R20 "Rahe" - Estonia Modernizes its Infantry Rifles

The Swedish AK4 is a robust variant of the H&K G3, developed to meet higher durability standards for the Swedish military. Key modifications include a longer service life requirement (15,000 rounds), a reinforced receiver, a longer stock, a dual-spring recoil buffer, and a unique bolt carrier with a thumb pad for silent closure. Production was handled by Carl Gustaf and Husqvarna, and these rifles later saw service with the Estonian Defence Forces.

Preston Moore revisits the LMT 12-inch piston barrel, detailing its specifications and conducting a thorough physical and borescope inspection. The review highlights updated features but also reveals significant chrome flaking issues. Performance testing with various ammunition types provides empirical data on accuracy, with results analyzed using practical metrics.

This review focuses on the LMT Defense New Zealand Defense Reference Rifle, the civilian counterpart to the NZDF's service rifle. Key features discussed include its unique 3 o'clock bayonet lug position, which allows for unimpeded attachment of accessories like an M203 grenade launcher to the bottom quad rail. The presenter highlights the practical benefits of this side-mounted lug for preventing snags.

This review delves into the civilian viability of the MRGG-S, a SOCOM-driven sniper rifle platform chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. While the LMT-built 20-inch variant meets military accuracy requirements (0.8-1 MOA), it faces reliability issues when suppressed with specific ammunition. The video contrasts its speed advantage over bolt-action rifles like the Sig Cross, highlighting the importance of supporting gear for long-range success.

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The Estonian R20L 'Rahe' DMR, manufactured by LMT, is chambered in 7.62x51mm and features fully ambidextrous controls and a select-fire trigger group. It is equipped with a high-end Schmidt & Bender scope and Harris bipod. Early production models experienced gas plug failures, which LMT resolved with a redesigned gas block. The rifle is specified for approximately 2.2 MOA accuracy and Estonia procured around 700 units.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.