RPK - Black Ops Multiplayer Weapon Guide

[@scrunchyhoward8400]

Ironically, in real life, the RPK-74 is an excellent marksman's rifle because of its longer, heavier barrel and 5.45 round and not so good as a squad automatic weapon because it's prone to overheating.

[@NguyenMinh-vs1vm]

It’s “marxman”, not “marksman”

[@user-sl1bt6qh6d]

@Arrow Head Not get the joke?

[@redtra236]

r/woosh

[@lukabogdanovic4658]

Nah its a great SAW

[@TheSovietFuze]

@Arrow Head stupid ass

[@tacosupreme1014]

why Russia is using a rpk in 1960 and a rpd in 2016 is beyond me

[@rubberwoody]

they are used for different roles. different calibers

[@rubberwoody]

Unnamed Internet Citizen i think the RPD was in modern warfare 2 and 3 or whatever because it was used by the brazilian malitia and such

[@rubberwoody]

Unnamed Internet Citizen surplus

[@vasotomovic667]

rubberwoody RPD also appears in Call of Duty 4:Modern Warfare.

[@Ty-jw6up]

Vaso BMW I still use the RPD till this day. Ita awesome in modern warfare.

[@gaamesso8002]

6:21 That was a cool transition, you were playing on WMD and then you were flashed and you changed the clip to a match on Grid

[@Tomikos995]

Oddly, the RPK in BO has Finnish Valmet rear-sight.

[@jotjotpoland2696]

+Tomikos995 >Treyarch

[@benbilbrey749]

Old comment but you actually can get rear sights for Kalashnikov rifles that look almost identical to those in game. Whether they were made in the 80's or not idk. They also probably didn't use them any way.

[@sandramedrano3429]

Kalashnikov only makes AK leaf iron sights not those

[@sandramedrano3429]

@@benbilbrey749 .

[@sandramedrano3429]

only AK-200 on have got sights like those, and it is more AR- like

[@XboxAhoy]

@numan11 Extended mags is one of the few truly useful attachments - sights are nice, but ultimately don't do much. I'm not sure on my loadout for the M60 - I haven't used it extensively. 200 rounds may be overkill!

[@couldntcroptheimage4775]

Ok

[@dimsthedimwit600]

"You can't have too much ammo"

[@atkinsonm20]

A beast of a weapon in zombies, headshot

[@griggsmccoy5489]

R115 resonator beast

[@theodorespence1698]

Congratulations on hitting one million subscribers

[@josecortes505]

I love the rpk because of the way the recoil pulls, its very controllable to me, and he runs my exact same class setup (except sometimes I run marathon for run and gun situations)

[@XboxAhoy]

@TheClerked With no suppressor available, the LMG's don't suit the stealthy route. Go loud, play defensively and let the enemy come to you.

[@CADENPERDUE]

i love how he gives a speech at the end of these makes me feel like i could be badass with any gun

[@N1X0NSwe]

Wow, it feels like I'm watching a tv-show. You're a great commentator.

[@sultana123ish]

Good old tryhard days...

[@simon1375]

***** did they nerf rpk? im pretty sure 3 hits doesnt kill them anymore

[@dillonc7955]

+Simon Kobe yeah I think they either nerfed the RPK, or buffed the lag. I think it's a 2-4 hit kill and they made a silent nerf.

[@MemeDogger]

More like trayhard....

[@josephlinden1630]

You played the Cold War? This was never that bad.

[@khakipeach2128]

@@josephlinden1630 did you hear about the nerfs to the m60 in bocw, that pisses me off because now they butchered it

[@mrgumbwit5307]

Ak-74 on steroids

[@cardboard_shaft]

just a thicker and longer barrel and bipod

[@cardboard_shaft]

just a thicker and longer barrel and bipod

[@defectedclone6649]

You know you could make the ak 74’s barrel longer

[@singularkakapo]

And a reinforced receiver

[@APhreshCarrot]

He puts a lot of time into his videos, you can tell it is his passion. All of his videos are mature and not for immature entertainment.

[@dillonc7955]

I hate how very few people use this gun. Everyone just overuses the "laser beams' of ARs like the galil, FAMAS, aug, and Commando. I mix things up a bit and use the RPK with the infrared scope, scavenger, hardened, and tac Mask to make a " terrible weapon" loadout, though this weapon is substantially great in my opinion.

[@mariofan191101]

+StealthygunnerX ' true those commando aug and galil tryhards need to gtfo i always preferd this gun next to the hk21 mac 11 m60 or uzi

[@dillonc7955]

+tony montana Especially those scrubs whos camp with ghost pro and use the FAMAS. They're just all flat out annoying.

[@mariofan191101]

StealthygunnerX ' true

[@shyrtexx4879]

+StealthygunnerX ' I love also "SO BAD" Uzi. Best CQB weapon with Repid Fire. Also liked the RPK with Drum Mag.

[@dillonc7955]

Jontskuuuu Same. I used a terrible loadout with an ACOG Uzi, and I went 12-3, but some douche was camping with a shotgun, so yeah. It wasn't too much fun.

[@XboxAhoy]

@dragon166666 Yeah, the LMG loadouts so far could probably be adopted for either weapon. HK21's focus was defence, RPK's was situational awareness. Not sure on Warlord - generally I prefer Sleight of Hand, Steady Aim or Hardened. But will cover some guns with Warlord in the future.

[@ChannelNotFound]

It would've been overpowered without the recoil.

[@pepperachu]

How do you figure?

[@ivanthehunter3530]

@@pepperachu I'll answer your question. The m60 is in a class of its own, so we'll exclude that in the breakdown. I'll do the same for the stoner, as it's fire rate would make it best of the other three lmgs if it wasn't for the recoil and larger crosshairs. The rpk and the hk 21 are exceptionally identical. The rpk however, has more ammo in each magazine both stock AND with extended mags. So obviously, the rpk wins right? That would be true, if it wasn't for the recoil. Here's a simplified version: In its own seperate category* M60 = most damage The three duplicates, same damage profiles* Stoner 63 = highest fire rate and therefore raw power, balanced by the worst recoil and big crosshairs* Hk 21 = most controllable, but outclassed in fire rate and capacity* Rpk = largest capacity beetween the three mag fed lmgs, balanced by more difficult recoil*

[@Meowfy]

I have seen every video of yours and I still don't understand how your SOOOOO good with EVERY weapon!!! I love watching the weapon guides more than playing the game itself!

[@natejuarezgaming5452]

RPK ❤

[@judsongaiden9878]

The RPK was typically supplied with 40-round mags and the RPK-74 with 45-round mags. 75-round drums had too many problems to justify regular use. There was an experimental "pan" drum for the RPK-74 that had perpendicular helical feed. Kinda like an extra-deep Lewis Gun drum except the Lewis Gun was top-fed. *Edit/Note:* The "Western spy" peep sight is an improvement over the standard leaf.

[@ConcaCon]

I never understood why they didn't use PSO-1 and Kobra sights instead of ACOG and Reflex/Red Dot sights for the Russian weapons.

[@DerpiusDerp]

ConcaCon Because you didn't see a American soldiers running around with PSO-1 and Kobra sights . Not to mention that most of the guns in game are western origin using a almost standard optic.

[@tobos8909]

anthony pham "Russian weapons"

[@BigWheel.]

ConcaCon I don't think the kobra was popular or even invented back in the 60s/70s....

[@xx_insert_cool_username_he6876]

As a person who's used the RPK a lot here's 2 ways on how to control the recoil easier 1. Burst fire (Good for new people using it but not good for sustained auto fire) 2. Red dot sight (The best if you want more recoil control without burst firing, combine it with Drum mag and Scavenger Pro for a great defensive class also the red dot is the best type of red dot in the game)

[@dillonc7955]

I got 27-0 on TDM with this weapon. For all of you people hating on this supposedly bad gun, time to take that back...

[@CheaplyAnimatedLenin]

i think it's kinda funny that you unlock the rpk before the AK

[@ThePrincessMeowMeow]

and onward *puts sunglasses on* to victory..

[@couldntcroptheimage4775]

Ok

[@XboxAhoy]

@AcidLightning Either the Skorpion or Stakeout. I like weapons that are quick to handle and reward precision.

[@Wabaanimkii]

I like how true to realism CoD staff is.

[@DarkshadowXD63]

Reason why they should go back to real world guns

[@xenopug6390]

hahahahahahahahahaha

[@49mozzer]

RPK introduced in 1973 Game is set in the 60s Seems legit.

[@highinquisitorofjigglypuff2689]

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@XboxAhoy]

@VortexProducer The benefit of Dual Mags and Sleight of Hand will stack.

[@brainwasher9876]

Lazy design for black ops shows through here. The RPK is identical to the HK21 in almost every single way with the same raise/drop, recoil, damage etc. , except it has higher recoil and 10 more bullets a mag. The two may as well be copy-pastes.

[@0IIIIII]

Cool bro

[@hetzerproductions9447]

Andrew Wang this is a tutorial to pawn noobs so if your not interested get out of here

[@hetzerproductions9447]

Andrew Wang this is a tutorial to pawn noobs so if your not interested get out of here

[@brainwasher9876]

Marc Gaming50 Ahoy did reviews for all the weapons. That doesn't mean all weapons are good.

[@hetzerproductions9447]

wut i mean is just let it go coz the developer of cod is a bit lazy thats why he make it identically thats my theory

[@dennisbrowning2730]

i like how he shows clips of each attachment so you know he has made a good decision on the attachment, even if it's mostly extended mags.

[@BillyRay513]

You really deserve more views, I can't believe anyone dislikes your videos these are the most well made videos on KZbin thanks for making them.

[@shotsoon]

Fun fact: the RPK has unique crosshairs which are smaller than other LMG's, so this amplifies the usefulness of Steady Aim.

[@WhatsThisOwO]

I love the few fun facts in the comment section of these weapon guides. Good times. Imagine if Ahoy made CoD videos again

[@XboxAhoy]

@MrWhiteboy93 I'll typically record a few games with each attachment. Production (including gameplay) is 20-30 hours.

[@JensenStiles]

The clips in these videos are awesome. The transition at 6:18 was very smooth. And the outro was epic :D

[@weakestlink20]

An extremely tricky weapon to use. Many will write it off due to its severe recoil. It practically forces you to burst or tap fire at any range outside of close-quaters, putting you at a severe volume of fire disadvantage at medium range. The RPK really forces you to leverage the strongest aspect of old school LMGs - its great ranged damage. Tap firing at range does wonders to control the RPK's constant upwards recoil (it has no recoil value going down - the recoil will go up with each and every shot), and tap-firing allows you to get incredible mileage out of your ammo. It truly is a weapon that is better the further away from the enemy you are. Not only do you retain your damage regardless of distance, but you're also engaging enemies at ranges where their weapons will deal less damage, and more importantly, at ranges where the enemy cannot as easily make use of their volume of fire advantage. I essentially use it like a semi-automatic weapon that just so happens to have an eighty round magazine. It rips through cover like tissue paper, any headshot you get does severe damage, and an unsung advantage of the RPK is the great amount of uptime you get with it. Only one or two reloads with Extended Mags and it's a fairly tolerable magazine reload compared to the M60's 7+ second forced nap. You get the ability to be a nuisance to the enemy, constantly ready to strike and rarely vulnerable.

[@ItsMeKarshe]

These are very well put together and you have a great commentary style. Please keep up the great work!

[@XboxAhoy]

@joshcowman Centrespeed is reduced, so recoil is in fact higher when using the scopes.

[@XboxAhoy]

@RevitalizedVessel 1. Red Dot 2. Probably.

[@IceWaterInc]

this guy makes u think of create-a-class in a completely different way. its amazing!!!

[@ButterKnife90]

I find it remarkably astounding that you actually got a killstreak by using the IR-Scope on the RPK, despite the massive recoil.

[@SpinoAdri2001]

Although the Stuart says it's the RPK-74 is actually the original RPK in 7.62 because the magazine has 40 rounds. The RPK-74 has only 45 rounds in his magazine and lacks drum magazines.

[@XboxAhoy]

@Jerden1 Different designers, and entirely different weapons. They were probably manufactured at the same places, though.

[@XxFatalWarningxX]

I dont understand how you make infared scope sound bad without saying "Holy Shit, THIS SUCKS!" You say it so proper. I love it.

[@rltvader]

2:53. Nice transition. I also saw other transitions to the same sight picture, it's looks awesome and very professional.

[@EboyNxtDoor]

After the announcement of the new call of duty I had to rewatch these old videos..genuinely super excited to see what the revamped story of Black Ops Cold War has to offer..with how well MW2019 grabbed at my nostalgia And b01-b02 being my favorite two cods..I suspect I'm about to have a great year :)

[@mechagodzilla290]

The iron sights in game are "tank" sights, which is compatible with the RPK. Most models do not come stock with this.

[@XboxAhoy]

@iMiguelAOG Reload time is the same, although the laboured mag reload certainly feels slower.

[@F0dd3r26]

I love this weapon. I think it's heavily underrated. It's a friggin' killer on Nuketown, especially when playing Demolition.

[@survivalist56]

best COD - guide channel ..

[@Mitchell_Gant]

When I first saw this weapon ingame,the last thing I thouth that it's a RPK.With that carry handle,and those iron sights it looks nothing like the RPK,especially the RPK-74 which sure as hell didn't exist between 1961-1968.

[@XboxAhoy]

@BurnMyEyes0107 Absolutely.

[@kstanni87]

Love the last line in this commentary, just like army general speaking the right words to boost the morality of his men.

[@LuisCaneSec]

I always find it amusing that you have the AK-74U (introduced in 1974) and the RPK based on the same design in a game that takes place in the 60's.

[@Sporkinator4]

dude that ending was dank. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MAN!!!!

[@jhjh151]

TheSyndicateProject left zombies for ever, and this guy called him King Of Zombies.

[@Dcaulder]

XboxAhoy. I got mad respect because you must have a shit ton of CoD Points to be doing everyweapon and attachment. Cheers.

[@crocgator44]

"on word to victory " this guy is a beast ..

[@Whamp]

@XboxAhoy I would love to see you do some gameplay/commentaries as well. This series and the Mw2 episodes are really helpful but your a good player and i think you would provide stellar commentary.

[@LanManBanan]

who the hell dislikes these videos? His voice alone makes them great

[@Silent14389]

6:55 "Making those intent on assaulting your position regret their rush-ins" That's what they get for playing as Spetznaz XD (Think about it you'll get it)

[@PJtheDeeJay]

Hey man your voice is brilliant!

[@APhreshCarrot]

I can agree with that. I miss some of his older videos when he first came on the scene before little kids started playing zombies. I guess that same audience liked Minecraft too and now he is locked into those things to get his views.

[@balletto14]

if you do all your research and write it all down, i give you props brahh

[@Ocarinacraft]

I use this gun aggressively. I never use it as a support role. This gun takes a little skill to use with its recoil. But the damage is worth it. Burst fire is a must in most situations.

[@ythandlename]

I just recently tried it with lower kill streaks and to be blunt, it really can play a good counter sniper role as most of my kills came from long range. It's only a matter of taming the bursts and not using it like it's an assault rifle/SMG. Most of Xboxahoy's hardline weapons are usually the guns more suited to long-range fire support such as M14, G11 and this. You're not going to run around the map with it, you're sticking behind the lines with your team.

[@rushGSWRD]

love how you make a cool phrase at the end of each video......

[@RogueGhost24]

This was such a great gun.Typically it was looked down on but it was totally solid and could really do damage.

[@mitchinatr7093]

My first 5-kill streak was with the RPK. 13 year-old me was thrilled.

[@PanzerRatten]

RPK is one of the hardest LMGs to use in the game. But it is by far the manliest to use. On the PC this is a beast of a gun to use. You have to tap the fire button sporadically as to not let the vertical climb stack and the left-right spread kick in. And no aim assist either, so you have to have balls of steel. But it's so goddamn satisfying to get to an 11 kill streak while others are putzing around with their cheap FAMASes or AK74s.

[@monkeyviper]

@An1malM0ther that is more of a 'stay back and pick the enemies off from a distance' class. Because of the RPK's large recoil, it doesn't really work that well for this. So the class set up he is suggesting is a more mobile class that focuses on keeping awareness.

[@codymohler]

that triple feed killcam was sick!!!

[@Reaperino332]

@BrianHo1337 RPD was made in 1945 and the father of the RPK, which was made in 1974. Infinity Ward just wanted a random post-WWII gun because only militia truly use RPDs.

[@H3art5]

dude.. the presentation and the voice.. sound like a documentary from BBC or something.. PRO STATUS

[@CaravanWelcomedttt]

@StevenSlairThe easiest way to see is looking on the magazine, the magazine in black ops used to carry 5.45x39 mm rounds, that was used by the RPK-74, The original RPK used 7.62

[@ginger-ham4800]

One of the best non-Wunder weapons in all of Zombies alongside the HK-21

[@mynameismichaelreed]

He makes everything sound way cooler than it really is

[@rabbishekelstein]

You are so professional and you have the perfect voice for this. I feel like I'm watching something on Discovery Channel. :)

[@solodweller]

@Gamefinder143 he can pronounce the name of anything in any language in a very professional way. It just sounds like he knows what he's talking about

[@forsalebypwner]

You're so fucking good at this, I would not be surprised if Infinity Ward hired you for something in the future.

[@BrowningThirty]

The narrator forgot to mention that the RPK's barrel is also thicker and it has a more reinforced trunnion for prolonged firing.

[@wantedsponge121]

god damn those one liners at the end always give me goosebumps

[@phrikaphrak40k]

on the stakout video, he should of said "If your accurate enough, this weapon, will get you pumped"

[@appletree516]

XboxAhoy=call of duty weapon encyclopedia

[@XboxAhoy]

@lankinator24 Probably.

[@XboxAhoy]

@WesAbel10 Beats leaving it blank.

[@hazzer1021]

I like how whenever he says something is crap, in the gameplay he owns with it anyway.

[@Gazeta2nd]

God, his final words on each vid are epic!

[@HMCars10]

Because of xboxahoy i got a 11 killstreak with the rpk in jungle. This guy is so awesome. Too bad he's taking time off. Famas is going to cme in a few months

[@Cs192837]

i love your work i like to use the rpk in objective based game especially in defense i run a similar set up rpk+extended mag semtex/smoke/motion sensor but i prefer different perks-flak jacket/hardened/hacker good job on the info,i am a big fans of soviet/russian weapons and their history and really appreciate the work you put in

[@TheCrowdsource]

These videos are so excellent, i gave this one thumbs up and fav it even before i have seen it :)

[@spyderxtra777]

I noticed that the RPK seems to have the best hip fire accuracy of the lmg class, maybe even on par with the assault rifles, this combined with steady aim, as you mentioned, is very effective at close range, much more so than the other lmgs..... unless you use SOHP with the stoner

[@Pootisman2112]

We still love you.

[@edscottdotblog]

What usually happens: - Watch an XboxAhoy weapon guide - Get affected by epic music and guidance - Immediately play Black Ops with gun and recommended set-up - Fail - Go back to the AUG

[@CIassiced]

I don't even play black ops anymore and I watch these videos...

[@trenth9903]

Love those moments when you can see your team mate run into a claymore. (y)

[@hypnotistchicken]

Stoner 63 is designed on the AR-15 and can be changed into an assault rifle, an LMG, a support weapon, and more.

[@jeremiasdrumond7457]

I really like the RPK in small maps. I use it like an smg and it works for me. At close range the recoil isn't an issue. Just spray people in the face.

[@ExplosiveStone]

@TheXboxGamertags There is not much to know except that it was a prototype that never was mass produced. It also never used cases on the bullet, rather, just the bullet itself.

[@CitroenGames]

0:46 1969 nice