Full Auto Friday! AK-47 vs Salt Blocks 🧂

Published on November 22, 2019
Duration: 4:02

This video from Kentucky Ballistics demonstrates the destructive capability of an AK-47 chambered in 7.62x39mm against 50-pound salt blocks. Host Scott engages the blocks with full-auto fire, showcasing the fragmentation and disintegration of the salt. The video also touches on potential ammunition and magazine feeding issues encountered during the test, highlighting the importance of reliable feeding for sustained fire.

Quick Summary

An AK-47 chambered in 7.62x39mm was used by Kentucky Ballistics to test its destructive capability against four 50-pound salt blocks. Firing in full-auto with Full Metal Jacket ammunition, the rifle effectively shattered the blocks, creating significant fragmentation and dust. Some minor feeding issues were encountered and resolved during the demonstration.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction and Channel
  2. 00:14Winter Weather Problem
  3. 00:26Salt Block Solution
  4. 00:40Single Shot Test
  5. 00:58Full Auto on First Block
  6. 01:09Second Block and Mag Issue
  7. 01:25Resuming Full Auto
  8. 01:39Third Block
  9. 01:48Fourth Block and Ammo Issues
  10. 02:08Switching Magazines
  11. 02:29Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm was used to shoot the salt blocks?

The firearm used in this demonstration was an AK-47. It was chambered in 7.62x39mm and loaded with Full Metal Jacket ammunition for the test against the salt blocks.

What kind of ammunition was used in the AK-47 for the salt block test?

The AK-47 was loaded with 7.62x39mm Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition for the destructive test against the salt blocks. This type of ammunition is common for the AK-47 platform.

How did the AK-47 perform against the salt blocks?

The AK-47, firing in full-auto with 7.62x39mm FMJ rounds, effectively destroyed the 50-pound salt blocks, causing them to shatter into numerous fragments and create significant dust clouds.

What issues were encountered during the AK-47 salt block test?

During the test, the host encountered some ammunition feeding issues, including a foreign object (an earplug) in one magazine, which required clearing and switching magazines to resolve.

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