I Built a 1,000 Yard AK

Published on May 27, 2019
Duration: 11:55

Brandon Herrera, a professional firearm manufacturer, details the construction of a custom AK-74 chambered in .224 Valkyrie, designed to achieve 1,000-yard accuracy. The build incorporates various aftermarket components like ALG triggers and SLR Rifleworks rails, along with a custom barrel and bolt modifications. The video demonstrates the rifle's capability with a first-round hit at 1,000 yards, challenging AK accuracy stereotypes. Herrera also discusses a planned production run and a Patreon giveaway.

Quick Summary

Brandon Herrera details building a custom AK-74 in .224 Valkyrie for 1,000-yard accuracy, using a 22-inch barrel with a 1:7 twist, bolt mods, ALG trigger, SLR rail, and US Optics B-17 scope. The rifle achieved a first-round hit at 1,000 yards, challenging AK accuracy stereotypes, with plans for production under $2,000.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Project Introduction
  2. 01:011,000 Yard Shooting Demonstration
  3. 02:12Rifle Component Breakdown
  4. 04:21Optics and Mounting Details
  5. 05:24Custom Barrel and Caliber Conversion
  6. 07:37Production Plans & Giveaway

Frequently Asked Questions

How was the custom AK-74 built for 1,000-yard accuracy?

The build started with a Bulgarian AK-74 parts kit and Morrissey receiver, featuring a custom 22-inch barrel with a 1:7 twist, bolt modifications for .224 Valkyrie, ALG trigger, SLR Rifleworks M-LOK rail, and a US Optics B-17 scope on a ZRODelta mount.

What caliber is the custom AK-74 chambered in, and how does it perform?

The rifle is chambered in .224 Valkyrie and demonstrated impressive 1,000-yard accuracy with a first-round hit. It also showed reliability using standard 5.45x39mm magazines.

What are the key aftermarket parts used in this custom AK build?

Key components include an ALG AKT trigger, RS Regulate side rail, SLR Rifleworks M-LOK rail, JMac Customs gas block, a custom 22-inch barrel, a US Optics B-17 scope, and a ZRODelta mount.

What is the estimated price for this custom 1,000-yard AK rifle?

Brandon Herrera announced plans for a small production run of these rifles, with an estimated price point of under $2,000, offering significant value for its long-range capabilities.

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