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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Have an AK, want a different rifle in 7.62x39

Posted: 1/14/2006 11:36:12 AM EDT

Ok, I have a Romak than I like it, but I have the bug to buy something different in 7.62x39. A Mini 30, an AR in 7.62x39, maybe one of the nicer SKS's, maybe even one of those long barrel maadi's or somesuch, I dunno. Variety is the spice of life and all that, but I am curious what the "AK guys" think of the "other options". Thanks.

Posted: 1/14/2006 11:44:45 AM EDT

[#1]

get an sks, the mini 30 is not worth the extra money as they are pretty comparable accuracy wise. AR15s in 7.62x39 are pretty cool but decent mags can be a bit of a problem to get. or you could get an RPK built

Posted: 1/14/2006 11:47:42 AM EDT

[#2]

VZ-58 it will take work though.

Posted: 1/14/2006 11:52:59 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Variety is the spice of life and all that

Right. Try a different caliber.

Posted: 1/14/2006 11:59:46 AM EDT

[#4]

Thompson Contender makes both rifles and pistol in 7.62x39. they are single-shot, but extremely accurate.

Posted: 1/14/2006 12:04:04 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Variety is the spice of life and all that

Right. Try a different caliber.

Good answer, but I neglected to mention that 7.62x39 *IS* the "other caliber. I have 4 AR's, 2 FAL's, an AR10.... and one lonely AK...

Posted: 1/14/2006 12:07:07 PM EDT

[#6]

The Yugo SKSs are about the nicest around and are very affordable. They have a totally different operating system and 'feel' and are available in unissued condition.

The VZ-58 resembles an AK, but is totally different internally. They're expensive, but cool.

The Mini-30 probably isn't worth it. I have a Mini-14 and I love it, but you get more bang for your buck with an CAR or M4 type AR-15.

Vulcan arms makes the AR-47...an AR-15 in 7.62x39 that takes AK mags instead of rigged up AR mags. Probably your best bet. Vulcan can't build an AK worth a crap, but it's a lot easier to assemble an AR so this thing may work well.

Both Ruger and CZ make (or made) bolt rifles in 7.62x39.

If you just want a different style of gun but want to stick with the same theme, get an AK-74 clone. You'll be amazed at the difference in accuracy at long range between a 7.62x39 and 5.45x39 guns. You could also go with a WASR-3 or SAM-5 if you prefer 5.56x45.

Lastly, you could get a PSL and have some long range fun.

Posted: 1/14/2006 12:20:17 PM EDT

[#7]

Go the C&R route and find an Egyptian Rashid or Czech Vz52/57.

Posted: 1/14/2006 12:54:16 PM EDT

[#8]

get another ak. underfolder, rpk style etc.

Posted: 1/14/2006 1:45:28 PM EDT

[#9]

how about zastava mini mauser bolt action ? very nice gun

Posted: 1/14/2006 2:17:09 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Variety is the spice of life and all that

Right. Try a different caliber.

Good answer, but I neglected to mention that 7.62x39 *IS* the "other caliber. I have 4 AR's, 2 FAL's, an AR10.... and one lonely AK...

Oh, in that case I think a RPD or RPK would suite you quite well

Posted: 1/14/2006 2:30:32 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
The Yugo SKSs are about the nicest around and are very affordable. They have a totally different operating system and 'feel' and are available in unissued condition.

The VZ-58 resembles an AK, but is totally different internally. They're expensive, but cool.

The Mini-30 probably isn't worth it. I have a Mini-14 and I love it, but you get more bang for your buck with an CAR or M4 type AR-15.

Vulcan arms makes the AR-47...an AR-15 in 7.62x39 that takes AK mags instead of rigged up AR mags. Probably your best bet. Vulcan can't build an AK worth a crap, but it's a lot easier to assemble an AR so this thing may work well.

Both Ruger and CZ make (or made) bolt rifles in 7.62x39.

If you just want a different style of gun but want to stick with the same theme, get an AK-74 clone. You'll be amazed at the difference in accuracy at long range between a 7.62x39 and 5.45x39 guns. You could also go with a WASR-3 or SAM-5 if you prefer 5.56x45.

Lastly, you could get a PSL and have some long range fun.

Get a Chinese,Romanian, or Russian SKS. A chrome barrel is a much better than having a grenade launcher, unless you have a case of 22mm grenades in your basement or you're planning on finding some.

Posted: 1/14/2006 3:01:37 PM EDT

[#12]

crazy rare.........but.........

Get a Galil in 7.62x39..........good luck finding one.....and then affording it.

But they DID make em....took standard AK mags too......

Posted: 1/14/2006 3:04:53 PM EDT

[#13]

Build a RPK or RPD if you got the $$$ ...

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I don't think you would be dissapointed with either one ...

Posted: 1/14/2006 3:09:41 PM EDT

[#14]

CZ 527 bolt action in 7.62x39 might be cool.

New England Firearms SB2 Single shot in 7.62x39, inexpensive and accurate.

1919 build in 7.62x39?? I hear it can be done.

KyARGuy

Posted: 1/14/2006 3:15:32 PM EDT

[#15]

Get a milled rifle,Chicim or Arsenal.

Posted: 1/14/2006 3:33:31 PM EDT

[#16]

SKS

Posted: 1/14/2006 10:02:44 PM EDT

[#17]

How about a bolt gun like this Charles Daly Mini-Mauser in 7.62x39?

Posted: 1/14/2006 10:09:31 PM EDT

[#18]

id find a unissued yugo SKS if it had to be a 7.62x39

for a diffrent caliber,.....any AK-74 clone would do

for a AK-47 on sterioids,. and can reach out and touch anything you see,.......get a PSL in 7.62x54R

if you want another 5.56x45 that feels waaaaaaaaaay better that any ar when shooting,......get a Arsenal SA M5s

Posted: 1/15/2006 6:03:41 AM EDT

[#19]

Since the 40lb 1919 has a full 11 lbs of stuff to cycle for every shot, I don't a reliable one has been made yet.

Besides the above good ideas like Yugo SKS, SAM7 or VEPR(most of a RPK for 1/2$), and since this is about variety...I don't see a shoulder banging bolt gun in your list. M48a or 24/47 8mm mauser is a great gun and ammo value, and the microclick model rear sight at mojosights.com upgrades you for any surp load at any yardage and sight picture selection. You can get a nice gun, crate of ammo and the new sight for about $250.

Posted: 1/15/2006 8:05:28 AM EDT

[#20]

I heard somewhere that Lee Enfields could be hacked to chamber the 7.62X39 with the same barrel and action. If you have C&R you could get a real beater for cheap and it woould be a cool project. Just don't do it with a nice matching rifle!!

Posted: 1/15/2006 9:17:03 AM EDT

[#21]

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I heard somewhere that Lee Enfields could be hacked to chamber the 7.62X39 with the same barrel and action. If you have C&R you could get a real beater for cheap and it woould be a cool project. Just don't do it with a nice matching rifle!!

Somebody posted a pic and link to an Enfield from Australia in 7.62x39 that took AK mags not long ago.

Posted: 1/15/2006 5:18:27 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
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I heard somewhere that Lee Enfields could be hacked to chamber the 7.62X39 with the same barrel and action. If you have C&R you could get a real beater for cheap and it woould be a cool project. Just don't do it with a nice matching rifle!!

Somebody posted a pic and link to an Enfield from Australia in 7.62x39 that took AK mags not long ago.

That was me. Here is the linky 7.62*39 Bolt Guns

Accountant

Posted: 1/15/2006 5:19:52 PM EDT

[#23]

Get an XCR when they come out.

Posted: 1/16/2006 7:37:28 AM EDT

[#24]

Russian SKS. Great shooter and a true piece of history.

Posted: 1/16/2006 7:47:44 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
I heard somewhere that Lee Enfields could be hacked to chamber the 7.62X39 with the same barrel and action. If you have C&R you could get a real beater for cheap and it woould be a cool project. Just don't do it with a nice matching rifle!!

IIRC there have been some Carcano carbines rebarreled to 7.62x39 & modified to use AK mags (might have been single stack AK mags though).

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