AKG-47 Full Auto Meltdown - IV8888 Shoot 2018 Part 2

Published on October 15, 2018
Duration: 5:42

This video documents a full-auto 'meltdown' attempt on an AKG-47 during the 2018 IV8888 shoot. Despite sustained fire causing the Cerakote to bake off the barrel and a drum magazine failure, the rifle remained functional. The content highlights the durability of the AK platform and features creative cooling methods, including the humorous use of vodka.

Quick Summary

During the 2018 IV8888 shoot, an AKG-47 underwent a full-auto meltdown test. Sustained fire caused Cerakote to bake off the barrel, and a Chinese drum magazine failed before the rifle, which surprisingly remained functional.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Full-Auto Fire
  2. 00:10Event Overview
  3. 01:18The Meltdown Attempt
  4. 01:54High-Speed Capture
  5. 02:46Vodka Cooling
  6. 03:31Magazine Failure
  7. 04:18Post-Shoot Reflection

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened during the AKG-47 meltdown attempt at the IV8888 shoot?

During the 2018 IV8888 shoot, Brandon Herrera attempted a full-auto 'meltdown' on an AKG-47. Sustained fire caused the Cerakote to bake off the barrel, and a Chinese drum magazine failed before the rifle itself did, though the rifle remained functional.

How durable is the AKG-47 based on the meltdown test?

The AKG-47 demonstrated significant durability. Despite being subjected to extreme full-auto fire until the Cerakote flaked off and a drum magazine failed, the rifle was still functional afterward, surprising the testers.

What methods were used to cool the AKG-47 during the test?

Standard cooling methods like water were used. Humorously, Popov vodka was also poured over the hot receiver and barrel, playing into the rifle's aesthetic, though this is not a recommended practice.

Did the magazine or the rifle fail first in the AKG-47 meltdown test?

The Chinese drum magazine failed during the sustained full-auto fire before the AKG-47 rifle itself experienced any catastrophic failure, highlighting the magazine as the weaker component under extreme stress.

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