How to lubricate your AKM (AK47) and AK74 rifles.

This guide details a long-range shooting technique for a customized AK-47 platform rifle, as demonstrated by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. It emphasizes proper setup with a bipod and optic, precise shot execution, and the use of recording equipment for analysis. The video highlights that the 7.62x39 caliber, when properly configured and utilized with accurate calculations, can achieve exceptional long-range accuracy.

This guide provides essential tips for AK47 owners, focusing on pre-purchase inspection, tuning the safety selector, fixing magazine wobble with aftermarket parts like the M+M Industries latch, and establishing correct zeroing distances for different calibers (7.62x39mm, 5.45x39mm, 5.56x45mm). It emphasizes using specialized tools like the Magna-Matic sight tool for adjustments and highlights the importance of understanding the rifle's baseline performance before modifications. Instruction is delivered with high authority by Klay, a recognized specialist in the AK platform.

This YouTube Shorts video provides a concise guide on how to sight in a red dot optic on popular rifle platforms, specifically the AK and AR. It highlights the 'Tactical Elites Site Right 2.0' product, suggesting a focus on practical application and zeroing procedures. The content is geared towards firearm owners looking for quick, actionable advice on optic zeroing.

This guide, presented by AK Operators Union's Rob Ski, details the practical advantages of AK-47 style rifles. It covers essential operational aspects including extreme durability without lubrication, simplified cleaning processes, intuitive ergonomics, effective malfunction clearing techniques, and straightforward iron sight usage. The guide also touches upon the platform's robust design for cold weather operations and its modern modularity for customization.

This guide details how to operate an AK rifle effectively during extreme cold conditions, such as the Polar Vortex of 2021. The AK platform is inherently designed for harsh weather, but specific considerations for lubrication, component integrity, and condensation are crucial for reliable function. The primary recommendation is to keep the rifle clean and completely dry, avoiding lubricants that can thicken or freeze.

This guide details the AK 25-yard 'Express Zero' method, as demonstrated by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. This technique allows for a fast, functional zero effective out to 300 yards using the battle sight setting. It emphasizes proper front sight adjustment based on point of impact and confirms performance at 100, 200, and 300 yards. Rob Ski's authoritative instruction highlights practical application and ballistic understanding.

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.