Mud Test: Goodbye Horses

Published on April 15, 2020
Duration: 4:19

This InRangeTV video conducts an extreme mud test on various firearms, including the Steyr AUG, Desert Tech MDR, SKS, AR-15, and Tokarev TT-33. The footage highlights how thick mud ingress affects cycling and overall mechanical reliability, with detailed internal inspections and slow-motion malfunction captures. The testing emphasizes the importance of environmental resilience in firearm design and performance under duress.

Quick Summary

InRangeTV conducted an extreme mud test on firearms like the Steyr AUG, Desert Tech MDR, SKS, AR-15, and Tokarev TT-33. Mud was applied directly to actions and controls to test mechanical reliability, with internal inspections and slow-motion footage showing malfunctions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Previous Mud Tests Montage
  2. 00:30Steyr AUG Mud Application & Test
  3. 01:35AUG Internal Inspection After Mud
  4. 02:03SKS and AR-15 Mud Tests
  5. 03:09Tokarev TT-33 and MDR Mud Test Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were included in the InRangeTV mud test?

The InRangeTV mud test featured several firearms, including the Steyr AUG, Brownells BRN-10A, 1876 Winchester, FG42 reproduction, Spencer Carbine, SCAR 17, Kel-Tec RDB, Desert Tech MDR, SKS, AR-15, and Tokarev TT-33 pistol.

How was the mud test conducted on the firearms?

Thick mud was applied directly to critical areas like the ejection port, charging handle, and magazine well of the firearms. Some were even buried in mud to simulate extreme environmental fouling and test mechanical reliability.

What was the purpose of the Steyr AUG mud test?

The Steyr AUG mud test aimed to assess its reliability under extreme conditions. After applying mud, the rifle was disassembled to inspect internal component fouling, and the bolt carrier group was rinsed to show debris ingress.

Does mud affect firearm reliability?

Yes, mud can significantly affect firearm reliability by fouling internal components, obstructing moving parts like the bolt carrier group, and preventing proper cycling. This video demonstrates how various firearms handle such extreme contamination.

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