Series of spontaneously exploding bullets, Russian soldiers in a state of insecurity
Many Russian infantry guns have problems, causing safety hazards for soldiers because they use poor quality ammunition.
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Bullet stuck in the barrel of a Russian pistol. Photo: Warhead |
Russian infantry weapons such as the AK rifle and PKM machine gun have always been known for their reliability and ability to perform well in all kinds of harsh conditions. However, some reports indicate that Russian soldiers are facing the risk of dangerous incidents such as bullets jamming in the barrel or even exploding in the chamber.
The cause does not originate from the guns, but from many batches of poor quality domestic ammunition being circulated in the Russian army, according toNational Interest.
The American gun market has long dismissed imported Russian ammunition as cheap and of inconsistent quality. This seems to be the case with the Russian military, which is equipped with some of the best Russian-made ammunition.
Document by pageWarheadA Russian infantryman once had a bullet stuck in the barrel of a 12.7mm Kord machine gun after discovering that the ammunition belt was lighter than usual. The cause was determined to be poor quality gunpowder production, causing the propellant to not create enough force to push the bullet out of the barrel.
In addition to jamming, many Russian soldiers have complained about the barrel of the gun getting hotter than usual when firing, or even exploding because the bullets were loaded with too much propellant. This is also the reason why many Russian shooters do not use domestic ammunition.
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Bullets explode in the magazine of a Makarov pistol. Photo: Warhead |
In addition to the quality of the gunpowder, the flint is also the cause of serious accidents. The flint is located at the tail of the bullet and has the role of igniting the propellant when struck by the firing pin. However, many Russian-made bullets have improperly installed flints or no flint at all.
These flaws can be detected by the soldier when loading the bullet into the magazine, but many are difficult to identify with the naked eye, such as deformed flints. This is a very serious problem, because the bullet can jam or explode when loaded into the magazine. These problems can destroy the gun or even injure the soldier using it.
Poor quality ammunition is not a new problem for the Russian military. Many Russian special forces soldiers have reported that their weapons have been damaged by bullets, especially the 7N21 and 7N31 armor-piercing rounds for 9mm pistols. "The Russian defense industry produces simple and very reliable guns, but poor quality ammunition can completely destroy that advantage," said a former Russian soldier.
