Anyone here had much exp with one? Was just looking for a new toy and was thinking about an upper for the less expensive round that would still work with my 7.62 can. So let me know, likes, dislikes, PROBLEMS with it ect.
I have a MK1 flattop carbine upper. It broke a bolt lug under 200 rds, sent it back and they sent a whole nuw upper. I have run about 5000 rds through it no problems. Really like it and very accurate out to about 150yds.
why not buy a saiga for less?
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I like the idea of one lower, multiple uppers/calibers... But yeah, why not a Saiga?
From my experience AR's chambered in 7.62x39 are more prone to feeding issues than any other caliber in the AR platform. The case is tapered more and AR's don't typically like that. It's part of the reason why there's such a big fuss behind AR's in .300 blackout round why it's becoming more popular.
If you can get one that runs, go for it. Given the choice, I'd rather run 5.45x39 if I had to build a non 5.56/308 AR, due to how cheap 5.45 rounds are.
If you can get one that runs, go for it. Given the choice, I'd rather run 5.45x39 if I had to build a non 5.56/308 AR, due to how cheap 5.45 rounds are.
spikes ar upper in 545x39 from aimsurplus is legit i have fired one... no problems
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Rock River has a AR out that accepts AK mags. I believe the MSRP was around $1300. I just got their 2012 Magazine in the mail this week but I cant seem to find it right now.
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I've read that most people have problems with theirs but mine will empty a 30 round mag without a hiccup. I shoot yugo surplus brass cased ammo which is corrossive so have to clean after each outing even though it has stainless barrel. Round count is under 200 so can not comment on durability which most people had issues with bolt failure.
I had thought about the 5.45x39 but looking for something bigger. I think I would like a short barreled upper in 7.62x39 over a Saiga since I already have a milled Arsenal AK. I looked at the new RRA AR-47 but really don't want to go that direction in SBRing another lower and they don't make a short upper for it yet. I was thinking a 10.5" or maybe a little shorter with my can would be ALOT of fun. But if they were prone to some of the problems that some of you have had with them.... well not sure it would be worth it.
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