AK47 in .223

[MartinS]

Thanks guys for info.

All info is much welcome, good or bad before I commit.

[Blu]

Actually guys the Chinese arsenal Norinco made an AK47 in 5.56 (Norinco 84S). I owned one up until a few years ago and there are still a fair few of them floating around over here. Bill (anti gun) Clinton put a stop to them coming into the country when he was President.

http://www.ak-47.us/Chinese-4.php

Blu

[MartinS]

Actually guys the Chinese arsenal Norinco made an AK47 in 5.56 (Norinco 84S). I owned one up until a few years ago and there are still a fair few of them floating around over here. Bill (anti gun) Clinton put a stop to them coming into the country when he was President.

http://www.ak-47.us/Chinese-4.php

Blu

Very nice Blu!

What made you sell it?

[MartinS]

Saiga Sporter doesn't look at all bad at the price!

Longer 21" barrel should be more accurate?!

[Blu]

Martin, I sold it because it was very hard on the brass, It would leave a huge dent in the brass on rendering it useless for reloading. Also if I'm honest it wasn't really that accurate but saying that it was fun to shoot.

Blu

[Burner]

Several makers and countries made the AK-47 is several different calibers they have been around for 25-30 years or so.
Just because the chamber is different does not change the design of the gun.
The Sagia is a fine firearm.
Check for a VEPER also, russian sporting rifles.
Both are AK's with fuggly sporty furniture

[MartinS]

Thanks Blu and Burner

At least yer honest! I'm going to look at a Saiga next week in the flesh so we're see how it goes but in the meantime I'm going to find out a bit more about the Saiga AK sporter.

They seem to get the thumbs up!!

[Sandgroper]

A review for you - http://www.gunmart.net/gun_review/saiga_m3_ak101/

[MartinS]

A review for you - http://www.gunmart.net/gun_review/saiga_m3_ak101/

Good review that! :goodjob:

Very keen indeed to get to my hands on one to get a feel for it! :cheers:

[Sandgroper]

If you do get one, I would recommend get one of these http://www.rusmilitary.com/images/gp_recoil_pad.jpg as it increases the length of pull and makes it more comfortable to shoot.

Mine just before I sold it

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