The video features a YouTuber who created an AK-50 Lite, a 50 Beowulf caliber rifle, after reaching a milestone of 50,000 likes on a previous video. The creator discusses the history of the 50 Beowulf cartridge, designed to disable vehicles and be used in standard AR-15 magazines. They built the rifle using a Romanian RPK parts kit and an AR-15 50 Beowulf barrel. The creator expresses their dislike for the caliber and the people who ask for it but decided to make one to illustrate how bad of an idea it is. The video features a range test, including a White Claw penetration test, and showcases the rifle's functionality. The creator concludes that the AK-50 Lite is a "terrible idea" and not suitable for home defense, but it makes for a humorous meme.
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1. The video creator built an AK-50 Lite, a 50-caliber AK, using a Romanian RPK parts kit.
2. The AK-50 Lite uses a 50 Beowulf cartridge.
3. The creator had to modify the gun to accommodate the 50 Beowulf cartridge, including using a bulged front trunnion and a bigger rear sight block.
4. The gun uses a standard AR-15 50 Beowulf barrel that was cut off and turned down to fit the AK.
5. The magazine used is a 5.56 Galil mag, which was chosen because it fits an RPK receiver and has the right contour to feed 5.56 rounds, but only feeds 50 Beowulf rounds partially.
6. The gun was built as a response to a challenge from viewers, who had asked for a 50-caliber AK.
7. The creator does not like the 50 Beowulf caliber and does not plan to make more of these guns.
8. The gun was tested on the range, including a White Claw penetration test.
9. The creator is planning to make a bigger AK-50 video soon.
10. The 50 Beowulf cartridge was originally designed to be used in an AR-15 platform and was meant to be capable of bursting engine blocks at a checkpoint while still being able to feed out of a standard 5.56 AR-15 magazine.
11. The 50 Beowulf cartridge is no longer used by the military, but is still popular among some enthusiasts.
12. The creator's sponsor is No Name Armory, which sells gun parts, ammunition, and other accessories.
13. No Name Armory offers a 5% discount to members and notifies them when ammo is back in stock.