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Posted: 8/15/2001 2:12:21 PM EDT
I am in a jam.  I want an AR in 7.62x39, but I have heard bad reviews on magazine reliabilty (failure to feed, etc.).  One of the solutions I have heard is to only load a GI mag with 2 or 3 rounds.  To me this defeats the purpose of using a Hi-Cap mag.  Any ideas or opinions would be appreciated.
Link Posted: 8/15/2001 2:27:48 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/15/2001 2:40:45 PM EDT
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I want an AR in 7.62x39,
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Why?

I mean why a 7.62x39?

The reason helps make the decision easier.
Link Posted: 8/15/2001 2:49:29 PM EDT
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my opinion isn't worth much but..
if you want a 7.62x39 buy an ak.
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It is a sound opinion. There is no better value for your gun bucks than an AK type firearm.  
Link Posted: 8/15/2001 2:52:13 PM EDT
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...bad reviews on magazine reliabilty (failure to feed, etc.).  One of the solutions I have heard is to only load a GI mag with 2 or 3 rounds...  
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I think you've answered your own question here.  Unless of course you want a 2-3 shot AR.
Link Posted: 8/15/2001 3:07:38 PM EDT
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The only reason I have for wanting an AR in 7.62x39 is really simple.....I don't have one.  I already have a couple of PolyTech AK's,  but I just want the same caliber with the AR.

I was just wondering if all of the things I have heard about feeding problems are true?  Could I avoid this by using a drum? Or do they make specific 7.62x39 AR15 mags.  Again, thanks for the responses and help.
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