This video features retired Navy SEAL Mark "Coch" Cochiolo discussing a comprehensive history of main battle rifles used by the military, starting from the Spanish-American War up to the present day. The discussion covers a range of iconic firearms, including the Krag-Jørgensen, M1903 Springfield, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, M1A, various M16 variants, CAR-15, M4 Carbine, Socom 16, SCAR 17, and MK18. The video aims to provide viewers with historical context and insights into these significant rifle platforms.
This "From The Vault" video from Brownells Gun Techs Keith and Caleb features an in-depth look at the Egyptian Hakim service rifle, hosted at Rock Island Auction Company. The Hakim, which originated as the Swedish AG-42, was manufactured in Egypt in the 1950s and chambered in 8mm Mauser. It served as Egypt's main battle rifle before being replaced by the AK-47. The video highlights its direct-impingement gas system with an added gas flow adjuster for varying ammunition. Keith demonstrates a field strip, explaining the rifle's robust operating system and comparing its potential for "ouchy" to the Garand Thumb. Despite a massive steel receiver and good recoil taming muzzle device, accuracy can be affected by stock bedding issues, and the rifle is noted as being very loud.
This video from Brownells Gun Tech features firearm historian Keith Ford providing an overview of the FN FAL, a historic main battle rifle. The FAL, nicknamed 'The Right Arm of the Free World,' is celebrated for its reliability, simplicity, and high rate of fire. Keith will cover its operating system, demonstrate how to field strip it, and explain why it's a favorite rifle, highlighting its pleasant shooting characteristics despite its 7.62x51 NATO caliber and adjustable gas system.
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