The BEST 556 AK? Polish FB Radom Beryl. NATO AK

This video from Palmetto State Armory discusses the advantages of 5.56 AK platforms, particularly in light of increasing difficulty in finding 7.62x39 and 5.45x39 ammunition. The presenter highlights models like the AK-102 and AK-101 as viable options for AK enthusiasts who want to continue shooting their platforms.

This video showcases three distinct 5.56 AK platforms from the personal collections of hosts Mark (Fit'n Fire) and Klay (Klayco47). The discussion highlights the Zastava M90's Serbian origin, tunable gas block, and extensive aftermarket support. It then delves into the Polish Beryl, emphasizing its status as a true NATO AK with proprietary parts and a unique optic mounting system. Finally, the rare Bulgarian AKM 5.56 ban-era build is presented as a highly sought-after collectible, showcasing its historical significance and unique features.

This video presents a top 10 list of the best AK-pattern firearms ever imported into the United States, based on the speaker's opinion and community consensus. The list focuses exclusively on imported firearms, excluding domestically produced or boutique builder options. The speaker, an experienced AK enthusiast, highlights the historical significance, build quality, and overall value of each firearm, offering insights into their performance and desirability within the AK community.

This video provides a comprehensive first look at the FB Radom Wz.96 Beryl rifle, a Polish-made 5.56x45mm NATO AK variant. The presenter, Mark from Fit'n Fire, details the rifle's historical development stemming from Project Tantal and its evolution into the Beryl. He covers its adoption by the Polish military and its combat testing in Iraq and Afghanistan. The review highlights specific features like the muzzle device, gas block, handguard retention system, rear sight with tritium provision, dust cover lock, and enhanced safety lever. Mark also discusses its purchase from Arms of America, pricing, and initial range performance with 250 flawless rounds.

This review covers the BFT 5.56 AK from Century Arms, an American-made rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm. The review highlights its 16-inch chrome-lined 4150 barrel, AK74-style brake with a 14mm thread, and a 1.5mm receiver. Accuracy testing with PMC 55-grain and Hornady 68-grain ammunition yielded groups around 1.5 to 2 inches at 100 yards. The rifle features a US Palm grip, a war-length stock, and a safety with a bolt-hold notch. Reliability was generally good, with one failure to feed noted over 700 rounds.

This review covers the FB Radom Polish Beryl rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, a rifle developed for the Nigerian military. The reviewer details its lineage from the Tantl and Beryl 5.56, highlighting its unique features such as a lightweight barrel, modified gas tube hinge, and an optional factory optics rail. Accuracy testing with non-match ammunition yielded groups around 2.78 inches and 4.5 inches at 100 yards, considered within the typical envelope for AK-pattern rifles. The rifle is noted for its good finish, numbers matching components, and a trigger breaking at approximately 5 lbs.

This guide details the technique for firing and reloading the Yugo SKS M59/66, as demonstrated by Klayco47. It covers the use of stripper clips for rapid magazine loading and emphasizes the rifle's accuracy potential. The demonstration highlights efficient operation of this classic surplus firearm.

This guide details the technique for firing and cycling the Spanish Cetme FR8 rifle, as demonstrated by Klayco47. It covers manual loading, chambering via bolt action, aiming with iron sights, firing a suppressed shot, and ejecting the spent casing. The demonstration emphasizes proper bolt manipulation and effective use of the rifle's iron sights.

This video details a high-volume fire stress test on a Palmetto State Armory AK-47, pushing the firearm to its limits. Klayco47, a recognized authority in AK-47 testing, demonstrates the rifle's resilience as its polymer handguards ignite and burn during sustained firing. The test progresses to using a 75-round drum magazine, showcasing the AK's ability to function despite extreme heat and visible flames, highlighting the robust nature of the platform under duress.

This video showcases a Palmetto State Armory Spiker AK undergoing a high-stress, full-auto firing test. Instructor Klayco47 demonstrates the potential for thermal failure, with the wooden handguards igniting due to extreme heat buildup. The content highlights the importance of understanding firearm limitations under sustained firing conditions.