The World's Longest Serving Military Cartridge

This video from Forgotten Weapons details the extensive journey of a single Arisaka rifle, manufactured in 1910 Japan. The rifle's history is traced through its service with the British, transfer to Russian forces, and eventual presence in Finland during its Civil War. The expert speaker demonstrates how specific markings on the firearm authenticate its complex provenance, highlighting its eventual import into the United States.

This video humorously explores the dichotomy within firearm enthusiasts, contrasting the appreciation for classic bolt-action rifles like the Mosin-Nagant with the allure of modern, high-end tactical firearms ('Gucci guns'). The host, demonstrating proficient handling and knowledge of firearm subculture, showcases both types of weapons in a desert range setting. The content highlights the diverse preferences within the shooting community.

This short video showcases a Dragunov-style rifle, possibly a PSL variant, chambered in 7.62x54R. The shooter demonstrates its use at an outdoor range, confirming a successful hit on a steel target. The rifle is equipped with a PSO-1 style optic and features wood furniture, highlighting its classic military aesthetic.

Ukraine has become a diverse small arms testing ground due to international military aid, featuring a wide array of historical and modern firearms. The conflict showcases everything from Soviet Mosin-Nagants to NATO battle rifles like the FAL, G3, and M14, alongside AK-pattern rifles. This influx of weaponry offers a unique historical parallel to the Spanish Civil War in terms of small arms proliferation.

This video offers a comprehensive look at various Russian firearms, from the SKS rifle's operation and the AK-74's optics to historical machine guns like the PPSH-41 and PKM. It also details the Mosin-Nagant sniper rifle, the SVT-40 semi-auto, and sidearms including the TT-33 pistol and Nagant revolver, showcasing their unique features and handling.

This video details the process of handloading vintage WWI tracer rounds for a Mosin Nagant PU Sniper rifle. It covers acquiring components like .30 caliber tracer bullets and PPU 7.62x54R brass, then demonstrates powder charging and bullet seating using a Lee Precision press. The demonstration culminates in a live-fire test to observe the tracer effect on a steel target.

This video hilariously tests a heavily accessorized AR-15, dubbed the 'Zombie Carbine,' as a parody of excessive tactical gear. The build, based on a Smith & Wesson M&P15, weighs 23 pounds fully loaded with 270 rounds across nine magazines. It features multiple optics, lasers, lights, and is demonstrated with rapid fire, hip sniping, and Tannerite explosions.

This "ultimate AR-15 meltdown" test pushes a custom build to its limits, revealing key durability insights. The Faxon barrel ultimately burst after 830 rounds, but critical components like the Sharps SRC bolt carrier group and Geissele rail demonstrated impressive resilience under extreme stress and heat. The test highlights the AR-15 platform's robust design, even when subjected to conditions far exceeding typical operational use.

This video showcases an extreme full-auto durability test of a premium Definitive Arms VEPR AK, comparing it to a budget WASR-10. The VEPR AK demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 895 rounds before failure, significantly outperforming the WASR-10 and even a previously tested AR-15. The expert analysis highlights the AK platform's inherent durability and heat management characteristics, even under severe stress.

This video demonstrates the legendary durability of the AK platform by subjecting a Yugo M92 PAP to a 700-round continuous firing test. Despite extreme heat causing significant smoke and glowing metal, the firearm remained functional, showcasing Mikhail Kalashnikov's robust engineering. The test concludes with a cooling process and a tribute to the designer's legacy.