Saiga AK74!

Published on March 9, 2014
Duration: 5:27

This review of the Saiga AK74 highlights its 5.45x39mm caliber for reduced recoil. The Fostech Bumpski stock enables rapid semi-automatic fire, demonstrated effectively against various targets. The video emphasizes the reliability of this metal bump-fire mechanism compared to plastic alternatives and clarifies its legal status as a modified semi-automatic rifle.

Quick Summary

The Saiga AK74 reviewed is chambered in 5.45x39mm, offering lower recoil than 7.62x39mm. It features the Fostech Bumpski all-metal bump-fire stock for rapid semi-automatic fire. Despite its high rate of fire, it remains a legal semi-automatic rifle, not a machine gun.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: .50 BMG Demonstration
  2. 01:03Saiga AK74 Features & Fostech Bumpski Stock
  3. 01:56Ballistic Test: 5.45x39mm vs Targets
  4. 02:55Reliability Test: Bumpski Stock Performance
  5. 03:57Final Demo & Legal Clarification

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the Saiga AK74 reviewed?

The Saiga AK74 featured in this review is chambered in 5.45x39mm. This caliber is noted for providing lower recoil compared to the more common 7.62x39mm rounds found in standard AK-47 variants.

What is the Fostech Bumpski stock and what does it do?

The Fostech Bumpski stock is an all-metal bump-fire stock. It allows a semi-automatic rifle to achieve a high rate of fire by utilizing the shooter's body momentum to cycle the trigger rapidly.

Is the Saiga AK74 with a Bumpski stock a machine gun?

No, the Saiga AK74 modified with the Fostech Bumpski stock is still classified as a semi-automatic rifle. The modification enables rapid firing but does not convert it into a fully automatic machine gun, making it civilian-legal.

How does the 5.45x39mm round perform?

The 5.45x39mm round demonstrated significant tissue damage on targets like chickens, attributed to its high velocity. It also offers reduced recoil, making follow-up shots potentially faster.

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