Big Bore AK from Sharps Bros and Tromix Lead Delivery Systems

Published on December 25, 2018
Duration: 4:03

This video reviews the Sharps Bros and Tromix collaboration, the MV47 rifle, chambered in .458 SOCOM. The rifle features a custom-milled receiver from 4140 steel, an integrated AR buffer extension, and is paired with a modified Circle 10 magazine. Despite its big bore caliber, the rifle is noted for surprisingly manageable recoil and smooth shooting characteristics, even when compared to AR platforms in the same caliber.

Quick Summary

The Sharps Bros and Tromix MV47 is a .458 SOCOM caliber AK-platform rifle known for its surprisingly manageable recoil. Featuring a custom-milled receiver from 4140 steel and an integrated AR buffer extension, it offers significant energy delivery in a fighting-grade firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction to Big Bore AKs
  2. 00:11.458 SOCOM Capabilities
  3. 00:16Sharps Bros & Tromix Collaboration
  4. 00:41John Sharps Introduces the Rifle
  5. 00:49The .458 SOCOM Vaycay Rifle
  6. 00:56MV47 Receiver Details
  7. 01:13Tromix Build Specifications
  8. 01:41Shooting Impressions
  9. 01:56Recoil Comparison
  10. 02:32Rarity and Availability
  11. 02:43.458 SOCOM in AR vs AK Platforms
  12. 03:08Magazine Compatibility
  13. 03:20Original Intent of .458 SOCOM
  14. 03:34Fighting Grade Rifle Design
  15. 03:40Weight and Balance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MV47 rifle and who collaborated on it?

The MV47 is a custom rifle built through a collaboration between Sharps Bros and Tromix Lead Delivery Systems. It features a unique receiver designed by Sharps Bros and is built into a .458 SOCOM caliber firearm by Tromix.

What caliber is the Sharps Bros and Tromix MV47 rifle chambered in?

The MV47 rifle is chambered in .458 SOCOM. This big bore caliber was designed to deliver significant energy at fighting distances.

How does the recoil of the .458 SOCOM MV47 compare to other platforms?

Shooters report that the MV47 in .458 SOCOM has surprisingly manageable recoil, often described as smoother and less intense than expected, even when compared to .458 SOCOM in AR platforms.

What are the key features of the MV47 receiver?

The MV47 receiver is milled from a 15-pound block of 4140 steel, resulting in a 2-pound receiver. It also features an integrated AR buffer extension.

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