AR15 in 7.62x39...

[leardriver]

I just acquired a DPMS 7.62x39 upper. Had to order magazines, since none were included; they should arrive tomorrow, according to the tracking data.

Here's my question: Will I be able to shoot the less expensive ammo... like Wolf, Barnaul, Golden Tiger, and other non-brass cases? Or, can the AR machinery only handle brass cased ammo, which usually costs a little more?

I'll post a photo when everything is ready to go.

Thanks,

Cap'n Bill

 

[jroberts1968]

I just acquired a DPMS 7.62x39 upper. Had to order magazines, since none were included; they should arrive tomorrow, according to the tracking data.

Here's my question: Will I be able to shoot the less expensive ammo... like Wolf, Barnaul, Golden Tiger, and other non-brass cases? Or, can the AR machinery only handle brass cased ammo, which usually costs a little more?

I'll post a photo when everything is ready to go.

Thanks,

Cap'n Bill

You can shoot any ammo out there My issue was the extractor breaking. But I have shot low end ammo from my DPMS and other AR's with problems, Just have to clean and lube it.

 

[Josh-L]

You will be fine. Your extractor will just wear faster with the steel cases.

 

[Fister]

Pick up an extra bolt for it as well. Complete is best. These do have a tendancy to sheer lugs and or snap at the cam pin. Granted it should take a while before you experience this. Not everyone does but mine did.

 

[Perplexed]

I have a M&P-15 lower on which I mounted a Model One 7.62x39 upper. With Wolf steel-cased ammo, I had failures to fire about every fifth round, and an occasional failure to eject. If I switched to Monarch steel-cased ammo, I had no issues at all. YMMV

 

[10mmPhil]

Some magazines can have feed problems with 762x39 setups. The USA "Frankenmags" are best.
(I haven't tried the C-Products mags yet...some have had feed issues with them)

 

[leardriver]

Where can I find the so called 'Frankenmags'? I'm assuming that's not their official name.

Thanks in advance for the information.

Cap'n Bill

 

[10mmPhil]

Where can I find the so called 'Frankenmags'? I'm assuming that's not their official name.

Thanks in advance for the information.

Cap'n Bill

The Frankenmags (not sure what the official name is) are no longer in production. They look like half ak / half ar mags.
You might be able to find some on gunbroker, sturmgewehr, arfcom, etc.

See link for pics.
http://www.ar15armory.com/forums/762x39-mags-ammo-t30796.html