100 Day AR-15 Torture Test (Buried, Frozen, Salt Water & More!)

Published on December 16, 2024
Duration: 31:42

This video details a 125-day AR-15 torture test involving four Radical Firearms rifles subjected to extreme conditions: pond submersion, freezing, salt water immersion, and burial. The frozen rifle performed flawlessly after thawing, while the salt water rifle, despite heavy rust, also functioned. The rifles exposed to mud and pond water experienced significant cycling issues due to debris and corrosion, highlighting that extreme environmental contamination is a primary weakness for AR-15 platforms.

Quick Summary

An AR-15 torture test revealed that freezing caused minimal damage, with the rifle performing flawlessly after thawing. Salt water exposure led to heavy rust but the rifle still fired a full magazine. Mud and pond water caused significant cycling failures due to debris.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Skit
  2. 01:36Torture Test Setup & Timeline
  3. 02:45Retrieving the Exposed Rifles
  4. 09:28Testing the Salt Water AR-15
  5. 14:16Testing the Buried (Mud) AR-15
  6. 16:14Testing the Pond AR-15
  7. 21:31Testing the Frozen AR-15
  8. 23:16Conclusion & Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the AR-15 perform after being frozen?

The AR-15 that was frozen in a solid block of ice performed exceptionally well. After thawing, it looked almost new, cycled perfectly by hand, and fired a full magazine without any malfunctions on the range.

What were the results of the salt water AR-15 test?

The AR-15 submerged in salt water showed significant rust and its bolt was initially seized. However, after being forced open, it successfully chambered a round and fired an entire 20-round magazine without a single failure.

Which conditions were most damaging to the AR-15s in the test?

The AR-15s buried in mud and submerged in pond water experienced the most severe cycling issues. Debris and corrosion within the receiver and action prevented proper cycling, even after attempts to clean them.

What is the main takeaway regarding AR-15 durability from this test?

The test concluded that while AR-15s are resilient, extreme environmental debris and contamination, such as mud and pond water, represent their primary weakness and can severely impact reliability.

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