Mud Test: SKS

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 demonstrates the reliability of the Sig P365 X-Macro under extreme conditions, specifically a mud torture test. Despite an initial malfunction after being submerged in mud, the firearm was cleared and continued to function, showcasing its resilience. The content is presented by USCCA, suggesting a focus on practical firearm performance for self-defense.

This video details a rigorous mud reliability test comparing an AK-47 variant (Zastava M70 B1) and an AR-15 (Windham Weaponry). Conducted by Polenar Tactical, the test involves contaminating magazines and actions with sand, dirt, and mud to assess performance under extreme conditions. The expert host, demonstrating high authority, concludes that while both platforms can fail, the AK-47 generally exhibits superior debris-clearing capabilities due to its design.

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 video details a simulated "moon dust" reliability test comparing an AK variant, an AR-15 (BCM), and a PWS rifle with a long-stroke gas piston. The test involves intentionally exposing critical firearm components to fine dust and then firing, assessing performance under adverse conditions. The AK demonstrated slightly superior reliability, while the AR-15's performance was impacted by operator error regarding the forward assist. The PWS also performed well but highlighted the challenges of its operating system without a forward assist.

This video features Karl Kasarda from InRangeTV conducting a direct head-to-head comparison of an AKM and an AR-15 (M4 variant) in a mud test. The AKM, chambered in 7.62x39mm, experienced immediate malfunctions including failures to extract and feed. In contrast, a budget-built AR-15 chambered in 5.56x45mm, despite being covered in the same mud, successfully fired multiple rounds. Kasarda attributes the AR-15's superior performance in these adverse conditions to its more sealed action, which better prevents debris ingress compared to the AKM's design.

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.