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Posted: 2/17/2008 4:28:52 AM EDT
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Well, my Lancaster has sent a couple thousand downrange without a burp. But, it's time to swap out and get a new toy. I will shop locally for an Arsenal but I hear a lot about Yugo's. Aim Surplus has them for $420 and claim a heavier receiver (1.6?). Seems cheap for a rifle that has a pretty good group of followers. A heavy barrel has a nice sound to it. Whazzup with heavy barrel and where I get it? The new rifle should be highly reliable and be capable of hitting a grapefruit at 100yds using the Kobra. All I need/want. Furniture not an issue and I'll go cheapest as plan to upgrade to Ironwood. After about five months on the darkside, more questions than ever. Complicated by being a one rifle guy. I will finish dickering with the Kobra tomorrow and then the Lancaster goes to it's new owner. Robb in Denver |
I am not an expert,but I do believe the heavy barrels are U.S. made and not as desirable.Also most of the Yugos I have seen lately have been from Century,and most shooters here will tell you to avoid them.......Keep the Lancaster,sounds like she's almost broke in
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The Yugos, or any other AK for that matter except for VEPRs and RPKs don't have "heavy barrels". Yeah, they're a little thicker, but not by much. There's aboslutely nothing wrong with the US-made barrels on the Yugos though. That said, a Century Yugo is no upgrade from a Lancaster. I would look into an Arsenal or maybe a Saiga conversion. |
for sure.....dont go backwards....look into the Arsenals |
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IDK, I dont have any complaints about my Yugo underfolder from Century! I mean I put 1000 rounds through it yesterday in a couple of hours with no problems what so ever. Its no sniper weapon lol, but at 300 yards I managed to make a nice size hole in the target from all of the bullets hitting around the same spot within a few inches of each other. I guess with AK's your just not going to be happy with one lol, so I say buy 1 of each and vibe out to them while kicking back at home watching tv. My buddy finally pulled out his SLR 95 pre-ban from the box and shot it yesterday, yea I ended up buying that from him too. Which is better? IDK! I enjoy the looks and shooting them both. Heres my underfolder http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/criminal-poet/010.jpg |
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Okay, how about this. This looks pretty good to me. It claims to be all new and most of what I see on this forum speaks well of Bulgarian. Where is the caveat, here? www.atlanticfirearms.com/programming/expand.asp?Prodid=493 Thanks for your input, guys.........all opinions are welcome. I don't want to do this again. Robb in Denver |
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Well, I popped for the SSR from Atlantic. I like the 1.6mm receiver and I think the barrel and guts will work for me as well. Actually, I wasn't really upgrading but trying to find whatever combination of features appealed to me. We'll see how this one works out with a couple of parts and some wood, or...whatever happens to be buzzing me that day. I'm happy with the decision and think I have a good blaster. As was the Lancaster but I hated it when I scratched, it. Thanks for your input, guys, it's alway helpful to have some opinions. Robb in Denver |
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