I review the AK-50

Published on September 26, 2021
Duration: 24:23

This review details the AK-50 Gen 1 Prototype, a .50 BMG rifle built on an AK platform using a stamped receiver. Key features include a scaled-up AK operating system, a 22-inch barrel from an M2 Browning, and compatibility with Barrett magazines. Testing revealed issues like magazine ejection and extraction failures, attributed to being over-gassed and a weak magazine catch.

Quick Summary

The AK-50 Gen 1 Prototype is a .50 BMG rifle built on an AK platform, featuring a stamped receiver made from tubing and retaining the AK's long-stroke gas piston system. It uses 10-round Barrett magazines and a 22-inch M2 Browning barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Skit
  2. 01:12AK-50 Project Overview
  3. 02:29Receiver & Operating System
  4. 04:09Muzzle Device & Barrel
  5. 05:59Gas Block & Prototype Fixes
  6. 07:39Recoil Buffer & Magazine
  7. 09:13Bolt Carrier Group
  8. 11:00Range Testing
  9. 13:17Post-Shot Analysis & Failures
  10. 15:35Conclusion & Dad Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AK-50 Gen 1 Prototype?

The AK-50 Gen 1 Prototype is a .50 BMG rifle designed by Brandon Herrera, scaling the AK platform to fire the large caliber. It features a stamped receiver and retains many AK operating system components.

What caliber is the AK-50?

The AK-50 is chambered in .50 BMG, a significantly larger and more powerful cartridge than the standard 7.62x39mm or 5.56x45mm typically associated with AK-style rifles.

What are the key components of the AK-50 prototype's receiver?

The receiver is constructed from approximately $60 worth of over-the-shelf tubing, demonstrating a cost-effective approach to building a large-caliber rifle receiver.

What magazine does the AK-50 use?

The AK-50 is designed to be compatible with standard 10-round Barrett .50 BMG magazines, facilitating ammunition feeding for the large caliber.

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