Videos tagged with AK-pattern rifle

This video demonstrates the firing of an AK-pattern rifle from a bench rest at an outdoor range. It highlights the use of essential accessories like a rifle scope, bipod, and extended capacity magazines. The footage showcases proper safety gear and the observable recoil and operation of the rifle during a firing sequence, offering a visual guide for intermediate shooters.

Keith Stansell, a former Marine and Northrop Grumman contractor, details his harrowing 1,967-day captivity in the Colombian jungle after a plane crash during anti-drug surveillance. He survived one of the longest hostage ordeals in modern history, highlighting incredible resilience and the harsh realities of conflict zones. Stansell's experience led to him receiving the Medal for the Defense of Freedom and co-authoring 'Out of Captivity'.

This video features a first look and initial shooting experience with a Zastava M70 AK-pattern rifle, presented by Gravy Train. The description highlights the rifle's suitability for home and personal defense, with accompanying hashtags suggesting a focus on the AK platform and self-defense applications.

This short demonstrates a controlled test fire of an M762 rifle, likely chambered in 7.62x39mm. The video showcases proper weapon handling, including magazine insertion and cycling the action, followed by accurate target engagement on a wooden block. The visual evidence of projectile impact highlights the rifle's power and penetration capabilities.

This short highlights the acoustic dangers of indoor shooting ranges, particularly those with concrete structures. Nikko Ortiz emphasizes that without proper hearing protection, the intense sound reflections can lead to concussions. The video visually contrasts tactical movement in concrete environments with close-ups of firearms, underscoring the need for safety.

This video demonstrates the live-fire capabilities of the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) Type 56 AK-47, utilizing Fort Scott Munitions 7.62x39mm Tumble Upon Impact (TUI) ammunition. The demonstration covers proper magazine loading, chambering a round, and engaging a steel silhouette target from a standing position. Expert instruction is evident in the controlled rapid fire and the use of specialized defensive ammunition.

This video from Iraqveteran8888 covers new offerings from Mantis, specifically their Blackbeard X Laser Training System, showcased at SHOT 2024. It highlights new models for SCAR H/Light, AR-10, and AK-pattern rifles. The system is praised for enhancing dry-fire training realism and its cost-effectiveness due to ammo savings. The description also includes links to support gun owners, GetZone for SHOT Show coverage, and the creators' various social media and merchandise platforms.

This video provides a first look at the Century Arms VSKA, an American-produced AK pattern rifle. The host notes that the rifle is intended to be a host for new AK accessories that are about to launch. The description also emphasizes the VSO Gun Channel's role as an educational resource promoting responsible gun ownership and safety, distinct from firearm sales. It outlines their independent testing and evaluation practices, ensuring unbiased content delivery.

The FB Radom Beryl is a reliable 5.56 NATO AK-pattern rifle, adapted from the Tantal design for NATO compatibility. It offers good fit and finish for an AK, with acceptable 3-4 MOA accuracy for a service rifle. Despite its 'boring' nature compared to some competitors, its exceptional reliability over 2,000+ rounds and stable optic mounting via its unique top rail make it a top-tier 5.56 AK option.

This video reviews Garand Thumb's cold weather rifle test, highlighting the AK platform's superior reliability in freezing temperatures compared to many AR-15s and even the FN SCAR 17S. It also touches on other internet culture topics and memes, including a MrBeast cameo and critiques of online personalities.

This video performs a ballistic gel test on inexpensive Russian Barnaul 7.62x39mm 125gr Soft Point ammunition. Fired from a Romanian WASR-10/63 AK-pattern rifle with a 16" barrel, the test uses high-speed footage to analyze penetration depth, expansion, fragmentation, and retained weight. The results show the soft point's performance characteristics, with specific measurements provided for penetration (15.4"), retained weight (110.7gr), and maximum expansion (0.769"). Velocity data is also presented, with an average of 2,493 fps. The video also highlights Aimed Research's high-speed camera rental services.