The Soviet Jackhammer: Shooting an AVS-36

Published on April 6, 2019
Duration: 5:05

The AVS-36, the Soviet Union's first standard self-loading infantry rifle, is a rare and historically significant firearm. Despite its short service life, its performance, particularly in full-auto, is notable, with a powerful recoil impulse and substantial vibration, even with its effective muzzle brake. The rifle demonstrates a rapid cycling action and ejects brass with considerable force.

Quick Summary

The AVS-36, the Soviet Union's first standard self-loading infantry rifle, fires the 7.62x54mmR cartridge from a 15-round magazine. While its semi-auto mode is fast-cycling, full-auto fire is intense and 'jumpy,' likened to a jackhammer, despite an effective muzzle brake.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing the Rare AVS-36
  2. 01:08AVS-36 Semi-Auto Shooting Experience
  3. 01:50Full-Auto Fire: The Soviet Jackhammer
  4. 03:05Historical Lessons & Brass Ejection
  5. 04:43Final Full-Auto Mag Dump

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Soviet AVS-36 a historically significant rifle?

The AVS-36 holds historical significance as the first self-loading rifle officially adopted by the Soviet Union for standard infantry use. Despite its short service life, it represented a key step in Soviet military firearm evolution before being succeeded by other designs.

How does the AVS-36 perform in semi-automatic versus full-automatic fire?

In semi-auto, the AVS-36 is fast-cycling with a noticeable recoil impulse. Full-auto fire is intense, likened to a 'jackhammer,' with significant vibration, though its muzzle brake helps manage climb.

What is the caliber and magazine capacity of the AVS-36?

The AVS-36 fires the powerful 7.62x54mmR cartridge and utilizes a detachable 15-round box magazine, which is relatively high capacity for its era.

What historical lesson did the AVS-36 contribute to regarding rifle fire modes?

The AVS-36's performance, particularly the intense recoil in full-auto, reinforced the Soviet military's realization that semi-automatic fire is generally more effective and controllable for standard infantry rifles than full-automatic.

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