John M
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Excellent little production there Didier, with an atmospheric soundtrack. My late father would have loved the soundtrack!
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A bit of History about Yunker & Cybergun co2 bb 'AK47' air rifles
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nikvanorton
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I had absolutely no idea that a T-34 tank shell was so big...
Even inert (empty) it weighs a ton.
Even inert (empty) it weighs a ton.
nikvanorton
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A very nice sight and great video to showcase it.
Between the contributors to this thread we must have most Russian sight options!
They seem to be quite expensive?
New 1P87 Russian Army Standard Issued Sight Complete Set | eBay
Complete set of Russian standard-issue 1P87 sight.
www.ebay.com
Now you're bound to get the T34 tank that fired those shells - time for you to build an extension to your garage
They are quite pricey in the U.S., less so in continental Europe. I think there's some kind of "grey" market in Russia where you can buy most of the items that are part of the Ratnik programme... for roughly ten times less than the price they sell for in western Europe or in the U.S.A very nice sight and great video to showcase it.
Between the contributors to this thread we must have most Russian sight options!
They seem to be quite expensive?
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New 1P87 Russian Army Standard Issued Sight Complete Set | eBay
Complete set of Russian standard-issue 1P87 sight.www.ebay.com
My sight was approximately half the price you are quoting, that is less than the money you would give for one of its western equivalents.
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Well, apparently, the 1P87 sight was not part of the Ratnik programme (that is at least what I heard from a Ukrainian on YouTube).
Notwithstanding, here is a Ukrainian/SVO battleflied relic: a Russian 6B47 helmet, that is the helmet of the Ratnik programme.
The initials of the Russian soldier who wore it: Sh. V. V.
Shura (Шура) is one of the rare Russian first names that begin with the Sh- sound - but it doesn't have to be a Russian name, as lots of soldiers come from the Russian Federation's Asiatic republics or (/and) are Muslims. The middle initial is the soldier's patronymic - like, for instance, Valentinovich (Валентинович) or Vladimirovich (Владимирович), meaning "son of Valentin/son of Vladimir".
Vladimir Putin's full name is Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (Владимир Владимирович Путин), meaning that he is actually Vladimir II
The (shooting) goggles the soldier used are still on the helmet.
As is plainly visible, Russian soldiers do their best not to lose their gear.
The interior of the helmet is rather badly damaged - the odds are that it had remained for some time on the battlefield before it was picked up.
That is probably the soldier's service number, but, honestly, I can't make heads or tails of it.
So, that is not directly linked to the thread, but it does have some remote connection with it nonetheless.
Notwithstanding, here is a Ukrainian/SVO battleflied relic: a Russian 6B47 helmet, that is the helmet of the Ratnik programme.
The initials of the Russian soldier who wore it: Sh. V. V.
Shura (Шура) is one of the rare Russian first names that begin with the Sh- sound - but it doesn't have to be a Russian name, as lots of soldiers come from the Russian Federation's Asiatic republics or (/and) are Muslims. The middle initial is the soldier's patronymic - like, for instance, Valentinovich (Валентинович) or Vladimirovich (Владимирович), meaning "son of Valentin/son of Vladimir".
Vladimir Putin's full name is Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (Владимир Владимирович Путин), meaning that he is actually Vladimir II
The (shooting) goggles the soldier used are still on the helmet.
As is plainly visible, Russian soldiers do their best not to lose their gear.
The interior of the helmet is rather badly damaged - the odds are that it had remained for some time on the battlefield before it was picked up.
That is probably the soldier's service number, but, honestly, I can't make heads or tails of it.
So, that is not directly linked to the thread, but it does have some remote connection with it nonetheless.
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nikvanorton
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I recently got hold of a Ratnik haversack, (see below). I think the black writing on the flap is the name of the soldier. It has what appears to be bullet entry and exit holes on the padded part which goes against your back. This too was picked up from the battlefield in Ukraine. You can barely imagine what it must be like.
02cardyd
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If kit could talk eh
If you're interested in Soviet gear (Afghan War era), here is a well-documented book:
For some reason the author of the book doesn't show any firearm, although he obviously has an extensive collection of AK magazines and ammunition - I think he should have gone the way we are going: AK BB guns and MP-654K pistols instead of real Russian firearms
For some reason the author of the book doesn't show any firearm, although he obviously has an extensive collection of AK magazines and ammunition - I think he should have gone the way we are going: AK BB guns and MP-654K pistols instead of real Russian firearms
nikvanorton
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Can you tell me the isbn number please?If you're interested in Soviet gear (Afghan War era), here is a well-documented book:
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For some reason the author of the book doesn't show any firearm, although he obviously has an extensive collection of AK magazines and ammunition - I think he should have gone the way we are going: AK BB guns and MP-654K pistols instead of real Russian firearms
978-0-7643-5115-0
All the optics previously shown look great, but how well do they perform at 10 meters?
I tested my Y-3 with AGM kit recently, standing no rest, shooting a little low at first but once corrected shooting slightly higher I managed to get a few shots dead centre. 5.25” targets
I fired 36 shots off in rapid succession, around 50 in total
I didn’t manage to get my chrony out as I was too excited, seemed to be hitting hard on the backstop maybe next time
Looking at a target from a yunker at 10 metres from a Russian owner, doesn’t look too impressive, I guess can sleep easier knowing I have a slightly better advantage over the Russians at 10 metres
I tested my Y-3 with AGM kit recently, standing no rest, shooting a little low at first but once corrected shooting slightly higher I managed to get a few shots dead centre. 5.25” targets
I fired 36 shots off in rapid succession, around 50 in total
I didn’t manage to get my chrony out as I was too excited, seemed to be hitting hard on the backstop maybe next timeLooking at a target from a yunker at 10 metres from a Russian owner, doesn’t look too impressive, I guess can sleep easier knowing I have a slightly better advantage over the Russians at 10 metres
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nikvanorton
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Congratulations! I think this may be the first actual shooting post in the 2200 on this thread!All the optics previously shown look great, but how well do they perform at 10 meters?
I tested my Y-3 with AMG kit recently, standing no rest, shooting a little low at first but once corrected shooting slightly higher I managed to get a few shots dead centre.
I fired 36 shots off in rapid succession
Looking at a target from a yunker target at 10 metres from a Russian owner, doesn’t look too impressive, I guess can sleep easier knowing I have a slightly better advantage over the Russians at 10 metres
Good results for a Yunker!
Be interesting to see how well the standard Yunker 3 performs which I haven’t tested yetCongratulations! I think this may be the first actual shooting post in the 2200 on this thread!
Good results for a Yunker!
Info on muzzle brakes
Most flash suppressors (even the standard ones) are simply cylindrical in design, with windows on the sides and a few holes for compensation.
Some also have a transverse washer inside, my 2001 rifle has this transverse washer in front of the window. Meaning one was made for 5.56 & the other for 7.62 This makes the muzzle of the barrel practically invisible, even if you shine a light into the end and look close
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The Y-3 2003 muzzle brake also has a flat spot on the underside of the muzzle whereas Y-3 2001 model has a full cylindrical shape View attachment 918691
Everyone’s off to check their rifles
Back on topic!
If your muzzle brake is of the “100 series” type it will have a flat section on the underside like my Y-3 2003 model. The modernisation of the AK74 muzzle break changed with the 100 series which was modified with a flat section on underside of the muzzle for easy removal of the cleaning rod
Another SVO relic:
You may wonder why that AK bayonet is white and fluffy - the reason for that is simple: it was badly burnt.
The bayonet was picked up near the burnt remains of a vehicle in the Donbass, near the village of Chasiv Yar (Ukrainian: Часів Яр).
You may wonder why that AK bayonet is white and fluffy - the reason for that is simple: it was badly burnt.
The bayonet was picked up near the burnt remains of a vehicle in the Donbass, near the village of Chasiv Yar (Ukrainian: Часів Яр).
02cardyd
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Dark not sure I’d want that one in the collection
nikvanorton
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A Pilad 4 x 30 known as 'the Russian ACOG'. Nice bright sight with a very clear picture. Normally to be seen on an AK, but currently sitting on my Leshiy where it works extremely well and looks right at home.
nikvanorton
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It's not a military sight (although there are some suggestions it's been used in Ukraine), but i guess everything's been used in Ukraine by now. Impressive quality though.