The American 180 - The Scariest .22lr Ever Made

Published on October 18, 2022
Duration: 14:22

The American 180 is a unique .22lr machine gun known for its extremely high rate of fire and large drum magazines, earning it the nickname 'Swarm of Angry Bees'. Originally designed for riot control, it saw limited use in prisons and by special forces. While impressive in volume, its reliability is hampered by the .22lr rimfire cartridge.

Quick Summary

The American 180 is a .22lr machine gun known for its high rate of fire and large drum magazines (up to 275 rounds), earning it the nickname 'Swarm of Angry Bees'. Originally designed for riot control, it operates via a simple open-bolt, direct blowback system but can be limited by .22lr reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: American 180 - 'Swarm of Bees'
  2. 01:34History & Mechanical Operation
  3. 03:42Shooting Demo w/ Donut Operator
  4. 05:06Historical Use & Variants
  5. 06:58Law Enforcement Use Case
  6. 08:16Modern Tactical Setup & 'Riot Control'
  7. 11:27Reliability & Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the American 180 known for?

The American 180 is a .22lr machine gun famous for its extremely high rate of fire, achieved through large capacity drum magazines (up to 275 rounds), earning it the nickname 'Swarm of Angry Bees'.

What was the intended use of the American 180?

Originally designed for riot control, the American 180 was also considered for law enforcement applications due to its high volume of fire, though its effectiveness was debated.

What are the mechanical features of the American 180?

The American 180 operates on a simple open-bolt, direct blowback system. It features a unique top-mounted drum magazine and a fire selector for semi-automatic or full-automatic fire.

What are the drawbacks of the American 180?

Despite its impressive rate of fire, the American 180 suffers from reliability issues inherent to the .22lr rimfire cartridge, which can affect its consistent performance.

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