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Posted: 5/11/2007 3:39:22 AM EDT

In my recent adventures I aquired two new AK's. One SLR-105R and the other Siaga conversion (5.56 w/ Bulgarian Mags) by Red Stick / Jacket. Granted they arnt in a 7.62x39 but thoes are not allowed in CT. For what I can own legally, thoes seem the best of both worlds. I dont think the lack of a flash hider is something to cry about, and a bayonet lug is useless for my needs. I never cared for a folding stock on a AK (an AR is a whole other issue). I still have the pistol grip and the HI caps. Within the confines of CT law I think I did alright.
I think a Bulgy 5.45 is one of the best close to origional AK's that I can get. Since the Siaga is aready a conversion I do not mind it being a 5.56. From what I gathered the stamped 5.56 Arsenals had some glitches and I think the weight of a milled receiver is a tad heavy. Once I can figure out how to post pictures I will.

Have a good one.

Medic17

Posted: 5/11/2007 6:54:18 AM EDT

[#1]

I'm jealous, those are both very nice examples. Buy up all the 5.45 you can or that Arsenal is going to be a wall hanger.

Posted: 5/11/2007 7:11:56 AM EDT

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Why do to say that? Are they going to ban it or something? Sorry I am out of the AK loop.

Posted: 5/11/2007 12:56:28 PM EDT

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Rumor is that 5.45 is so cheap b/c a whole lot of it was just imported, but that not much will be left after that. Very possible, also possibly complete BS. I wish I'd got an SAR2 when they were $269...

Posted: 5/11/2007 1:39:13 PM EDT

[#4]

What rumour? Why is someone always pimping a new ammo shortage rumour?

G

Posted: 5/11/2007 1:53:18 PM EDT

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people are concerned b/c 5.45 is not domestically produced and if it was ever banned few us manufacturers would produce 5.45 w/ the low (compared to 223, 7.62) demand

Posted: 5/12/2007 11:47:51 AM EDT

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Yeah, thats part of it too. Personally, I'd not bet on it getting cheaper. And being as its a great round, no reason not to stock up!

Posted: 5/12/2007 4:06:36 PM EDT

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What 5.45 ammo would you stock up on? As far as corrosive, if I am not mistaken as long as you clean your rifle afterward its okay to shoot.

Posted: 5/12/2007 4:09:30 PM EDT

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It may be listed as corrosive, but it's really not that corrosive- I shot a bunch of it through my Bulg 74 on Easter Sunday- it's been sitting in my basement ever since and I still haven't gotten around to cleaning it. Just checked it out and it's fine.

Posted: 5/12/2007 4:45:15 PM EDT

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Whats better Bulgy 70 or Russian 7N6?
It seems bulk military ammo is the way to go.

Posted: 5/12/2007 5:41:43 PM EDT

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Rumor is that 5.45 is so cheap b/c a whole lot of it was just imported, but that not much will be left after that. Very possible, also possibly complete BS. I wish I'd got an SAR2 when they were $269...hinking.gif

Wolf is making and selling it though.

You can get Bulgarian WASP milsurp for 125$ or Wolf for like $10 more.

Now, when the mil surp dries up, I suspect Wolf will shoot up to be roughly where the 7.62 is, but I don't see it going up much higher than that.

Posted: 5/12/2007 5:42:14 PM EDT

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What 5.45 ammo would you stock up on? As far as corrosive, if I am not mistaken as long as you clean your rifle afterward its okay to shoot.

Yes. Squirt some Windex down the barrel and swap it out, just like you would a Mosin-Nagant.

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