AK 74 vs M16 (Russian test)

[acaligunner]

very cool, thaks for posting.

Thank you!

acaligunner

[NorCalK9.com]

Cmon you di guys know what your ar's can handle and cant handle. Lol.

[vikingm03]

I prefer the ar15 platform. To each his own.

[Standard]

I've had both. The AK74 is a lot more accurate than given credit for.
Both my AR and AK were hitting steel targets at 250+ yards without issue. If I'd benched them for groups, the AR surely would have been more precise, but for practical accuracy, there isn't much difference.
The AR is a lot more reliable than given credit for.
I've only had one AR jam on wolf ammo, and that was back when I was new to ARs and probably didn't lube it enough, not sure. All my other ARs have run basically flawlessly. My 74 is an excellent build and I don't expect that it will ever jam. It throws brass an inspiringly long distance
Both are excellent weapons and come down to preference and purpose.

[pyro3k2]

Ar vs ak? What a new idea! Cant believe we never discussed it yet!

Either can I!!! I was just thinking about this and thought, "Wow, calguns will be blown away when I post this." But I see some one beat me to it.

[chicoredneck]

What I find interesting is that the 62gr 5.56 ammo penetrates steel/metal better than lead core 55gr 5.56, but the 55gr ammo penetrates wood better. The 5.45 ammo has less penetration than either the 55gr or 62gr 5.56 on wood, but more penetration on live targets. I suspect it has something to do with the low density of steel compared to lead.

[chead]

If I see this video get posted again I'm going to shoot myself with an AK and an AR at the same time to see which kills me first so we can settle this **** once and for all.

[nicoroshi]

Own both, Love both (for different reasons, and different purposes).
Favor the AK platform heavily personally.
Accurate enough to do what I want it to, built to take a beating, and reliable.

[Lone_Gunman]

Welllll- I sold my AR and bought an M1A so I could have 7.62 NATO power out to 800 yards, and I just bought a $299 5.45 Saiga so that I can shoot dirt cheap Russian surplus. I don't feel under gunned with this combo. To each his own.

[hnoppenberger]

very good read. thank you.

An AR15 with a AK74 muzzle break will be ultimate then. I have to try that. Also i suspect the side sway on the AK is because of the heavy long stroke piston design of the gun operation, a minor trade off for other positives it provides. Cheers.

try the surefire brake, it looks ak inspired and works well.

[m1a1driver]

haha I never thought to hold the front part of the sling while firing when the handguards get too hot to hold.. at 6:54

[pacifico23]

I really wish there was a subtitiled video for this.

[NorCalK9.com]

If anyone wants to bring out an di AR to my property we can redo these tests. I'll use my bulgarian ak74 n you use the AR we'll start with the water n go from there.

[The SKS Man]

When SHTF there gonna be nothing left but AK's and Mosins.

AR will die out the first few months once the cleaning supplies go. Can you say jam fest 2000?

[451040]

Bury each in the dirt for 5 years unbury them pour motor oil in n out rack and shoot which is PROVEN to work?

If I ever move to a third world s-hole, I will first purchase an AK pattern and a few crates of junk surplus ammo. When I arrive in said s-hole, I will then bury rifle and ammo in confidence. Thanks for the recommendation!