Ultimate AK-47 Meltdown! Thermal Directors Cut

Published on July 28, 2015
Duration: 8:56

This video demonstrates an extreme AK-47 meltdown test on a Century Arms WASR-10, pushing it to failure after 265 rounds. Expert analysis highlights barrel droop as the primary failure point. Remarkably, the team successfully straightens the warped barrel using a tree and reseats the gas tube, proving the AK platform's legendary resilience with a subsequent successful test fire.

Quick Summary

Iraqveteran8888's ultimate AK-47 meltdown test pushed a Century Arms WASR-10 to failure after 265 rounds, primarily due to extreme barrel droop. Remarkably, the rifle was field-repaired by straightening the barrel and reseating the gas tube, then successfully test-fired, highlighting the AK platform's legendary resilience.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:56Meltdown Test Execution
  3. 03:29Failure Analysis
  4. 05:14Comparison and Reliability Discussion
  5. 07:47Field Repair and Test Fire

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the AK-47 WASR-10 to fail during the meltdown test?

The Century Arms WASR-10 AK-47 failed after 265 rounds primarily due to significant barrel droop caused by extreme heat. The gas tube also walked out of its position, contributing to the malfunction.

Can an AK-47 barrel be straightened after extreme heat damage?

Yes, in a demonstration of the AK platform's resilience, the warped barrel of the WASR-10 was manually straightened using a tree. After reseating the gas tube, the rifle was successfully test-fired again.

How does the AK-47 compare to the AR-15 in extreme heat endurance tests?

In this specific meltdown test, the AK-47 platform, represented by the WASR-10, showed greater resilience to heat-induced barrel warping compared to a previously tested AR-15, potentially due to differences in barrel thickness.

What is the approximate value of a Century Arms WASR-10 AK-47?

The Century Arms WASR-10 AK-47 had an estimated MSRP of $500 at the time this test was filmed, offering a cost-effective entry into the AK platform.

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