Some questions back and forth regarding AKM/M70 bolt carrier replacements/compatability. Essentially, yes, the AKM bolt face does interchange with the M70, as does the bolt carrier/piston assembly. Some pix:
M70/AKM bolt carriers side by side (AKM is the beat up black one)
Posted: 12/10/2012 11:08:31 AM EDT
[#1]
That's interesting the AKM mag lip doesn't look that much more fatter than the M70's. Unless this M70 was built for double stack mags.
Posted: 12/11/2012 11:46:40 PM EDT
[#2]
They are all double stack, full auto rifles. Find it very interesting to look at the different adaptations/dimensions. The standard 7.62 AK mags fit perfectly, and lock up in the 5.56 M21. A bit frustating when you are trying to get add'l mags, etc.