AVT-40

[TRAP55]

A few years back I got this guy to post a video on Surplus Rifle of him shooting his AVT-40. Shortly afterwards the link was dead, and he didn't post anymore. Said he lived in Mongolia. I just accidentally ran across it on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmN5Q2qDOmE

[John Browning]

In Russia, AVT-40 control you.

[TRAP55]

In Russia, AVT-40 control you.

He said if it hadn't jammed, it would have knocked him on his azz.

[atolax25]

I bet his shoulder was thankful for that too.

[bruceflinch]

Awesomeness Alert!

[Full Clip]

And exactly why the Ruskies abandoned the AVT...

[tujungatoes]

Every round out of my SVT feels like a punch in the face...I never understood why the russians thought automatic fire was a good idea there.

[John Browning]

Every round out of my SVT feels like a punch in the face...I never understood why the russians thought automatic fire was a good idea there.

Good idea not necessary for thinking in Soviet Union.

[TheExpertish]

Good idea not necessary for thinking in Soviet Union.

That's why they resorted to copying western military products.

[TRAP55]

And exactly why the Ruskies abandoned the AVT...

You can imagine what that does to the insides of that rifle watching how violent the recoil is. After watching that, you know why they went to a heavier stock.
Though it had it's flaws, the design spawned as many auto loader rifles as Browning did.

[Chameleon Loco]

Down

Just think about how much that guy bought that rifle for and how much you would have to spend to get one in the united states. That is if any were imported and you did not live in california.

[SVT-40]