Type 99 Arisaka Run and Gun

Published on February 16, 2016
Duration: 7:34

This video reviews the Arisaka Type 99 rifle in a 'Run and Gun' shooting course, highlighting its historical significance and unique features like the anti-aircraft sights and monopod. Despite encountering feeding issues due to stripper clip loading, the rifle demonstrated potential, achieving 23 hits out of 25 shots. The review covers the rifle's Mauser-derived action, its performance with modern ammunition, and its notable recoil.

Quick Summary

The Arisaka Type 99, a WWII Japanese rifle, features unique elements like an Imperial Chrysanthemum, monopod, and anti-aircraft sights. While tested in a modern shooting course, it faced feeding issues with stripper clips but achieved 23 hits out of 25 shots, demonstrating accuracy potential despite heavy recoil.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Arisaka Type 99 Features
  2. 00:51Monopod & Bolt Action
  3. 01:22First Shooting Run & Feeding Issues
  4. 03:25Malfunction Analysis: Stripper Clip Jams
  5. 04:00Second Shooting Run Performance
  6. 05:57Final Assessment & Recoil

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some unique features of the Arisaka Type 99 rifle?

The Arisaka Type 99 features an Imperial Chrysanthemum marking, a Mauser-derived action, an integral monopod for stability, a dust cover, and distinctive anti-aircraft sights that fold out like wings.

Did the Arisaka Type 99 experience any malfunctions during the shooting course?

Yes, the rifle encountered significant feeding issues when using stripper clips, causing rounds to misalign and jam in the internal magazine. This required careful attention during reloads.

How did the Arisaka Type 99 perform in terms of accuracy?

Despite feeding challenges, the shooter achieved 23 hits out of 25 shots during the 'Run and Gun' course, indicating good inherent accuracy potential for the rifle.

What kind of ammunition was used with the Arisaka Type 99, and how was the recoil?

New production Graf's ammunition with V-Max bullets was used. The Type 99 exhibited heavy recoil, likely due to its relatively light weight combined with the powerful 7.7x58mm cartridge.

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