Egyptian Hakim 8x57mm

The Yugoslav M76, a designated marksman rifle based on the AK platform, is reviewed in 8x57mm Mauser. While comfortable to shoot with manageable recoil, American-built versions like the Century Arms model exhibit reliability issues, particularly with magazine follower design causing bolt jams. Accuracy is promising, but cycling malfunctions and dust obscuring the sight picture were noted.

This review of the Egyptian FN-49 in 8x57mm Mauser highlights its historical significance as a precursor to the FN FAL. Despite being a 'day late and a dollar short' for WWII, it found success in post-war contracts, notably with Egypt. The rifle features a robust short-stroke gas piston system, a fixed 10-round magazine for stripper clip loading, and a unique trigger guard safety. While accurate at 100-300 yards, long-range shooting at 600 yards is challenging due to iron sights and a heavy trigger pull.

This "From The Vault" video from Brownells Gun Techs Keith and Caleb features an in-depth look at the Egyptian Hakim service rifle, hosted at Rock Island Auction Company. The Hakim, which originated as the Swedish AG-42, was manufactured in Egypt in the 1950s and chambered in 8mm Mauser. It served as Egypt's main battle rifle before being replaced by the AK-47. The video highlights its direct-impingement gas system with an added gas flow adjuster for varying ammunition. Keith demonstrates a field strip, explaining the rifle's robust operating system and comparing its potential for "ouchy" to the Garand Thumb. Despite a massive steel receiver and good recoil taming muzzle device, accuracy can be affected by stock bedding issues, and the rifle is noted as being very loud.

This video provides a deep dive into two Egyptian semi-automatic rifles from the mid-20th century: the Hakim and the Rasheed Carbine. The Hakim is described as an 11lb rifle, a scaled-down version of which became the Rasheed, chambered in 7.62x39mm. The content touches on their origins, including the influence of Swedish engineers and the repurposing of leftover WWII supplies. The description also includes links to cleaning products and social media channels, with a disclaimer regarding responsible firearm ownership and legal compliance.

This YouTube Shorts video showcases the Egyptian Hakim rifle in 240FPS slow motion, highlighting the effectiveness of its muzzle device in managing recoil from the 8mm Mauser cartridge. The description also challenges viewers to spot and diagnose a firearm malfunction, adding an interactive element. The content focuses on the visual aspects of the Hakim's operation and recoil mitigation.

This video provides a detailed analysis of the Egyptian Hakim service rifle, a licensed production of the Swedish Ljungman AG-42. It highlights key modifications made by Egypt, including changes to grasping grooves, a removable muzzle brake, an adjustable gas system, and the absence of a cleaning rod. The description debunks the common assertion of the Hakim's widespread use in the 1956 Suez Crisis, suggesting limited production numbers at the time and a greater reliance on Soviet SKS and Czech Vz.52 rifles. The video also touches upon the Hakim's presence in Yemen and Iraq, and its availability on the US surplus market. Production overlap with the Rasheed carbine is noted, with an estimated total manufacture between 70,000-80,000 units.

This video hilariously tests a heavily accessorized AR-15, dubbed the 'Zombie Carbine,' as a parody of excessive tactical gear. The build, based on a Smith & Wesson M&P15, weighs 23 pounds fully loaded with 270 rounds across nine magazines. It features multiple optics, lasers, lights, and is demonstrated with rapid fire, hip sniping, and Tannerite explosions.

This "ultimate AR-15 meltdown" test pushes a custom build to its limits, revealing key durability insights. The Faxon barrel ultimately burst after 830 rounds, but critical components like the Sharps SRC bolt carrier group and Geissele rail demonstrated impressive resilience under extreme stress and heat. The test highlights the AR-15 platform's robust design, even when subjected to conditions far exceeding typical operational use.

This video showcases an extreme full-auto durability test of a premium Definitive Arms VEPR AK, comparing it to a budget WASR-10. The VEPR AK demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 895 rounds before failure, significantly outperforming the WASR-10 and even a previously tested AR-15. The expert analysis highlights the AK platform's inherent durability and heat management characteristics, even under severe stress.

This video demonstrates the legendary durability of the AK platform by subjecting a Yugo M92 PAP to a 700-round continuous firing test. Despite extreme heat causing significant smoke and glowing metal, the firearm remained functional, showcasing Mikhail Kalashnikov's robust engineering. The test concludes with a cooling process and a tribute to the designer's legacy.