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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/13/2009 2:05:19 PM EDT
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NDS receiver, built with a matching kit... The rifles finish is original minus the receiver, which I was able to match up nicely... This was built by AK_nut at Cold War Classics. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 5/27/2009 5:02:41 PM EDT
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RI, USA
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Posted: 6/15/2009 3:43:22 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By PhreakMode:
heres my darth vator-esk tantal http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb211/phreakmode/545/_DSC0080.jpg What lower handguard did you use? I bought a set off of gunbroker that stated it was standard AK style for stamped reciever but it did not fit. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/24/2009 7:03:47 PM EDT
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Posted in the other thread...but my new Tantal (Kreb's custom SBR w/ pinned hider making it legal) The build quality/fit/finish is simply amazing. 2-stage trigger (RSA I think), krebs peep rear, etc....amazing rifle. Will probably shoot it tomorrow.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/Elbaus/Firearms/IMG_1454.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/Elbaus/Firearms/IMG_1458.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/Elbaus/Firearms/IMG_1453.jpg 
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Posted: 6/24/2009 9:54:51 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ElbowsAK:
Posted in the other thread...but my new Tantal (Kreb's custom SBR w/ pinned hider making it legal) The build quality/fit/finish is simply amazing. 2-stage trigger (RSA I think), krebs peep rear, etc....amazing rifle. Will probably shoot it tomorrow. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/Elbaus/Firearms/IMG_1454.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/Elbaus/Firearms/IMG_1458.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/Elbaus/Firearms/IMG_1453.jpg 
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MN, USA
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Posted: 9/1/2009 7:17:10 PM EDT
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Here's some pictures from a Century Tantal in its natural habitat... Minnesota. These are pics I took while at the range on different days, so you can see that the muzzle is dirty, it is sunny one or two days, and cloudy the next.
I have the bipod in the front pocket of the case with a rubber band holding it together so it fits in there. I love this setup I've got going on, but the only problem with this case is there is no magazine pouch big enough for the 45 rounder 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/20/2009 1:21:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: reyjking1]
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i just bought a polish tantal, and i have a question, shouldn't all the internal parts such as the gas piston, bolt assembly, bolt, dust cover, and gas tube all have the same serial numbers (4-digits), i know they wont match the receiver....
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USA
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Posted: 10/22/2009 6:30:05 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By PhreakMode: heres my darth vator-esk tantal http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb211/phreakmode/545/_DSC0080.jpg i couldn't help myself......  
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/28/2009 3:37:15 AM EDT
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Thinking of changing the stock to something more AKish. Kvar maybe but for now she'll do. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 1/5/2010 8:57:03 PM EDT
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My RPK WZ88 aka 'Frankentantal' wants to know if it is welcome here...
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IA, USA
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Posted: 1/5/2010 10:42:15 PM EDT
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My Polish Tantal with MI Rails and surefire. (rail installation was very easy! ask me for details)
http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae74/parabellumism/DSCF1581.jpg |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/20/2010 1:56:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CaptnC]
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I just finished this build and have not had a chance to finish it yet. I wish the guy who sold me the lower would have sold me the right lower so I could have used the right selector...he said I didn't really want to deal with is so he sold me all the parts I needed to use the standard AK receiver.
So it's a Frankin/Tantal or a "Frantal"! Any way here she is...shoots fine! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/CaptnC/AK-74_folded.jpg FYI- The FCG was not installed when I took the pic...the night I put it together I ran out of time to finish it...so just threw the exterior parts on her and took a pic! |
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HI, USA
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Posted: 2/23/2010 5:44:38 AM EDT
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Dont Know why I never posted these pics when I became an AR15 member but oh well , my first AK which has been with me for a very long time now...
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Posted: 3/31/2010 7:13:01 AM EDT
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TAG.
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ID, USA
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Posted: 12/6/2010 2:21:39 PM EDT
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This may sound dumb, but how exactly do you remove the wire stock from the tantal? From what I see there is two pins on the side holding the stock in. It dosent look like the same as normal Ak's such as a Wasr where there are just two screws that you remove from the stock to remove it. Thanks.
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Posted: 12/6/2010 5:00:49 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By smokeabo: This may sound dumb, but how exactly do you remove the wire stock from the tantal? From what I see there is two pins on the side holding the stock in. It dosent look like the same as normal Ak's such as a Wasr where there are just two screws that you remove from the stock to remove it. Thanks. If memory serves, besides the normal screws that hold the assembly in place, the pistol grip screw and nut also hold it in place. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 1/8/2011 1:31:17 AM EDT
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My newly acquired Lancaster w/ bulgy stock. The wire had to go. Crappy cell pic.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn92/johnnychimpo_photos/photo3.jpg |
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USA
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Posted: 1/9/2011 8:40:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Story]
[#18]
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l128/Storyforu/SilesianTantal2.jpg
Century Y-prefix that does not keyhole. East German sling, buttstock, pistol grip and lower handguard, US-made AK74 brake. High-temp engine paint from Pep Boys, Honda semi-gloss black. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/10/2011 7:44:03 PM EDT
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I like the all black look. I'm guessing they don't have real wood furniture for these huh? (besides IWD) I'm thinking about getting a regular black stock for it also.
Before: http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af65/rackermoore/Firearms/DSCF2716.jpg After: http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af65/rackermoore/Firearms/BlackTantal1.jpg |
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Posted: 2/10/2011 7:53:15 PM EDT
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Here are my two. Both built on Armory USA 5.45mm receivers by Glen Riddle at Magnum Gunsmithing in OH.
One has a special serial number that we matched to the Polish parts kit before Arsenal stopped doing special serial numbers. Built one with a Bulgarian side folder just to be different. 
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/22/2011 10:11:21 PM EDT
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IN, USA
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Posted: 4/10/2011 12:41:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: L0CK_N_L0AD]
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Posted: 5/9/2011 10:28:52 PM EDT
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All these beautiful rifles make me want to refinish mine in black...
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Posted: 5/28/2011 8:30:21 PM EDT
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Its changed a little since the previous post in this thread... ;)
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/18/2011 4:23:14 PM EDT
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Did your handguard require any mods to make it fit? I've seen these on GB and really like them.
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Posted: 6/18/2011 11:39:11 PM EDT
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No mods necessary, and thank you, I really like them as well.
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WV, USA
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Posted: 6/30/2011 8:04:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Eugene-Onegin]
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I have a side rail rather then a selector .
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/whiplash_02/Tantaloutside.jpg |
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NE, USA
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Posted: 7/18/2011 10:57:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Lilis]
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mine
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/20/2011 10:52:41 AM EDT
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Mine :)
Soviet stock and lower HG, the upper HG is from ironwood designs... 
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Posted: 8/2/2011 7:20:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Deussne]
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New rifle Now with updated furniture: 
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Posted: 8/22/2011 9:03:30 PM EDT
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Update time:
No one else? This rifle is awsome! |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/21/2011 8:06:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: acarpenter]
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My addition. OK, so one is really 90% Beryl...but with the 5.45x39 caliber and the muzzle brake, it's still 10% Tantal
The one in the "sisters" pic is now the one in the original bakelite furniture. I figured since I had one Beryl I could stand to keep one of them Tantal looking. "Sisters" 
"Sylwia" 
"Andżelika" 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2011 11:09:43 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By MA_USN:
http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/onep0int305/DSCF1188.jpg Thinking of changing the stock to something more AKish. Kvar maybe but for now she'll do. Which scope mount is this??? |
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USA
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Posted: 9/23/2011 10:00:49 PM EDT
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how do you like the Beryl folder vs. the Tantal's folder?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2011 8:39:43 AM EDT
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When I first ordered it, I wasn't expecting it to be that much of an improvement (just to look cool), but I really prefer it.
It gives a bit better cheek weld, or in my case chin weld with my optics. Also it has a good length. The only negative side is that it doesn't lock closed, but in reality, I will very rarely have a need to carry it folded.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 10/26/2011 7:50:39 PM EDT
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does the Beryl folder install on a Tantal without any modifications?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/30/2011 11:52:45 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Knight-15:
does the Beryl folder install on a Tantal without any modifications? Affirmative |
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USA
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Posted: 11/4/2011 4:54:19 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Knight-15:
does the Beryl folder install on a Tantal without any modifications? Tantal and Beryl still use the tang found on regular solid AK stocks, so everything is interchangable if you knew that already, my bad for insulting your intel |
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POL
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Posted: 11/7/2011 9:20:21 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By acarpenter:
"Angelika" "Andżelika" would be more appropriate
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/7/2011 3:28:31 PM EDT
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http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g280/michaelhacken/Firearms/DSC_0216.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g280/michaelhacken/Firearms/IMG_0359.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g280/michaelhacken/Firearms/DSCN1679.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g280/michaelhacken/Firearms/DSCN1680.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g280/michaelhacken/Firearms/DSCN1681-1.jpg Just need to refinish her in a nice gloss black w/ a Bakelite grip. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/7/2011 5:33:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: acarpenter]
[#41]
Originally Posted By Montrala:
Originally Posted By acarpenter:
"Angelika" "Andżelika" would be more appropriate
Done and done!
And might I add, I freakin love to shoot this rifle. Such a beautiful design. Even my little sister can manage it. She shot the first 3 in the bull this weekend- never shot this one before. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/8/2011 4:28:30 AM EDT
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Updated pics of my Tantal ...
-bryan |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 11/8/2011 8:02:01 PM EDT
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I can't stand parked Tantals. They just look wrong.
Where did you happen to get a Beryl RSB and rear trunnion for your Beryl build??? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/10/2011 10:20:38 PM EDT
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Bought that rifle complete here in Houston from a guy on akfiles.
Just post a wtb for the parts you need and someone will make you an offer for them. |
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POL
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Posted: 11/16/2011 9:52:05 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By acarpenter:
Originally Posted By Montrala:
Originally Posted By acarpenter:
"Angelika" "Andżelika" would be more appropriate
Done and done!
And might I add, I freakin love to shoot this rifle. Such a beautiful design. Even my little sister can manage it. She shot the first 3 in the bull this weekend- never shot this one before. Bardzo dobrze
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MI, USA
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Posted: 12/31/2011 2:56:39 PM EDT
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Nice rifles acarpenter! After seeing your pix I decided to go with a Tantal to Beryl conversion also. Removing the old Tantal stock was easy as there were no roll pins and I knew about the manditory grip removal. After the grip was removed all that was necessary was to remove the rear tang screw which has a machine thread and pull the old stock rearward.
Now, with the old stock out I discovered that the plate that goes under the pistol grip is no longer needed and can't be used. This plate provided the spring tension required for the old side folder and also helped support the whole thing. What I want to know is...Is the rear tang short machine screw the only hardware you reinstalled? Or, did you install a new tang screw for the front of the rear tang (the one under the recoil spring)? If you did place a screw in the front of the rear tang what size & type was it? The whole thing is tight but is the small original machine screw all that is needed? Thanks. |
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MS, USA
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Posted: 1/18/2012 7:38:41 AM EDT
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nice rifle! where did you find that rail? and was it difficult to change out those buttstocks?
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FL, USA
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Posted: 2/11/2012 1:38:48 AM EDT
[Last Edit: xlSHOOTERlx]
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Posted some old pictures, but decided I'd take the plunge and "modernize" it, and I must say I absolutely love it. My goal was to keep it light and functional, and I hit it right on the nail, while still keeping it a Tantal. Added a Barska 1x20 Compact Red Dot(Which I might add is a damn good optic for the price, I'm very impressed for $70), UTG Pro Quad Rail(very sturdy), Magpul AFG, Mako Ergo pistol grip and a NcStar AK/SKS sling(wasn't wanting to spend a bunch on a sling, so for $8.00 I couldn't resist). Only other thing I'm wanting is to fabricate a bar to add higher up on the wire stock for a cheek rest, then rap it all in paracord. But here are the pics, not the best quality, taken by my iPhone 3g:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g280/michaelhacken/Firearms/IMG_1256-1.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g280/michaelhacken/Firearms/IMG_1257-1.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g280/michaelhacken/Firearms/IMG_1258-1.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g280/michaelhacken/Firearms/IMG_1259-1.jpg Next purchase is gonna be another Tantal, just because I love the traditional look too, there is nothing else like a Wz. 88 Expect some more pictures within a couple days, gonna borrow a good camera to get some better shots. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 2/12/2012 5:25:26 PM EDT
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Can you take some pictures of the UTG handguard? I want to see how it is attached on top. Thanks!
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Posted: 2/16/2012 2:25:12 PM EDT
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