The 1842 Springfield Musket – Range Test & Accuracy

In today’s range test video we will be going over one of the most iconic muskets of the American Civil War, the 1842 Springfield smoothbore musket. This video is revisiting the 1842 Springfield as there was an older video on the channel that is no longer available to be viewed. In this rebooted video, I will be testing the round ball paper cartridge and how it performs and it’s overall accuracy. I will be conducting this test at four different distances 25 ,50, 75, and 100 yards. Firing three shots at each distance to try and get a proper grouping. Let’s see how a round ball performs in a smoothbore musket. Will it be accurate or will be a total bust? Let’s find out together. I do not consider myself a historian, just a simple black powder enthusiast who enjoys his hobby. Please let me know your thoughts in the comments down below. This video is for historical, educational, and entertainment purposes only! Thanks for watching!👍🏻 #civilwar #musketeers #gunstuff #capandball #muskets #america #freedom #brownbess #2astrong #2ndamendment #pewpew #blackpowder #muzzleloading