Q&A February 2026: Drones, AI, 6.5mm Cartridges, and More

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01:05 – Guns from Peru
JoLoAr video: https://youtu.be/c9JfodMKlBY

03:23 – Why not blow-forward bullpups?
AK-53 video: https://youtu.be/-ykmqUFJWAw

05:00 – Was the SKS used in WW2?
C&Rsenal SKS video: https://youtu.be/7x1jyDHxqO4

07:28 – Favorite gun breakdown?
Terni 1921 video: https://youtu.be/vQDlafCwqws

08:42 – Madsen LMG action still viable today?
11:28 – Valuable input from viewers in the comments?
13:17 – How long will Forgotten Weapons go?
15:45 – Is KelTec onto something with clip-fed pistols?
17:44 – Why not more innovative new pistols from big companies?
20:14 – What is barrel life?
22:48 – AK with bolt hold-open?
Early M70 video: https://youtu.be/0gPTpLIUMN0

25:15 – Future of stocked pistols and chassis systems?
27:11 – How to update a 1970s Soviet AK?
28:29 – Combination subsonic/supersonic cartridges
31:53 – AI and workflow
35:19 – Reproduction or resto-mod guns?
37:10 – Why not stainless for military barrels?
37:41 – Converting the Trapdoor Springfield to .30-40
39:50 – Thoughts on 6.5mm military cartridges
45:10 – Do high end rifles really make a difference?
48:04 – Anti-drone weapons
52:42 – Down-loaded cartridges in the PTRS and PTRD
54:43 – Why no American proof houses?
56:50 – Shotgun suppressors
57:42 – Why create Headstamp instead of using an existing publisher?

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