This AK is THICCC

Published on September 20, 2024
Duration: 16:33

This review covers the Riley Defense RAK-308C, a .308 caliber AK variant built on a milled Tortort receiver using Yugoslavian M77B parts. It highlights the rifle's significant recoil and 'bark' in .308, its compatibility with 20-round surplus and 25-round US mags, and an adjustable gas system. The review also details optics like the Primary Arms Cyclops on an RS Regulate mount and suppressed shooting with a Dead Air Wolverine, noting a surprisingly light ~9 lb weight despite its build.

Quick Summary

The Riley Defense RAK-308C is a .308 Winchester AK variant built on a milled Tortort receiver using M77B parts. It features an adjustable gas system, accepts 20-round surplus or 25-round US mags, and weighs around 9 lbs. Optics included a Primary Arms Cyclops on an RS Regulate mount.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Shooting Montage
  2. 01:23RAK-308C Rifle Overview
  3. 02:31Aves Engineering Sponsor
  4. 03:06Caliber & Magazine Features
  5. 04:15Optics & Sights Setup
  6. 05:26Unsuppressed Shooting Impressions
  7. 06:54Suppressed Testing with Wolverine
  8. 09:09300 Yard Accuracy Test
  9. 11:11Troubleshooting & Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the Riley Defense RAK-308C and what are its magazine capacities?

The Riley Defense RAK-308C is chambered in .308 Winchester. It is compatible with 20-round surplus magazines and also accepts 25-round US-made magazines, offering good flexibility for shooters.

What are the key features of the Riley Defense RAK-308C build?

This RAK-308C is built from Yugoslavian M77B parts kits on a milled Tortort receiver. It features surplus wood furniture, an adjustable gas system, and comes with factory flip-up night sights.

How does the .308 caliber perform in the Riley Defense RAK-308C?

The .308 Winchester round in this AK platform produces significant recoil and a loud 'bark' when unsuppressed, more so than typical 7.62x39mm AKs. It performed well in accuracy tests at 300 yards.

What optics and accessories were used on the RAK-308C?

The rifle was equipped with a Primary Arms Cyclops 3x prism optic mounted on an RS Regulate side rail. It was also tested with a Dead Air Wolverine suppressor.

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