Is the Stoner 63 Really So Good? Shooting the Mk23, Bren, and 63A Carbine

Published on December 8, 2018
Duration: 11:40

This video provides an expert-level review of the Stoner 63 system, featuring Ian McCollum's in-depth analysis. He demonstrates and discusses the Mk23 LMG, the 'Bren' configuration, and the Carbine variant, highlighting their operational characteristics and historical context. McCollum emphasizes the Stoner 63's exceptional controllability in LMG roles and compares its carbine variant to modern platforms.

Quick Summary

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert review of the Stoner 63 system, demonstrating the Mk23 LMG, 'Bren' configuration, and 63A Carbine. He highlights the Mk23's exceptional controllability in full-auto fire and notes the Carbine's AK-like shooting characteristics due to its long-stroke piston, while emphasizing the LMG variants as the system's peak performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Stoner 63A Mk23
  2. 01:11Shooting the Mk23 LMG
  3. 03:32Stoner 63 Bren Configuration
  4. 07:27Stoner 63A Carbine Configuration
  5. 10:14Final Assessment and Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key configurations of the Stoner 63 system discussed in the video?

The video covers the Stoner 63 Mk23 Light Machine Gun (LMG) with a 100-round belt box, the 'Bren' configuration using a top-mounted magazine, and the Stoner 63A Carbine variant featuring a shorter 15.7-inch barrel and an inverted receiver.

How does the Stoner 63A Carbine perform compared to other rifles?

According to Ian McCollum, the Stoner 63A Carbine, due to its long-stroke gas piston system, shoots similarly to an AK-pattern rifle and functions like a standard 5.56 rifle, though its true system strengths lie in the heavier LMG configurations.

What makes the Mk23 LMG particularly noteworthy in terms of handling?

The Mk23 LMG is highlighted for its exceptional controllability during full-auto fire. It's noted as one of the few machine guns where maintaining a clear sight picture is feasible even when firing rapidly.

What historical context is provided for the Stoner 63?

The video mentions the Marine Corps testing the Stoner 63's automatic rifle variant (similar to the 'Bren' configuration) in Vietnam, drawing a comparison to modern platforms like the M27 IAR.

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