharing this video
I noticed that the crown of that Barrel isn't anything like the crown of the original Whitworth guns that I have seen. They have a much deeper and what looks like about a 35° crown on them so that you can seat and fire the round. And it's designed to fire a 45 caliber hexagonal projectile at 530 grains of wet that is size to about 442 to 445 so that you can fit the paper around it. I believe that requires two grease wads and two cards if not three.
Interesting. I have not had any chance to examine an original Whitworth but it is interesting to hear of the differences between the original and reproductions.
Well I got a raise and worked more hours saved up and I am now waiting for my new Whitworth to be shipped to me
Nice. That is certainly something to look forward to.
@@314299 suppose to come today I'm like a giddy like a kid waiting for ice cream right now
My order was back ordered and yet it came yesturday I'm am extremely happy with it after sighting it in
I had one about 30 yrs ago from Navy Arms if I recall. It was a major disappointment I couldn't get it to shoot good. I didn't have the correct bullets I could find a mould and ended up trading it for a uberti 1873 Winchester clone.
Good video, thanks again. A lot of those parts on the rifle are very similar to my Sniders. Nice rifle.
I think it was really just the barrel that set these apart.
Do you have any plans for the shooting stand?
Sorry I do not have plans. The stand was built by my buddy Dave, he based it on one he saw on "British Muzzleloaders". Regrettably Dave passed away some time back.
I want a whitworth so bad
Save your dollars!
ugh it has that same cleanout screw that Pedersoli also tried adding to the Enfield until yielding to public outrage.
I'm not sure if the current version being offered has it o if it's been deleted.
Front sight is a ‘Globe’ sight. Nice rifle and put a decent load in it! 😉
When the video was done the owner of the rifle had just got it. This was first black powder gun so he was just learning. Also he could not find any black powder locally so had to use the substitute. He later moved on to proper black powder and stiffer charges.
@@314299 Excellent! There really is no substitute, especially if shooting the Minié ball. There is not the same ‘kick’ with the substitutes.
These can be extremely accurate rifles, it may be a good idea to mark the ramrod to indicate where the charge should be when fully seated down, not a problem on the first shot, but with a fouled bore it can be difficult to know where fully rammed is. What possible objection to this video can youtube have ?
What powder charge and type of powder did you use?
My buddy was new to muzzle loading at the time and I think he was using a light charge of Pyrodex, i think he has since moved on to more substantial charges of proper black powder.
I really want a whitworth rifle but it looks like it isn't gonna happen until next year and 2 months...
Why is that?
Money
I spent a bunch for my 10mm carry gun in reloading supplies, press dies, primers, powder and bullets.
nice gun
They are a very high quality replica of the originals.
i dont miss that white paint job on the Remington i had at the time, i do miss the Nissan though.
No Groups. At least I saw how this guy loads it..
This was the first or second time the owner had the gun to the range and shot it, he was still getting used to the process, not much point in showing groups at that stage as they would not be representative of what is possible with the rifle.
Whitworth is not whiteworth lol H is silent
Vitvort?
No isn’t. You’ve been hanging around Canucks too long.