It is an experimental project by the entrepreneur to emulate the function of a Barrett M82 -style anti-materiel rifle in a Kalashnikov platform, the first of its kind.

Dec 4, 2024 · After years of development, the AK-50, a groundbreaking firearm project spearheaded by Brandon Herrera, has finally reached its finished form. This .50 BMG AK-platform rifle, dubbed the “AK-50,” blends the durability of the …

Nov 29, 2024 · The AK-50 is a prototype Kalashnikov anti-materiel rifle created by The AK Guy Inc. The first example was revealed to the public in 2016 and the weapon has been in active development since. The rifle's design faced several problems in its earliest stages.

Feb 18, 2016 · It features the rock-solid, long-stroke piston operating system that has kept AKs running the world round in the worst of conditions. Also of note is the fact that the AK-50 accepts standard AK stocks, pistol grips and fire control parts.

Aug 28, 2024 · For the uninitiated, the AK-50 is based on the iconic AK-47 rifle designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov, however, here in America, we tend to go big or go home, and don’t they say everything's bigger in Texas? True to this philosophy, Brandon designed and manufactured the AK-50 to chamber the .50 BMG. Why? Because he felt like it.

Nov 18, 2020 · Brandon Herrera started The AK Guy several years ago and embarked upon a crazy idea, that of making a .50 BMG Kalashnikov rifle. The AK50 is still yet to come to fruition but what is really fascinating is the journey that Brandon took and all the trials and errors that happened along the way.

May 15, 2018 · Instead of a single large recoil spring, Brandon opted to use two side by side PSL rifle recoil springs. About a year ago, we saw that the AK-50 has successfully fired its first round. Later, they managed to make the rifle cycle the action. And just recently, Brandon has released a couple of videos showing the latest developments in this project.

Jul 29, 2021 · Brandon takes us further on the AK-50 development journey. Where the failure points are. Where improvements has been made. Where they are noticing the rough prototype giving them data they didn’t even think about.

Though not designed by Kalashnikov Concern, internally the AK-50 is mostly identical to a regular Kalashnikov rifle, utilising the same long-stroke piston gas operated rotating bolt design. The AK-50 is compatible with a standard AK stock, pistol grip …

Aug 11, 2020 · Brandon is back with the rear trunnion for the AK-50. If you follow his channel, the AK Guy’s AK-50 has been a developmental idea for over three years.