Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom: 5000rds later! THE END!

Published on November 18, 2016
Duration: 10:17

The Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom successfully completed a 5000-round endurance test, marking a first for an AR-15 in the AKOU challenge. While accuracy was a respectable 2.24 MOA with budget components, internal inspection showed normal wear. The trigger had initial reset issues that resolved after a drop. It's a solid budget AR, with recommendations to upgrade the barrel for precision needs.

Quick Summary

The Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom successfully completed a 5000-round endurance test, including a sand tornado test. Accuracy was 2.24 MOA, and internal components showed normal wear. Initial trigger reset issues resolved after a drop, making it a solid budget AR.

Chapters

  1. 00:145000 Round Challenge Complete
  2. 01:35Accuracy Testing Results
  3. 02:52Internal Inspection After Test
  4. 07:09Trigger Performance Analysis
  5. 08:30Final Verdict & Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

Did the Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom pass the 5000-round endurance test?

Yes, the PSA AR15 Freedom successfully completed the 5000-round endurance test, including the sand tornado test. It's noted as the first AR-15 to achieve this in the AKOU endurance challenge.

What was the accuracy of the PSA AR15 Freedom during testing?

Accuracy testing at 100 yards with ZQI 5.56 M855 ammunition resulted in a 2.24 MOA group. This is considered respectable for a budget barrel and a 5x prism scope.

How did the internal components of the PSA AR15 Freedom hold up after 5000 rounds?

The bolt carrier group was dirty but functional. The cam pin, firing pin, and bolt lugs showed normal wear consistent with 5000 rounds, with no significant cracks or deformations observed.

Were there any reliability issues with the PSA AR15 Freedom during the test?

The trigger group initially had reset issues early on, but these resolved after the rifle was dropped. No further malfunctions were reported for the remainder of the 5000-round test.

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