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4/25/2010 7:17:51 AM EDT
What is the better option for an AIMS-74 clone type build today.  Start with a CAI Buglarian , Saiga 5.45x39, or Wasr-2 ?


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4/25/2010 9:55:08 AM EDT
[#1]
The Bulgarian and Saiga will have the 90' gas block, not the 45' one you would need for your Romanian clone.  I would use a SAR 2 or similar rifle that was imported some time ago or you could use a WASR 2, but I believe they do not have dimples.
4/25/2010 4:32:01 PM EDT
[#2]
Your best bet is a SAR 2, MK II, CUR II. In my opinion, a WASR2 is not an option, you need dimples for a clone. A Bulgarian rifle (either factory or parts built) is like wise not an option. As already mention, the GB on a Bulgarian is incorrect but thats just the surface. Other parts that are easily noticeable as "incorrect" are:

Rear trunnion
Side rail
Front sight
Trigger guard and mag stop
Bolt carrier

And so it goes...
4/27/2010 4:56:55 AM EDT
[#3]
Thanks for the replies.   I'm not so much looking for a clone in the technical since more in fuctionality (wire folder, vertical foregrip, 5.45x39).    But I want to start with something that is of good quality and obviously can accept the vertical foregrip and wirefolder.
4/30/2010 7:54:26 AM EDT
[#4]
Only answer = SAR2.

These are around in some numbers in excess of available CURs or ROMAK2s. Snag one soon, the nation is going 5.45mm  C R A Z Y.
5/2/2010 5:14:38 PM EDT
[#5]


Mine's an SAR2.  

Today,  I'd start with another SAR 2 or the Saiga.

But if you can find a CUR II it will have the upward angled bolt handle, which is supposed to be better.

5/21/2010 5:43:56 AM EDT
[#6]
I found an early SAR-2 it has both the third Y stamp and the upturned bolt handle.  Best part is it has the 22mm FSB & rommy brake installed,  also gun coated.  All it needs is a wire folder and dong foregrip.  Thinking I should jump on this for $550.  I little high for SAR-2 but I suspect the early SAR-2s are a little better quality than the later ones.

Opinions?
5/21/2010 5:53:22 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
I found an early SAR-2 it has both the third Y stamp and the upturned bolt handle.  Best part is it has the 22mm FSB & rommy brake installed,  also gun coated.  All it needs is a wire folder and dong foregrip.  Thinking I should jump on this for $550.  I little high for SAR-2 but I suspect the early SAR-2s are a little better quality than the later ones.

Opinions?


Buy it
5/21/2010 8:12:01 PM EDT
[#8]
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I'm not sure that $550 is too high on a SAR2 that already has the proper FSB, 22mm brake and has a quality refinishing job.  

Are you going with wooden furniture or do you have a  vert-grip bakelite handguard set?

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