2016 Red October AK Match - Stage 1 - PKM & Suicide Bombers

This video from InRangeTV covers the "Red October AK 2017" competition, a large AK-centric shooting event. The content focuses on a gear discussion where participants share what worked and what didn't during the match. It also includes general thoughts on the competition itself, its stages, and the overall experience. The video highlights specific gear used by the hosts, including Ian's Valmet in the AK "Light" division and Karl's modified AK-74 in the "Armored" division, which weighed around 12 lbs.

This video covers Stage 9, the final stage, of the Rifle Dynamics Red October AK 2017 competition. The stage involves using a bayonet, engaging assault targets, navigating a gully, and finishing on long-range steel. The video highlights the growth of the Red October AK match from 2016 to 2017, noting over 200 competitors. It also briefly mentions the different divisions and gear used by participants, including Ian's Valmet in the AK "Light" division and Karl's modified AK-74 in the "Armored" division, nicknamed the "Alpha" AK.

This YouTube video from InRangeTV covers Stage 7 of the Rifle Dynamics Red October AK match in 2017, titled 'Berlin Revisited.' The stage simulates a post-WW2 scenario in East Berlin, where competitors navigate a sewer, utilize a pickup rifle from a fallen foe, and engage moving targets in an urban maze. The video highlights the match's growth from 2016, featuring over 200 competitors. It specifically mentions Ian's participation in the AK "Light" division with a Valmet and Finnish gear, and Karl's competition in the "Armored" division with a modified AK-74 replicating Russian specialist configurations, nicknamed the "Alpha" AK, while wearing a 6b43/45 "Ratnik" LBV and plates.

This video from InRangeTV captures footage from Stage 5 of the Rifle Dynamics' Red October AK match in 2017. The stage, dubbed 'Reckless Room Clearing,' involves breaching a door with a sledgehammer, deploying a flashbang, and then clearing the room while engaging targets. The description highlights the growing size of the match and details the specific AK configurations used by the presenters, Karl and Ian, including Karl's modified AK-74, referred to as the "Alpha" AK, and Ian's Valmet in the "AK Light" division. Links for the SUPS range and match information are provided.

This video showcases "Stage 2: Trench Warfare!" from the Red October AK match in 2017. The event features a unique trench system for "run 'n' gun" shooting, culminating in engaging an MGM Spinner. The description highlights the match's growth from 2016, exceeding 200 competitors. It details the firearms and gear used by InRangeTV's hosts, Ian (Valmet in AK "Light" division) and Karl (modified Ak74, "Alpha" AK, in "Armored" division with Russian "Ratnik" gear). Information for the SUPS range and ROAK match is provided.

This video showcases a clone of the RK 62 M3 rifle, specifically utilized in the Finnish Brutality 2024 competition. The title and description highlight the modernized RK 62 and its use in a specific Finnish shooting event. This suggests a focus on the firearm itself, its modifications, and its application in a competitive shooting context within Finland.

This video demonstrates the critical failure of a Bulgarian Arsenal SLR104 AK-74 variant when subjected to a mud test. Despite its platform's reputation, the rifle experienced immediate failures to go into battery, eject, and feed due to mud ingress. Repeated attempts to clear the weapon revealed significant friction and a complete mechanical stoppage, highlighting potential reliability issues under extreme conditions.

This video details the anatomy and historical use of 1700s grenades, focusing on their components like the external fuse and internal charge. It demonstrates the ignition process using a slow match and highlights the safety precautions necessary when handling replicas. The content also briefly showcases the hand mortar as an alternative deployment method for these early explosive devices.

This video provides a detailed instructional guide on applying a Gaza-style tourniquet, emphasizing proper technique for effective hemorrhage control. It highlights the importance of initial strap tightening before using the windlass for occlusion and securing it properly. The content also touches upon patient comfort and potential challenges during application.

This video details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver. It covers the unique disassembly required, including removing the barrel wedge and the barrel itself. The process involves setting the cylinder to half-cock, charging each chamber with 20 grains of powder and a lead ball, and using a specialized arbor tool to seat the projectile before capping and reassembly.