Shooting the Polish Beryl 5.56mm AK

Published on August 10, 2016
Duration: 16:21

This review covers the Polish Beryl 5.56mm rifle, originally imported as the Archer. It highlights the rifle's high-quality construction from the Radom factory, distinct from lower-quality imports. The video demonstrates its shooting characteristics, features like the top rail for optics, and the process of field stripping. A notable point is the comparison of magazine quality, with authentic Radom magazines being superior to ProMags, which can cause feeding issues.

Quick Summary

The Polish Beryl 5.56mm rifle, imported as the Archer, is a quality firearm from the Radom factory. It features a top rail for optics allowing co-witnessing and has a chrome-lined barrel. Authentic magazines are recommended over ProMags due to reliability issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Intro: Polish Beryl (Archer)
  2. 01:15Furniture & Features
  3. 03:05Shooting & Magazine Options
  4. 05:09Optics & Co-Witness
  5. 06:45Field Stripping & Internals
  6. 12:04Podavach Magazine Loader Demo
  7. 14:29Conclusion & Magazine Failure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Polish Beryl rifle?

The Polish Beryl is a 5.56mm rifle manufactured by FB Radom for the Polish military. It was previously imported into the US as the 'Archer' rifle by I.O. Inc. Despite the importer's reputation, these rifles are known for their quality construction.

What are the key features of the Polish Beryl rifle?

The Beryl features Beryl furniture, including a collapsible stock and a top rail for optics. It has a chrome-lined chamber and barrel, standard AK-style internals, and is chambered in 5.56x45mm or .223 Remington.

Are ProMag magazines reliable in the Polish Beryl?

The video indicates that ProMag magazines can be unreliable, suffering from erosion and causing feeding issues like nose-diving rounds. Authentic Polish military surplus magazines are recommended for better performance, though they may impact 922r compliance.

Can you co-witness optics on the Polish Beryl?

Yes, the Beryl's top rail design allows for co-witnessing with the factory iron sights when an optic like the Burris FastFire 3 is mounted. However, this often requires a high cheek weld for proper alignment.

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