Got the BC complete upper, they use an enhanced firing pin and improved extractor with their bcg.I built 1 using a Bear Creek barrel and BCG. It works fines. I use it for deer and hog hunting. Reliable and accurate. Ammo is still quite affordable.
Not affordable ammo anymore. 7.62x39 is more than .223 nowCons:
You have to spend money.
Pros:
Somewhat affordable ammo.
Wide variety of ammo.
Proven caliber for plinking, hunting, and defense.
Fun to shoot.
And you will have another gun (which is reason enough) 😁
cant afford a decent akWhy not an ak though
What are you considering “legally pistol-length”?Ergo, if you're looking for something that's legally pistol-length, I'd consider looking in 5.56 or 5.45 (although the latter is hard to find).
Just the usual - barrel under 16". Others may have different advice, just saying a short-barreled 7.62 is a real boom-stick.What are you considering “legally pistol-length”?
No i was thinkin 16 inWhat are you considering “legally pistol-length”?
A good 7.62x39 ar isn't gonna save you any money. As much as it hurts to buy a wasr10 for $900 it's still gonna be cheaper.cant afford a decent ak
You're looking at brass next to steel. Last I looked 7.62x39 steel was higher than .223. Today is 2 cents lower, but they're normally closeNot sure where you but your ammo, but please share if your are getting 5.56 cheaper than .34 cents a round.
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Having owned/shot/tinkered with both, the AR is the inherently more accurate platform BUT the AK is the inherently more reliable. That said, get the gas pressures right with the correct buffer and an AR will run while the AK is like the naughty kid who likes mud puddles just because. Other reasons are stricly ergonomic, like scope mounts, etc and that is AR territory.Why not an ak though
A decent AK isn’t that expensive as long as you aren’t looking for a collector/ import AKcant afford a decent ak
What can are you using on it?I have a PSA KS47 and it has become my favorite AR to shoot. Once I got the upgraded extractor, I haven’t had any issues with it and I shoot this thing quite a bit. With the exception of Norma ammo, it eats everything I put through it, primarily suppressed.
I like it because the ammo is cheap, .30 cal still hits pretty hard even out of a 10.5in barrel, and I much prefer the ergonomics of the AR platform over and AK. Optic mounting is easier too.
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That’s a YHM Resonator K. It’s my only .30cal can so far.What can are you using on it?
Just got my Dead Air Sandman S out of jail. Can’t wait to try it with 7.62x39. Going to mount it on my Ruger American Ranch first. Then on to the KS-47.That’s a YHM Resonator K. It’s my only .30cal can so far.
I think you’ll be pleased with it, the KS47 seems to suppress very well. Although it won’t reliably feed sub sonic loads.Just got my Dead Air Sandman S out of jail. Can’t wait to try it with 7.62x39. Going to mount it on my Ruger American Ranch first. Then on to the KS-47.
Good deal. I’ve got .300 blk out for suppressed if needed. I’m stoked about the KS-47.I think you’ll be pleased with it, the KS47 seems to suppress very well. Although it won’t reliably feed sub sonic loads.
What barrel length do you have? I’m waiting on a 10.5.I think you’ll be pleased with it, the KS47 seems to suppress very well. Although it won’t reliably feed sub sonic loads.
I have the 10.5, stays nice and compact even with the can on it.What barrel length do you have? I’m waiting on a 10.5.
i gave thought to a ruger ranch but its bolt and i wanted semi auto7.62x39 AR is waste of time. Extractor and bolt lugs are thin and fragile. Magazines do not well accommodate the extreme taper of the cartridge case. If you want a fun rifle in 7.62x39 checkout the Ruger american ranch. It uses mini 30 mags that are designed for the cartridge. Mine shoots incredibly well and is excellent suppressor host. Just throwing it out there. We all get the 7.62x39 AR desire at some point. Go ahead and build one if the itch needs to be scratched.