Videos tagged with RK-62

This video explains why 5.56mm magazines for the Israeli Galil and Finnish Valmet rifles are not interchangeable, despite their similar appearance. Both countries independently developed their own 5.56mm magazines for their respective rifle designs, leading to proprietary systems. The lack of commonality means Valmet 5.56 magazines are now rare and expensive collector's items.

This Q&A session covers a range of firearms-related topics, starting with a critical look at the 6.8x51 cartridge. The discussion spans optics like Aimpoint, health concerns such as blood lead levels, and the intersection of historical firearms with hobbies like scuba diving. Other points include rifling twist rates for 5.56mm, the effectiveness of different pistol designs like the Calico drum and Remington Model 51, and historical firearm development like the RK 62 and M3 Carbine. Emerging technologies like polymer-cased ammo, rail guns, and Gauss rifles are also explored, alongside discussions on cartridge development, magazine capacity, and the influence of designers like Maxim and Browning. The video also touches on practical aspects like practicing for competitions and the market for high-end pistols.

Ian McCollum announces his new book, 'Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917-2025', a comprehensive technical collector's reference launching on Kickstarter. The book details Finnish-manufactured or modified firearms, including Lugers, Mosin-Nagants, Lahti pistols, Suomi SMGs, and RK 62 variants. Various pledge levels, exclusive editions, and add-ons like posters and bookmarks are available.

Jari Laine of Varusteleka discusses firearm performance in sub-zero temperatures, emphasizing maintenance over brand. Overgassed systems like the Finnish RK and piston ARs (HK416) excel due to their ability to cycle through ice and moisture. While AR-15s offer ergonomics, AKs' open systems are more prone to snow ingress. Striker-fired pistols are vulnerable if moisture freezes in the striker channel, leading to light strikes.

This Q&A delves into the history and evolution of Finnish small arms, comparing iconic models like the Suomi KP/-31 to Soviet counterparts such as the PPSh-41, highlighting Finnish design superiority in quality and reliability. It covers early service rifles like the Berdan II, details the Suomi's features, and discusses Finnish Maxim machine guns. The discussion extends to modern Finnish firearms, including the RK 95 and the new Sako M23 AR platform, while also touching on Finnish culture and spirits.

This video details a custom RK 62 M3 clone built on a Valmet M62S receiver, featuring modernizations inspired by the Finnish Defense Forces' M1, M2, and M3 patterns. The clone includes an AK2.0 rail, Magpul stock, M-LOK handguard, Aimpoint T1 Micro optic, and an Ase Utra suppressor. Despite its weight, the rifle proved reliable during the Finnish Brutality 2024 competition, with the 7.62x39mm caliber performing well on steel targets.

This video showcases a clone of the RK 62 M3 rifle, specifically utilized in the Finnish Brutality 2024 competition. The title and description highlight the modernized RK 62 and its use in a specific Finnish shooting event. This suggests a focus on the firearm itself, its modifications, and its application in a competitive shooting context within Finland.

This video analyzes how a firearm's safety lever can disengage unintentionally during tactical movements, specifically a low crawl under obstacles. The shooter demonstrates how a finger can accidentally engage the safety during transitions, and how subsequent movements can then disengage it without the operator's awareness. It highlights the importance of maintaining positive control over all firearm functions, even during strenuous physical activity.

This "From the Vault" episode from Brownells Gun Techs® Caleb and Keith explores the Finnish Valmet M76 and M82 rifles, variants of the AK-47. The M76, a semi-auto civilian version of the RK 62, is detailed with its tubular folding stock, 3-prong flash hider, and tritium front sight. The M82 is presented as a compact bullpup redesign of the M76, originally intended for paratroopers. The video highlights their Cold War-era aesthetic and provides insights into their development and limited production numbers, referencing their connection to the Israeli Galil.

The Valmet m71S, Finland's AK variant, features a stamped receiver and was the first AK-style rifle imported into the USA. It boasts a fantastic trigger with a nice reset and an enhanced, index-finger-accessible magazine release. This simplified RK 62 variant uses a 30-round magazine similar to the Galil and traditional open sights.

The Finnish Brutality 2019 competition showcased intense physical and shooting challenges, requiring participants to prepare tactical gear and weapons meticulously. The event featured diverse stages, including kettlebell carries, dummy drags, and shooting from vehicles, utilizing firearms like the Finnish RK-series and AR-15 platforms. Proper weapon zeroing and equipment checks, such as securing optic mounts, were crucial for success.

This tactical rifle course in Finland, hosted by Polenar Tactical, focused on advanced marksmanship and movement drills. Participants, many of whom were Finnish reservists, demonstrated high proficiency, allowing instructors to progress to more complex exercises like barricade shooting. The course emphasized adaptable shooting positions and team coordination in challenging snowy conditions.