The attention of fans of firearms presented a wide range of different shooting models. Judging by numerous consumer reviews, the Kalashnikov TG2 smoothbore carbine is very popular. The peculiarity of this weapon is that in appearance it practically does not differ from the legendary machine gun of the Soviet designer AK-103. According to experts, of all the rifles of the Kalashnikov concern, this model is considered the first to be released under the.366 TKM ammunition. This weapon is intended for hunting, sports and training shooting. Information on the device and the performance characteristics of the Kalashnikov smoothbore carbine is contained in this article.
Acquaintance
According to the results of the external examination, we can conclude that the TG2 is identical to 103 models of the civil Kalashnikov assault rifle and the Saiga carbine. Judging by the reviews, in order to purchase a new model, you need to have a smoothbore license.
To become the owner of this rifle unit, you will have to pay 38 thousand rubles. It is equipped with a pencil case with a ramrod and other accessories necessary for the care of weapons. Unlike the basic assault rifle, there is no rush in the Kalashnikov carbine for the ramrod and bayonet-knife. Nevertheless, the TG2 looks very impressive.
About the manufacturer
The hunting carbine is produced by the Kalashnikov concern. According to experts, this is a leading Russian company engaged in the manufacture of military automatic and sniper small arms. The concern also produces artillery shells. There is also a portion of products that are targeted at civilian consumers. Small arms manufactured by the concern are purchased by 27 states. There are rifle units that have become branded: hunting and civilian “Baikal”, sports “Izhmash” and military civilian “Kalashnikov”. Since 2015, the designers of the concern began work in a new direction: they are engaged in the design and production of remotely controlled combat modules, unmanned aerial vehicles and special multifunction boats.
Weapon description
Kalashnikov TG2 carbine with a plastic butt folding on the left side. If it is folded, it will be impossible to fire from this infantry unit thanks to a special lock. The ability to fold the butt is highly appreciated by many rifle owners, as it is much more convenient to transport weapons. The army sight is mounted on the Kalashnikov carbine by means of a special bracket, which is pre-mounted to three Picatinny side bars (one is located in the lower part, and two on the sides).
The sighting device is fixed with three rivets. The marking of the aiming plate is designed for a distance of up to 1 thousand meters. Thus, this smoothbore carbine, as well as AK-103 and AK-74 combat vehicles, with mechanical sights. For the muzzle brake of the compensator, the carbine was equipped with a standard right-hand thread M24 x 1.5.
Ammunition
Cartridges are contained in detachable clips. Standard stores used in 103 models of combat analogs are not used in this hunting carbine. Especially under the.366 TKM, the designers of the Kalashnikov concern developed a store with a capacity of 10 rounds.
Device
Kalashnikov smoothbore carbine consists of the following parts:
- Receiver She is in the same assembly with the barrel.
- Handles.
- Trigger
- Shutter.
- Shutter frame.
- Return mechanism.
- Gas tube.
- The lid, which closes the receiver.
- Stock.
- Forearm.
- Muzzle brake.
- A detachable store.
The trigger mechanism is non-removable. The lever in the fuse has an additional protrusion under the index finger. This measure was taken to ensure the usability of weapons.
What is the feature?
The Kalashnikov carbine reloads automatically. For this purpose, powder gases are used, which are discharged from the barrel channel into the chamber. In addition, a return spring is responsible for recharging. To lock the barrel, you need to turn the shutter around the axis. When this occurs, the longitudinal sliding of the bolt frame. Carabiner with a trigger trigger. USM fires a shot and becomes on the fuse. In the production of weapons for the barrel channel and the chamber, a chromium plating procedure is provided.
How does it work?
Kalashnikov carbine operates as follows. A return spring acts on the shutter frame and shutter. As a result, the ammunition is sent from the holder to the chamber. After turning the shutter, the barrel channel closes. The trigger, equipped with a special hook, becomes a combat platoon. It is influenced by the slide frame, which is shifted forward by the return spring. The place of the ejector is the edge of the sleeve. If you pull the trigger, the trigger will disengage. Further, a combat spring begins to act on it. As a result, the trigger, having turned, hits the drummer. Thus a shot occurs. Then the shutter frame, together with the shutter, begins to roll back to the rear position. In this case, the shot sleeve is extracted from the chamber. Having stumbled upon a reflector, she leaves the receiver. When the trigger is released, the trigger will be released from the interceptor. Then it will be installed on a combat platoon. After pressing the trigger, the cycle will repeat again.
About ammunition
The carbine is fired by a 9-mm cartridge.366 TKM (9.5 x 38 mm). It was developed by the Russian company Tekhkrim. The base was a cartridge case 7.62 x 39 mm 1943 release. In accordance with the certificate in the Russian Federation,.366 TKM is listed as an ammunition for smooth-bore weapons. There are several versions of this cartridge. Plastic containers can be equipped with shot shells or a bullet of various weights. Judging by expert reviews, this ammunition has better ballistic properties than the rest used in smoothbore weapons..366 TKM can easily hit a target from a distance that is not available for other cartridges. According to the results of the tests, the designers of the concern concluded that at a distance of up to 100 m this ammunition and rifled have similar properties. Since 1991, the hunting.366 TKM is considered the first cartridge developed in Russia after the collapse of the USSR and put into serial production.
Technically, the use of this cartridge provides for the presence in the weapon of a partially rifled barrel "Paradox". An alternative will be the use of special threaded nozzles "Paradox". According to experts, you can also shoot.366 TKM from those trunks in which there is a drill of Lancaster or Fosbury. In the shooting model TG2 there is a “Paradox” cut, which takes only 12 cm from the entire barrel length. A similar design positively affects the accuracy of the battle. In addition, as a shell, you can use both ammunition with bullets and shotguns. Cartridge.366 TKM from a distance of 150 m can hit a meter figure. If we compare this ammunition with rifled, then.366 TKM at a distance of more than 150 m in such indicators as the speed of the projectile and the flatness of the trajectory is less effective. Nevertheless, in such parameters as energy and momentum, it turned out to be better than the cartridge 7.62 x 39 mm.
TTX
Kalashnikov carbine has the following performance characteristics:
- A 9.55 mm caliber weapon fires.366 TKM cartridges.
- Ammunition store type.
- The cartridge is designed for 10 rounds.
- The total length of the weapon is 94.5 cm, the barrel - 41.5 cm.
- 3.9 kg carabiner weighs.
