Shooting the Valmet “Galil"

Published on February 26, 2020
Duration: 5:37

This video reviews a Valmet M88 rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, modified to resemble a Galil. The presenter discusses its functionality, reliability issues encountered with specific magazines and ammunition, and its legal status in Canada. The rifle features a milled receiver and shares design similarities with the Galil, allowing for parts interchangeability.

Quick Summary

The Valmet M88 is a Finnish .308 rifle that shares identical receivers with the Galil, allowing for parts interchangeability and modifications to resemble the Galil. Valmet M88 and M6 models are legal in Canada without special licensing. However, reliability issues can arise with certain magazines, such as pinned Galil magazines, leading to feeding problems.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Valmet M88 .308 "Galil" Build
  2. 00:16First Shots and Initial Impressions
  3. 00:39Shooting the .308 Valmet
  4. 00:50Valmet & Galil Receiver Similarity
  5. 01:01Offhand Shots and Recoil
  6. 01:25Canadian Firearms Legality: Valmet vs. Galil
  7. 02:26Second Magazine Test
  8. 02:43Ammunition Choice: Federal Soft Point .308
  9. 03:07Folded Volley of Fire Attempt
  10. 03:20Malfunction: Safety Engagement Issue
  11. 03:33Magazine Feeding Problems
  12. 04:01Attempting to Resolve Feeding Issues
  13. 04:14Ammunition and Bullet Deformation
  14. 04:39Final Rounds and Reliability Concerns
  15. 05:04Last Round and Overall Assessment
  16. 05:10Gunsmithing and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Valmet M88 and how does it relate to the Galil?

The Valmet M88 is a Finnish semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308 Winchester. It shares identical receivers with the Galil, allowing for significant parts interchangeability, making it possible to modify a Valmet to look and function similarly to a Galil.

Are Valmet M88 rifles legal to own in Canada?

Yes, specifically the Valmet M88 and M6 models are legal to own in Canada without requiring special licensing, unlike many other firearms that are restricted.

What kind of reliability issues were encountered with the modified Valmet M88?

The presenter experienced feeding issues, including rounds nosediving into the magazine and failures to pick up the next round, particularly when using pinned Galil magazines. A safety engagement error also caused a temporary malfunction.

What ammunition was used in the Valmet M88 review?

The reviewer used Federal soft-point .308 Winchester ammunition. This choice was made because the original Valmet M88 design resembles a hunting rifle, making hunting rounds a suitable selection for testing.

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