7.62x39 Rifle Options

Gundahar · May 29, 2014

I think I'll wait long and think hard on the Sigxi, given the mess they made of the 556r. Too bad there are few quality options--7.62x39 is a very "handy" round.

Gundahar

mtel · May 29, 2014

Gen I 556R had some issues. I have a Gen II and it's been 10x10.

I can't give you facts based on a broad sampling of rifles but I think you'll see a general consensus that Gen II fixed the problems.

I can't speak for the xi but the R (at least mine) is a rock solid, great rifle. Good luck in your search.

-Z/28- · May 29, 2014

JoshA said:
Still vapor ware afaik. Michael's Machine has stated on arfcom that they have resumed production of their version and have some available.

Last I heard they were taking pre-orders, so I imagine they'll be out sometime in the near future.

Personally of all the options mentioned, I'd lean towards the Sig.

protegeV · May 29, 2014

VZ58

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sar82007 · Jun 1, 2014

I have a VZ58 made by Czechpoint. It has FAB Defense stock and vented furniture that tends to keep the heat down. But then again the range I go to won't allow rapid fire. But then again the AK I have with standard furnitures heats up pretty quick after a magazine without rapid fire. Also there is a FAL FH that allows for bayonet affixing. By the way are RPDs still legal they seem like a good option for hosing down things?

Combloc · Jul 2, 2014

RPD's are cash and carry. They like to be dirty so long as they are built properly:

xdwaiter · Jul 2, 2014

I would go vz the only down fall of the mini 30 is the magazine options

smdub · Jul 3, 2014

sar82007 said:
I have a VZ58 made by Czechpoint. Also there is a FAL FH that allows for bayonet affixing.

That FH pinned on?

AlpineDude67 · Jul 5, 2014

Supposedly, the Beretta ARX100 will eventually have a barrel conversion for 7.62x39 that will allow it to take standard AK mags as well.

But given how long it took them to actually release the rifle, I wouldn't put a lot of stock in those 7.62x39 barrels coming to the U.S. anytime soon. You should also expect the conversion kit will cost a pretty penny. I think the 300 blackout conversion is $400.

So this is, at best, a potential option in the future. You pretty much have to want the 5.56 version and be willing to wait on 7.62.

I have to say the idea of owning a single, gas piston rifle that can shoot 5.56, 300blackout, and 7.62x39 is kind of intriguing. I'd want to know that it really can cycle all of those calibers reliably if I were buying it with switching calibers in mind.

87Theworld · Jul 5, 2014

MG Industries hydra might be an option too.

Long1MD · Jul 5, 2014

VZ 2008 with slight mod

AlpineDude67 · Jul 7, 2014

That looks sharp. I like it in the FDE.

Flipz · Jul 8, 2014

Gundahar said:
Sig556r's are still MD legal? I mentally flushed them post Oct. 1 without really doing the research.

Gundahar

One in stock at 2A Sales.

rico903 · Jul 9, 2014

87Theworld said:
MG Industries hydra might be an option too.

Just saw one of those tonite for the first time. Pretty cool set up. Can switch from 5.56 to 7.62 and other calibers coming soon.

ericoak · Jul 10, 2014

My friend bought a barrel lathe and is planning on converting his MG34 to 7.62x39...

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