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Why is the AK so inaccurate?
That’s because it’s designed to be loose and sloppy so that without care, it’ll still function. A side effect of that is that it becomes cheap and easy to manufacture. That is because a large portion of AKs are inaccurate. Most peoples exposure to the AK is from insurgent groups, often in the middle east or such.
Can an AK be accurate?
As we know, the AK-47 is not the most accurate weapon when compared to other assault rifles, such as the M4/AR-15, why is that and exactly how accurate is the AK. When compared to the accuracy of the M4, this may seem bad to some, especially when a standard M4 can easily hold a 3-inch group at 100 yards. …
Are AKs less accurate?
AK is not THAT much less accurate than an M16. It is more myth than reality. Even if your M16a1 is shooting 2 inch groups (about 2 MOA) at 100 yards (which would be a REALLY good one). 4 inch groups is still way more than enough to get the job done.
Is the AK-47 an accurate gun?
I, at least, wanted to see if there’s any truth to the widely, widely held belief that an AK is an inaccurate gun. So, check it out. You look at Google, AK-47 accuracy. First result, the AK’s not the most accurate weapon when compared to other assault rifles such as the M4. AKs are not accurate. AK’s accuracy is considered good enough.
How to improve marksmanship with an AK-47?
Rifle marksmanship has too many variables to be considered an exact science, but experience, good rifle maintenance, and a general understanding of ballistics and mathematics can enable any serious marksman to improve the performance he gets from any rifle – and marksmanship with an AK-47 should be no exception.
How does the AK-74 type muzzle brake affect bullet flight dynamics?
It is difficult to explain exactly why the AK-74 type muzzle brake affects bullet flight dynamics, but the use of the AK-74 type muzzle brake greatly improved the accuracy of the Chinese Type-56, bringing its accuracy close to the other AKs. Of course, this accessory sometimes does not allow a shooter to use a bayonet on the rifle.
What was the best five round group you shot with the AK?
The best five-round group I shot with the AK was one and three quarters on an inch with the SGL-21, that’s the Russian gun, that I’m holding here. But the Yugoslavian was no slouch either because I think the worst group was three or three and a half inches.