AK74 Ammo Test Part 1: 7N6 (Tula), Wolf Performance, Silver Bear, Red Army Std

This video investigates the common belief that gas-operated firearms lose velocity compared to bolt-action firearms due to gas diversion. The experiment uses a Tikka T1X MTR, first with the gas system engaged and then with it disabled, firing standard M80 ball ammunition. Results indicate a slight velocity increase and a significant reduction in extreme spread and standard deviation when the gas system is turned off, suggesting a potential impact on both velocity and shot consistency.

This video from Line 45 provides a comprehensive overview of 10 calibers experiencing significant price drops in 2025, making them ideal for stocking up. Instructor Ted highlights specific price points, availability, and recommended retailers for calibers like 9mm Luger, 5.56 NATO, .22 LR, and more. The advice focuses on leveraging current market conditions for cost-effective training and practice.

This video from Regular Guy Training LLC provides an expert assessment of the Rare Breed FRT-15L3, focusing on its intended use for enhanced capability on general-purpose rifles. The instructor, demonstrating high authority, emphasizes practical reliability testing using common, lower-power ammunition like PMC Bronze and Wolf Military Classic. The review highlights the importance of a rifle's configuration, including gas system length, buffer weight, and spring type, in ensuring consistent cycling, deeming failures with such ammunition an 'instant fail' for a training tool.

This video, presented by Ted from Line45, details a significant crash in ammunition prices across ten popular calibers in 2025. It highlights specific price points, recommended retailers, and the benefits of stocking up on affordable rounds for training and recreational shooting. The instructor emphasizes the current market stability and the potential for future price increases, urging viewers to take advantage of the low costs.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a 1kg rubber mallet against various calibers of ammunition, from .22 LR to .308 Winchester. The mallet demonstrates significant resistance, absorbing or deflecting most rounds, but is ultimately penetrated by the .308. The test highlights the surprising durability of the rubber mallet against firearm projectiles.

This video tests the daytime visibility of 'Streak' tracer ammunition, which is designed to be flameless. The instructor demonstrates that while tracer rounds are typically more visible at night, these specific flameless tracers can still be observed during the day, albeit with difficulty, especially at close range. The test highlights the challenges of observing tracer effects in bright daylight conditions.

This comprehensive guide, presented by AK Operators Union's Rob Ski, details the field stripping and basic maintenance procedures for the AK47 platform. It covers essential steps from initial inspection and disassembly to cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly, emphasizing common AK quirks and best practices for reliability. Rob Ski, a recognized subject matter expert, provides practical advice for both new and experienced AK owners.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the SVD Dragunov rifle, as demonstrated by an expert from AK Operators Union. It covers removing the dust cover, recoil spring, bolt carrier group, gas tube, and barrel/receiver assembly. The speaker highlights the quality of original components and the rifle's historical significance.

This guide details two critical field expedient repairs for the AK-47 platform, as demonstrated by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. It covers using rubber bands to temporarily replace a broken recoil spring and guide rod assembly, and employing a wooden toothpick to retain the firing pin when the retainer pin is lost. These techniques are presented as emergency measures to maintain firearm operability in austere environments.

This video details the results of a 5000-round endurance test on the Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom, conducted by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. The rifle successfully completed the rigorous AKOU endurance test, including the sand tornado test. While accuracy was deemed respectable for a budget platform (2.24 MOA), internal inspections revealed normal wear on components like the cam pin and bolt lugs. The rifle is presented as a solid budget option, with a recommendation to invest in a better barrel for enhanced long-range precision.