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Nice set up. I like to get one ...Wish ammo was a bit cheaper, even re-load it costs more than quality 7.62x39 ammo.
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I cast my own wheelweight 220gr bullets using a Lee die or use 147gr FMJ M80 pulls I stacked deep in the 90's. It is a very cheap and efficient round for me.
Have buckets full of 5.56 brass and about 1k converted.
I have had dozens of 7.62x39 weapons over the years and have reloaded for decades so
I have very specific reasons to choose Blk
1] 308 bullets everywhere, even tracer and AP
2] 150gr projectile weight range, cmon...
3] plug and play in AR15 with easy optics mounting, quality triggers, cheap bolts, cheap barrels, cheap mags....
4] case capacity optimized to give full ballistic performance in short barrels
5] Super to sub loads readily available even if you dont reload.
6] 575ft lbs x 30+rds x mousefart quiet with can
7] Industry supporting this round like no other. It could probably get elected to congress if it wanted.
This is not a criticism of x39 AR pistols, go that way if you want. Not interested in it.
If you could get a fast twist x39 bbl you might get to the flatout ballistic utility of the 300blk but brass cost would kill the deal. 1/7 twist and maybe open up a mold to throw heavy 0.311 pills in the 250 range. I dunno.
I might go after a cheap ammo build after this one, 5.45x39 pistol.
Cat is out of the bag on screwing up the surplus ammo market so why the hell not.
I have a LOT of it stashed so it would be a fun blaster.
Already have a 16" build that my son claimed.