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Posted: 3/4/2006 2:15:31 AM EDT
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Hi Jeff,
I have the same dilemma, as I'm sure others do. The ammo shortage is disconcerting, because like you, I'd like to acquire an AK-74. Or more, in your case. Another option, is to go with a .223 variant, but quality rifles are getting as rare as 5.45 ammo. Besides, from what I've read, the 5.45 is superior to the 5.56. I've decided to just stick with my 7.62 rifles and ammo, and play the "waiting game." Although, 7.62 is difficult at times to get as well. I don't know, if I were you I'd just stick with the one you have. Tough choice.  My 5.45/56 choices? My AR15s...for now.  Bud |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 4:19:14 AM EDT
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7.62x39 is hard to find now. At a lot of places its backordered until april, or just flat out expensive. Is 7.62x39 a dead round?
Order your ammo and wait for the back order to fill. Just because you cant get it next week doesnt mean theres some huge problem. |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 4:35:15 AM EDT
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Yes I ordered a bunch of 5.45x39 and 7.62x39 yesterday from SG. I can wait for it as I have more than enough. I know people will slam SG for having stuff on backorder . But at least they have kept their prices reasonable compared to other vendors. If you are out of anything shame on you for not stocking up. You should always keep a case of ammo for each weapon stored away at the minimum. |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 4:40:51 AM EDT
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I can wait for the ammo. I've got enough to last for another year. I say buy it.
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Posted: 3/4/2006 4:44:32 AM EDT
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I would stick with 7.62. I dont think the shortage will last very long.
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Posted: 3/4/2006 6:11:38 AM EDT
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Have u ever checked the AR side. Every thing is in the short right now. WAR man, everybdoy is slurping up all the ammo. Dont worry there will be plenty to come in the future. So I say buy another if you want it. Gun value is going up all the time and part kits are getting harder to get because of the Gov.
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Posted: 3/4/2006 6:35:58 AM EDT
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DO you have a 7.62????
If not get one.... If you do....Get something else you can enjoy... |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 7:37:13 AM EDT
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For the last 5 years or so, the 5.45 had only been increasing the availability here, while priced to match the Russian 5.56. There are LOTS of 5.45 guns around, esp in Russia, so it will not go away soon. I do not see a loss of cheap 5.45 in the next few years, without also losing cheap 5.56.
It of course depends on what else in in your collection. I paused my 5.45 collection at a SAR2 and Bulgy 74 build, and recently added a VEPR K in 5.56 for my RPK Lite. The VEPR is .8" bbl under the handguards and takes the Harris bipod well. But they are not really easier to find than 5.45 ammo now... |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 8:16:01 AM EDT
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War? geez people are paranoid.
chill out...we have until 2015 until Russia invades the United States John Titor, Time Traveler? |
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Posted: 3/5/2006 3:52:22 PM EDT
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I sure do love the 5.45 round though. Took my SLR-105 to a friend's farm today and shot about 150 rounds. Used a bunch of firewood as targets, blasted them to pieces...it was great. The AK74 type muzzle break and the 5.45 round combine in a way that produces almost zero muzzle climb, it's awesome.
So I may gamble and get one of those used RPK kits, I only hope I'm making the right choice. I would like to find a new Plum stock set too, the ORF ones look to be pretty beat up..... |
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Posted: 3/6/2006 4:35:26 AM EDT
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MCO 119,
I am looking into a .223 ak ala Norinco bwk-92, personally I don't think the ammo shortage will last too long. However, I am exploring my options. I just wish that I would have picked bwk-92 up at $250 a while back when nobody wanted them. Now, I seem to be looking at around $375.00. Doesn't WAR suck? 
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Posted: 3/6/2006 6:15:51 AM EDT
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im still thinking that wolf sold alot of its ammo to iraq. wouldnt be suprising but would also explain the 7.62x39 and 7.62x54r shortages from wolf. all i have left is 30 rounds of wolf fmj 20 rounds of yugo and 20 of the cheeta ammunition ( wanted to see how it shot). damn hopfuly the next gun show the prices dont go up agian here.
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Posted: 3/6/2006 2:44:13 PM EDT
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Absolutely not... no one has any 5.45x39. To help my brothers, I am willing to buy up those rotten AK74's at a huge loss to their owners :) But think how well you will rest at night :)
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Posted: 3/6/2006 3:53:30 PM EDT
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wow, good man. Way to take one for the team........... |
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Posted: 3/6/2006 4:23:21 PM EDT
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Order a buttload of ammo (as much as you can afford) for the caliber you are trying to get. I bought 2 880 round cases of 7.62x54R from SG for $75 a piece and then I bought a Mosin Nagant. I probably have a life supply of ammunition for this gun. I will never worry about buying ammo again, for this gun. And will likely get another gun to shoot this ammunition.
My advice is to buy 5-10 cases of ammunition for a gun, then you should never run out. Always keep a big buffer that you'll never shoot off. Like 4-5k rounds. If that ammo does dry up completely, you'll have a nice stash for the life of the gun. I am buying an AKs worth of ammo instead of buying a new gun. This is the way to go. |
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Posted: 3/6/2006 6:38:09 PM EDT
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Hahahaha such crap. Do all people in the future have the creativity and depth of a 13-year-old? |
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Posted: 3/6/2006 7:44:59 PM EDT
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I must not be anyone.....I only have 3,000 rounds right now, and only one gun to shoot it out of!! OH THE HUMANITY!!!! KyARGuy |
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Posted: 3/7/2006 5:36:14 PM EDT
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I win!
 
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Posted: 3/7/2006 6:11:12 PM EDT
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5.45s are coming from WOLF...as they feel sorry for me...1 AKS-74, 30 mags, and 100 rounds
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Posted: 3/8/2006 8:18:16 AM EDT
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let's just hope and pray that your house never catches fire, man. |
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