GM6 Lynx: The Hungarian Long-Recoil .50-Caliber Bullpup
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The Gepárd M6 is the result of nearly 3 decades of development. The Hungarian military first requested a .50-caliber anti-materiel rifle circa 1987, and the M1 design submitted was a single-shot rifle chambered for the 12.7x108mm Russian cartridge. This was an accurate gun, but slow to reload, and a semiautomatic M2 was developed shortly thereafter, followed closely by an M3 semiauto chambered for the 14.5x114mm (!) cartridge. By the late 1990s, improved versions of both the semiauto (M4) and a bolt action variant (M5) were being produced. Finally, the M6 emerged from the M4, giving the rifle its current form.
The M6 "Hiúz" (Lynx) is a long-recoil, rotating bolt rifle fed by a single stack 5-round magazine. It can use either 12.7mm Browning or 12.7mm Russian with a change of bolt and barrel, It is a bullpup design, and only usable right-handed. It is in current use by the Hungarian military as well as a handful of other military and security organizations and commercial/civilian sales.
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The Lynx may or may not be the best anti-materiel rifle in the world, but one thing is for sure: it definitely contains the most slinkies.
also costs around $16,000. a new semi auto barret is around $12,000 this gun is overly expensive.
@@zyourzgrandzmaz Wouldn't you love to see " shoot off " to see which might be better? Though I think it would be a draw. Fanatics on both sides.
@@zyourzgrandzmaz A semi auto Barret is also at least 5 lbs heavier and the Lynx is also 12 inches shorter in it's stowage configuration. Less weight plus the whole "weight biased to the rear" inherent to bullpup designs. It's also short enough that you can somewhat comfortably carry it while getting in and out of helicopters, APCs etc, which no other 50 cal rifle can really claim.
Are those characteristics worth an extra 4K? That depends entirely on what you need it for, but for some people who actually want to fire this thing in anger it very well might. But realistically, most civilian 50 cal owners don't hump their guns anywhere except from home to car, and car to their spot on the range.
@@zyourzgrandzmaz It's expensive. "Overly", however, would say it's too expensive for what it offers. That is debatable.
@@zyourzgrandzmaz try to shoot it ;) then come and say it is overly expensive...
As a hungarian i was kinda surprised about Ian`s rather flawless pronunciation of the "gepárd" and "hiúz" words, /hats off.
He pronounced it better than you wrote it :)
@@kujanCShi yep, just edited/corrected it.
I am Hungarian and I wanted to make the same comment :)
As a non-Hungarian, I'm amazed you guys built such a mechanical wonder . Pure engineering! Is there any possible way to improve that trigger?
@@dscrappygolani7981 I went on holiday to Budapest a few years ago. I remember seeing a thing called a "gomboc" in one of the museums - it's a wobbly shape that always rolls onto the same side. It was invented by a Hungarian. My respect for Hungary's mechanical acumen increased ten-fold from an already high value.
Finally a semi-auto .50 that fits into the overhad carry-on boxes.
I know that's a bit of humor, but I´m actually rather surprised that this weapon hasn't been adopted by more specialist units in the US which need to deploy by helicopter insertion prior to moving overland on foot and still want to have some form of anti-materiel firepower on hand, like special forces or the airborne. Seems like this would be the ideal solution, more so than the Barrett at least.
@@Darwinist Money. Same reason the US armed forces refuses to upgrade from the M-16.
So the Marines HK 416 is not a thing?.
@@bachtomin213 the 416/M27 was originally a partial replacement for the M249 in urban areas, where a sniper could easily ID the dude with the SAW.
Then the Corps discovered that it was significantly more accurate than the M16, so they prohibited the SAW gunners from using the M27 in their annual rifle qualification shoots.
Which also led to the Corps wanting a new Designated Marksman's Rifle, the M38. And the M38 went from a DMR to the basic infantry rifle at some point (I missed that part of the story, it may have been for spare parts commonality).
@@bachtomin213 and when you only have to buy about 70k rifles that all basically have the same handling as your old ones, you can splurge a little.
I'm sure HK gave a good deal to the Corps.
Absolutely love the reddish hue to all the non-coated/blued parts, together with all the hex-bolts and mean geometry, it makes for a very futuristic and advanced looking rifle even though it builds on very old technology.
well... isn't almost everything building on very old technology?
Is that why some black iodized parts turn red?
The tunable muzzle brake is a very neat little feature. Something so incredibly simple making such a large difference.
Indeed! Genius! The whole gun seems to be such sweet deal! Such an interesting construction. Seems complicated but in practice, not so much. Very, very well made. Massive springs everywhere, but it´s a behemoth of a gun too! The constant improvements keep´s the gun alive as well. Exited to see this being fired!
@@darkoflight4938 I suspect that someone with a background in designing artillery pieces was involved in this project. So many design elements that someone steeped in traditional small arms might not think of but are very common in big bore indirect fire weapons.
@@Darwinist it's really just drawing tons of inspiration from the Barrett M82.
i think ian had it backwards though. the more you unthread it, the more it breaks.
he definitely has it backwards. unscrewing the muzzlebreak reduces recoil, until it reduces it so much that it doesn't cycle. so for heavy loads you want it more unscrewed, and lighter loads you can screw it all the way back in.
First saw this in Arma and didn't believe it exists then looked it up and was in love with it.
that's perfect for the rise of robot's , kill t80 terminator with one shot
And one of the only weapons with its correct name without mods, no less
The true hero of any Antistasi start if you can get your hands on one.
KSVK 12.7 my favorite in arma 2
ayy where my arma players at?
That is the coolest design. Makes a Barrett 50 BMG look like a Flintlock.Thank you Ian, I enjoy watching your presentations.
@@TheFirstCurse1 I mean it's a gun, it's not supposed to look fancy it's just supposed to work
@@TheFirstCurse1 Barrett was really the first company to make .50 BMG self-loading rifles and was founded by a man who had no prior experience manufacturing firearms but an extensive machining backgrounds. It's a very International Accuracy style story where a few brilliant minds without the resources or knowhow broke the mold and created revolutionary weapons.
I quite like how Barrets look, and their quality and reputation are pretty legendary. I wouldn't say they look uninspired because they were the first and became the industry standard. I feel it's more fair to say it looks more utilitarian than anything; it's hard to say something looks uninspired when nothing like it existed beforehand.
I think a fair comparison would be thinking of it like a 1911 and a Luger; both are exceptional and reliable guns, just one looks a lot more simple and utilitarian with a simpler operating system compared to the other which is a rather elegant design with an unusual and complicated operating system.
Meanwhile, 1911s are still extremely popular and manufactured to this day with some limited military use, whereas the Luger is an interesting historical footnote that sadly never got modernized. Not saying the GM6 is going to be short-lived or isn't brilliant, it just doesn't have the same footprint or widespread adoption like Barretts do, largely because the Barretts are proven, robust and easy to maintain while likely costing quite a bit less and maintaining excellent performance.
Sidenote, I've seen videos of Lynx and Barretts being fired and the Lynx definitely kicks way harder. If it's a less stable shooting platform, that's definitely a consideration for a country adapting it for its anti-material purpose.
@@TheFirstCurse1 The silhouette of an M82 is very distinctive. Perhaps the reason why it has become so 'generic' in looks is because of its popularity outside of firearms ownership (Film/TV/Video games etc). In a similar vein, the 1911 is a very 'generic' looking pistol, but distinctive.
@@TheFirstCurse1 Fair enough, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Personally, I think the P90 ranks among the ugliest firearms to exist, with honorable mentions to the Chiappa revolvers. I like the Barret rifles myself; I don't think a platform needs to be totally unconventional to be effective or aesthetically pleasing. I much prefer the aesthetics of the MP7 to the P90 myself, but I can respect the design for the unique and effective firearm it allowed FN to bring to the table, and much quicker than HK was ever able to, at that.
Not really a fan of the M200 either; it was really a video game which made it iconic than any outstanding performance or unique design philosophy. For a semi-skeletalized rifle, it's so heavy, and the carry handle is necessary for being able to lug the thing around. Still more practical as a special purpose military arm than something like a Desert Eagle, but still.
As someone who got into guns through hunting, I've always been so confused by military rifle designs in general.
Hunting rifle, which you just meander through the woods with at a snails pace to not spook your prey? Sleek and super ergonomic things.
Military rifle, which you'll run in stressful situations and through all kinds of awkward, hostile environments? Full of sharp, straight edges that are just *begging* to catch, snag or cut into anything in a 5 mile radius.
I've since boiled it down to the intimidation/association factor; I'll sweat more if I see a dude walk towards me with a blocky rifle, than one with a pretty wooden stock. And we also associate looks and performance a lot, the design of the Barrett is so iconic that you immediately know what it's capable of when you see it.
This rifle is an Engineer's wet dream, Well thought out and executed. The brass bearings for the barrel is clever...the bearing wears out, not your barrel or Frame. 👍🏻 I see no need for it having a double stack magazine. It's role isn't anti personnel or suppressive fire, so a 5 round single stack is fine. I LIKE this rifle! 👍🏻👍🏻
It may have no current need for a double stack magazine... but back to the "engineer's wet dream" sentiment, the magazine retention and locking system means you can pretty much hang whatever you want off of that point, be it single, double, or even offset drum.
Wouldn't it be interesting to come up with a spring-powered attachment that fits that magazine rail, that winds up and carries enough tension to de-link and feed 15-20 cartridges up a short chute and hold them in place for the bolt to pick up. Yes, it would need to be wound up when a new belt is loaded, but that removes the need for the firearm to run the system, and if you've sent out 20 rounds of .50BMG from this, you probably welcome a different activity for a short while.
@@mfree80286 Lol! There in lies the problem. Whether it be chambered in .50bmg, 12,7 or 12,9mm, the sheer size of the rounds is a Detriment to constructing a hi cap magazine that isn't so large it needs a crew to carry it for the gunner. 😆 👍🏻
@@SierraBravo347 That's why I gave the imaginary belt a whopping 20 rounds :-D
@@mfree80286 Lol! I suppose that would be manageable enough. 👍🏻😁 Either way, it's just an Interesting and good looking rifle imo.
Expensive to produce through, as Ian was going through the disassembly I was mentally counting all the machining operations and this is not a cheap weapon to produce. Since it's a specialist role weapon that's fine but from a military perspective however many you have going into a fight is pretty much how many you'll have at the end of the fight.
This gun is a real childhood love of mine. I was like 5 when my father showed me an article about it in a hunting magazine. Back then they only had the GM1 and the GM2 as a prototype. I fell in love with the Gepards right away. I still have that magazine.
Around 10 years ago I had the chance to hold the GM6 in my hands when I was on an interview at the manufacturing company. Looking back, from a career and bank account point-of-view, I'm lucky I didn't get hired. I don't think they made any developments since then.
Still, I'm very happy to see the gun on this channel. Thanks Ian, you made my day!
@@smorrow APCs in a wild
About 5 year old is correct mentality for loving this gun. As most of us never progress past. LOL
@@nikolairevenko5003 Correct. APCs, steel plates and bulletproof glass.
@@smorrow the most dangerous game - that shoots back.
@@DeerHunter308 one of these and a Bond ppk as a side arm.
Synergy.
Far Cry 4 introduced me to this gorgeous rifle. A compact semi-auto .50 cal, with a reciprocating barrel that goes back and forth and back and forth as you fired... Instantly fell in love with it. And this video is the perfect Christmas present... Thanks Forgotten Weapons!
I'd been about to reply that I thought it was the Desert Tech HTI, but then I reread your comment and saw ya said 4, not 6 (or I think 5 too).
It's also in Arma 3, used by AAF and CSAT snipers.
@@Uukassiu And the GM6 in Arma can be loaded with APFSDS projectiles, for taking out APC and MRAP optics and weapons or shooting vehicle occupants through thin armor. If you see a helicopter hovering in the distance you can put a few into it's engines and take it down.
Wait, there's APFSDS .50 cal rounds? I've only heard of APHE rounds but this is new
@@SkipTheKip There's the BMG SLAP round and the Chinese make one in Russian .50
Both are APDS though
That sintered bronze bearing has oil impregnated in it. It is indeed a wear part, but they are perfect for high load, low speed applications, so you can see why it was used here. Also, super reliable compared to a linear ball-bearing alternative. They don't really fail catastrophically the way other bearings often do. They just wear until the gun becomes less reliable over time. I also suspect that that particular bearing would last many 1000s of rounds. And the are cheap and easily replaceable. Like what you'd expect from a practical eastern-bloc country.
It’s perfect. It will tolerate linear or rotational movement and withstand very large loads.
please don't call us Easter block. We are literally in the middle of Europe. 😊
@@mydigitalfootprint. Eurocentrism, where "eastern" eurpopeans are considered second hand citizens except when convenient
@@huleyn135 what that even means?
@@mydigitalfootprint. So was Hungary being on the Soviet side of the Iron Curtain just a fever dream?
Because that's what that term refers to - Countries that were under the influence of the USSR.
17:42 Fun fact, that brass (probably bronze) bearing is very common in hydralic cylinders that see high heat and extensive side load that also requires a cheap running surface. Bronze/ brass bearings or (wear rings) are typically used more commonly than a typical wear band like phenolic, or glass/ carbon fiber resin due to the cost of custom parts and heat resiliance.
@@SenorBigDong69
since it's built like a hydraulic cylinder, you could totally use the back of the bolt as a hydraulic press
ever wondered what a marshmallow would look like if it took the recoil of a .50 BMG? stick one behind the bolt!
Pretty commonly used in your car's transmission and axels too
@@Thelothuo
Indeed ...
Having been around Stationary Steam Engines, used for pumping potable water for homes, for a fair bit of time (long story is long ...), a lot of bronze/brass was used, not only because a well maintained engine, with gleaming brass, looks 'pretty' (and also showed the pride of the men operating them ...), it was a lot easier on high wear areas to replace, compared to, say, the iron (both cast, and wrought) usually used for the rest. Also, if I recall correctly, brass/bronze is a more 'smoother' surface, requiring only a tiny bit of lubricant, especially with a certain percentage of tin (again, iirc ...), it makes it easier to turn down to pretty tight tolerances, even in the late 1800's ... so interesting to see some engineering hasn't changed much since then ...
@@CynicalOldDwarf No, those are just typically standard thrust or roller bearings. Better example is the crank bearings for the crank shaft, but even then, those are still steel with good lube and less intense side load than this bullpup and hydralics.
@@XoJOHNoX96 I mean a manual transmission, the sync rings are usually made of brass
I know that this gun is probably really complex, but the way ian explains makes it seem so simple
Once you grasp it, most firearms are actually surprisingly "simple" (it's a gun it can only get so simple lol) mechanical wise
not really that complex
also, brass bushings and ball bearings... Majestic
@@experimentalfirearms3273 G11 wants to have a word!
@AntonAdelson theres a reason why complex guns like the G11 dont often see production or service though (even if its still a really cool gun)
This really is Christmas, one of the rare times I can see my nation's weapons. The 3rd I guess? I will just take this as a gift, thank you Ian! :D
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Finland. =)
Same boat! I actually have a double barrel 12 gauge I inherited from my grandpa. From the old country too .. Hungary :)
Agreed!
I agree that the magazine was worth special mention. Aside from having another groove to clog with mud, the fit is a confidence builder, might even say "satisfying".
And if you really wanted, you could make a staggered-stack or a double-stack single feed mag for it even as you have a LOT of freedom in dimensions! I would say if you do it properly you could make a mag with the same length that fits 7-8 rounds!
Seeing all of the robust machining on this thing, I now understand why it's so expensive.
@@SenorBigDong69 The TL;DR of what I mean is that there are a lot of small things, like the top track the bolt rides in, the dual ramp surfaces, that go into making the Lynx. With all of those small things in mind, the hefty price tag is more believable.
As a Hungarian, I'm happy that you're covering this beast! Merry Christmas everyone!
Merry Christmas bro
@@bruhbruh13968 Thank you! Hope you're enjoying yourself!
I like both of them because one of them is...
The first time I saw this rifle was in farcry. And given the operation type I didn't belive, this gun actually exists until I did some research. Neat gun!
It was included because FC is made by Ubisoft Canada and this is basically the only commercially available .50 available there for them to model.
Another tidbit of info
the first time i saw the lynx was in call of duty ghosts
I wish somewhere, some dev would make the barrel extending it's draw animation
@@sebastian-xj6rb a fellow man of culture I see.
@@thebbqbandito2868 truly. one of the best cod's despite all the hate
Ian is actually a great youtuber. The history comes first, everything he says is so well researched and the connects he has are insane.
It's nice seeing a long recoil system being used in modern day firearms: really surprising how simple it is compared to gas operation
I wouldn't say it's simple due to the amount of parts required for long recoil action vs gas op, but it is marginally safer and can run black powder loads if you want to
@@ArcturusOTEstill powder build up would be an issue i wish we had a way to fix that beside from no rifling
Perfect for clearing enemy outposts at distance. Especially in Hope county.
It was better to use in kyrat because of the enivorment.
@@retardedmemedumpchannel483 Altis really gives you the sight lines to stretch its legs
Great for popping Highwaymen in the head and destroying their shitty music towers.
I actually used this thing as an AA gun in Far Cry 5.
When the fighter starts it's strafing run, you can aim into the cockpit with this thing and kill the pilot. You then run for your life as the plan crashes very close to you.
@@raccoonking7566 i just spammed hipfire lmgs on helicopters, way more fun. Same with planes
Came for the Arma 3 boomstick, stayed for Gun Jesus on this Christmas Eve.
OMG SAME
arma did it justice. pity its getting a bit old now
What impressive engineering !. And a bullpup. The 50lb is doable for big guys but having the bullpup config removes the "monster" weapon carry issue .. The movement of both barrel and bolt enhances safety and importantly reduces the huge recoil .
Wonderful engineers . From Qld Australia
I always thought this .50 cal was a diamond in the rough. Largely undiscovered. But AK simplicity with a lot of engineering tricks, not least of which, it’s a bullpup. Very cool.
No, no AK simplicity here... Watch the disassembly!
This gun is the exact OPPOSITE of simplicity. Quite possibly one of the most overengineered and unnecessarily complicated firearms on the market.
This thing will demand serious machining time. Couldn't be more opposite to the AK. Military is looking for simplicity, few parts and cost effectiveness.
I'm guessing this is a very pricey bit of equipment.
Military arms procurement would look at the disassembly of this and probably disqualify it by default unless needed for a specific niche.
@@FortyHyena That's a weird way to cope with the fact you can't afford one lmao
@@davidj3841 Being snarky to strangers on UA-cam isn't gonna make your dad come back. I wish you the best, and I hope that you find more productive ways to heal.
Real life: This gun can only hold 5 rounds of 50. BMG.
Games: 8+
Arma 3 has the correct 5 rounds mags
6 round mags plus 1 I have one
In far cry there is a dragunov with 5 rounds and the charging handle is on the wrong side.
Oh noo, games aren't realistic. How will we ever recover.
@@DissedRedEngie What is your problem?
I love the ridiculously tiny afg on it. Someone got their first accessory perk.
I kinda laughed at the afg.
OK, so it's not just me that thought this haha. Bless the AFG, it's doing what it can.
I find it funny that the americans "invented" the AFG because of their laws on verticals. But then people in europe realised that it's actually very ergonomic on a lot of guns, much more than on the AR15 where the thumb over bore feels better.
What's an "AFG"?
@@CoffeeFurret Angled Foregrip (AFG) versus Vertical Foregrip (VFG)
17:22 you can actually hear how well this is machined as the barrel slides out, smoooth.
Nerdary? Please Ian, I come here exactly for that kind of thing, there's plenty of 'shoot and boom' firearm channels on YT, but FW is special exactly because of how knowledgeable you are, thank you for sharing that with us!
And Merry Christmas!
Word. Any silly bugger can blow a watermelon to bits and go WOOOOOHOOOO but proper research takes a lot more patience and effort.
Very much so. The appreciation for not just capabilities and construction, but history and intent, makes this a place of learning.
As a Hungariany, this is basically a Christmas present for me. Thanks Ian.
Lynx also built a hunting rifle in 50 BMG. Birch laminate mauser mechanism, space for 3 cartridges one in barrel 2 in the magazine. Weight 14 kg.
A weapon for the sniper.
What do you hunt with 50 BMG?
@@casuallatecomer7597 Does not want to hunt with a weapon of 14 kg. Lynx had a hunting weapon in its arsenal. This was not something you could benefit from, unless you were in need of extreme shot lengths. Difficult to get the license for this.💪💪🙂
@@casuallatecomer7597 light armored vehicles ?
@@casuallatecomer7597 if you're willing to take head shots essentially whatever you want
@@casuallatecomer7597 Crooked politicians
That "brass ring" is an Oilite bushing. Back in the day before roller bearings were cheap, this was the best way to manage locating parts that moved. Usually they were set up to manage rotating bodies, so its use here as an axial bushing is less common.
Very interesting weapon! I believe UK Special Forces (SAS & SBS) have some of these, which is a pretty good stamp of approval in my opinion.
This gun falls into the "Wow I've got to get one of these" category! What a beautiful peice of kit.
@ABlindMan1 well when it comes to 50cal if you have to ask the price you probably can't afford it.
@ABlindMan1 it's a semi auto .50bmg.
That's not particularly out of the normal price range.
And just when you thought it couldn't get any better:
"we're gonna take this thing out to the range tomorrow"
Its a christmas miracle guys!
This is absolutely one of the coolest rifles I've ever seen, and that's saying a lot considering the kind of neat things we get to see on this channel. The combination of gorgeous aesthetics, interesting-but-practical mechanical elements, and fantastic machining/manufacturing work... it's amazing.
There wasn't a doubt in my mind Ian wouldn't find something spectacular today.
It's awesome seeing the different ways different companies try to implement. 50 cal. They're all pretty cool to check out. Must be engineering chaos to implement as a single man carry!
Matt didn’t lift up the bolt and pulled the entire barrel back as well when cocking the rifle. Was wandering why it was such a difficult cocking procedure. Very interesting design!
What?
@@tonispiip8054 This rifle appeared on Demolition Ranch a couple weeks back. When Matt cocked the rifle for firing, he didn't unlock the bolt, so he was fighting the bolt spring AND the barrel spring.
Also he didn't tune the brake.
He should really watch this!
@@ankaynavravens In fact the brake was loose and turned itself but he kept shooting anyway, maybe that's part of the reason it kicked so hard.
I was about to bring this up too lol I think anybody that watched that video before this probably let out an audible " Ohhhh" when Ian did it lol
What a beast!
7:01 don’t ever skimp on the magazine nerdery, Ian!
For $18000 dollars i can see why there aren't too many adopters
What a beautiful and interesting design. This is really amazing for a .50, I really like it.
Someone should let Matt from DemolitionRanch know that he doesn't have to drag the barrel back every time he wants to chamber a round 😂
I wonder if this is actually Matt's. Ian said the owner has only had it for a short time.
@@ericg7044 that would be a great crossover episode. Although I'd love to see a Flannel Daddy crossover with Ian more, given the amount of times he references forgotten weapons in his videos
@@khaaaaaaaaaannn Oh that would be a dream come true.
imagine Matt reading the instruction manual for /anything/
@@khaaaaaaaaaannn No it wouldn't. That entire group of youtubers have turned into corporate shills. No money turned down and shamelessly promoting second rate goods and services. I was a subscriber for a long time but eventually I just got sick of this money-grabbing hand over fist. Also, he censors his comment section. Also since Ian has chosen to keep politics out of the content, I feel a collaboration is a very poor idea. A collaboration like that would definitely alienate a big part of Forgotten Weapons viewer base.
I just love the line "we're gonna take this out to the range tomorrow" at the end of the video, gives me such glee.
It will be a miracle when Gun Jesus blesses us with the firing of the Holy .50 cal on Christmas day. Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!
Something worth waking up early on Christmas morning for!
This is a beautiful piece of work. Love the long recoil action, it has one part for every function and one function for every part.
And how is this not the world's best .50 firearm?
No wonder the CSAT uses them, what a rifle
The design of this rifle system - an instant favorite from that first mention years ago - is genius, from first disassembly step to last reassembly... yet very user-friendly. Blueprinting this must have been _fun_ , even though the gun was made for a very martial role.
As always, y'all show and explain it all in easy-to-understand fashion. Really, I'm surprised I didn't click to view faster (I saw the notif. an hour after initial posting). Thanks once again for sharing.
Its nice to see a hungarian rifle presentation on christmas day :D ty for the video
Így van Tamáskám!
This has been a dream rifle for many years. Great to see a mechanical & functional review for us gun nerds who like big booms. Great review... There are good vids of this beast in operation... Now we have a break- down of it.
Ian those rings that you identified as brass are most likely actually bronze. In that bronze is harder than brass and will wear longer. Highly polished bronze is often used as a bearing in heavy equipment. I know this as a retired machinist.
I definitely scrolled through the comments to see if someone else had picked that up. Good catch
This Hungarian anti-materiel rifle is amazing... Makes me want to shoot one just because it looks so cool, rule of cool man...
wow factor
A very cool way of getting a sore shoulder while spending $2000 on ammo surprisingly quickly! :P
Def can see it in a sci fi film frankly. It’s different enough that makes it standout and intriguing.
@@andersjjensen Hey man, with the world like how it is now? I don't mind spending even 20k for some fun outside at the range, alone even shooting that thing to be honest.
You made a nice video on a hungarian gun, as im both hungarian and a gun geek, i really liked it.
Thanks Ian!
Always nice to see the disassemblys of such thought through guns, seeing all the little things
what a mechanical marvel, and so finely manufactured. the brass bearings are a nice touch. i wonder about accuracy though with a moving barrel
Since it's an anti-materiel rifle, it's probably not called upon to hit anything especially small. Well, maybe if it's being used for EOD, but then there's probably no particular need to hit it with the first shot.
As long as the front sight is fixed to the barrel, you should be OK...
Tests show normal MoA to be expected from an anti-material rifle, this isn't a sniper rifle. You're trying to hit large moving targets from distances expected to be less than 500 meters away behind cover.
@@JosephArata exactly. people usually think antimateriel rifle = sniper rifle, but they don't realize that they're not exactly used for the same thing. this is basically what amounts to be a man-portable "cannon" to destroy stuff. not a precision sniper rifle.
Actually it's probably a bronze bearing, brass doesn't have the right properties for bearings.
I seen one of them on Demolition Ranch. Matt fired one. it was neat as heck. I would buy one if I could afford one. It looked like it kicks like a bull
I saw it there also. Would not my choice though.
@@kwakamonkey I agree, I think I would buy a Barret or one of them new 408's before I bought a LYNX, but I don't even remotely have that kind of $$ for either one, it's nice to dream though right
"Hey guys, Arm and Gun today!"
Arm and gun fired it standing with ease. I enjoy demolition ranch but Matt’s a wimp with it 🤣
@LabRat Knatz Recently, like in the last 2-3 years. They had been previously only purchasable in Canada until a few years ago because there was only one North American Importer up there bringing them over to this continent.
Love the way you take them apart and show how everything works. Top video, AGAIN.
Matt from Demolition Ranch needs to see this so he knows how to properly work the charging handle.
Well this a great xmas present to all of us Hungarian weapon enthusiasts!
Also, this is one of the videos I searched for on YT before it was uploaded just so you know how big of a go-to forgotten weapons became.
Your video really explains a lot of the issues demo ranch was having with the gun. He said it had a lot of recoil which could have been mitigated by tuning the muzzle brake, and he also had trouble charging the gun because he didn't rotate the bolt handle to unlock it before attempting to charge it.
So, they didn't read the manual?
He also forgot to use the barrel release to chamber the gun (a cool concept).
He sounds like the kind of person who would crank a Calico magazine only twenty-two times.
The gun had no issues, the problem was with Demo Ranch for not reading the manual/looking up how to properly use it.
RTFM I guess.
This looks like something I would've designed when I was 15 to deal with werewolves, vampires, and clowns.
Very nice. I really like how they solved the recoil and feeding system in a simple action.
When sliding the barrel out, I hear quality.
Thank you very much Ian! I really wanted to see the Lynx on your channel, great video, well done sir! However, I feel that the real intended purpose of the gun doesn't get too much attention anywhere. So this gun excels in urban warfare. I don't know about any other gun in the same calibre that a soldier can carry comfortably while sitting in the passenger seat of a car and in case of an attack it's ready to fire in 2-3 seconds, providing brutal firepower that can punch through almost a feet thick ironed concrete. That's why the barrel locks in when retracted and on release chambers a round automatically.
a lot of the design Elements of this remind me more of traditional Tool Machine Design than of the usual Gun makers designs, the use of Glide bearings, bolted on and
together parts and bearings instead of hardened integral Lugs and Pins
yes, engineered rather than gunsmithed.
@LabRat Knatz you still need someone who has designed actual firearms before, though.
Otherwise you end up with the SA80.
One of my favorite guns and one of my favorite channels. It's going to be a great Christmas.
Wonderful video as always, Ian. I'd heard about this rifle before, and seen some pictures of it, but now have a much better understanding of its function. Have a Merry Christmas!
To what do we owe the honor of having been chosen on this very day? As one of your hungarian viewers, I am humbled. Happy Holidays :).
The brass/bronze bearings are very interesting and as you mentioned it's a wear part and is intentionally soft so that wears down instead. Its a technique you'll see in older mechanics, like steam engines and lathes. The advantage being you can simply replace the bearing ring and it's much cheaper to do so.
Brass and bronze are slippery alloys. Good for simple bearings and they also last long.
Especially bronze is surprisingly hard material.
I repair heavy machinery. Most of heavy machinery that involves hydraulics use bronze bushings. It is basically a consumable for high thrust and wear parts, like excavator arms. The main advantage of bronze bushings is self lubrication and ability to swap them.
Like 75% of repairs I do are related to not propertly oiling and wearing out bushings till metal to metal contact.
And that usually entails welding worn out surfaces and machiening them to original tolerances for new bushings.
@@3rdHalf1 Thank you for elaborating further, my knowledge only comes from putzing around.
@@3rdHalf1 what do you think of steel bushings as an alternative to bronze? Something you can run a weld bead down the bore to shrink it out of the bore for removal?
@@brianwright9514 Nah, even very mild steel is much harder than brass and bronze. Aluminum alloys come closer, but there's a reason bearings and bushings aren't made of aluminum lol.
I like the noise imitations, gives this just a very relatable touch. alongside the superb mix of clear soft speech and informative yet entertaining presentation
The GM6 Lynx and the OSV-96 are my favourite .50 caliber Anti-Material rifles out there, very unique firearms, though if I'd have to choose I'd say the Lynx is my absolute favourite, it's just so badass.
And Merry Christmas Ian and everyone watching along
Looks great. Thank you Ian for bringing us this gift.
P.S. the problem with dust cover staying open in compact config seems to be mostly fixed by using one modified to house the protruding elements, since it won't change the first function of it neither.
Your videos are some of the finest. Well done sir!
I have been watching this rifle with interest for some time. I love retro-futuristic firearms and this sits at the top of my collection list. Thank you for all your hard work. Merry Christmas.
Glad the weapon is getting spotlight again.
The way the barrel flies forward ,and can actually put a round into battery while doing it is so cool
I've been waiting for this video for a little bit now, much happy.
I've always liked how this gun looks.
I think it looks amazing and I just found out about it
One of the coolest rifles I’ve ever seen. Crazy amount of engineering
A Merry Christmas indeed! Can't wait to see this de-materialise something on the range tomorrow!
This and the DSR50, & the AS50 are like the coolest imo AntiMat rifles.
Very cool, Matt Carriker just bought one and he loves his.
"He managed to damage his recoil spring" Sounds like it is Matt's. 😄
I am absolutely on love with the design.
Seeing this Bullpup fire; what a nice Chrismas Gift.
This thing looks like a work of art...and looks like it took days to make a single one.
One of the few things that beats the Denel NTW-20 in "looking like it's from the future".
Its a close one for sure.
For size the lynx, but for ultimate intimidation the denel.
I know the denel has way more reach
Say Hello to my Little Friend! But when you press that button at the front, it's a different story! What a treat to see this machine disassembled! Merry Christmas!
Took one apart a few weeks ago, I still always learn something new from your videos .
Curious about its accuracy . Kind thanks .
The SAS have actually signed a contract to bring this in to action.
ah yes, the 12.7mm APDS slinger. At least in ARmA.
there are APDS cartridges for .50 BMG, so in ARmA, but also IRL
This will be my 4th Christmas watching forgotten weapons on Christmas. Thank you Ian for all the entertainment and knowledge
I was just thinking about a firearm of this design a few days ago! Saw this video and got to watching! Such a fascinating design that would be awesome to see in future games.
In general, we usually refer to it as the Gépard M6, I don't think I've ever heard of someone say, "hey get me the Lynx!" Kind of how you guys call your 50. cal the Barret.
Super informative video, though.
What's it's reputation in Hungary's military?
Send a box to two distinct people and they're going to focus on different things. Fascinating the way terminology works like that! 🙂
This thing seems so cool
It's like that one kind of quirky gun no one else did because it wasn't the easiest way out there
That's really the Hungarian mindset to a tee.
I did not expect to like this rifle as much as I do. It has a lot of clever little engineering touches, and the machining is some of the best I have seen in any firearm.
Range day tomorrow? Hell yes. This is going to be a fun one. Long recoil is always fun to watch in high speed.
Beautiful weapon and design.
Thanks Ian.
Long recoil, bullpup, .50 BMG that collapses down for easier transport.
Very, very, very cool!!! 👍
Just one iteration away (dust cover) from being perfect
@@sashimanu plus full Ambi.
There's another Bullpup Anti-materiel rifle called KSVK 12.7, it's basically close to the SVU rifle but there are minor differences. Developed in 1990s for Combat purpose only as well used for sniping
Merry Christmas from Australia, Ian. Best wishes to you and your Family and Thank You for these videos.👏👏👏👏👏👏
Hey I love this gun! Thanks and merry Christmas Ian!
Figures Matt from Demo Ranch didn't bother reading the manual and doesn't know how to operate the bolt properly.
This is the weapon that I hope comes to battlefield 2042 I’ve even suggested it to dice because I just think it’s so goddamn cool of a weapon
Merry Christmas Ian. I've learned a lot about a lot thanks to you.
I waited ages for this video... thanks Ian for the Christmas gift