Under The Hood - AK103K-S from Krebs

This video provides an expert review of the Krebs Custom Experimental AK, highlighting its unique features like an ambidextrous charging handle and a folding stock. The rifle was tested for reliability in adverse snowy conditions, demonstrating zero stoppages. The review covers technical specifications, recoil characteristics, and practical usability, offering insights from experienced firearms instructors.

This review of the Krebs Custom KV13 Mod 2 AK-47, presented by veteran firearms reviewer Sootch00, highlights the rifle's exceptional craftsmanship and performance. Key features include a custom speed load system, enhanced ergonomics through 'de-horning,' a refined Mark VI safety, and a polished ALG Defense trigger for an incredibly smooth action. The rifle demonstrates excellent accuracy and reliability, producing tight groups at 75 yards with Wolf 7.62x39mm ammunition, solidifying its status as a premium, albeit expensive, AK variant.

This comprehensive guide, presented by AK Operators Union's Rob Ski, details the field stripping and basic maintenance procedures for the AK47 platform. It covers essential steps from initial inspection and disassembly to cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly, emphasizing common AK quirks and best practices for reliability. Rob Ski, a recognized subject matter expert, provides practical advice for both new and experienced AK owners.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the SVD Dragunov rifle, as demonstrated by an expert from AK Operators Union. It covers removing the dust cover, recoil spring, bolt carrier group, gas tube, and barrel/receiver assembly. The speaker highlights the quality of original components and the rifle's historical significance.

This guide details two critical field expedient repairs for the AK-47 platform, as demonstrated by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. It covers using rubber bands to temporarily replace a broken recoil spring and guide rod assembly, and employing a wooden toothpick to retain the firing pin when the retainer pin is lost. These techniques are presented as emergency measures to maintain firearm operability in austere environments.

This video details the results of a 5000-round endurance test on the Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom, conducted by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. The rifle successfully completed the rigorous AKOU endurance test, including the sand tornado test. While accuracy was deemed respectable for a budget platform (2.24 MOA), internal inspections revealed normal wear on components like the cam pin and bolt lugs. The rifle is presented as a solid budget option, with a recommendation to invest in a better barrel for enhanced long-range precision.