Saiga AK vs AR15 Accuracy Test Part 1

Published on October 24, 2015
Duration: 13:05

This video compares the accuracy of a Saiga AK rifle and an AR-15 at 50 and 100 yards using basic ammunition. The presenter, an experienced shooter, highlights the significant impact of iron sight visibility, particularly for those with aging eyesight, on accuracy. While the AR-15 generally performed better due to superior sights, the presenter plans a follow-up with optics and better ammunition to provide a more definitive comparison.

Quick Summary

The Saiga AK and AR-15 were tested for accuracy at 50 and 100 yards using basic iron sights and inexpensive ammunition. While the AR-15 generally showed better accuracy, the presenter noted significant challenges with the Saiga's iron sights, especially for those with aging eyesight in low-light conditions. Future tests will include optics and better ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction and Range Setup
  2. 00:44Ammunition Selection
  3. 01:26AR-15 Accuracy Test at 50 Yards
  4. 02:12Saiga AK Accuracy Test at 50 Yards
  5. 02:5550 Yard Accuracy Comparison
  6. 04:41Range Conditions and Vision Challenges
  7. 06:01100 Yard Accuracy Test Introduction
  8. 06:14AR-15 Accuracy at 100 Yards
  9. 06:49Saiga AK Accuracy at 100 Yards
  10. 08:04100 Yard Accuracy Comparison and Takeaways
  11. 11:03Future Plans: Optics and Ammunition
  12. 12:11Conclusion and Rifle Appreciation

Frequently Asked Questions

Which rifle was more accurate in the initial test?

In the initial test at 50 yards, the AR-15 demonstrated superior accuracy with a 2.25-inch group compared to the Saiga AK's approximately 2.5-inch group (excluding a flyer). At 100 yards, the AR-15 achieved a 4.5-inch group (excluding a flyer), while the Saiga's performance was significantly impacted by sight visibility issues.

What factors affected the Saiga AK's accuracy?

The primary factor affecting the Saiga AK's accuracy was the visibility of its iron sights, particularly the Buckhorn-style rear sight. For the presenter with aging eyesight, these sights were difficult to acquire and align, especially in the dimly lit indoor range, leading to aiming errors.

What ammunition was used in the accuracy test?

The test used basic, inexpensive ammunition. For the AR-15, Remington 5.55 grain .223 ammunition was used. For the Saiga AK, Wolf 7.62x39mm ammunition was chosen. The presenter plans to use higher-quality ammunition in future tests.

What are the presenter's plans for future accuracy tests?

The presenter plans to conduct a Part 2 accuracy test after installing optics on both rifles and testing with higher-quality, rifle-specific ammunition. This will help to isolate the rifles' inherent accuracy from sight limitations and ammunition variability.

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