Arsenal USA 90th Anniversary Gold Edition AK 74

This video provides an expert-level analysis of 7N6 5.45x39mm ammunition, comparing its terminal ballistics to standard rounds. Through ballistic gel testing, the video demonstrates the extreme wound cavity created by the 7N6's unique design, highlighting its rapid energy transfer and tumbling effect. The speaker, identified as an expert, details the projectile's characteristics and its controversial reputation for lethality.

This video from Civilian Tactical provides a detailed look at the terminal ballistics of the 7N6 5.45x39mm round, often nicknamed the 'poison bullet'. Through controlled testing with ballistic gelatin, the host demonstrates how the unique design of the 7N6 round causes it to tumble rapidly upon impact, leading to a significant energy dump and a much larger wound cavity compared to standard 5.45x39mm ammunition. The expert-level demonstration highlights the effectiveness of this military surplus round.

This video showcases basic handling and firing of an AK-74 variant. It demonstrates loading a curved magazine, racking the bolt, shouldering the rifle, aiming at a distant target, and firing a single shot, evidenced by muzzle flash and recoil. The setting appears to be an outdoor range with a natural backdrop.

This overview from SHOT Show 2020, presented by Brandon Herrera, highlights significant developments in the US AK market. It covers new prototypes and production models from Century Arms, Kalashnikov USA, Arsenal USA, and Palmetto State Armory, suggesting 2020 was a pivotal year for AK platform expansion and competition with AR-15s. Herrera, a recognized expert on AKs, provides detailed insights into the technical specifications and market positioning of these firearms.

This video explores the 7N6 'poison bullet,' a 5.45x39mm round designed for the AK-74. It details how its steel penetrator core, combined with unique geometry, causes extreme tumbling and yaw on impact, creating a large wound channel without fragmentation, thus technically avoiding classification as a prohibited expanding bullet under the Geneva Conventions. The video contrasts its performance with standard 5.45x39mm and 5.56 NATO rounds using ballistics gelatin and water jug tests, highlighting its effectiveness but also noting its corrosive nature and potential availability/price issues.

This guide details a comparison between the AK-74 and AK-47, focusing on their respective calibers, 5.45x39mm and 7.62x39mm. Expert analysis from Kentucky Ballistics includes recoil assessment, detailed ballistic gel testing demonstrating bullet tumbling and wound channel creation, and energy transfer evaluations. The AK-74's 5.45x39mm round is highlighted for its impressive terminal ballistics.

This video showcases advanced counter-terrorism training drills observed by Larry Vickers at the Dynamo Gun Range in Mytishchi, Russia. The drills, performed by an FSB Alpha Team member, focus on building operator confidence under fire and enhancing concentration amidst extreme stress, including simulated body armor impacts and physical harassment. Vickers highlights the high-risk nature and specialized application of these "Russia only" training methods.

This video features Larry Vickers and experts from Ohio Ordnance Works demonstrating the Browning M2 .50 Cal heavy machine gun, focusing on OOW's Quick Change Barrel (QCB) system. The demonstration includes live-fire tests against steel targets and a vehicle, highlighting the M2's anti-materiel capabilities and the practical advantages of the QCB system for ease of use and safety. The segment also contrasts the .50 BMG's power with that of a 5.56mm M249 SAW.

This video details a rigorous stress test designed for sniper proficiency, led by Navy SEAL Sniper Monty LeClair and Larry Vickers. The drill simulates high-stress, real-world scenarios, requiring participants to maintain accuracy after significant physical exertion and engage targets from unconventional positions. It highlights the importance of marksmanship fundamentals under duress, showcasing the capabilities of rifles like the BCM Mk 12 Mod 0 and SAM-R.

Larry Vickers, a former Delta Force operator, details the construction of an 'Alpha AK' clone. This build focuses on replicating the customized AK rifles used by Russian FSB Alpha operators, incorporating a blend of Russian and Western accessories. The guide highlights the importance of specific, often hard-to-find components like the Zenit rail and SRVV stock, offering insights into achieving a unique tactical aesthetic.