about ten years ago, my wife and i went to Pall Mall TN, which is on the Wolf River, driving down the road we saw a sign that said " this way to the home of Sgt. Alvin York" so i said we have to go. sure enough we get to a large house with property on both sides of the wolf river and read a sign that said the governor of TN had given the house to the York family upon Alvin's return from WW1. ihad to go to the front door, i had to knock, a gentlemen answered the door and invited us in! It was Alvin's son, Woodrow Wilson York. he gave us a tour of there house, then invited us to go "visit" his father in the family plot out back. it was amazing to just be there, in the home of a true American hero.

@CGRstudios1

7 жыл бұрын

daniel boyd cooper Awesome!

@thelaborpeasant

5 жыл бұрын

I worked at a Harley dealership for a while and got to serve York's great nephew. I jokingly asked if he was related to Sgt York because of his last name and he just nonchalantly was like "yep, my great uncle" xD I was like "oh shit dude, i was joking" hahaha

@MaxwellBenson80

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome story!

@The_Jawnski

4 жыл бұрын

@Oskar Dirlewanger Be quiet.

@paulmacfarlane207

4 жыл бұрын

The wind really picked up at the end that's why .

This must be one of the most accurate milsurps you ever shot at this distance. Beautiful rifle BTW. They are popular here in Holland. The Dutch Airforce used them right after WW2 so we have a lot of them. All in .30-06.

don't stress it kevin. somebody has to provide suppression fire.

Don't get me wrong. I love all you guys, but it's really great to see Kevin opening this video. I can also almost hear Chad foaming from the mouth wanting to shoot that beautiful Enfield.

Geez based on chads 600 yard group that rifle is shooting 1 MOA with a 99 year old barrel. Truth to the saying they don't make them like they used to.

@sirjosephanybodyxiii

7 жыл бұрын

Soylent Green unless the barrel was swapped in ww2 as many were.

@soylentgreen7074

7 жыл бұрын

Michael Harmon in the video when they do an overview of the rifle the barrel is marked 9-18 with the flaming bomb logo. That barrel is from September of 1918.

@sirjosephanybodyxiii

7 жыл бұрын

ahh hadn't watched it yet so I was mostly talking out my ass. my computer was updating and I didn't want to watch it on my phone so I went to the comment section while I waited for the computer to come back online.

@ChiKrew_

7 жыл бұрын

Any Mosin can put every bullet in the same hole at any distance

@atomicbong7597

7 жыл бұрын

+Joseph Stalin I can miss any target with any gun at any distance every time - takes focused determination though.

IV8888...I've been subbed to your channel for quite some time now. I would like to see more of Kevin in the video's. I think he changes things up a bit, which is a nice change. Kevin, is knowledgeable about firearms, as well as he comes off as being very humble. I thought it was funny when Kevin said, the Enfield kicked like a mule, due to the chambering being 30-06 with a metal butt plate. Then he shoots the Enfield and you hardly see any recoil affect in his shoulder/body. Again, Kevin is a new face that fits in with the channel quite well. Aiding and contributing to the chemistry of the channel. Just my opinion, however I bet other viewers would agree with my assessment.

@MrTangolizard

7 жыл бұрын

Rick S or girls in bikinis

@jake28061

7 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with Rick S you should have Kevin on the show more often. Like when one of you is out of town, then the other and Kevin can keep the episodes coming even if it is just a history of a type of gun or a certain designers story.

I have a M1917 Enfield ( P17) made by Eddystone 6-1918 with tailored ammo it will consistently print 1 inch groups at 100 yards. It is all military and still sports the original WWI bluing , most were reworked and parkerized for WWII service. These rifles are extremely accurate and well built they were a great rifle and served our military well.

nit picky detail: this isn't a P17, it's a model 1917 "P" stands for "pattern" and is a British designation the P14 was the British rifle in 303 the P13 was the original version in 280 British/Enfield, that was supposed to replace the 303 it was a large, powerful cartridge, which explains the large magazine & sturdy action

@jurajokasa834

2 жыл бұрын

actually 276 Padersen cartridge not 280

@merlemorrison482

2 жыл бұрын

@@jurajokasa834 the 276 was intended for the P13.

I love the history Kevin brings to the table. great addition to the iraqveteran8888 team

I been waiting for this video. This gun is underrated as fuck.

Kevin great gun, I own one. I'll give you some unsolicited advice as a firearms trainer for the last 3 years. The reason that you were all over the place is that you didn't follow the last marksmanship fundamental, follow through. You would pull the trigger and immediately drop your hand from the rifle and raise your head off of the stock. You end up moving the rifle the round leaves the barrel. Practice maintaining your cheek weld, pull your trigger straight to the rear and hold it there until the round has hit the berm and you will see improved accuracy. Good luck.

@7.62eclipse8

5 жыл бұрын

For being a 2 year old comment, i must thank you. It has helped me be more consistent at longer ranges, best of wishes my friend

@EleanorsDriver

3 жыл бұрын

@@7.62eclipse8 gabagool

Thanks for bringing in Kevin for this vid. He seems like a cool dude.

@SumoKevin

7 жыл бұрын

netflix netflix I don't know. He seems kinda shady to me.

Now this is the sort of shooting I like to see. Six-hundred yards is where things start to get interesting. And I'm so glad to see that gopher finally get what he deserved.

Julian Hatcher always swore the M1917 was more accurate than the 1903 because of its 5-groove Enfield rifling.

@kylevanwinkle2081

7 жыл бұрын

dbmail545 that's quite possible. it may have a tighter twist rate if it used 03 barrels reamed out for 30-06. Idk much about milsurp but generally 5r rifling and a tight twist work wonders

@sirjosephanybodyxiii

7 жыл бұрын

dbmail545 they changed the rifling in many of these guns. They still outperformed the 1903.

@JackOSUrulz

6 жыл бұрын

I have posted a couple times and came back to this video this morning after spending a week with mine...wish I could post pics, at 100 yards I was shooting through the same ragged hole many times, less than an inch with most shots. These rifles have been the most impressive I have seen them shoot really. Kevin didn't have the experience at 600 that Eric and Chad, but he probably did better than I would have at that distance on camera lol.

@JackOSUrulz

6 жыл бұрын

Amy J. Delevingne and with milsurp rifles, there's been many years and many wars fought with these guns...lots of variance in round count and maintenance of each gun. Like I have said in earlier comments, my 1903 is just pitiful and gives me a negative view of the rifle that so many claim to be the most accurate of US bolt guns (and rifles in general). I have an M39, 91/30s, a K98, K31, Garand, 30-40 Krag....and many others. And after all these years, my m1917 simply takes the cake when it comes to shooting for accuracy and distance in my own experiences. I don't have a Hakim or Ljungman rifle, but I have shot, owned or currently own many of the rifles that Chad and Eric shoot. In 30 years, none of them perform to the level the m1917 does for me. Could be also the gun "just fits" my body, who knows.

@JackOSUrulz

6 жыл бұрын

Amy J. Delevingne paid about $300 for my m1917 about 10 years ago. It's barrel is marked 9-18, two months before WW1 ended.

These were heavily used in WWII for basic marksmanship training. My father who was in the USAAF Never qualified with a Garand. I have a pic of his Basic training CO with Enfield's. If I can find it I'll copy it and send it to the Boss. Best note ..Sgt York had one when he did his action to be awarded the MOH. He did not use a Springfield.

What a beautiful rifle, great vid

One of WW1’s most underrated rifles.

I picked up one of these at an auction about a year ago and it has the smoothest action of any bolt action in my collection. Whoever had it before me took good care of it.

Good to see Kevin out there. Been too long.

@cameronnorton5898

7 жыл бұрын

Backwoodsboy405 Don't put Chad down. He's an excellent marksman.

@unluckydreamer00

7 жыл бұрын

A boy and his rifle. Feel the same way! Great way to mix things up.

@xander1052

7 жыл бұрын

I don't mind who's shooting, just as long as they are shooting guns and that they aren't useless.

Moar Kevin! Humorous, meek, and knowledgeable, he's a great addition to the videos.

I love Kevin's perspective on the history. It goes well with knowledge base.

I have an Eddystone M1917, in excellent condition, better than this one. I hand load with Hornady ELD-X 200gr bullets. It is so accurate and reliably hit anything within 30/06 ranges. My most favorite rifle in my collection, partly due to it's reliability and accuracy.

@sk8official

5 жыл бұрын

What is one like yours worth if you don't mind me asking?

@Isaihernandez777

Жыл бұрын

@@sk8official around 1500-2000$ today.

In a recent trade I acquired a P14 with a rusted out barrel, It was a sporter made by BSA (it has their logo engraved on the action) and it had no rear sight 'ears' as the rear sight was on the barrel, which I had not seen before. Having been gifted a .308W barrel some 20-odd years ago, I did a bit of measuring and realised that I could machine it to fit the P14 action, with which I was familiar having owned p14s before. It only required a small alteration to the extractor to handle the rimless round.The most difficult bit to get right was putting a spacer in the magazine, altering the platform, feed ramp and receiver rails to get the .308 rounds to feed. I had to machine up a set of scope bases and fit them as well... not too hard. Got it all sorted out now so waiting for a fine day to take it to the range. 🙂

Kevin's a natural good job 👍👏🇺🇸

82nd airborne vet also an Iraqi freedom vet, I enjoyed your guys history with York, enjoy the videos guys.

A trivial note on Enfield 1917 - the Remington company used the Enfield bolt action assembly for their civilian models after WWI.

YESSSSS!!! I friggin LOVE the M1917! One of my favorite milsurp rifles. The damn thing feels like a war club compared to other milsurp rifles. This was a cool video, thank you for posting it.

The Audio sounds better than usual in this video hands down. Make all your videos like this from now on I love it!

I was wondering if Kevin was ever going to make an appearance again after the cap and ball revolver video. Welcome back Kevin.

Great video for a often overlooked war horse. I've got a sporterized 17 with a original barrel cut down to 22" and recessed target crown my grandfather and myself did with a dill and basic lapping tools in the basement. With choice hand loaded 170grn Sierra hp boat tails it will easily make contact @ 700yds(furthest I've shot this rifle) on 16" steel. The cool thing is inside the 600yd line it's capable of 1"moa and will consistently hold 5" groups or a little under at 500yds with the 100 year old original #'s matching barrel. To me that's the crazy yet fascinating thing about these rifles, everyone you hear talk about them hold them in high regards for accuracy and dependability along with being robust battle rifles. This is my first 17 but not my last. Thanks guy's for all you do and the clean family channel you keep.

Always good to see other friends of the show on camera, thanks for the video guys!

So excited you guys got around to doing this video. Picked one of these up a few gun shows ago. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet though.

I love mine. Great sights, high quality manufacturing. It is a tad heavy, but that helps with stability. Mine is a Remington with a low 3-digit serial #☺. Very likely it never went overseas- in great condition. . Often on military contracts, the first few hundred are kept for awhile for reference and to verify spec, then used for stateside base or munitions plant guarding. I would love to try mine at 300 yds and farther. My club only goes to maybe 120. My No.4 Mk1 SMLE is very nice too, but i think i prefer this one. I need to give it some exercise. Great video. Looked like the breeze was causing some issues.

Thank you for posting this video, I like learning about old rifles. Saw some of yours videos and they were educational.

I have a .303 British Enfield and really enjoyed your video. My Dad bought the Enfield back around 1960 from WT Grant Dept store about 1960 in a surplus bin. He checked the bore, looked good to him. $15 bucks and out the door. I got 2 deer with that old rifle when I was a young man. Love the way it shoots!

@gradyhernandez4699

7 ай бұрын

I got my first deer with my 303 mo3

I also have one in Remington. It's my second favorite millsurp I own, behind my 1893 30-40 Krag. My grandfather served in France with one and two 1911 Colts. I enjoy shooting the model of US 1917.

Brings back some memories. my first non-22 rifle was a sportorized '17. wish i still had it.

One of my all time favorite (if not favorite) bolt rifles of all time! Nice video. Please put Kevin in front of the camera more often!

I like Kevin, seems like a down to earth guy. I think Eric and Chad need to do another video on the 1903a3 and take it out to 600 yards.

wow Kevin did a really nice intro on the rifle I really enjoyed it. Eric usually does them so it was fun to have him follow up for Kevin

I thoroughly enjoy your videos! Thanks for bringing these old war horses out to the range. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us!!!

that's a shoulder bruiser for sure.

@thegoldencaulk2742

7 жыл бұрын

Not as bad as the 03, though. The added weight makes a difference.

@michaelkennedy2901

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I have both and the 1917 is softer shooting. More accurate in my hands as well. The old girl turns 100 next year haha.

@sirjosephanybodyxiii

7 жыл бұрын

Mrgunsngear Channel my 1917 is actually one of the pussycats of my arsenal when it comes to felt recoil. Mostly due to its weight.

@cahilreilly9849

7 жыл бұрын

Mrgunsngear Channel cathal like you girl :)

@Yeoman7

7 жыл бұрын

Indubitably.

They finally did my gun! The one under my dads bed my whole life that he finally gave me as an adult. I love shooting it it's just so much fun!

These are great rifles, I really like my own (a Winchester variant), As you say, very accurate. An after market firing pin assembly called a speed lock is available for these. It converts the gun to cock on open and decreases firing time.

Kevin did a great job introducing the video, would be great to see him in more videos.

My granddaddy gave me his Eddystone M-1917 in November 1971. It remains my favorite rifle to this day. He preferred his M-1903, but I love the balance (feels perfect for shooting offhand), sight picture, trigger pull and overall beauty of this fine weapon. It is a beast when the bayonet is attached.

I love old Mil. bolt actions. I have an Enfield No. 4 Mk 3, .303 Brit, and I just love it. These old rifles were built tough and made to shoot forever and they do. I just found this channel, great stuff. Cold War Vet.

@gradyhernandez4699

7 ай бұрын

Yes I like the long branch 303

Hey guys just want to say that you do an awesome job on your channel. This is a great video showcasing a piece of American history and a great video of a rare m1917. Would love to see you guys revisit the m1903 on the 600 yard range as I feel the last video 4 years ago didn't do it justice keep up the great work

Do a 5 guns video about hunting rifles

Also good to see more Kevin on the Channel =]

I just bought one of these today!

kevin is a great addition to the channel. good work!

The 'Murican Enfield. That action is amazing for speed. My Grandpa was issued his Enfield when he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers. Oh, you just blew my mind loading 7 into that thing. What!?

11:39 u guys respect each other in a respectable way. Buddys for life. something people envy. Keep it up

This is the first milsurp I bought after getting discharged in the early 90's. My best friend and I used it to shoot at a Garand Clinic/High Power Rifle Match in Ramseur NC so I could qualify and buy an M1 Garand from the old DCM. Everyone else had a semi. The P17 is a much better built rifle than the '03 and the '03A3. It is my favorite bolt action to shoot. The actions is smooth as any custom and the battle sights are amazing. And Eric, good job with the Sgt York history and getting it correct. Milsurps rule... Also, you guys impress me with the 600yd shots.

Great video. I'm not impartial. I have my Dad's two Eddystones and a Win. P14. One '17 has been Deer hunting with me since this yrs opening day. I love the American Enfields! Thanks!

I have pictures of my father undergoing basic training at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in the spring of 1942 and he was armed with the 1917 Enfield. I was able to handle one when in high school since our American Legion Post had some with which the fired the three volleys ate funerals. My first year in college ROTC we were taught drill and ceremonies with the M-1 and I was struck at how much its stock profile was so similar to the 1917 Enfield with that little bulge underneath the bolt. I always wondered if the design was influenced by the Enfield so that it could use an eight round clip rather than loading with the five round strippers. Keep up the good work

Hey Kevin I enjoyed watching you in this video its not all about bullseyes I appreciate your love of the history.

Eric said two shots to rule them all leading me to believe he likes LOTR I was just having a conversation with a buddy about fighting the battle of Helms Deeps with WW2 German hardware it was great fun and that reminded me of a good time when I really needed a happy thought thank you guys it's really appreciated

I love mine! Scrubbed ears and sporterized with a scope and an intricately carved stock, its a great shooter. Best of all it came from my Grandparents. One of my favorites in the collection.

Nice video! I am not surprised at what that rifle can do - built like a light tank. Thanks for sharing!

My former pastor at the time (about 1992 and he has since passed) had been friends with Alvin York. Alvin would actually stop in and stay at his home in Ironton Ohio. He left his slippers behind accidentally, and allowed the pastor to keep them. I remember as a kid looking at those slippers. They were like a red velvet type you would slip your foot in. They were pretty large lol. It was surreal as a kid to see those slippers and hear the stories about the man who had worn them. To my knowledge, my pastor gave them to a small museum in Ironton Oh which had a couple of other artifacts from Alvin on display. I don't know if that museum is still there or not. Anyway, just my little tidbit to pass along.

That's it. The Model 1917's coming out of the safe for my next trip to the range. Great vid.

@rudolphferdinand3634

4 жыл бұрын

Mind also where it has been hiding for over twenty-five years because I have been playing with the 1903A3 Springfield...next range session.

Great job Kevin, like your style. Mighty fine shootin' Eric.

I won't lie, I have been waiting for you to do a video on this rifle. I own 2 (one has been sporterized) both from the Eddystone factory with the original barrels. Love both of those rifles. Also a little FYI, the Canadian military also have used these rifles, as from the proof mark I found on one of mine. Love you videos keep it up....👍👍👍

Cool gun, thanks for bringing out the mil-surps and putting some rounds through them on camera, love to see them in action.

I have an M17 similar to Kevins rifle. While mine has good rifling but a dark bore, it shoots like yours , to the mark! I put the "cock on opening" striker in it awhile back, and I like it even more. Someone replaced the stock and refinished the metal years ago so she looks as pretty as she shoots. Good video!

Picked a Winchester one of those up 12 years back and never regretted it.

really enjoyed your vid, to me this is what long range shooting is all about, a big thumbs up from me.

I've had a Remington 1917 same rifle for about 17 years love it it has a weird two and a half power Leupold straight tube the adjustments are on the front and back mounts the scope is hooked on with a weird clip spring have no idea what it was been trying to find out for years no one knows but easily my favorite rifle that I have way underrated

great job guys good to see Kevin back that's one cool rifle

ok, so I seriously sent you guys a message on your page a few days ago, asking if you could do a review on this rifle. nice to see we were on the same page 😉

Dhats so good some people like you guys esplain all thank souch guys

600 yards with open sites. Keven, you did fine. Anywhere near that gong is good shooting. Chad and Eric have been at it for a while. They have good days and bad days like everyone else. And i watch them all.

Two thumbs up for Kevin, really liked his commentary!

This firearm has a strong action. I have a friend who has an old sporterized version built on an M1917 action chambered in 300 H&H. I have heard you can build a 505 Gibbs using this action.

Hey guy's great video as usual very informative and entertaining, more videos like this about the old war horses of yesteryear are needed. I myself own a sporterized 1917 the gun was a barreled action matching #'s when i acquired it with it's barrel cut to 24.5" from the original 26" with no trigger stock or hardware. It being already drilled and tapped i went ahead and finished it for the previous owner. We cut & re crowned the barrel at 22.5" and added a Timney set at 4lbs with modified extractor. I kept the original safety and cock on close because it is so different from the Mausers I'm so use to, yet the gun is equally as fun. My personal experience shooting my sporterized 1917 out to 700yds @ 16" steel with 170grn hw-pt boat tails. Now what i truly find amazing is on this side of the 500yd line it is capable of 1.5" moa with hand loads with a 100 year old barrel. I have several Mauser that are original and a few that i and my grandfather's built and i only wish i had stumbled on the 1917 earlier. They truly are a great design and rugged battle rifles yet their fantastic shooters if given choice loads. Okay so I'll say this i don't condone raping a original battle rifle but if given the opportunity to grab a less then choice and often overlooked 1917 Enfield i would highly recommend this gun to anyone looking for their next rifle. I honestly have to admit the Swedish mauser 96 and the 03 Springfield are about my favorites but my 1917 is definitely a close 3rd. Again guy's thank you for your service to our nation and the videos, keep up the great work and let's see more videos with these kind of forgotten warriors. "Remember the only interesting rifle is a accurate one..Col. Townsend "

Someone may have already mentioned this but, in Kevins defense, I did see the rear sight elevation ramp moving under recoil. Nice shooting non the less.

Love the history!!! Great video guys!!

I own a P17 the only problem is after ten rounds the barrel heats up and then it won't hold centre, as Keven found out as he shoot last. The P17 in 30.6 is the first centre fire rifle I bought over 20 years ago and would not sale her for all the tea in China. Guy's love the channel and the work you do

I'm in awe of all your shooting and this beautiful rifle

Love watching you guys push the old bolt action milserps out to 600

That old war horse still has a lot of life in it still, love it.

I like the fact that your videos don't edit out the misses

I would love to see a video about the Beretta PX4 Storm Subcompact, and how it compares to other DA/SA handguns. Nice video as always!

Would love to see Kevin more! Great job.

Love the video! Watched because I love my Eddystone 'P17'.

My dad just gave me his for my birthday. I grew up shooting it. Love this gun.

30-06 hitting that gong from 600 makes a reeeallly nice report.

More Kevin. More Chad. More Eric. More IV8888. Great video, lads.

I fired one of these rifles before and it has to be one of my favorites

Thank for the Candrsenal shoutout love that channel

The look on Eric's face when he kept on stacking them in there at 600 :D A real look of "what in the blazes is happening here..."

My favorite bolt action mil-surp for sure! Thanks Guys!

Nice to see Kevin again! How about that Kropatschek? lets see its debut!

NEVER FORGOTTEN, beautiful rifle, 30.06 unforgiving round, hard to believe in WW1 they use rounds like that but thanks for sharing!!

I run 168gr hand loads and at 550m usually keep 5 inside the 9 ring - *IF* I bring the right glasses

I like Kevin. Would not mind to see more of him!

That thing hits like a hammer, gorgeous tool.

Beautiful rifle, one of my favorites