RT20: Croatia's Insane Kludged 20mm Anti-Materiel Rifle

This entry details the Manda, a minimalist .50 BMG sniper rifle developed in Croatia during the Homeland War. Expert Ian McCollum highlights its simple bolt-action design, use of Browning M2 barrels, and unique Leupold scope with a custom BDC cam. The rifle's development was driven by the need for anti-materiel capabilities by Croatian Special Police units.

This video provides an expert overview of the top 10 best .50 BMG sniper rifles in the world, detailing their technical specifications, historical context, and practical applications. The instructor highlights key features like action type, weight, caliber, and barrel length for each rifle, emphasizing their roles in military and civilian long-range shooting. The content is delivered with high authority, offering detailed insights into these powerful firearms.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Barrett M107A1 package, presented by Classic Firearms hosts Kaya and Jason. It covers the rifle's iconic status, military history, and key technical specifications, including its short recoil operation and the importance of its titanium muzzle brake. The presentation also highlights the recommended Steiner optic and Spuhr mount, along with the robust Pelican deployment case.

This guide details the operational steps for the Sero GM6 Lynx anti-materiel rifle, as demonstrated by an expert. It covers deploying the weapon from its transport configuration, engaging controls, understanding its unique long recoil action, and returning it to a compact state for storage. The instruction highlights safe and fluent handling of this complex firearm.

This video features Karl Kasarda and Ian McCollum of InRangeTV testing .50 BMG M2 Armor Piercing (AP) ammunition using a PGM Hecate II rifle against AR450 steel plates. The AP round demonstrates significant penetration, easily passing through both plates. A comparison with standard .50 BMG Ball ammunition shows its inability to penetrate a single plate. The discussion includes historical context with the Mauser Tankgewehr and touches upon rifle availability and modern caliber comparisons.

This video showcases the Serbu Firearms Typhon 20 rifle, chambered in 20mm, being fired at giant gummy bears. Expert insights are provided by Mark Serbu of Serbu Firearms, with high-speed cinematography capturing the extreme kinetic energy transfer. The demonstration highlights the destructive power of the 20mm round and the experimental nature of this large-caliber firearm setup.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.