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Posted: 6/7/2003 2:00:45 PM EDT
I tried posting this question on the barrels, etc. forum with no luck, so I moved it here.

I realize that a barrel and bolt set up for 7.62x39 are required, but what else is needed?
Would the A2 buffer be OK? As far as magazines go, would a different follower be needed, or an entirely different magazine?
Thanks, HarryD

Link Posted: 6/7/2003 2:32:49 PM EDT
[#1]
i think you can use a .223 mag but only load 4-5 rounds of the 7.62

there are mags that are specifically for the 7.62, the usa mags work the best.

i have gathered this info off this site.
good luck,hope this helps
Link Posted: 6/7/2003 4:21:58 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
i think you can use a .223 mag but only load 4-5 rounds of the 7.62

there are mags that are specifically for the 7.62, the usa mags work the best.

i have gathered this info off this site.
good luck,hope this helps
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Actually you can use 6-8rds on a Colt or Adventureline 20rd mag.  These are better to use because the follower will tilt to a certain extent.  Not so with a 30 rounder especially with a green follower.  YMMV with each mag.  

[b]HarryD[/b], you are good to go on the A2 buffer.  I have a Colt M4 stock with the "H" buffer on my Colt 7.62x39 preban and it functions flawlessly.
Link Posted: 6/7/2003 7:30:40 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks guys, I knew that someone had to have the info on this set-up.
Very interesting in the magazines.  I might be able to use some of my 20s, but all of my 30s have been updated w/ green followers (I saved the black ones, so I might try to re-fit a few).
Also interesting on the USA 7.62x39 magazines to work well, as they don't have a good reputation in 5.56/.223!
Link Posted: 6/8/2003 11:52:30 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Thanks guys, I knew that someone had to have the info on this set-up.
Very interesting in the magazines.  I might be able to use some of my 20s, but all of my 30s have been updated w/ green followers (I saved the black ones, so I might try to re-fit a few).
Also interesting on the USA 7.62x39 magazines to work well, as they don't have a good reputation in 5.56/.223!
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Yup, that was just about the "only" mag that USA Magazines made that was worth buying.
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