UK vz.59 Czech Universal Machine Gun: Shooting

Published on March 22, 2018
Duration: 6:21

The UK vz.59 Czech Universal Machine Gun features a unique pistol grip charging system and a push-through belt feed for 7.62x54R cartridges. While functional, its light weight and low profile result in significant recoil, making full-auto control difficult compared to heavier platforms like the PKM. Downward ejection of hot casings also presents a handling challenge.

Quick Summary

The UK vz.59 Czech Universal Machine Gun features a unique pistol grip charging system and a push-through belt feed for 7.62x54R cartridges. Its light weight results in significant recoil, making full-auto control difficult compared to heavier platforms like the PKM. Spent casings eject downwards, posing a burn risk.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: UK vz.59 Range Test
  2. 00:22Unique Pistol Grip Charging System
  3. 01:08Push-Through Belt Loading Explained
  4. 01:43Live Fire: Semi & Full Auto Recoil
  5. 03:35Downward Casing Ejection & Handling
  6. 04:37Final Assessment vs. PKM & KVKK 62

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the UK vz.59 charged?

The UK vz.59 features a unique charging system using its pistol grip. By engaging the trigger and a release lever, the grip can be slid forward to latch onto the bolt carrier, allowing it to be pulled back to the open-bolt position.

What caliber does the UK vz.59 use, and how is it fed?

The UK vz.59 is chambered in 7.62x54R and uses a push-through metallic belt system. Unlike many other machine guns, it feeds rimmed cartridges directly through the links.

What are the recoil characteristics of the UK vz.59?

Due to its light weight and low profile, the vz.59 exhibits significant recoil. This can cause the sights to vibrate and makes controlling the weapon during full-auto fire challenging, especially compared to heavier machine guns.

Where do spent casings eject from the UK vz.59?

Spent casings are ejected directly downwards from the UK vz.59. Shooters must be cautious about hand placement near the ejection port, as the casings are extremely hot and can cause burns.

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