The 1800 Baker Rifle: The Action at Cacabelos and Plunkett's Shot PART 2

[@MrEKWesq]

Notwithstanding "little fits of inebriety," Plunkett really was the model of a rifleman and, to quote his colonel, "a pattern for the Battalion."

[@Frank-bc8gg]

I would say the fits of inebriety are what make him part of the pattern of the battalion! Never trust a man that cannot hold his liquor

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Indeed.

[@exploatores]

I like that you keept the missfires in the video.

[@johngreen-sk4yk]

That's what I like about Robs presentations, He tells it like it is " warts and all." Even if He has a bad result, He leaves it in

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

They happen!

[@peteandresenfamilyadventur8742]

Well when you misfired you didn't flinch! and you didn't shoot your foot! Inspirational...

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I tried very hard not to....

[@kieran2221]

Bless you for your honesty, sir. It's great to see that you're not trying to show this in some false 'heroic' narrative, but dealing with true practicalities of the action. Also, credit for your very dry humour, this Brit definitely appreciated it.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@Caratacus1]

Supine seems like a fine way to accidentally shoot your foot off. Thanks for a fascinating vid.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

If you are not careful, yes..

[@geoffshepherd2108]

I have walked through Cacabelos and over the bridge 5 times completing the Camino de Santiago. I know the broad ‘facts’ of the Plunkett story and always regale my walking companions with his exploits. However your excellent in-depth experimentation and analysis has added much more context and understanding of Plunkett’s famous shot. BZ to you - well done, and thanks from a first-timer to your channel - I’ll be back for more - for sure. Cooee from Australia.

[@yt.602]

Search out Rob's other stuff, a real wealth of great informative vids on his channel.

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

It's a long wait for your videos, but it is *always* worth it. Thank you Rob!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@shinrapresident7010]

Well, sir, on first sighting the video, I naturally gave the order to Like and Subscribe. That's my style, sir!

[@jamie-fm6mx]

Well said sir Henry

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Many thanks!

[@pinkushatejar]

Rifleman out in the field in 95th rifles uniform ringing targets at distance? now THAT'S soldiering

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@mayfieldcourt]

This is living history at its best, thank you!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind.

[@revy1063]

@23:11 haha well played, I thought I saw something!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Haha!

[@Schlachtschule]

I have been looking forward to this! I found the analysis of the various factors here fascinating. It seems difficult to believe that he'd have kept his knapsack on given the experimental results here, although your point about not losing one's gear is very valid (I am reminded of a unit of the Berdan Sharpshooters losing all of their fancy Prussian knapsacks when they dropped them for skirmish duties, but were unable to return to get them again). And your analysis of the supine problems was very nice to see since we read a lot of uninformed speculation about this. Also, very cool hobnails. Thank you very much for going to all this trouble and sharing it with us.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks Rick!

[@Schlachtschule]

@@britishmuzzleloaders this is Hugh!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

@@Schlachtschule I'm so sorry, Hugh. I did know that... The perils of a moment of inattention while juggling multiple conversations. My apologies.

[@Schlachtschule]

@@britishmuzzleloaders LOL! No worries, I never expect anyone to know who this is.

[@foowashere]

03:46 So funny-pure slap-stick after all that effort! 😂 Great show, thanks for making and sharing. 👍

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@earlshaner4441]

Good evening from Syracuse NY USA brother and thank you for sharing your adventures and information

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@truckerallikatuk]

The other knapsack option is that he took the knapsack with him, and took it off before adopting the shooting position. Then, post shot, he grabs it and departs, stage left.

[@ftargr]

try both or neither at your discretion

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

All kinds of variables for sure!

[@e-rodbiggins2112]

23:11

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Haha!

[@e-rodbiggins2112]

@@britishmuzzleloaders I thought I was crazy for a sec lol. Watched your stuff for years keep it up friend!

[@lukewolsey]

Rob, have you tried this loading technique - Bite! Pour! Spit! Tap! Aim! You should be able to get three rounds a minute off in any weather like that.

[@JohnyG29]

That only works in rubbish TV shows.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Oh God,.... no.....

[@bigsarge2085]

Awesome, thank you for sharing!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@andyedwards9222]

Once again another fantastically informative video. High technical standards and perseverance.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@robertmalmgren4640]

Happy to see another video from you. Rumors were that Pedersoli was making a Baker, haven’t seen one or a prototype yet.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Apparently it is on its way...

[@jesseusgrantcanales]

11:20 THIS got me good! XD Sorry you were punished so much but you were a sport about it, and that description was a fitting one for anyone doing this type of shooting, educational and entertaining as ever Rob! Welcome back to YT after a, I can guess needed pause.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@Chalksbeehaviour]

I just went through and liked as many videos as I could. I've been watching for years and often forget to like the video . Thanks for the great content.I'll keep liking the videos from now on .God speed

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

That is very kind. Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PunchCatcher]

I appreciate the time and effort you put in to making this and I especially appreciate the willingness to dive into the "most historic shot of the 95th"

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you. It was a fun project for sure!

[@yt.602]

Fine analysis and practical demonstration as always and great kit turnout too, top stuff. Keep them coming your vids are always fascinating as well as fun.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@charlesratcliff2016]

What I find interesting is the foot rest shooting position is something sniper's use or some modern variation of it in competition or shooting.

[@zacharyyoder9498]

Fascinating! These are the first muzzleloading videos I've ever seen, but it does make me think that Plunkett's Shot may have been around 300 yards because some folks are just ridiculously good at what they do and it was a legendary shot. I do see how past 300 yards it starts to get quite fanciful. If Rob is in fact ridiculously good instead of just very good and is modestly not mentioning it, please correct me.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Welcome!

[@FranciscoPreira]

We must aplaud you for this display of indefatigable work, great work indeed.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you kindly.

[@KrzemieniProch]

Your Baker Rifle series is the best flintlock series on YT. By the way, the supine position is much more comfortable and stable when you turn slightly to your right side. Best regards :)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

All kinds of variables, for sure! Cheers!

[@M.M.83-U]

This is proper experimental archeology. You are a treasure. My two cents on Plunkett leaving his sack at the english line (he was moving toward the enemy after all) and reloading in a less akward position.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

As discussed...

[@Afro408]

Love the new😉👌 chin whiskers Rob! And I takes me shako off to your dedication to the cause.

[@BSJ-VT]

Yeah. I noticed that too!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Hey! I was on a retreat with French cavalry on my tail!..... no time for ablutions, this man!

[@nonamesplease6288]

Top notch video! I've done this in an ACW uniform dressed in all of my traps with an 1853 Enfield. (A park ranger said it was never done, and I had to prove him wrong) I was much younger, and it was a bear, although loading the Enfield was much easier than loading a Baker and I didn't have a 2 foot tall hat on my head. Props to you for putting yourself through all that strenuous effort for our benefit.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RiflemanMoore]

Superb analysis, as ever.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you Simon!

[@ptonpc]

Always great to see you.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@skipsmoyer4574]

If not being fired at, thinking standing up to reload might have been used. Also a Baker rifle didn't get longer but humans have, not sure a few inches shorter rifleman would matter much.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Certainly, as discussed.

[@steveww1507]

awesome work Sir

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you !

[@princeoftonga]

Having read a few accounts of the action in question a few thoughts occur: 1. While rifleman Plunkett would have had his knapsack initially I personally believe he would’ve taken it off likely immediately before dashing out of line to attempt the shot. 2. Plunkett was a very experienced rifleman and shooting at up to 250 yards was likely within his capability, anything over that is exceedingly unlikely. 3. If a quick reload was necessary standing up was almost certainly how it was done. The fact that the follow-up shot was prominently mentioned kind of reads to me as saying that Plunkett made himself vulnerable by reloading then making a second shot.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Sure thing! Certainly not the 600 or 800 of internet babble!

[@richardbass3325]

Another great video and excellent subject. Wouldn’t it be great to watch one of these guys in action. How quick could they load and fire. Thank you

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers.

[@edwardmartinez9835]

I imagine the field expediency of ramming the paper cartridge home in its entirety with the open powder end down, may have happed more often than nought with experienced troops. The manual is often tossed out the window when bullets begin to fly. Great video!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I have conducted numerous experiments in a three part series on Baker ammunition, if you are interested.

[@-ZETA-]

23:11 Rob, would you like to explain yourself?

[@frankl5963]

23:11 "Feet" -Rob

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

No.

[@danielquick7541]

Love your content.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@Paintchk218]

As Hagman said in Sharpe: Can't see the face...can't hit the heart.

[@myparceltape1169]

The horse might have had something to do with the man's demise.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Range is a deciding factor....

[@johnfisk811]

Now I have got to the end. Three times…. I agree totally that Plunkett’s military contribution was doubling forwards well in front of his comrades lines. I note that native hunters in all survival hunting cultures get their necessary accuracy from getting close to the prey rather than routinely possessing exceptional accuracy from skill with their arm. I would suggest that Plunkett was a rather smaller man than yourself and, despite the privations of the retreat, probably rather more nimble and fit (no reflection upon your good self). I agree that he closed to about 200 yards and not more. Whilst the paper cartridge with ball was the norm in the army at the time he might have chosen to use the separate forced ball and patch to get the best accuracy? Lastly, and impossible to know, there may have been all sorts of temporary agricultural item affording some cover and maybe the opportunity to use a standing rest on them. Certainly, in his place, I would leave all possible kit behind if I expected to be chased back to my lines by very annoyed cavalry. Over 200 yards and definitely 300+yards a horse will catch a running man and Plunkett’s only protection of he were chased would be the fire of his comrades. That he was not chased suggests that.Colbert was in advance of his troops checking the ground they would have to face accompanied by perhaps only his aide. Even if he saw Plunkett he would have paid little attention to him under the circumstances. He might even have been content to have been fired at from the distance of the British troops to observe their positions from the smoke. Being hit at such ranges by small arms fire was the least of his worries. Thank you for all this Rob. BTW your TRS front sight is notably higher than the period one and certainly higher than my original. If you swapped it for another lower one the rear sights just might reach that extra 100 yards? It would be interesting to carry out an optimum exercise with 300 yard sights in minimum kit on level ground with forced ball as a final base line.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Lot's to speculate about, John, for sure. Cheers!

[@Dadofett]

Great video

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@vincetytler6175]

That reloading evolution, I could feel your discomfort Great vid Rob

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Certainly a very real takeaway in this experiment....

[@bettyeurovision9524]

Thank you. Keep up the great work.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@dalemeyer8207]

Thanks 😎

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Most welcome.

[@SteampunkGent]

Been waiting for this!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@slowhand1198]

Typically exemplary. While numerous others have opined from the warmth and comfort of their studies, you are out there in accurate period gear with a root sticking in your back, craning your neck, and picking rogue paper bits off your rifle bullet for science. Bravo, sir.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I try.

[@slowhand1198]

@@britishmuzzleloaders And succeed.

[@keithagn]

Great video, and very well presented. Thank you! Regards from the Left Coast of Canada formally known as British Columbia.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@bigdave7648]

Rob… what was that 23:10 ?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Haha!

[@Frank-bc8gg]

I'm shocked there isn't more information on the construction of the Baker cartridge and hope further research is done. Great video!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Me too!

[@morgs456]

Nice vid rob

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you.

[@Bobbymaccys]

Swift and bold boys, swift and bold!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

👍

[@kentr2424]

Rob, do you know if it was usual for the riflemen to pile their kit before entering battle? I recall in one of the Sharpe films that the men piled their kit before forming up for the attack on the fortress. Of course, that's film and might not be historically accurate.....

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

As they were fighting a rearguard, naturally a very dynamic operation, piling or cacheing kit would have been a non-starter....

[@colinarmstrong1892]

Another excellent video. As to the question of the accuracy of the rifles, I have heard from several Baker rifle shooters that the replicas are not as accurate as the originals. Certainly looking at the example in the Birmingham proof house, the rifling seems different to the modern replicas. Have you had the opportunity to try an original to compare?

[@ftargr]

have you?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I have not fired an original Baker , no....

[@ducthman4737]

👍 Will you come to Waterloo 2025? They say it will be a BIG one.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I was there in 2015 as a spectator.... Maybe...

[@ogilkes1]

Amazing stuff. If there was a VC to be awarded for heroic experimentation, you woukd have it!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Hahaha!

[@longyx321]

Nice video...thanks...I'm forever fascinated by the napoleonic war period.... should a BP rifle and pistols in the past....

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Nice!

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

Another great video. You really give us the sense of how great the shot was, even if it was made at 200 yards. In fairness to you, though, you haven't had the long experience that Plunkett would have had.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers.

[@ilfarmboy]

you do some great challenges(much better than me )/doing these videos you find out what sort of shape you are in( I would be totally worn out after the first run)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

A fun project, for sure.

[@rynoclaassen4823]

Hi Rob, great video as always. Would you suspect that your rifles rifling being a different type from the historical rifles might affect accuracy? Will the round and square bottom rifling make a difference? Greetings from South Africa

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I doubt it... the spin being the most important aspect....

[@tokinsloff312]

It seems like the supine position would be greatly affected by the specific biomechanics of the individual shooter. In particular, the shorter average heights of the time would likely have resolved the issue of the feet extending past the muzzle.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Still, the foot in sling method is rubbish.... someone's, 'good idea'.....

[@tokinsloff312]

@@britishmuzzleloaders Have you tried wrapping it like you would with your arm? Probably not good for a quick getaway though.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

@@tokinsloff312 I have not... typically, the simpler the better...

[@norwegianwiking]

That first reload, now that's soldiering.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

It was all awful....... Haha!

[@thomasbaagaard]

16:55 the danish 1855 marksmanship program include firing the smoothbore ex french M1822 at 250 Alen or 173 yards. It got fixed front and rear sights set for about 120 yards. The soldiers learned where to aim at that distance. Allowing them to fire at close order columns. And considering that the army fought a 3 year civil war in 1848-50 where the rebels had support of regular units from Prussia and a few other smaller German states the decision to spend time and money on this in the marksmanship program only makes sense if the war had shown the need for the men to know how to do this. So I would not be surprised if a experienced marksman did know where to aim with his rifle at 250 or 300 yards. Even when his sights did not have a setting for it. (I also know where to aim at 400m with my modern military rifle, even if the sights is set at 300m... some that admittedly require a much smaller adjustment.)

[@ftargr]

wow

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Interesting!

[@RandalUrsel]

I think it’s unlikely that he would have tried that shot with his pack on as an experienced marksman. It creates too much tension in your neck and shoulders when holding your head up. I think if he kept it with him, it was on the ground. Theoretically, he could have reloaded kneeling. If it’s that hard to hit the horse at that range, a kneeling rifleman would be much safer. Very cool video, thanks so much for making the effort for us!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

That is open to debate... as this was not some sort of target practice.. it was a fluid and dynamic episode and troops would be required to move at a moments notice... It certainly is a point worthy of consideration of course.

[@Amokhunter]

I learned about that in Sharpe's Rifles, that some of the boys in green were prone to re-cast their bullets and re-grind their powder to re-make their cartridges with supposedly better properties. Could those things also have contributed to a better shooting result?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Quite a work of fiction. Never seen it replicated in fact or period anecdotes. Be careful not to count Sharpe as history.... Rifle Powder was already much better quality than normal musket powder.

[@Amokhunter]

@@britishmuzzleloaders Yeah, I know. You just have to watch the training sequence of Sharpe with the fictional South Essex Regiment to get the idea that Cornwell was writing more on the fictional than the historical side of matters but even then they sometimes stumble over some small factoid that contains a kernel of truth, if they did any further research.

[@Rkolb2798]

Just a thought , I’m thinking he probably ditched his pack with the lads to speed things up . Also I wonder if he stood up to reload Yes you are exposed to possible return fire but the difference in speed might have been advantageous .

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

May very well have, or not had it at all....

[@BSJ-VT]

I found that Sharpe is available on Amazon Prime, Britbox, in the US. Amusing tales of daring do...

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

There you are then!

[@paulancill3872]

How much of the inaccuracy is down to the barrel and loading and how much to the lock? The time between the trigger pull and the main charge igniting is not inconsiderable and gives time for the aim to drift off? So would a baker ignited by a cap be more accurate at greater distances?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

There are numerous inherent disadvantages in a flintlock over percussion...

[@paulancill3872]

Is the inaccuracy in the barrel or in the lock work? Would a baker with a cap ignition make for greater accuracy at longer range?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Yes, tests done in the 1830s showed that there was a distinct advantage in accuracy with percussion ignition.

[@Chosenman44]

With regard the made cartridge. It was a single construction made up of parts. You had the cartridge paper, the into this would be put the powder charge, then the pre patched ball. In loading you would prime from the powder end, then you would put the cartridge powder end down the barrel allowing powder to fall into barrel, then push the rest of cartridge into barrel, them ram home. The ball was part of the cartridge and didn’t need to separated.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Lot's of experiments in that type of cartridge in the Baker ammunition series.

[@CardinalBiggles01]

Always loved the Plunkett story. Part of the charm is the ever increasing ranges at which the shot was "made". Makes me a little sad to come to terms with the fact it was probably "only" 200 yards. Still, damn fine shooting all the same under the circumstances. And he did bag a General

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Better the truth than internet babble! 😀

[@ronrobertson59]

I've seen a couple of Baker rifles but you are about the only one I've saw fire one in conditions it would have been used with honest results. I do have experience with the 54 cal Mississippi rife that is also a challenge to load period correct ammo in.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@dp8053]

Really drive home the point of breach loading cartridge being a game changer

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Sure thing!

[@williamvorkosigan5151]

Complimentary comment for the algorithm. Great well thought out video as always.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@wolfganghuhn7747]

I did raise the frontsight to keep seeing the target

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

?

[@wolfganghuhn7747]

@ elmer keith developed a method to still see the target. Instead of aiming with the aligned front and rear sight and loosing the target, you just elevate the frontsight, keith even painted some white lines on his SW revolver front sight for different ranges. Ok not sure if the baker sight is tall enough for that.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

@@wolfganghuhn7747 Ah,.. cheers.

[@c3aloha]

Things are really different when you’re 10-20 years younger and 20 pounds lighter. Flexibility, stamina, strength. I feel it more and more as I try to PT with the active duty troops. Great job trying to duplicate the action!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Sure thing!

[@MikeH-v8m]

I sent you an email several months ago from Whatcom Firearms…it had a file on British sniping in WW1. Did you get it?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Hi there… I had a look and did not see one…. I might have gone to the junk folder and just missed it. Sorry about that…. Sounds interesting!

[@geebskerbal2771]

damn that gun sounds cool

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@ottovonbearsmark8876]

“Do you believe in God Captain Sharpe?” “I believe in the Baker Rifle sir.”

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Haha!

[@Cloudman572]

One question I have is of the 7 hits on target which are are from 5 prone and which from 5 supine? Does the prone have the best 5 grouping? Also agree that sitting or standing for the reload seems to be the only sensible way unless presenting a smaller target is absolutely required. One final thought, what about keeping his knapsack with him but removing it where he fired- assuming it is not difficult to put on/take off even if not in regimentally correct format?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

The second go around was more to see if I could hit the target with 'any' regularity, as opposed to shoot for any kind of 'group'....

[@Cloudman572]

@@britishmuzzleloaders Thanks for the reply. Great video- i have always admired re-creational/experimental historians.

[@mr_clean91]

I wonder if perhaps the supine position was more effective when used by the shorter average soldiers of the time?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Certainly worth considering, but that only addresses one aspect...

[@jakegrube9477]

Perhaps next time have a blanket or such behind the target to see where the misses went? Not sure if there would be a way to do it without contrasting the target more but its not exactly blending in with the white outline as is

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Sure... I can only carry and rig so much in the field.

[@jakegrube9477]

@britishmuzzleloaders understandable, just a suggestion

[@drphillips8736]

someone can tell me where i can buy 95th rifles uniform and loadout please! i love it!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

There is a series on kit used on the channel if interested.

[@drphillips8736]

@britishmuzzleloaders yes. Thank you do much

[@lawpete556]

NOW THAT IS A MUSTACHE !!!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you.

[@longyx321]

Private, Plunkat was a lot younger than you 😅......Good effort.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Yes he was.

[@trevorfitzgerald4996]

Nothing that bites you on the ground there, by the looks.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Not often...

[@spamhonx56]

When reading about this shot i did wonder how it might be possible. I wondered if the first shot, though fired by an expert marksman, might have been somewhat luck as well as skill. The follow-up shot could then be explained by several people clustering around the mortally wounded officer, and this small knot of people seeing if they could save him would provide target for the second shot, being a far larger target than a lone man. Plunkett may not have been aiming for the second man in particular.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

So many unknowns….

[@HermannCortez]

It turns out Rifleman Plunkett was a damn fine shot

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Apparently, he was!

[@ianhorne2884]

@12:05 is it my eyes or is hit number 2 slightly larger and elongated compared to the others??? It looks like what happens when I put 2 shots through almost the same hole with my .22 .... is it possible that's what happened here?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Mmmmm,. I'd have to check the target again....

[@ianhorne2884]

@britishmuzzleloaders please let me know. I really enjoy the channel and all the hard work you put into bringing this stuff to life

[@YerluvinunclePete]

I still think loading on the ground would only be done under extreme circumstances.. Unless you're under effective fire, it would be better to get up and load quickly while maintaining situational awareness. Then lay back down to gain the advantage of stability. That just looks awkward, undignified and annoying.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Agreed.... it was/is a difficult evolution as discussed.

[@ianknobloch9450]

Riviting video had to watch it twice

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Wonderful!

[@averdadeestalafora.2578]

Sera que o Brasil teve esse rifle Baker. Na guerra do Brasil vs paraquai acredito que tenha comprado alguns dos ingleses.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I believe you are correct!

[@bouncingshot]

Surely shooting the reins would have caused the General to lose control of his horse and spontaneously combust!

[@Zorglub1966]

It happens only with american horses.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Haha!

[@davidbrennan660]

Did you blow your foot off in the thumb nail?😂

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Haha!

[@brealistic3542]

I am very sure the troops would have practiced extensively shooting their Baker rifles. It was a standard thing.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

If you would like, there is a series on the shooting qualifications required in the 95th.

[@theairsoftpro2014]

Ye be thinkin' we wouldn't come to notice that slip in photos of a rather enthusiastic rifleman in the supine good sir? 23:11 Still a great video as always, and really your doing a good service to bringing the context; if abit with the lack of campaign fatigue of the day, to the weapons that did had their impact in wars from the past.

[@juver890]

The battle skirt needs to be a thing

[@MrEKWesq]

@@juver890 "Just fight according to your own style."

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Haha!

[@ftargr]

thank you for this presentation. my only concern is for the men who heap praise on the idea of this type of effort while also being totally unwilling to execute it in the defense of their heritage

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Welcome!

[@keithmoore5306]

bad enough prone loading there but can you imagine doing it under fire??

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Ugh,......

[@johnfisk811]

The value of experimental archeology…. I am 3:30 in and already confirmed in my opinion that Plunkett left his kit with his colleagues when he doubled forward and that he reloaded standing or kneeling before taking a prone or back firing position. Unless there was a handy field wall or similar to act as a rest. Now to continue.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Lot's to unpack, for sure!