Videos tagged with Bulgarian Parts Kit

This video provides an expert overview of a custom-built AK74, styled as a 'battlefield pickup' and constructed from a Bulgarian parts kit by Brandon Herrera. The presenter, Matt Carriker, details the rifle's 5.45x39mm chambering and demonstrates its low recoil and flat shooting characteristics. The content also includes brief showcases of other firearms like the KP9 and GM6 Lynx, offering a mixed but informative look at various weapon systems and calibers.

This video reviews the Lee Armory AK74 after 1000 rounds, built from a Bulgarian parts kit with a Childers receiver. The rifle experienced 5 malfunctions (3 failure to feed, 2 failure to extract) during a stress test. While the trigger was noted as polished and pleasant, deformation on the bolt carrier was observed, requiring monitoring. The rifle was found to be accurate after zeroing, despite a tilted rear sight block.

This video provides an in-depth 'under the hood' look at the Lee Armory AK74, assembled from a Bulgarian parts kit on a Childers receiver. The reviewer highlights the rifle's nitrided finish, US-made 4150 barrel, and the significant internal work done by Lee Armory, including a polished hammer and trigger group with a steel grip nut. While noting minor cosmetic issues like tilted sights and some rivet imperfections, the overall assessment is positive, emphasizing the quality of assembly and the attention to detail on internal components.

This review covers the DDI AK-47U underfolding rifle chambered in 7.62x39. Built on a 1950s Bulgarian parts kit with US-made components, the rifle features a milled 4140 steel receiver, Green Mountain 4140 Chrome L barrel, and a KG Gun Kote finish. The reviewer highlights its excellent fit and finish, reliable performance after 500+ rounds with a single early malfunction, and respectable accuracy with iron sights. The underfolding stock offers compactness, though cheek weld is noted as less comfortable than fixed stocks.

This video provides an in-depth look at the new DDI AK47U rifle from Destructive Devices Industries. The review highlights its 7.62x39mm caliber, traditional underfolding stock, Bulgarian Bakelite furniture, and 4140 steel receiver. The host, demonstrating high expertise, also tests magazine compatibility with various brands and showcases a muzzle device swap. The MSRP is noted at $949.

This video discusses the 7N6 ammunition ban and its impact on the 5.45x39 market. Tim and Dave from Military Arms Channel, along with gunsmith Dave from Copper Custom, reassure viewers that commercial 5.45x39 ammunition remains available and competitively priced. They highlight the ballistic advantages of the 5.45x39 cartridge over 7.62x39 and showcase the Waffen Werks AK-74 as a viable option, even with the surplus ban.

This review covers the Waffen Werks Milled AK-74, highlighting its US-made milled receiver paired with a Bulgarian parts kit. The rifle offers impressive accuracy, achieving 2-inch groups at 100 yards with a smooth action and durable KG Gun Kote finish. While featuring a Tapco G2 trigger and standard AK field stripping, it requires aftermarket solutions for optics mounting. The speaker, a well-known firearms reviewer, considers it a good value at $999 given its component quality and limited production.