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Posted: 5/21/2015 6:29:54 PM EDT
I've been searching for awhile and finally found the PSL I wanted last week, it showed up today. The ergonomics are weird and it will take some getting used to for sure. I plan on doing some hand loads for it and testing it out over the long weekend.
Some pictures of the gun, I also found it strange that the mags are serialized to the gun. 
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Posted: 5/21/2015 6:30:30 PM EDT
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Cool
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Posted: 5/21/2015 6:33:08 PM EDT
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that's some clean brass...
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Posted: 5/21/2015 6:38:16 PM EDT
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Be prepared to hunt your brass down. The PSL had a violent ejection and launches brass about 20ft.
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Posted: 5/21/2015 6:40:36 PM EDT
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Lucky...
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Posted: 5/21/2015 6:40:58 PM EDT
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Be prepared to hunt your brass down. The PSL had a violent ejection and launches brass about 20ft. I'm working on drilling the gas block now to install a set screw with a whole drilled in it to limit the gas going thru the gun. I'm also installing a recoil buffer as I've been told the heavier loads will beat the receiver up. I usually lay a tarp on the ground next to my shooting bench so hopefully I don't lose any brass. |
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Posted: 5/21/2015 6:44:14 PM EDT
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My son was glad when he sold his
and picked up this M1A EBR. 
Aloha, Mark |
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Posted: 5/21/2015 6:47:45 PM EDT
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My son was glad when he sold his http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/ma96782/M1a%20EBR/Romanian%20PSL%2054C%20003.jpg and picked up this M1A EBR. http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/ma96782/M1a%20EBR/IMAG0346.jpg Aloha, Mark Great looking M1A, I have a Socom II. The PSL interests me because I've never messed with one, I've been told and read all of the PSL's pros and cons. I'm looking forward to a challenge. |
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Posted: 5/21/2015 6:48:45 PM EDT
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Nice. I like the PSL - wish I'd picked one up when they were more widely available.
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Posted: 5/21/2015 6:52:37 PM EDT
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Lucky you. The last time I had the money set aside for a new rifle none were available. I still want one.
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:03:35 PM EDT
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If you get tired of it I'll take it
I've always wanted one but I gotta get another G3 pattern first
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:07:20 PM EDT
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the mags are made/fit to match the rifle, hence the serial #'s. feeding problems are not unheard of between mags fit for different rifles.
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:10:44 PM EDT
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Be prepared to hunt your brass down. The PSL had a violent ejection and launches brass about 20ft. yep, and keep an eye on the rear trunion to watch for evidence of the rifle beating itself apart. Full charge loads with heavy bullets can cause the bolt carrier to contact the rear sharply. Probably why they engineered it (lol) with the reinforcement at the rear. nice rifle, btw. *edit - ah you got that covered. |
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:11:00 PM EDT
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Very nice rifle!
Do you have any pics of the serialized mags? I've never heard of that being done before. |
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:14:57 PM EDT
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Very nice rifle! Do you have any pics of the serialized mags? I've never heard of that being done before. 
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:15:25 PM EDT
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<a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/user/rccox/media/Guns/PSL/D8E20C46-CF8D-49F5-AC7C-79FCB97EB87C.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/rccox/Guns/PSL/D8E20C46-CF8D-49F5-AC7C-79FCB97EB87C.jpg</a> Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Very nice rifle! Do you have any pics of the serialized mags? I've never heard of that being done before. <a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/user/rccox/media/Guns/PSL/D8E20C46-CF8D-49F5-AC7C-79FCB97EB87C.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/rccox/Guns/PSL/D8E20C46-CF8D-49F5-AC7C-79FCB97EB87C.jpg</a> Thanks, that's interesting. |
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:17:07 PM EDT
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This is probably one of my biggest gun regrets, not getting one of these when they were cheap. Back then they were mid 500s... but I was in high school and that was a LOT of money to me then.
Now I'd buy tons at that price... |
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:18:52 PM EDT
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Every time I see one of those, I always think of this video of the barrel flapping away after each shot.
https://youtu.be/ozyw84Swmb4 |
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:20:06 PM EDT
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I'll have to look and see if mine are serialized. A better stock will help the ergo's on these.
And better optics don't hurt either 
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:22:38 PM EDT
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Very nice. You have a Cugir factory built rifle. Way more desirable than the TGI assembled "FPK" rifles built stateside.
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:38:55 PM EDT
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what are you using for powder? and a starting weight?
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:42:00 PM EDT
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what are you using for powder? and a starting weight? I'm planning to use H4895 powder. Will most likely start in the 40-42 grain area. |
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:44:35 PM EDT
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thanx
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:46:23 PM EDT
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I will work the powder up until I get the bullet speed in the 2600-2700 FPS area and hopefully accurate at the same time.
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Posted: 5/22/2015 6:42:42 AM EDT
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Word in the streets is "light ball only"!
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Posted: 5/22/2015 7:50:40 AM EDT
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Since its basically an AK, did you have to get an extra large trash can for storage?
Seriously, they are good rifles. Neighbour had one and its was accurate, more than I expected. I was saving up for one but found an FAL I really needed so I never got one. Still on my want list but cash flow is low. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 7:54:49 AM EDT
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Since its basically an AK, did you have to get an extra large trash can for storage? Seriously, they are good rifles. Neighbour had one and its was accurate, more than I expected. I was saving up for one but found an FAL I really needed so I never got one. Still on my want list but cash flow is low. They aren't AKs. The PSLs are actually based on the RPK. I guess they're similar enough, but you could probably get away with a recycling bin. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 7:55:57 AM EDT
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Cool looking guns but I could never get one not to string rounds vertically after a mag. One was so bad it strung rounds vertically over 16" above zero at 100 yards
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Posted: 5/22/2015 8:04:18 AM EDT
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Not a bad combo at all, when you factor in the amount of cash you'll have to spend to get something that does the same thing.
It's a slow-fire rig. The 8x upgrade scopes are the way to go. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 9:17:10 AM EDT
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They aren't AKs. The PSLs are actually based on the RPK. I guess they're similar enough, but you could probably get away with a recycling bin. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Since its basically an AK, did you have to get an extra large trash can for storage? Seriously, they are good rifles. Neighbour had one and its was accurate, more than I expected. I was saving up for one but found an FAL I really needed so I never got one. Still on my want list but cash flow is low. They aren't AKs. The PSLs are actually based on the RPK. I guess they're similar enough, but you could probably get away with a recycling bin. AK on steroids is what I always called mine.
The first time I took mine to my range it went full auto on me. I put a new G2 trigger group in it and it was fine. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 9:17:14 AM EDT
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Run an AK recoil buffer in it, your rear trunnion will thank you. Fun rifle and yes, the ergos suck on it.
Take a look here, lower right corner: http://www.bptacticalservices.com/Pictures.html I stretched the LOP while keeping the factory look, widened, palm swelled and finger grooved the grip section. It really made a huge difference in the feel and way it shot. Cleaned up the trigger too, that helped heaps. Keep in mind it will never be an accuracy monster, they aren't built for it. Rumor has it free floating the handguards is alleged to help, I never found out as I traded it for a Colt Delta Gold Cup. I almost wish I hadn't traded it off. Fun rifle. Oh and that 7.62 x 54R sure echos neat in a box canyon. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 10:28:56 AM EDT
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Great looking M1A, I have a Socom II. The PSL interests me because I've never messed with one, I've been told and read all of the PSL's pros and cons. I'm looking forward to a challenge. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My son was glad when he sold his http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/ma96782/M1a%20EBR/Romanian%20PSL%2054C%20003.jpg and picked up this M1A EBR. http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/ma96782/M1a%20EBR/IMAG0346.jpg Aloha, Mark Great looking M1A, I have a Socom II. The PSL interests me because I've never messed with one, I've been told and read all of the PSL's pros and cons. I'm looking forward to a challenge. with wolf 148grain i avg 2moa if i do my part. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 12:14:14 PM EDT
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I love mine.
would I take it to battle? No, but it is minute of man at 200yds |
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Posted: 5/23/2015 12:02:07 AM EDT
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I love mine. would I take it to battle? No, but it is minute of man at 200yds I'm hoping for something slightly better. I will report back soon. |
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Posted: 5/23/2015 12:10:25 AM EDT
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Thanks, that's interesting. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Very nice rifle! Do you have any pics of the serialized mags? I've never heard of that being done before. <a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/user/rccox/media/Guns/PSL/D8E20C46-CF8D-49F5-AC7C-79FCB97EB87C.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/rccox/Guns/PSL/D8E20C46-CF8D-49F5-AC7C-79FCB97EB87C.jpg</a> Thanks, that's interesting. Yeah- that's a very "European" habit. Matching the mags to the gun. |
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Posted: 5/23/2015 12:17:39 AM EDT
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Very nice rifle, sound reloading plan.
Have fun this weekend. |
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Posted: 5/23/2015 10:03:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm hoping for something slightly better. I will report back soon. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I love mine. would I take it to battle? No, but it is minute of man at 200yds I'm hoping for something slightly better. I will report back soon. with reloads it should be possable. I have seen good write ups with guys cutting the barrel down to reduce whip. And this (in their mind) help as well. |
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Posted: 5/23/2015 9:00:52 PM EDT
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with reloads it should be possable. I have seen good write ups with guys cutting the barrel down to reduce whip. And this (in their mind) help as well. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I love mine. would I take it to battle? No, but it is minute of man at 200yds I'm hoping for something slightly better. I will report back soon. with reloads it should be possable. I have seen good write ups with guys cutting the barrel down to reduce whip. And this (in their mind) help as well. I'm hoping to avoid shortening the barrel so I can maintain the look of the original gun. I have a friend with w slo-mo camera, I'm hoping I can get them to film the shoot to see how bad the "whip" is. |
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