The 1800 Baker Rifle: The Action of El Bosque Perdido

[@balderfrey20]

Some beautiful country there

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I'm rather fortunate that way... Cheers.

[@PunchCatcher]

You keep raising the bar for firearms videos. To be 100% fair not everyone has the magnificent backdrop you have but also not everyone puts in the effort you do in knowledge, kit, set up, and editing. Good show. Carry on.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@jeffreypurcell4681]

Didn’t Sharp tell you to ditch your pack and pick up a French pack ?

[@wierdalien1]

Major Sharpe if you please

[@jeffreypurcell4681]

Mack Sarnie the French field pack had large shoulder straps and didn’t have the strap across the chest.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Who?..... never heard of him.

[@cuthland3998]

Now that's soldiering!

[@stephanl1983]

But Sergeant Major Harper will talk with you, when you're back in camp😉!

[@coldandaloof7166]

Those green uniform make SOOO much more sense than those bright red targets, uh I mean coats.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Not that much of an issue really....

[@ProudForThe82nd]

This man responded to every comment! As I’m commenting, there have been 475!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

And now 476! Cheers.

[@babyinuyasha]

Last time I was this early Canada was still part of the Empire

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank for coming out!

[@hosank]

Baby Inuyasha wait we aren’t anymore?

[@509Gman]

hosank The Queen is still on the currency

[@FredDude27]

Now all we need is a special guest star: Sean Bean! :D

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

He could run away screaming. :)

[@99IronDuke]

There is a fairly good, two part, documentary on Waterloo presented by Sean Bean you can find on KZbin.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

So he can come on the show and die a horrible death?

[@stephanl1983]

@@britishmuzzleloaders you wouldn't believe, but he survived India, the Battle of Trafalgar, Copenhagen, the Peninsular War and Waterloo! Okay, he was wounded in almost every battle, two times he was just before dying!

[@seanjoseph8637]

That would be awesome.

[@chrisdragon7956]

i love how you left your shako behind, ran back to save it from the french under enemy fire. you sir are a hero 😂

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Wasn't going to pay the stoppages for it!

[@rossfulla]

Swift and bold chosen men

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

As swiftly as I can.... :-)

[@HankD13]

Absolutely brilliant and thank you for this. Sharpe would be proud.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@stephanl1983]

He would make him one of his chosen men!

[@89schofe]

Stephan L Rifleman moustache, you have powder burns on your face...

[@ldmitruk]

It's amazing how much the peninsula looks like the foothills of Alberta. Great video, Captain Sharpe would have been proud.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

And how the foothills of Alberta look like the mountains of BC... :-)

[@ldmitruk]

​I stand corrected.

[@brianbarrett6879]

Great video. Your attention to weapons uniforms and kit is first rate. You sir are living history.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!... But the rifle, it's all about the rifle....

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

Let alone the smoke from the black powder giving away your position. I think having a pickle on your hat pretty much negates the use of camouflage. Edit: 15:06 man I'd love to have your range, golly

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Did you see the targets?.... the French Voltigeurs?.... :-)

[@stuartmacinnes8992]

I think most of all I love the fact you are enjoying the fact the British were sorta kinda in charge when you show your re enactions it sorta kinda makes you ok with history so that is great .

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Sure!

[@_FNQ]

Outstanding production

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@blancsteve4819]

Jolly good show.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@smokeytokyo4553]

Wonderful work rob

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@ianhaynes5898]

You did a good job finding 'the lost forest'.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@maxschaeffner9005]

Now THATS soldiering!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Sure thing.

[@phil69881]

Smashing production! A fine representation, indeed. I must say, I cannot wait for a video, on this particular subject, that features multiple Robs (such as the ones featuring the brothers, the Sargent and Private Mckenzie, and those demonstrating types of section firing), if only to take the emphasis away from a single Rob cycling through loading and firing. *Although, I do understand this takes time and effort... So I shall leave it as a hopeful suggestion. ☺️

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

I had a Zulu moment. Multiple Robs. Front rank fire. Middle rank fire.... That would take a bit of editing :) Weta cold see him right on that though. www.wetafx.co.nz/ Tell them that Adam Savage sent you ;)

[@jarrettchow313]

Having helped him with previous ventures to film a section firing it takes the better part of a day for a 30s clip

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

That is the plan... A series on LI tactics...

[@markthemaniac3350]

I’m sure Sharpe would approve of your outfit. Love the two-stage pop of flint-lock arms.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Me too!

[@rangerrobin9584]

Every time I get a notification that you’ve uploaded I cannot express the speed to which I make time to watch. Your hard work and intrinsic attention to detail is well appreciated! Thanks Rob!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind, thank you.

[@waynehuff3984]

You do a fantastic job of bringing history to life. Your videos are far more than Educational they are an inspiration to arm chair Generals and make me want to Join the Ranks of the British Army during any period of history you are Reenacting. I enjoy all that you do and I am certain you will continue to offer the best. Thank You and Carry On!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I prefer the term "Historical Shooting" :-) but very happy you enjoy the content! Thank you!

[@pnyarrow]

Thanks once again for another oustanding video. ATB. Nigel

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks Nigel!

[@TiroeRicaricaWestern]

Over the hills and far away! Excellent video as usual!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@82726jsjsufhejsjshshdjso]

This is one of my favourite channels. Not a gun guy, at all, I just like the history and presenting. Lovely stuff.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad there is something that appeals! Cheers.

[@theoldehandgonne2503]

14:17 I'm sold on the Shako. Try doing that with a tricorn, and you would have something a bit less fashionable afterwards... As always, jolly good work.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Fashionable?... like some of the hats worn in the American Revolution?... cut down, let down and very much mongrel in appearance by all accounts.. :-)

[@theoldehandgonne2503]

@@britishmuzzleloaders Haha quite right, but I meant using a tricorn hat instead as a gun rest at 14:17. One would end up with a rather flat hat. +1 to the Shako

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

@@theoldehandgonne2503 Of course. Though once the shellac wore off and the were a bit more battered, I suspect they wouldn't hold up quite so well. A bit of a niche usage anyway... :-)

[@japhfo]

Still. looks like a right pain. On, off. On, off. Rain down the back of yer neck....

[@wrxs1781]

Well done Rob another well produced and informative production. The term "water bottle" was still used in the Canadian military in the 70's, but even so we all called it a canteen.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@4002corbe]

From a Sjt serving in 7 Rifles, well done sir. Once a Rifleman always a Rifleman ...

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@matthewweeks113]

This is my favorite channel on KZbin

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad to hear! Thank you!

[@T.S.Birkby]

Sound the bugles, great work as usual

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@llkj7944]

I used to shoot flintlock a fair bit, your trigger/lock time disapline is very good, not to mention pan flash to main charge ignition you obviously have good experiance in that regard , nice video.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

It's not perfect, but I try.. Cheers

[@evanjordan4031]

superb quality again!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@string-bag]

Love the rifle and great video. Awesome Rob.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@batickell]

01:48 I commend you willing to risk Giardia for the betterment of the channel!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

The things we do for Historical Shooting!

[@isaace8090]

I think the one person that gave the video a thumbs down, has Giardia.

[@louiscifer5438]

He have eaten cannibal He even digested balls He need it to get hem racing He know how to discuss Because battalions from Africa He wear the trademark And that's all the portrait A tattooed, a hard, a real! I think it's the Giarda should be wary of him ... Ref : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJOuf3ytrJiAraM

[@Jerubarbaruah]

Watching this with the missus and she couldn't get over it. Her exact words (with some repetition): "He's going to get sick! Good job on the accuracy but there is no way in hell I'd do that."

[@phyllisbronock2745]

@@britishmuzzleloaders Good heavens! For a moment, Hubby wondered if you were not campaigning in Ireland! "Wait!" he says. "Are the hills of the Emerald Isle that tall?" Love your attention to detail. Having grown up learning to sew from my Acadian French grandmother, (Never call them Cajuns!) I can well imagine the work that would go into making that uniform and kit the old fashioned way, by hand. Hubby says that most soldiers included sewing supplies in their regular kit. His family has had members in the UK forces going way back. One was a Sergeant Major in the Boer War. Several died in WW-1. Both his grandfathers were in WW-2. One a driver in North Africa and the other a First Mate, on minesweepers! An uncle was in Korea and Malaysia. Today's youth don't know how lucky they are. Love your videos, and the wry sense of humor present in them. Keep up the good work!

[@versal339]

Thanks Rob. Just outstanding as always. Keep up the good work.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@damiandunbar6702]

Thanks for all the time and effort you put into these videos🇦🇺

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome!

[@madmeerkat1158]

Once again, informative, accurate and very well made. Thanks Rob!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@48vdcwrld]

Excellent tutorial, Thanks for the time spent on the kit too...

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@chrism.131]

Outstanding video and very fine shooting sir!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@chrism.131]

Could you suggest a place so I could acquire my own 1800 Baker Rifle. I live in the US if that matters.

[@MrRedbeard762]

Excellent research and presentation as usual!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.

[@110665]

The Baker rifle is my favorite of the British arms..id like to see more vids of long range shooting. Seeing yours made me build my own from the rifle shoppe..fun rifle to shoot..

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cool! Glad to hear of another Baker shooter! There is a shooting series out to 300 yds on the Channel, if you haven't seen it...

[@TheWirksworthGunroom]

Excellent! Entertaining and educational in equal measure. Commendable work Sir!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@michaelyoung3175]

You just do an amazing job of bringing history to life!thanks,so much!!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

Now that's soldiering.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Sure!

[@MightySchmoePong]

Wonderful video, sir! Another great re-enactment and analysis. An army is carried on the backs of young men - who often times look only too much like boys. They are the only ones with the vinegar in their veins to survive and thrive in such an endeavor. The reloading positions were interesting. In combat you become acutely aware of anything that separates you from the dirt (like a thick knapsack). But I suppose in the days when most soldiers were carrying smoothbores, there was a trade-off between having a decent reloading position and hoping the enemy's fire wasn't terribly accurate. Thanks for the video and looking forward for the next!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I prefer to label what I do as Historical Shooting, as everything is live... :-) but I understand what you are saying... Thank you. Undeniably, and as mentioned in the video, loading whilst standing was by far the preferable position.

[@sargedutch1085]

Great video as always... Thanks for making it

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are welcome!

[@johnfisk811]

Well done Rob as usual. Did they not ditch the flask too early on? I am tending towards the 'paper cartridge with patched ball' as being in the later Brunswick mould myself with separate blank and ready patched ball in the expense pouch. Much enjoyed. Nice to hear some Geordie music too.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Hi John. That option certainly makes sense... no direct reference to it in DW Bailey though... Just full cartridges.

[@andreapfelbaum381]

Very interesting and very nice video! Thank you that you have really done great!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@poipoipoipoipois]

15:07 Wow great shot! - a jealous new-brunswicker

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@crackmonkeynet]

The thumbs done was from a follower of Napoleon

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Haha!

[@adrian_zombturtle148]

lol

[@stephanl1983]

Some Voltigeurs, feared to death when they see the grashoppers😉!

[@bigracer3867]

Been anxiously waiting for another video!! Thank you!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@nor0845]

I have to say at this time I feel there was indeed still a case for using a crossbow for this type of action. No smoke to give away a scirmisher’s position would be a huge advantage. Another thing, the army made some nod to camo with the colour of uniform then stick a bloody big plume on the shako! I do sometimes wonder if firearms caught on so soon in history simply because they looked and sounded impressive rather than how effective they were. Another good vid. Thanks for posting.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

They caught on in history because it took next to no training to learn how to use them effectively..... Don't overestimate the value of "camouflage" in the early 19th century. Even in small actions and skirmishes, the nature of warfare did not truly require it in the way we think of today...

[@PaletoB]

The inconvenience of reloading when behind field cover is one of many interesting insights.

[@Real_Claudy_Focan]

Even with modern weapons ! In full combat dress with ballistic plates isn't the most ergonomic ! Resting on your back can be both painful and very inconvenient if you have to stand up quickly afterward ! This is why most modern combat footage, you'll see majority if not all soldiers take a kneeling position at best, but rarely crouch... Kits weight massively increased through time and through wars, ergonocmics too, but weight is weight and you can't do nothing about it past a certain amount ! During my infantry school, some specialists of our army measured the weight of our chest-webbing and the result was shocking ! Around 15kg ! These could provide ammo for 1 contact and 1 support fire base and food and shelter for 24hrs... Backpack weighted around 15 to 20 too and provided more ammo, food and clothing for another 2 days on the field Just add some 8kg for ballistic plates, 3.5kg for the weapon and attachements, and you begin to understand why we never lied on our backs to reload ! ^^ You'll look like a turtle on its shell ! :D So, indeed, taking covers since then never really changed and this is why this part of the video is extremely interesting !

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Especially when there wasn't anything solid to put the butt on...

[@CJ-uf6xl]

Keep these fantastic videos coming!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

OK!

[@thomasconc]

Nice representation of the 95th Rob. I read somewhere (but memory could indeed be wrong) that the skirmish line or skirmish patrol was usually at least 3 riflemen of this era, due to the rates of fire as you point out - 3 shots per 2 minutes was what it looked like you were around (or was that careful editing?)...

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Hi Thomas. Like all infantry, the Rifles were formed in files (pairs). These could be used as a team or combined with others to form larger groupings. From there they could operate by Section, half-company, or company. The Company was the typical manoeuvre unit in the field... formed in extended order and often combined with the Light companies of the battalions in the Brigade the riflemen were attached to, they would cover the brigade's frontage and/or protect the flanks. When encamped or in winter quarters, light troops would often draw the duty of picketing out in front of the Army. As for rate of fire, there is a series on paper cartridges and the Baker on the Channel that will better explore the rates of fire achievable. Cheers.

[@thomasconc]

@@britishmuzzleloaders Hi Rob, Great information as usual, thank you !! Certainly like the new Uniform. That backpack really looks quite uncomfortable BTW, despite your adjustments. Will look at your Baker series - Baker rifle always interested me after reading a few Napoleonic stories - especially as I had family members on both sides of Waterloo (apparently the French paid better than the parsimonious British). Keep up the fine work. Best regards, Thomas.

[@dermotrooney9584]

Uh huh... you said ballbag... uh huh. Good vid again mate. If I wasn't a skint student I'd be Patreoning. Keep up the good work. ✊

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Yup, I did! Would you believe that wording is in official publications.

[@stephenblackburn1387]

Thanks sir keep up the good work. You make Sharp proud.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Who? Never heard of him...

[@stephenblackburn1387]

@@britishmuzzleloaders The British TV series about a group of chosen men from the 95th rifles during the Napoleonic wars. The lead character was a man named Sharpe who leads the group performing great acts of riflemen ship.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

@@stephenblackburn1387 Sorry,.... Should have put one of these " :-) " in there... I have of course, heard of Sharp, but that character and the books he is in are the source of such a-historical details. Good for interest, bad for history...

[@notarokescientist3003]

So much work to set this up and I speculate there was weeks where you free thoughts were focused on just how to shoot this.

[@thegunpenguin]

An exceptionally great video, as always!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@steveswitzer4353]

Wonderful keep up the good work !

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@alistairthomson8710]

Regarding taking cover, your Voltigeur oppos would all be armed with smoothbore Charlevilles, at anything beyond 100m would you not be rather unlucky to take a hit, while most of your rifled shots would go home?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Sure,.... so you'd stand in the open rather than behind a convenient piece of cover then?

[@ilfarmboy]

voltigeurs: light French infantry front line units to snipe at the enemy. French units all used smoothbore muskets

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Yes. Although "sniping" has a modern connotation that isn't particularly applicable to the Napoleonic battlefield.

[@TheMwarrior50]

Huzzah! A new BML video. Btw Rob, I have been making your cartridges for the P58 enfield, and they work flawlessly.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad to hear! Cheers!

[@Jungles_of_Lustria]

Bravo! Truly inspiring! Brings back good memories of Sharpe's (Insert Arduous Struggle Title Here)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChamplainValleyRailSnapshots]

Man that is beautiful country up there.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Pretty lucky.

[@imjusttoodissgusted5620]

Love this one.. green is my favorite color and i shoot a flintlock myself.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cool!

[@Ashfielder]

Green may be more camouflaged, but that black powder smoke is as visible as any redcoat’s. At least the green may have afforded some advantage in positioning before firing.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Like I said, places the concept (and legend) of a Rifleman's camouflage into context... :-)

[@remko1238]

Besides the always impressive vids,, these tree stumps are too 😵. Thanks 4 all the efford as always 👏🏿

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome!

[@jameswells554]

Another outstanding job. Interesting use of the Shako as a forward rest in the prone. Doctrine, or ad hoc?

[@99IronDuke]

Doctrine is the wrong word. Doctrine was 'hearts and minds' anti insurgency British Commonwealth doctrine of the 1950-90's. That is something less even than tactics.

[@jameswells554]

@@99IronDuke actually one can as at that time we see the development of SUT in training for skirmishers utilizing the rifle. By the way firing from the prone has been used since before 1980's, and was put to good use by Confederate, and Federal marksmen during our Civil War in the 1860's; which was 120 years prior to the 1980's. That being due to literally over two centuries of individuals realizing that firing from the prone is the most stable position to do so from. Yes, it's near impossible to reload a muzzle loading weapon from that position, but shoot and scoot was rapidly becoming the name of the game on the battlefield.

[@jameswells554]

@keith moore which is why I asked. Thanks.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

The cap as a rest was shown in contemporary illustrations... it's not in any drill manual... There is a video on Fire Positions with the Baker if you are interested.

[@jameswells554]

@@99IronDuke Doctrine refers to any established, and rigorously adhered to training and operations techniques. Today we call them TTP's, or Training Techniques and Practices. And yes Doctrinal training did not truly evolve in the modern sense until the 20th century.

[@tilasole3252]

14:06 interesting you use the cap as a rifle bench, we used our rucksacks for the same thing. Wouldn't do much against actual bullets, unless you had something heavy and durable, but the rucksack could make a stable rifle position and give some kind of defense against shrapnel or possibly a bouncing bullet. I do not see it here, but did old backpacks have emergency quick release straps so you could ditch them in close quarters battles? You'd just have to go back to pick it up afterwards. But at least you were not weighed down by needless weight in an actual fire fight or close quarters battles. Being in the prone with a rucksack still in makes it very difficult to look up/forward, at least for me anyway. And the grey rolled up blanket looks like our olive (?) green sleeping pad. Hardly worth it in my opinion. The pad, not the blanket.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

No knapsacks had no kind of quick release function..... Part 6 of the Kit Series has more info.

[@presidentlouis-napoleonbon8889]

I alwayswaited for this video!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

And here it is!

[@viperscot1]

Huzzah huzzah again excellent video top bloke all the best from Scotland 👍

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheOwenMajor]

Great video, one question. I'm from Manitoba and I want to get into muzzleloaders, any stores that you would recommend?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Track of the Wolf has lots of the little things..

[@rajarshibhattacharya9776]

5:48 , you must spit the ball in!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

2 minute penalty for referencing Sharpe.

[@donphilp7511]

Once again a most amazing presentation. How long before a Baker would foul. How long would the boots of that era last. Please excuse any Uninformed questions. I watch some of your episodes over and over Because you're so detailed.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Like with any BP rifle, fouling depends on weather conditions like humidity, and temperature as well as the frequency of firing and the amount of time the fouling is allowed to sit.... I can shoot dozens of rounds without cleaning and maintain decent accuracy.

[@donphilp7511]

@@britishmuzzleloaders thanks. When I watch your vids i think of footwear food and fire power. My dad said if you were missing any one of those elements you were sunk.

[@pnutz_2]

14:48 that video's going to have a comment section made of fleetwood mac

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Sure! The Chain?

[@ryanhenderson8594]

Another quality video, I really enjoy your content. Keep it up :D

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@JonJonGTA]

Been watching the channel for a while now. And just got into black powder. I'm curious when is it okay to load from the horn or flask? As i see you do when you switched from paper cartridge to patched ball. Since lots of people say, muzzle loaders shouldn't be done that way for obvious reasons. But seeing you do in this video and a few times in others it looks fine to me. Thank you for the high quality and informative videos, your channel really deserves more views and subscribers.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

There is all kinds of advice out there,... I am demonstrating the historical, here...

[@Life_Is_Torture0000]

Where's Sergeant Harper?

[@CSSVirginia]

Went back to Ireland!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Who?

[@stephanl1983]

Where is Dan Hagman?! Oh wait, he just kill some frogs from 300 yards!

[@alexalmeida1981]

Sargent MAJOR Harper, please

[@oswaldchai9865]

God save Ireland

[@davidlane791]

I have ordered a baker. Hope it’s a good one!/Dave

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Unless it's from the Rifle Shoppe or another high end dealer, it's smoothbore and therefore will not perform to the degree of a properly rifled one.

[@James-tz4xj]

Where could I acquire one of these bakers rifles! Cheers!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

One of these?.... This one specifically?.... I made it from Rifle Shoppe parts. Rifled Baker's are not available commercially.

[@TRIPPYbugger]

Hi BML, great video. I was wondering if rifleman wore their shacko hats when fighting? They look splendid but the tall height seems like it would be detrimental to concealment.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

They did, yes... The terms "camouflage" and "concealment" must be taken in the context of the era... and not in the context of the modern age.

[@TRIPPYbugger]

@@britishmuzzleloaders I see, thanks for the reply! I started reading Rifles by Mark Urban recently and am thoroughly enjoying it so far.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

@@TRIPPYbugger It's a good read!

[@brianmoore1820]

Not worried about beaver fever? That water looked suspect to me. Great video throughout, thanks.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

A little bit of movie magic, there.... :-) Cheers!

[@mpetersen6]

You really need to invite either Sean Bean or John Tams to BC for shooting excursion

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Sure!

[@mpetersen6]

@@britishmuzzleloaders Agreement or is that a "yah, like that could happen"

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

@@mpetersen6 Well, let's all be a bit realistic here... :-)

[@alanthevan]

Great video on fire and manouvre.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hazzard8785]

Always wondered. Would a baker work with a minie-style projectile properly sized for it's bore?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Baker rifling is quite deep and chances are, you would get imperfect expansion into the grooves from an expanding ball... that said, I have never shot that way and have little interest in doing so... (and paying money for a custom mould to use only a few times... 🙂)

[@Cakeyflour]

Rob, am I correct in saying that your Baker is from The Rifle Shoppe out of Oklahoma? Did you build it from a kit, or did you have someone build it for you? Thanks!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I made it from Rifle Shoppe parts. Great project! I should probably do a video on it... :-)

[@philwilson4167]

Great video! Though I'm curious as to why they wouldn't remove the knapsack before a skirmish. Is it just a case of it being too difficult to take off?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Because if you have to move, your whole world (that you paid for) gets left behind... as mentioned in the video, logistical support for the Light Division was at times greatly reduced from the already meagre levels in line divisions... knapsacks were worn by all troops in nearly all circumstances in European warfare at the time.

[@philwilson4167]

@@britishmuzzleloaders thanks for the reply! Interesting stuff

[@Glenfilthie1]

I was thinking about you the other day on the blackpowder trail Rob. It looks like some of your gear might be quite functional for the long hunter. And - who were those black hearts and cudgels you dispatched? Spaniards? Frenchmen? I really liked your targets!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

The targets were gallant French Voltigeurs and a couple of Line types...

[@CDKohmy]

was shooting with the sword-bayonet fixed done?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

It can be...

[@rodneywhitfield5754]

Awesomeness!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@Tankej0527]

Have you tried the sitting rifle on boot on boot position? Would love to see it

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Have you seen the "Baker Fire Positions" video? The supine position is junk with the Baker.... especially the way it is often illustrated...

[@Tankej0527]

Awesome! Thanks

[@bobjim1us1]

I see you used a rifle shop parts kit, did you do your own heat treating of the springs? And also, they don’t include drawings for drilling and tapping of the lock, so where would I find that info sir if you don’t mind helping a fellow BP shooter interested in building a Baker. Thank you sir!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

As it was my very first foray into such a project, I asked them to assemble the lock. Cost a bit extra, but money well spent as far as I am concerned. As for the tapping of the side nail holes, I went with what was appropriate for the side nails they provided.

[@SonofCastille]

@12:25 I was waiting for you to loot the paper coinage from the dead soldiers.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

That's a great idea,.... next time!

[@PlayerLetterR]

If I had some questions about a early British Lee Enfield, what would be the best place to send a message to ask?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

The Channel Email is in the "About" tab on the Channel homepage..... or try the Channel FB page.

[@SlickSixguns]

Is the green meant to work more as camouflage or was it more ornamental by design

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Subdued, of course... was it all about camouflage in the modern sense?... No... big hats, shiny buttons, not to mention huge plumes of smoke when firing... Would it be harder to spot at distance while in cover?... yes, it might.... Warfare of the age was not about just sneaking around trying to find one another. It's a complicated subject of course.

[@stephanl1983]

It was a kind of camouflage. The Rifles where inspired by the Prussian Jäger (Rifle) battalions. There recruits are the sons of game wardens, and they wear green coats to be conciel them from the eyes of the deer or poachers, like the ghillie suit was inspired by the Scottish game wardens.

[@JoeWalker98]

Always wondered, and dunno if you have covered it and i missed it, but would there be a way of loading with a sealed paper tube of powder, ball placed ontop and rammed down, and then priming with a tool with a spike to piece the paper as well as pour the small amount of powder for the flint?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

What you are suggesting is far more complicated than the method used here for cartridge loading... the hole is behind the face of the breech plug so would be very difficult to get a tool up into it to pierce the paper...

[@jasonbullock2816]

Very cool

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@99IronDuke]

@britishmuzzleloaders But when are you getting a Nock volley gun? ;) Another great video. Everything I have read is that British Napoleonic era Riflemen (Rifle Brigade and 60th Rifles) normally operated in pairs while skirmishing, with one firing then reloading while his oppo covered him and vice versa. Wellington in the Peninsular was well known to not care very much about what his men wore in terms of minor items of uniform and kit details, so long as their weapons were in good order. Mind you he drew the line at officers carrying umbrellas. Love your excellent videos. Rob could you please do a test between a Baker rifle and a Brown Bess musket at say 50, 100, 150 and 200 yards in terms of both accuracy and speed of loading? I think a great many of your subscribers, and general military history buffs, would find that most interesting. Also what is your opinion on the maximum effective range, for a very good shot like yourself, of the Baker v the Brown Bess (at single man targets)?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it! I have already shot a video for the "Firepower Series" but am waiting to release that until after the Bess Intro video is done... "Logically presented" and all that... :-)

[@99IronDuke]

@@britishmuzzleloaders Cool, I am really looking forward to that now, and also part three of the excellent 1879 Anglo-Zulu series. You have a great channel sir.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

@@99IronDuke Very kind, thank you!