How an AR-15 Works
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Published 2022-08-10
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Ammunition Loading
0:58 Bolt Locking
1:37 Forward Assist
1:56 Firing Sequence
2:58 Extraction & Ejection
3:16 Hammer Reset / Cartridge Feed
3:48 Trigger Reset
4:00 Auto Fire
4:58 Burst Fire
6:22 Bolt Catch
6:40 Sights
7:33 Adjustable Stock
7:50 Ejection Port Cover
8:09 Credits
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All Comments (21)
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Get a miniature AR-15 replica! amzn.to/3XgVPlR
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“Excuse me sir it’s one sample per perso-“ 2:08
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Nobody does gun animations like Matt Rittman! Love it
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This is quite possibly the best demonstration of how the AR-15 system functions that I have ever seen. This will make an outstanding teaching tool.
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As a 3D artist and animator I just have to show a profound appreciation for the quality of this video. As an army veteran, I have to express an admiration for the deep understanding of this weapon system that this video’s creator displays. This is unarguably one of the best educational videos on the internet for the armalite rifle design… if not the best…
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i don't own a gun but i'm fascinated with the mechanical operations within. this is pure engineering genius
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A 60+ year old design and it still looks like the future.
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I had no idea burst modes are achieved purely mechanically. That is very cool.
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Any owner of any firearm should watch these animations. It’s important, dare I say critical to understand how a firearm you own operates.
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2:17 - "What are you doing in my hou-"
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1:10 that line went hard 🔥🔥
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This is by far the best animated presentation of the mechanical operation of how an AR-15 functions.
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The engineering that went into this is very impressive.
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Let us admire at 2:17 the miniscule rebound of the hammer and firing pin. He didn't have to animate that, probably very few people noticed it, but man it's these little touches that elevate this to an incredible degree.
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This is by far the most informative animation of an AR-15 I've ever seen.
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Don't forget it weighs as heavy as "10 boxes you might be carrying" and "fires 50 BMG rounds" XD
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The AR15 is a piece of art.
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I am a motion designer and can only say your work is so delicate and well crafted. The visuals and narration of this video is magnificent. I knew nothing about guns and I have learned so much just by watching your videos. This should be used in military training, if it isn't alrady. Just saying. Excellent work!
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As someone who was raised in a firearm-free environment and now interested in getting into the rabbit hole of firearms knowledge, this series of animations is exactly what I've been looking for. Really excellent stuff that makes all the mechanical details easy to understand.
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I’m an Army veteran, and I absolutely LOVED the full auto weapon system while serving. I currently own the civilian version as it’s just a fun weapon to fire, and to teach my girls what our soldiers, marines, naval spec ops, and combat airmen are using. Thank you for this awesome animation. I’m also going to use this as a teaching tool for them.
