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The ACR is Dead: Long Live the JAKL
Time to put the PSA JAKL to the test! We see how this long-stroke piston AR platform stacks up against the competition in terms of accuracy, reliability, and overall performance. Plus, we break down the JAKL's unique features and see if it delivers on PSA's promise of a budget-friendly piston powerhouse.
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00:00 The ACR is Dead: Long live the JAKL!
02:00 Sponsor HRT Tactical Gear - Discount Code TLDco
02:30 Potential Biases
03:50 Piston Rifle rankings
05:14 Muzzle Device
05:50 Barrel
06:35 Handguard + gas adjustment
08:45 JAKL piston upper
10:00 Side Folding F5 stock
11:40 JAKL mil spec lower
12:20 Optic - PA SLx 1-6 Nova
13:20 Accuracy Test - 100m 5 shot group
14:31 Agility/Weight Test
15:53 Overall Shooting Feel/Recoil Test
16:40 Controls Test
17:25 Mag Drop Test
17:46 Trigger Test
18:32 Long Range Accuracy Test - 300m, 430m, 600m
19:21 AAC 77 SMK Velocity
19:36 Cool Factor Test
20:18 Comparative Market
21:17 Updated Piston Rifle Ranking + attributes
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