AK-50 Lite - .50 Beowulf AK

Published on May 18, 2021
Duration: 10:55

Brandon Herrera reviews the custom AK-50 Lite, a .50 Beowulf AK built on an RPK receiver. While functional, the rifle exhibits significant recoil and feeding issues with its modified Galil magazine. Herrera highlights the practical limitations of the .50 Beowulf cartridge, contrasting it with .50 BMG, and ultimately deems the build an 'abomination' despite its unique nature.

Quick Summary

The AK-50 Lite is a custom .50 Beowulf AK build by Brandon Herrera, utilizing a Romanian RPK receiver for strength. It features a shortened bolt carrier and gas piston, but suffers from significant recoil and unreliable feeding, often limited to 7 rounds from a modified Galil magazine.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing the AK-50 Lite
  2. 01:41Shooting and Recoil Experience
  3. 03:01.50 Beowulf Cartridge History
  4. 03:46Technical Build Details
  5. 05:46Magazine and Feeding Issues
  6. 06:32Guest Shooter Feedback
  7. 07:58Ballistic Test: White Claw
  8. 08:54Conclusion: An 'Abomination'?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AK-50 Lite?

The AK-50 Lite is a custom-built AK-style rifle chambered in .50 Beowulf, created by Brandon Herrera. It's a smaller, 'meme' version inspired by a previous .50 BMG AK-50 project, built on a Romanian RPK receiver for added strength.

What are the technical specifications of the AK-50 Lite build?

This custom AK-50 Lite features a .50 Beowulf caliber, a modified 5.56 Galil magazine with a 7-round capacity, and is built on a Romanian RPK receiver with a bulged trunnion. It also includes a custom-turned barrel and a shortened bolt carrier and gas piston.

What are the main drawbacks of the AK-50 Lite?

The primary drawbacks include significant recoil compared to standard AKs and poor feeding reliability, especially with hollow-point .50 Beowulf rounds, often limited to 7 rounds per magazine. The reviewer also considers the caliber impractical for most uses.

Why was the AK-50 Lite built on an RPK receiver?

The RPK receiver was chosen for its beefier bulged front trunnion and overall stronger construction. This reinforced design is necessary to safely handle the higher pressures generated by the large .50 Beowulf caliber compared to standard AK-47 or AKM receivers.

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