5.56 Galil and 7.62 Galil ACE

Let's take some time at the table to discuss the Galil series of rifles as well as compare the original 5.56 IMI Galil to the modern IWI 7.62 Galil ACE.
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[@Caniewaak]

Dude, it's a Galil, you can't karate chop the top cover back into place, you have to use Krav Maga

[@evanweiss71]

*suplexes rifle into the dirt to close the top cover*

[@okonkwojones]

No bipod? How are you supposed to open bottles?

[@zebracherub]

You don’t. The original bottle opener is a groove inside the wooden handguard.

[@ohnenamen2843]

Use the feeding lips on the magazine

[@darnit1944]

Uh... that's what front teeth is for, right?

[@sagqe]

With the enemies teeth like a proper soldier.

[@thesturm8686]

Finnish style, shoot it open

[@mkfreel]

It’s easy as 1-2-3! Step 1: Seat recoil spring under the recess Step 2: Install top cover Step 2.1: Install top cover *aggressively* Step 3: Run the bolt to make it look easy

[@geekmansegraves]

It is weird to me that IMI didn't match the length of the handguard to the length of the gas tube's rail. Those two inches would make a huge difference.

[@KamikazKid]

Yeah there's an aftermarket M-lok handguard that fixes this problem entirely, but I do agree it's a very weird cut.

[@scottstewart5784]

"That's what she said." M. Scott

[@podmonkey2501]

IMI actually sells an Mlok handguard through their website. I can't remember if it isntge Midwest Industries one or the RS Regulate. Either way the would be well served if they just made it a factory option.

[@asherdie]

That's what she said.

[@geekmansegraves]

@@scottstewart5784 Hey, my girlfriend always says my two extra inches make the difference!

[@karisvenner3892]

Soviets : Make a piece of kit that *doesn't* require a mallet Everyone : *NEAT* Israelis : Lemme fix that for you

[@ExUSSailor]

It just isn't proper Russian kit if it doesn't require a mallet! I have a Russian motorcycle, you know what the most important part of my tool-kit is? A chunk of 2x4, and, a rubber mallet! You can do anything, from changing a tire, to setting the valves with that.

[@Tounushi]

Finland* Israel just picked up from where we left off.

[@podmonkey2501]

You don't need a mallet, a karate chop does it and it wears in and requires less effort after a time.

[@joe125ful]

Heheheeh:)

[@bitfunk24]

Karl seems to really like it. Though, I don't get the advantages this has over an AR.

[@theshankman8682]

They circumcised the handguard...

[@thatjimboguy5005]

Brit milah! while most guns are female, some are male...

[@myusername3689]

@@thatjimboguy5005 You can still circumcise the YJ I think.

[@DopetheWind]

Send them a rifle sized box that you put weights in along with their retail price worth of USD and a note that says, "Send me paperwork, ASAP."

[@jayzenitram9621]

Or he can pretend to send it FedEx thru California and claim they "lost" the package. Note: If you're not aware, there has been a rash of missing firearms when shipped via FedEx thru a particular hub in CA.

[@silentdude56k]

@@jayzenitram9621 Bloomington...

[@jayzenitram9621]

@@silentdude56k That's the one. The named escaped me when I posted my comment.

[@PewLand]

@@jayzenitram9621 most likely getting shipped to Mexico for the cartels

[@Zorglub1966]

It's a beautiful mexican table

[@ExUSSailor]

It seems that anything even loosely based on a Russian design requires a rubber mallet to work on.

[@Cibohos]

by design, probably

[@jeffreyroot6300]

I once used a 3 lbs hammer, not any rubber anything, on an AK. Still have and enjoy that rifle, but when it jams, it jams in crazy ways!

[@thesturm8686]

I suppose a swift kick with a sapogi also works

[@RustedCroaker]

But actual Russian AKs can be disassembled and assembled with two fingers.

[@jeffreyroot6300]

rust It’s the failures, not normal disassembly or maintenance. I seriously doubt your claim, considering how stiff the recoil spring has to be for the system to work. I admit the only real Soviet made AK I have been around was in the possession of a SF A Detachment doing recruitment duty back in the eighties ( giving my age here).

[@MrSam1er]

Could we ever hope to see something about the SIG 550 ? It's an AK-like too, so could be compared to these guns

[@colbunkmust]

Problem is they are rare and expensive to import into the US, It might even be cheaper for Karl to fly to Switzerland and visit Bloke on the Range rather than buy one, assuming no one is willing to lend one out.

[@devildante9]

I would love to see some stuff about the 553 or hell, even the 556. Also the ever scarce 551 in sniper configuration

[@colbunkmust]

@let us prey I'm fairly certain if Karl wants to go to Switzerland he will do so without needing any coercion from me. As for Nazi gold, what is there to see? Banks generally don't open their bullion vaults to strangers. That's the whole point of having a bank.

[@colbunkmust]

@let us prey It' wasn't really a joke, I wouldn't be surprised if Karl and/or Ian do take a trip to Switzerland at some point to visit BOTR and shoot the more unique Swiss guns once the COVID issue gets under control.

[@viggenguy4411]

I've got a 550 on order. If you're reading this Karl, I'd be happy to let you borrow it for to do internet science on it!

[@chrissanchez9935]

Thank You for all the videos concerning the 7.62mm Galil Ace. Very informative.

[@shawnpatten6515]

I love my ACE 7.62x39. RS Regulate rail is quite nice and solves the handguard issue.

[@stefanwolf88]

Great presentation as usual. Keep the good work.

[@grenmoyo3968]

Arizona dust must be like Afghan dust. Gets everywhere and you'll find it years later.

[@denyspoyner4150]

Very much so.

[@davidforsberg5675]

Specially under Monsoon Sweaty Oysters. 😉

[@wraithwyvern528]

You mean the Afganisand?

[@timothyripley4175]

Hahahahahaha my car sits for 1 day and its covered in dirt

[@bubba200874426]

I appreciate you made the point of stating to check the firearm's status before handling even when you know it shouldn't be loaded. I feel like this is something a lot of people don't always do.

[@maskedhobo]

Thanks for doing what you do.

[@amjar713]

I just pick up mine today 5.56 straight to the range were a good grups to be mine first time lol. Great gun, thanks indumil Colombia for your update of galil good job ( if someone doesn't know about) anyway. After all I come to clean it and had a hard time trying to put the cover lol, ( no hammer)

[@gruntspy44]

Thabk you so much for the dust cover trick

[@godzilla1463]

Looks like the Golani is still stained from the dust test

[@FirstDagger]

*gained character from the dust test

[@InrangeTv]

Actually that's dirt from Desert Brutality 2018.

[@theobuzat9091]

@@InrangeTv that's some holy dust then ^^

[@Scaliad]

@@InrangeTv Old dirt...

[@TheCheat_1337]

Gorlani!

[@basedury]

great review.

[@qarmatianwarhorse6028]

Personal feelings towards Israel aside, I have to say I am a fan of the Galil ACE. Now that is how you redesign the AK to bring it into the 21st century!

[@ComradeBenedict]

But does it have a bottle opener still?

[@darnit1944]

Why use bottle opener? You have front teeth, use it.

[@bustapuppy]

no it’s not available on the new design

[@ninaakari5181]

So Finns modified the AK47 as RK-62, which was modified by Israelis as Galil, which was modified by Finns as RK-95tp, which was modified by...

[@shura0107]

The Galil was modified by the South Africans as the Vektor R4. Rk62 -> Galil -> R4

[@alimanski7941]

@@shura0107 The R4 is less of a substantial modification and more of a manufacturing license deal, as far as I recall.

[@potatojohnston222]

DAMMMNNNNN Ive been wanting a video like this for a while. Thanks (edit: typo on been)

[@1BXB]

A lot of information in your video. Thanks.

[@thatjimboguy5005]

Rubber mallets are fore delicate operations, I’ve used a rock to adjust windage. ‘Rock comrade is very good tool, number one tool for number one weapon’, strong like bear!

[@Ihasanart]

I hope Turtle Lake Tactical puts a InRangeTV official Seal of Hubris on this particular rifle.

[@tuomopoika]

Every Finn when first looking at the thumbnail: "LOOK AN RK! MUST SPAM MEMES TO COMM... awww, it is Galil instead"

[@alaric_]

Well at least it doesn't need a rubber mallet for field cleaning :D

[@jesse8031]

Well, you get Marttinni knives, so it is even.

[@artofshootinginmotion2871]

Galil ACE is realy good looking gun!

[@williamr7025]

Masterpiece

[@weaponsgrade47]

Cool man, thanks brother

[@GuntherRommel]

Thanks, Karl.

[@honkhonkler7732]

I got a really good century arms build. 3k rounds into it so far, no issues it all. It's never once malfunctioned in any way. All I had to do was replace the tritium insert.

[@enesex]

Holy shit That Galil trick to get the top cover on is genius. Spent like 10 min trying to get mine on!

[@trailg19c]

first thing you leaned at the IDF when they were issued. Also using the gas tube to open the hand-guard locking lever. Oh, also to bang the stock on the shoulder to close it.... and the upturned charging handle was a great idea when lying prone or when charging on the go

[@yechielml]

@inrangetv Karl, if I can give you a tip on the Galil charging handle: you cup it from the front with the outside of your left palm (the part below the pinkie) and jerk back. You release it for the forward return if you are charging the rifle, or just follow along if you are clearing it. I did that for a few years on a daily basis when I carried one, and it is very comfortable once you get used to it.

[@thatjimboguy5005]

Pro tip!

[@yechielml]

I'll add that that technique doesn't require any fine motor control using your fingers, so it is great under stress

[@overlordnicksclips]

Outside of the US the ace still uses original 5.56 and 7.62nato galil magazines.

[@cd-kd8mb]

Best bi pod I found is the new grip pod w quick release.plenty of and room after

[@paranoiia8]

Heheeh that trick with cover and spring... Nice

[@TheLipardi]

Sorry Karl, I couldn't pay attention to what you were saying. There's some sexy rifles on the table.

[@joe125ful]

Sexy?

[@SCQT]

The Midwest Industries MLOK rail absolutely transformed mine. Though i still primarily run an AR, i find mine to be an excellent, something different, option. Accuracy is good, nothing stellar. Does shoot PPU M80 quite well, which is nice. Great trigger, very reasonable weight, it just plain hasnt given me any problems. One thing i will mention, though not sure if it is a widespread issue, but it does not like Lancer L7s. They drop free under recoil.

[@isaace8090]

A cool comparison would be the Galil ACE in .308 vs. the Tavor 7 for a 2 gun match.

[@funtimenetwork]

Karl hammered the rear sight... awesome lol

[@CaleMcGowan]

But the old Galil just looks so much cooler!

[@DissedRedEngie]

Personally I like ace better aesthetic wise.

[@CaleMcGowan]

A Very Disappointed Red Engineer I’m supposing you meant aesthetic? Lol to each his own, I’m not a fan of a black rifle with just a bunch of tactical rails and attachments cuz basically all modern platform rifle boil down to that now. It’s like most bolt action during ww1 they were all pretty much the same except for some different kinds of bolt handles. I like the OG Galil because it doesn’t really look like any other gun. Like it obviously has the AK style receiver but every other thing like the bipod, fore end, giant 35 round mag, and folding stock are so iconic to me.

[@wikikomoto]

what about the bottle opener!?

[@stonefree1911]

You should buy it Karl. I love my 308 ACE!

[@Myhouse69420]

Did you just do a dust test on that thing damn 😆

[@badkingjohn5235]

Harder to assemble... Big improvement!

[@CowboybubPercussion]

flip around the sling attachment adaptor on that bipod, and reattach it. It'll be more forward on the gun.

[@nicoreds99]

Galil ACE was designed and created in Colombia

[@ZERO4A1]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the ACE still uses original Galil mag and the one Karl have is the ACE-N version which was adapted to use AR mags

[@GuberShep]

man I want one of those.

[@brodiemiller5024]

Could we have have something like battle of the aks where you guys test and evaluate all modernized aks such as the galil ace, sig 550, valmet etc etc itd would be a cool idea for other ak nerd

[@ImDudePlayinADude]

"I would like to keep this gun, because I like it." -Me in every gun store

[@surfingtothestars]

11:02 I would think it's both civilian and military targeted since several countries are leaning toward the Galil Ace such as Vietnam for their main rifle replacement

[@ohnenamen2843]

U say that’s a real Galil. But I see no bottle opener

[@boss350z5]

I have an 8in in .556. One of my all time favorites... it's grenade when you shoot it (I'm one of those assholes who puts breaks on short barrels); but once you shoot it you fall in love...

[@paulconrad2561]

Karll I'm surprised you haven't mentioned the 7.62X39 version of

[@hoone1236]

Galil, the current issue rifle in EDF The turned up charging handle isnt bad at all, unless you have rails and optics instead of handguard, which in turn is fixed by horisontal bit added to the handle.

[@dany1441]

I don't know about standard Galil's or SAR's, but on the Micro Galil, when the selector is on S, it's closest to the grip. The middle is A and the furthest position is R.

[@TacticalBeard]

I have a Galil kit to build...... now I want to add an ace to the collection lol

[@rodgerjohnson3375]

I bought a new unfired 5.56 Galil model 361 about 26 years ago. It came with the scope mount, mag well conversion insert for stanag magazines, along with misc parts, firing pin, springs, magazines, etc. When I acquired it my intension was that it would be my everyday shooter. Still in the safe unfired.

[@Yupppi]

It's cool how the original Galil is pretty much identical to RK62. Only difference being the shape of the charging handle.

[@wtfronsson]

Yeah they kinda took it from us and just started building it as is. Which is why I suggest we now take the ACE and fire up SAKO again, replace the current rifles with nice shiny RK20's that by coincidence happen to look and function exactly like the ACE. I'd call it a fair deal.

[@hmchall]

Anyone else play classic maxis games and think of reticulating splines?

[@couchwarrior2449]

Ahh!!!! Century Arms parts kit build!!! Run!!!

[@mtgAzim]

I wish Karl could get one of those South African bullpup's. The "Vektor" or something?

[@Razdasoldier]

Can we talk about the con of the ace... the og jusg has the best profile out there. 10/10

[@futuresonex]

I like the Galil Ace overall, but I'd like it a lot better with a folding rear sight to just get it out of the damn way when using optics! It really bugs me to have anything between my eye and the optic when I'm shooting, especially if I'm trying to go fast. Also, a longer forend would be really nice.

[@libramoon9968]

There soooo cool

[@vash_the_stampede6570]

Shout out to all my gamer bois who Used the Galil in Black Ops 1.

[@varuug]

The Modern Warfare series as well.

[@ourfatherinthegreen4065]

ugh i wish I could find these. I thought i heard IWI is releasing a new ace 308 model, not sure tho.

[@wilsonclaygilcorrea1997]

the galil ace rifle is manufactured in the republic of Colombia, south america, it is a weapon of excellent quality

[@JacobFosterNeoCon]

Supposedly the reason they upturned the charging handle wasn't to improve the weapons functionality but was to prevent soldiers from using it to open beers (which adds some wear and tear)

[@quincygaming9529]

Everytime you said "galani" I thought of Brad Pitt saying "gorlami" lol

[@InGratitudeIam]

Nice review. With the ACE in .308, make sure that the mags used are US made. It makes a difference with import laws. Galil even states that in their documentation. Also, if you want to add the MI extended rail on the .308, use the one designed for the 5.56 variant. The MI extended rail for the .30 cal version does not work on the .308 ACE. Thanks for taking the time. Greetings from Prescott!

[@wesjohn2]

Literally one person has ever been prosecuted for 922r and it wasn't just some joe shmoe with the wrong nation's mags

[@sqike001ton]

For the most part I like the ACE but my biggest issues are the polymer overmold on the receiver and lastly I font like the left side charging I run aks and I pefer to roll and charge of the standard an pattern ak rifles

[@NikoLavikainen]

Hmm, the magazine on the bottom one looks wrong... oh right...

[@alejandrolugo3983]

The Cr 56 amax, and the Krig 6

[@somerandommen]

Wrong, the Krig-6 is the FN FNC/Ak-5

[@niceguy391987]

I like the original Galil with the wood furniture much more.

[@randompanda876]

anyone else thinks the ACE looks hideous next to the OG Galil?

[@CssHDmonster]

ah yes, the classic mallet assembly

[@dany1441]

I appreciate how you pronounce 'Galil.' Ian insists on pronouncing it wrong. ;)

[@jt2475]

I want one of the older galils but not at covid prices. I’m not very familiar with galils but I think I want the sar. Which one would you recommend?

[@DougsDiggers]

Guys, listen. Imagine this. Imagine a Galil chambered in 6.5 Grendel.

[@shino9797]

That's actually a thing already

[@wlewisiii]

Ick. A solution in search of a problem.

[@somerandommen]

@@wlewisiii I dunno man, the problem is sometimes I want an intermediate cartridge with 800 meter capability while still staying light.

[@alloran0987]

Hey Karl do you or Ian have any recommendations for good hearing protection? I'm a relatively new shooter and I was wondering what you guys have found that works well.

[@thatjimboguy5005]

What’s that?

[@tastychunks]

Karl seems to be an advocate for orange squishies. If you go for active hearing protection and shoot indoors I highly recommend wearing squishies under them to protect your hearing with the indoor echo

[@dankdark974]

"Now go ahead and take your rubber mallet..."

[@th3br0wncray0n2]

Pleeease give a review of the XCR-M you've teased it so many times, but never gave an opinion. I needs your input maan

[@halfcantan1208]

What's a parts kit build?? Do they send you the parts and you build the gun yourself ?

[@KKovacsUSN]

Is the Grip-pog gimmick trash? Would that be a good solution to the low rail space?

[@johnpatrickmcp]

I have a Century Arms Galani and the only issue I have had with it is that the safety is just brutal to engage from the left side with the thumb. Now if only I could find an original set of wooden furniture for it.

[@amangaming5760]

Apex gun parts

[@d.g.dozier9885]

The ACE loses a lot without the bottle opener, surprised that wasn’t mentioned

[@Axemantitan]

They do make a picattiny rail version.

[@Javic167]

Galil Ace 308 or hk 417?

[@SKALS-ICY-TOM]

well the requirement of a mallet im sure will dissapear with use.... I might just try to find one of these,

[@gifthorse3675]

I’ve only seen the .308 pistol version at a big gun store in Atlanta and they wanted over 3K for it, yikes!

[@danielbartleson5746]

All the bang of .308, all the effectiveness of 7.62x39.

[@riverswater5688]

So which is better??

[@joe125ful]

Original Galil looks soo good not fat as modern one!

[@ThaStrum]

RK92s next

[@RiseTheDrake]

Such an ellegant armament, hopefully they'll start producing Airsoft variants sometime.

[@tripleog9557]

I like that central is gambling 🎰 I got a good one but I was worried....🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ricardojustiniano4942]

Just got my golani with the bipod last week, haven't had the time to shoot it but I can't wait to test it out. Also, is it possible to use the galil ace gas tube on the original to use optics?

[@hoone1236]

There are rails specially made for galil, B&T makes one for example.

[@ricardojustiniano4942]

@@hoone1236 thanks for the info, I would normally try to find a gastube as it doesn't ruin much of the original look but if push comes to shove, I'd get the railed handguard and remove the bipod and original handguard

[@amangaming5760]

24hourtactical sells one

[@djsity]

11:05...not quite. The Galil ACE was developed as a military rifle (not as a civilian rifle) and multiple countries have adopted it. They started offering it to the US civilian market years after it had already been adopted as a military rifle in other countries.