How PKM works and loads a round into chamber

This comprehensive video showcases a vast array of Soviet firearms, from pistols like the TT-33 and Makarov PM to iconic rifles such as the SKS, AKM, AK-74, and SVD, alongside submachine guns like the PPSH-41 and PPS-43, and heavy weapons like the DP-28 and Maxim M1910. The presenter, demonstrating an experienced authority level, provides practical demonstrations of loading, firing, and engaging targets with these historical arms, offering insights into their operation and distinct characteristics. The content covers various calibers and accessories, making it a valuable resource for firearm enthusiasts interested in Soviet-era weaponry.

This video demonstrates a manual loading technique for a Mosin-Nagant M91/30 rifle. It shows how to cycle the bolt, manually insert a single 7.62x54mmR round into the chamber, close the bolt, and fire. The demonstration emphasizes safe handling practices in an outdoor shooting range environment.

This guide details the manual loading and firing technique for a Mosin Nagant M91/30 rifle, as demonstrated by an enthusiast. It covers inserting rounds, cycling the bolt, aiming, and firing, emphasizing safe handling practices on an outdoor range.

This video demonstrates the basic operation of an 1891 Mosin Nagant rifle, including loading, firing, and cycling the bolt. The demonstration highlights smooth manual loading of rimmed cartridges and proficient bolt manipulation by an experienced shooter. It serves as a practical, albeit brief, guide to engaging a target with this historical infantry rifle.

This guide details a basic target engagement technique for the Mosin-Nagant rifle, emphasizing safe loading, aiming, and firing from a standing position. The demonstration showcases proficient bolt manipulation and effective target acquisition by an experienced shooter. It's a practical application of fundamental marksmanship skills with a classic rifle.

This guide details the loading and handling techniques for several iconic Soviet WWII firearms, including the Mosin Nagant 91/30, SVT-40, PPSH-41, Tokarev TT-33, and Nagant M1895. Expert insights cover specific ammunition types, magazine capacities, and unique mechanical features like the Nagant's gas seal. The instruction emphasizes proper manual of arms and period-correct loading methods.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced firearms instructor, conducting a unique bullet penetration test. He uses 12 Ozark Trail 12-inch cast iron skillets to determine how many rounds from various calibers and firearms, including 9mm, .45 ACP, 500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm, 5.56mm, 5.7x28mm, and 12 Gauge slugs, can penetrate the cookware. The results offer practical insights into the ballistic performance of different ammunition types against a common household item.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian provides an expert-level demonstration of the Serbu BFG-50A rifle's capability against a railroad track. Sarkissian, a high-level firearms enthusiast, showcases the .50 BMG caliber's power with various ammunition types, including the specialized Raufoss Mk 211 Mod 0, highlighting its penetration through thick steel. The content offers valuable insights into terminal ballistics and the performance of heavy caliber rounds.

This video demonstrates a unique application of the X Products Can Cannon, a gas-operated launcher compatible with AR-15/M16 lowers, to launch an M67-style fragmentation grenade using .223 Blanks. Expert experimentalist Edwin Sarkissian showcases the process of loading and firing the device towards a frozen lake, highlighting the launcher's ability to hold the grenade's spoon in place until firing. The demonstration results in a significant explosion and ice shatter upon impact.

This guide details a ballistic test comparing a .50 Cal Spotter round against a 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass panel using a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The test, conducted by firearms enthusiast Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrates the significant destructive potential of specialized .50 BMG ammunition, highlighting differences in impact effects between incendiary spotter rounds and standard FMJ rounds. The expert-level demonstration emphasizes the importance of understanding ammunition types and their performance against protective materials.