2G-ACM - M4 VS AK74 - Stage 1 - Medium Range Displacements

This video details a lot-to-lot consistency test of Fiocchi 55gr M193 ammunition. The instructor found significant variations in accuracy and velocity between different lots, impacting performance. Testing was conducted at 100 yards using two different AR-15 barrels, a 20-inch Bear Creek Arsenal HBAR and a 14.5-inch Hodge barrel, with data collected via a Garmin chronograph and Mantis X10.

This video details a live-fire shooting competition focused on teamwork and strategy, led by retired military officer Harold Cabunoc. Participants engage targets using M16/M4 style rifles, with an emphasis on planning, rapid acquisition, and accuracy under pressure. The drill highlights scoring systems and the psychological aspects of competition, culminating in the awarding of a cash prize.

This video details a shooting challenge between the CAFGU and the 'Striker' team, featuring M4-style carbines chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. The competition involves a timed relay match with steel plate targets. Instruction is provided by Harold Cabunoc, a retired Colonel, emphasizing range safety and sportsmanship. The 'Striker' team ultimately won the challenge.

This video details Stage 3 of a long-range shooting competition, featuring an AK74 and an M4 carbine engaging targets at distances up to 296 meters. The stage includes a tire-flipping start, on-the-clock rifle loading, and engagement from designated positions, emphasizing accuracy and speed under pressure. The commentary highlights the performance of different rifle platforms and optics in realistic field conditions.

This video explores the pros and cons of 20-inch barrels on 5.56 gas guns, primarily for competition. The instructor emphasizes that barrel length primarily affects velocity and maneuverability. While 18-inch barrels offer better maneuverability in tight spaces, 20-inch barrels provide increased velocity, leading to flatter trajectories and retained energy at longer distances, which is beneficial for competition.

This video details a competitive 'Run and Gun' event at the Sawmill Training Complex, featuring a 3.7-mile course with six shooting stages. The speaker, an experienced tactical shooter, provides an in-depth look at his Griffin Mk2 14.5 rifle and Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 5-inch pistol setups, highlighting specific components and their performance under stress. The guide emphasizes adapting to immediate stage instructions and managing physical fatigue for optimal results.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.