Mud Test: FS2000

This guide details a mud test performed on the Springfield Armory Hellion, a civilian variant of the VHS-2. Expert Karl Kasarda demonstrates the rifle's performance under extreme conditions, including its reliability with the dust cover closed and its eventual failure when mud ingress occurs with the dust cover open. The guide covers the test procedure, field cleaning attempts, and post-test disassembly findings, highlighting the charging handle slot as a potential vulnerability.

This livestream announcement features Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, discussing the L85A3 (SA80) rifle. The event highlights a collaboration between the Royal Armouries and the Cody Firearms Museum, with a focus on the L85A3's bullpup configuration and its in-game representation in Battlefield.

This video demonstrates a rigorous mud test on the FN SCAR-H, showcasing its operational reliability even when heavily contaminated. Expert analysis from Karl Kasarda highlights the rifle's effective sealing against external debris, allowing it to pass the test with minimal intervention. The SCAR-H joins an elite group of firearms that have previously succeeded in similar harsh condition tests.

This guide details a specific mud test performed on a Vz58 rifle, highlighting its performance compared to AK and AR-15 platforms. It demonstrates a failure to go into battery due to mud accumulation and outlines a basic approach to clearing such malfunctions. The analysis comes from InRangeTV, known for its experimental approach to firearm reliability.

This video details a mud test of the Gewehr 43 rifle conducted by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. The rifle experienced significant malfunctions, including a failure to chamber and a double feed, due to heavy mud ingress. The test concludes that the G43's reliability is severely compromised in such conditions, highlighting the importance of firearm maintenance and environmental considerations. The expert assessment notes proficient handling and immediate identification of issues.

This video from InRangeTV, featuring Karl Kasarda, demonstrates a reliability test of the AKM rifle under extreme conditions, specifically submersion in mud. The test reveals potential malfunctions, challenging the common perception of AKM reliability. The expert analysis highlights immediate identification of mechanical failures and provides context for understanding firearm performance in adverse environments.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.