Shooting Some Steel With the Palmetto State Armory PSAK47.

Published on February 10, 2021
Duration: 7:05

This video showcases shooting a Palmetto State Armory PSAK47 GF3 with various magazines, including Croatian and Magpul Gen 3, while testing their reliability and the firearm's performance. The instructor emphasizes the fun of live-fire practice, especially with steel targets, and encourages viewers to stay proficient despite ammunition availability challenges. The PSAK47 GF3 is shown to run reliably with the tested ammunition and magazines.

Quick Summary

The Palmetto State Armory PSAK47 GF3 was tested with Magpul Gen 3 and Croatian magazines. Minor plastic shaving was needed for the Magpul mags, while the Croatian mags featured a desirable last-round bolt hold open. The rifle performed reliably with 123-125 grain hollow point ammunition, making for an enjoyable steel target shooting session.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Range Setup and Weather Conditions
  2. 00:41Introducing the Palmetto AKM (PSAK47 GF3)
  3. 00:53Magazine Modifications and Testing
  4. 01:16Croatian Magazines with Bolt Hold Open
  5. 02:00PSAK47 GF3 Firing with Tool Ammo
  6. 02:11Testing Croatian Magazine
  7. 03:03Practicing AK Reloading
  8. 03:42Hitting the 57 Yard Steel Target
  9. 04:02Empty Magazine and Reload
  10. 04:26Final Magazine Engagement
  11. 04:53Accidental Chain Shot
  12. 05:39Post-Shooting Impressions
  13. 06:00Enjoying the Shooting Experience
  14. 06:23Encouragement for Practice
  15. 06:36Appreciation and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What modifications were needed for the Magpul Gen 3 magazines in the PSAK47 GF3?

The Magpul Gen 3 magazines with metal tabs required the speaker to shave off a small piece of excess plastic to ensure they would feed correctly and even insert into the PSAK47 GF3 firearm. After modification, they inserted smoothly.

What are the key features of the Croatian magazines tested with the PSAK47 GF3?

The Croatian magazines tested with the PSAK47 GF3 are notable for featuring a last-round bolt hold open mechanism. The speaker fitted these magazines and found them to perform perfectly during shooting.

How did the Palmetto State Armory PSAK47 GF3 perform during the shooting session?

The PSAK47 GF3 ran very well throughout the session, handling rapid fire and multiple magazine changes without issue. The firearm was described as running good and being fun to shoot, especially with steel targets.

What type of ammunition was used with the PSAK47 GF3?

The ammunition used in the PSAK47 GF3 was Tool Ammo, specifically 123 to 125 grain hollow points. This ammunition performed reliably with the firearm and the tested magazines.

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