Meet The New AK-50: V3 Update #2

Published on August 30, 2022
Duration: 24:24

This video provides a detailed V3 update on Brandon Herrera's AK-50 project, a custom rifle chambered in .50 BMG. Key design changes include a hinged piston inspired by the PKM, a helical bolt lockup for improved reliability, and a unique dust cover system to maintain optic zero. The project is seeking machine shop assistance for prototype fabrication.

Quick Summary

The AK-50 V3 update introduces a hinged piston design inspired by the PKM for better disassembly and a helical bolt lockup for improved feeding. It also features a tapered track system on the dust cover to maintain optic zero.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: AK-50 V3 Update
  2. 01:53AK-50 Project Overview & .50 BMG
  3. 03:05AK Design Scaling & Operating System
  4. 04:20V3 3D-Printed Mock-up
  5. 06:05Stock & Receiver Design
  6. 07:48Front End Components: Muzzle Brake
  7. 08:21Dust Cover & Optic Mounting Solution
  8. 10:12Bolt Carrier & Hinged Piston
  9. 11:13Helical Lockup & Trunnion Design
  10. 13:48Barrel Fluting & Handguard Retainer
  11. 15:16Call for Machine Shop Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key design changes in the AK-50 V3 update?

The AK-50 V3 features a hinged piston inspired by the PKM for easier disassembly, a helical bolt lockup for improved feeding reliability, and a tapered track system on the dust cover to maintain optic zero.

What caliber is the AK-50 chambered in?

The AK-50 is chambered in the powerful .50 BMG cartridge, which is significantly larger and more potent than .50 Beowulf.

How does the AK-50 V3 address optic mounting challenges?

It uses a tapered track system on the dust cover. This ensures the dust cover, which holds the optic rail, locks up tightly and consistently, helping to maintain zero for the optic.

What kind of assistance is Brandon Herrera seeking for the AK-50 project?

Brandon is looking for professional machine shops that can perform one-off prototype work, specifically mentioning the need for plunge EDM services for fabricating trunnions.

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