The Italian AR - Beretta AR70 90

Published on March 29, 2023
Duration: 20:17

This video provides an in-depth look at the Beretta AR-70/90 rifle, a piece of Italian military hardware with a history intertwined with Sig Sauer. The presenter, an experienced firearms enthusiast, details its development, design similarities to the Sig 550, and unique features. The video includes a comprehensive field stripping guide, highlighting the rifle's robust, stamped metal construction and long-stroke gas piston system, offering valuable insights for collectors and firearm enthusiasts.

Quick Summary

The Beretta AR-70/90 is an Italian military rifle developed in the 1960s and adopted in the 1990s. It features a robust stamped metal receiver, a long-stroke gas piston system similar to the AK and Sig 550, and an ambidextrous magazine release. Early development involved a collaboration with Sig Sauer, leading to similar design elements in both companies' rifles.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction to the Beretta AR-70/90
  2. 00:43History and Beretta/Sig Collaboration
  3. 01:03AR-70/90 Parts Kit Build by Interfor Arms
  4. 02:08Gunsmithing Career Advice
  5. 02:49Sig 551 Comparison
  6. 03:18Sig 550 Gas Piston System
  7. 04:26Beretta AR-70 Predecessor
  8. 05:09US Import AR-70 Modifications
  9. 05:38AR-70 Safety and Controls
  10. 06:16Shooting Impressions
  11. 06:24AR-70/90 Features Overview
  12. 07:01AR-70/90 Selector Lever and Ambi Controls
  13. 07:40Sights and Charging Handle
  14. 08:00Iconic Carrying Handle
  15. 08:58AR-70/90 Buttstock and Receiver Hinge
  16. 09:33Magazine Release and Ambidextrous Features
  17. 10:16Fixed Reciprocating Charging Handle
  18. 10:47Handguards and Gas System
  19. 11:00Gas Block and Grenade Launching
  20. 11:32Weight, Balance, and Accuracy
  21. 11:48Field Stripping the AR-70/90
  22. 12:13Bolt and Carrier Group Removal
  23. 12:52Barrel Sleeve and Gas Block Removal
  24. 13:42Handguard and Gas Tube Removal
  25. 13:56Gas Piston and Recoil Spring Assembly
  26. 14:38Bolt Inspection
  27. 15:11Gas Block Inspection and Function
  28. 15:56Reassembly Tips
  29. 16:28Operating the AR-70/90 Manual of Arms
  30. 17:14Magazine Insertion and Bolt Release
  31. 18:09Conclusion and Final Thoughts
  32. 19:11Collecting Military Surplus Firearms
  33. 19:26Viewer Questions and Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the history behind the Beretta AR-70/90 rifle?

The Beretta AR-70/90's development started in the 1960s, seeing limited military use before a redesign in the late 1980s led to its adoption in the 1990s. It was a product of a collaboration with Sig Sauer, which later dissolved due to design disagreements.

How does the Beretta AR-70/90 compare to the Sig 550 series?

Despite initial design differences between Beretta and Sig, the AR-70/90 and Sig 550 series ended up with very similar operational designs. Both feature a long-stroke gas piston system with the recoil spring around the piston, and a stamped receiver construction.

What are some unique features of the Beretta AR-70/90?

The AR-70/90 has an ambidextrous magazine release, a sealed action with a built-in dust cover that moves with the bolt, and a gas block with adjustable venting for different conditions. Its safety selector is also positioned 'down for safe, up for fire'.

Can the Beretta AR-70/90 use standard AR-15 magazines?

No, the AR-70/90 does not use standard AR-15 magazines. It was designed to use its own proprietary magazines, but later versions and civilian imports were adapted to accept STANAG magazines, commonly known as AR-15 magazines.

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