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Posted: 12/8/2006 4:15:33 AM EDT
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Since CP Products is going to start manufacturing 7.62x39 Mags, I was thinking about building one. Can someone give me some pointers to where I should start? I am not looking for the best parts but at least the quality has to be good. I have a standard lower from EA so I have to get everything else. Is there a particular manufacturer I should go to? Pros and cons on your experience. Any and all info is much appreciated. Thanks! |
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I am fortunate enough to shoot a Colt 16" flattop. I would not want a longer barrel as the velocities and ranges for which I use the rifle are more than adequate. Factory Rem JSP's will do 2250 ft/secs, and reloads match or exceed for accuracy. 155 Sierra Palma bullets will do 2200 ft/secs and under 1 MOA. Since I reload nearly all my ammunition I would go with a .308 diameter barrel, but if factory ammo is your thing, then the standard metric design will suit you better. On a total build, the .30 PPC improved would likely feed better and have less magazine problems. I think the Grendel mags should work with that cartridge without fault. In the field I have used the 7.62 x 39 on several hunts which produced very satisfactory results. This is an excellent cartridge which suffers from the Not Made in the US syndrome. Good luck |
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