Videos tagged with Receiver Damage

This guide details how to inspect an AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) for critical defects, specifically peening marks on the carrier rails. Instruction from School of the American Rifle highlights how improper peening can lead to significant damage to the upper receiver. Proper inspection is crucial for ensuring BCG longevity and firearm safety.

This video details an extreme destructive test involving a .50 BMG round fired down the barrel of another .50 BMG rifle, the Serbu BFG-50A, with its designer Mark Serbu present. The experiment showcases the immense power of .50 BMG ammunition and the structural integrity (and failure points) of high-caliber firearms. It also includes tests of .50 BMG penetration on the barrel and action, and a comparison with a 7.62x39mm VZ-58.