| Have you ever shot a .30 M1 carbine? This video gives you a true first-person POV shooting experience, as the Sony HD camcorder is mounted to the stock of the rifle and looking down the barrel. This is a 1943 Inland General Motors model, although I accept the fact that after several decades, components of the rifle could be from several manufacturers. Target distances up to 200 yards. Ammo was a mix of 110 gr FMJ Magtech and Prvi Partizan. Steel AR500 targets are from Mike Gibson. Bullets simply shatter upon impact. This was probably my most difficult POV setup to date. I really wanted the bolt to be in the picture, which required mounting the camera further back than normal. As a result, the camcorder was very close to my forehead during this process, leaving a few bruises as a reminder of this shooting session. Camera was mounted in order to peer underneath and view the sights. Due to the camera setup, my natural hold, sight picture, and trigger control on the M1 were all somewhat impacted. I continue to be amazed by the short-range accuracy potential of this military surplus rifle. Viewable in 720p or 1080p HD with the appropriate bandwidth. February 2011 review of this rifle: www.youtube.com CAMERA: Sony HDR-CX560, 60p, 28 mbps, 1920 x 1080 HD. EDITING: Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11, MP4, 30p, 16 mbps. |
