Hickok45: Shooting Shiloh Sharps .45-70 and Freedom Arms .454 Casull

Shooting Session in Tennessee

• 🥶 The video begins with Hickok45 in Tennessee during January, noting it's a bit breezy and coldish, prompting him to try out shooting gloves he recently received.
• 🎯 He discusses his tendency for a "bait and switch" in thumbnails, often featuring firearms he hasn't fired before, to highlight first-time experiences.
• 💥 The Shiloh Sharps rifle in .45-70 is featured, with Hickok45 appreciating its lighter barrel compared to other models and enjoying shooting it, including lobbing rounds at a target.

Freedom Arms .454 Casull Introduction

• 🌟 A new Freedom Arms Model 83 revolver in .454 Casull is introduced, a firearm Hickok45 has been curious about due to its reputation for quality and craftsmanship.
• 🤔 He admits to not being a typical buyer of such high-end revolvers, despite his preference for single-action firearms, and acquired this one through Gunbroker.
• 🔫 The revolver is fired for the first time, initially with .45 Colt ammunition, and then with .454 Casull, noting potential inconsistencies with some Federal Fusion ammo.

Reflections on Anarchy and Media Portrayals

• 🗣️ A comment from a viewer identifying as an anarchist sparks a discussion on human nature and the inevitability of leadership, even in the absence of formal government, often leading to rule by the strongest.
• 🎬 Hickok45 also reflects on media portrayals, particularly in Westerns, criticizing the depiction of men as wimpy or indecisive, contrasting it with his experience as a former volunteer deputy where people were generally willing to help protect their communities.

Firearm Appreciation and Sharing

• 🔫 The video concludes with further shooting of the .45-70 and .454 Casull, emphasizing the enjoyment of shooting large calibers and firearms, even if they are not strictly necessary for hunting.
• 🙏 He expresses gratitude for being able to share these firearms and experiences with his audience, acknowledging that he has more guns than he needs and doesn't take the opportunity for granted.
• 🤝 He encourages viewers to appreciate the quality and history of firearms, even if they don't personally desire to own them, and to remain critically minded when consuming media.