Videos tagged with Onward Research

The .17 HMR is an exceptionally effective varmint round, delivering high velocities and violent projectile fragmentation upon impact. While it causes significant tissue damage and temporary cavity effects, its shallow penetration limits its effectiveness against larger targets or in self-defense scenarios due to projectile disintegration. The .22 LR, surprisingly, offers deeper penetration with less dramatic expansion.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to land navigation using a map and compass. It covers fundamental skills such as reading and plotting MGRS coordinates, applying magnetic declination, navigating between points, and practical movement techniques. The tutorial also touches on burden carrying methods for real-world conditions, making it suitable for military training, outdoor survival, and general backcountry skill improvement. The instruction is described as medium-difficulty, aiming to build confidence with traditional navigation tools.

The Stenzel Industries SAK-21 represents a significant evolution of the AKM platform, incorporating modern features like a bolt release and a short-stroke gas piston system optimized for suppressed use. While achieving impressive 1.8-2.0 MOA accuracy with 7.62x39mm, its $4,000 price tag and 8lb weight make it a premium, albeit overbuilt, option.

This video explores the Warhammer Armaments Forced Reset Trigger (FRT) for MP5 and MP5K platforms, enabling semi-automatic variants to achieve extremely high rates of fire, exceeding factory full-auto speeds. The FRT's mechanical design allows for rapid follow-up shots by using the bolt's forward movement to reset the trigger, while legally remaining semi-automatic. The review also covers the use of Lee Sporting lower receivers for AR-style triggers and improved ergonomics, and the impact of suppressors on cyclic rate.

This video details the creation of a Half-Life inspired MP5 with an M203 grenade launcher using the Onward Research 'Freeman' MP5 Rail. The rail is engineered for robust launcher support and compatibility with various MP5 clones. It demonstrates the functionality of both 37mm civilian-legal and 40mm NFA-regulated launchers, showcasing different projectile types.

This video explores the effectiveness of various firearms and calibers when shooting through automobile glass, a critical aspect of urban survival and self-defense. It details how laminated windshields differ from tempered glass and introduces the concept of the 'deflection cone' after projectile impact. The testing highlights that heavier, steel-core rounds like M855 5.56 NATO, 7.62x39mm, and .308 Winchester perform better than lighter pistol rounds or buckshot, maintaining integrity and trajectory with less deflection.

The Seekins Precision SP10M is a semi-automatic sniper rifle adopted by US SOCOM, demonstrating sub-MOA accuracy at 100 yards with both 6.5 Creedmoor (0.722 MOA) and .308 Win (0.79 MOA). It excels at long range (1000+ yards) due to its heavy profile barrel, effective heat management, and a slower cycling action for recoil mitigation. The rifle features military-grade components, an anti-shift handguard, and ambidextrous controls with a 3lb TriggerTech trigger.

This YouTube video offers a "First Look" at a prototype AK-47 rail system developed by Onward Research. The video likely showcases the design, features, and potential integration of this accessory onto an AK-47 platform. The description also includes links to merchandise and the creator's Instagram, indicating a focus on community building and brand promotion alongside product previews. Music by White Bat Audio suggests a potentially professional or engaging audio experience.

The Desert Tech WLVRN (Wolverine) 'Micron' SBR is presented as a significant evolution of bullpup rifle design, building upon the MDR platform. The review highlights its tactical application and modern features, suggesting it addresses previous shortcomings in bullpup rifle development. Initial impressions focus on its advanced design and potential for improved performance in a compact package.

This video explores the concept of an 'apocalypse vehicle,' emphasizing the Toyota Hilux's legendary reliability due to its simple turbo-diesel engine, which is resilient to EMPs and easy to maintain. It covers essential gear like smoke grenades, thermite, and IFAKs, alongside weapon considerations such as .308 for barrier penetration and suppressed .22 LR for small game. Tactical modifications like a 'light kill switch' for stealth and vehicle tactics like bounding overwatch are also detailed.

The 5.56 AK platform, exemplified by the Meridian AK-102, offers a compelling alternative due to current ammunition economics. While accuracy may not match high-end AR-15s, it remains suitable for combat distances. Key considerations include magazine conversion, suppressor compatibility due to potential thread issues, and the availability of modern furniture alternatives.

This video tests the extreme power of the .458 Winchester Magnum elephant gun against a realistic ballistic dummy. It details the cartridge's impressive velocity (1,915 fps) and energy (4,200 ft-lbs) with a 500-grain projectile. The tests demonstrate catastrophic damage to simulated organs and bone structures, confirming its overkill for human targets but highlighting its immense terminal ballistics.