c4snipar
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Kinda of search around, and just curious whats lowest costs to convert my M4 carbine to shoot AK round. What's the complete list I need?
Thanks in adavance!
Thanks in adavance!
Lowest cost to convert my AR to chamber in 7.62x39
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Or consider 300 blackout. barrel change. done.
ammo not as cheap or plentiful though.
ammo not as cheap or plentiful though.
Around $300 - 350 or so at AIM Surplus, BCG runs for about $110 bucks, Barrels are around $170. Probably run a H2 buffer with an enhanced buffer spring. Don't forget those funky mags!
Barrel
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XFXB16762GB&name=FAXON+FIREARMS+16%22+7.62X39+Caliber+4150+CMV+Steel+AR+Barrel&search=faxon
BCG
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XAIMBCG76239N3&name=AIM+AR%2fM16+7.62X39+Nitride+9310+MPI+BDG+Bolt+Carrier+Group&search=7.62x39
- Jul 29, 2014
- 49,999
Wouldn't it make better sense to just buy a whole upper and mags than to change your current set-up into something some would consider inferior? Look at PSA.
c4snipar
Ultimate Member
Good info, but can't justify myself with ammo cost in this caliber
c4snipar
Ultimate Member
Yup, that funky mag lol
c4snipar
Ultimate Member
I found this at radical for $199.99. I guess all I need is a BCG (about $100) and a 7.62x39 mag that fits the AR I am good to go right?
- Jul 29, 2014
- 49,999
No see'm linky. Does it come with a charging handle? I guess you can use the one you have though.
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
You won't need a new BCG. You'll just need the bolt made for the 7.62x39.
Midway USA sells barrels, bolts, and magazines.
Everything I've read says most 7.62x39 AR magazines are unreliable. Another problem is the cartridges hang up on the extension ring feed ramps. Because there is more material below the bullet centerline. People have machined this area away with good results.
All info says a good bit of tinkering is required to make the AR in 7.62x39 100% reliable.
Would be nice if Magpul made 7.62x39 magazines for AR rifles. I've looked and can't find them. ASC mags seem to have gremlins.
Straightbolt
unindicted co-conspirator
Just don't do it and that will save you money....unreliable over priced magazines.
Never saw a reliable x39 converted AR....But you could get lucky....maybe.
Mistake from start to finish IMHO but your mileage may vary .
Buy a CMMG Mutant and call it a day
...That's what I did and mine is 100% reliable and the most accurate x39 semi-auto I own bar none and I have many.
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,173
Comes down to ( semi-perment ) conversion vs being able to switch back & forth.
Also do you have tools & skills to build upper ? If paying 'smith to do the work , would bring $ similir to buying complete upper.
Also do you have tools & skills to build upper ? If paying 'smith to do the work , would bring $ similir to buying complete upper.
Bertfish
Throw bread on me
If you aren't set on a 7.62 conversion I'd look at a 5.45 upper.
7.62 bolts are essentially a 5.56 bolt which has been modified (and weakened) to open up the bolt face to accept the larger cartridge. Also this 7.62 magazines are known to be problematic since they curve so drastically.
I have two (one 16" midlength and one 10.3" pistol) in 5.45 and both run great using Ballistic Advantage components. Magazines are also more "normal" shaped and dependable.
7.62 bolts are essentially a 5.56 bolt which has been modified (and weakened) to open up the bolt face to accept the larger cartridge. Also this 7.62 magazines are known to be problematic since they curve so drastically.
I have two (one 16" midlength and one 10.3" pistol) in 5.45 and both run great using Ballistic Advantage components. Magazines are also more "normal" shaped and dependable.
verizonguy
Active Member
http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Rad...w_Seekins_MCSR_p/rf-nobcg-mcsr-16-7.62x39.htm
I just got this set up for mine. I haven't had any reliability issues with it feeding.
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
Who makes the magazines you're using?
verizonguy
Active Member
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
Maybe ASC got their stuff together. I like how the ad says "Improved".
They were struggling during the post Sandy Hook craze.
Quantity over quality.
They were struggling during the post Sandy Hook craze.
Quantity over quality.
verizonguy
Active Member
Could be. I've only fired maybe 200 rounds through mine so far with that Radical Firearms upper and Cryptic Coatings BCG, and haven't had a single feed issue.
gabe72
Ultimate Member
Any ideA why light primer strikes when shooting steel cased ammo? Have a psa kit did not change buffer asc magazines feed fine and same ammo in ak goes bang every time.
verizonguy
Active Member
Probably because hammer can't hit the firing pin hard enough. I had same problem with steel case, but hand loads or brass case ammo seems okay.
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