My New Battlefield Pickup AK74, 5.45x39 FTW

Published on December 24, 2022
Duration: 13:24

This video showcases a custom 'battlefield pickup' style AK74 built by Brandon Herrera, chambered in 5.45x39mm. The host highlights the rifle's low recoil and flat shooting characteristics compared to 7.62x39mm AK variants. Various other firearms, including a KP9, RPK, PSL, and GM6 Lynx .50 BMG, are tested for penetration through milk cartons, demonstrating caliber and platform differences.

Quick Summary

The custom 'battlefield pickup' AK74, built by Brandon Herrera from a Bulgarian kit, is chambered in 5.45x39mm. This caliber offers low recoil and flat shooting, making it easier to handle than traditional 7.62x39mm AK rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & SimpliSafe Sponsorship
  2. 02:10Battlefield Pickup AK74 Build Showcase
  3. 03:159mm KP9 Penetration Test
  4. 04:30AK74 5.45x39mm Performance & Recoil
  5. 06:55RPK 7.62x39mm Penetration Test
  6. 08:23PSL 7.62x54R Penetration Test
  7. 10:25GM6 Lynx .50 BMG Test
  8. 11:19AK74 Mag Dump & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Demolition Ranch AK74 unique?

The AK74 featured is a custom 'battlefield pickup' style build by Brandon Herrera, constructed from a Bulgarian parts kit. It's chambered in 5.45x39mm and designed to look rugged and well-used, mimicking a firearm found after combat.

How does the 5.45x39mm round perform in the AK74?

The 5.45x39mm round in the AK74 is noted for its low recoil and flat shooting characteristics. This makes it easier to control during rapid fire compared to the heavier recoil often associated with the 7.62x39mm AK round.

What other firearms were tested in the video?

Besides the AK74, the video includes penetration tests with a Kalashnikov USA KP9 (9mm), an RPK (7.62x39mm), a PSL/SVD style rifle (7.62x54R), and a GM6 Lynx bullpup rifle (.50 BMG).

Why did the .50 BMG round veer off course?

The .50 BMG round from the GM6 Lynx had extreme energy transfer. Upon hitting the initial milk cartons, the massive energy caused the round to veer off course rather than penetrating cleanly, highlighting the difficulty in controlling such power.

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