7.62x39 platform

[DesertFox]

Gents -
Recently it has occurred that I do not have a single launcher for 7.62x39 projectiles. Saiga 5.45x39 already on hand. Plenty of 7.62x54R options covered. If all I am looking for is the ability to utilize 7.62x39 in scavenged scenario, would folks recommend a lowly SKS to fit the bill? Or should I pick up a Saiga in 7.62x39? Or AK47? Or AR-15 upper?

I'm leaning toward SKS... Thanks for input.

 

[trueg50]

Personally this is what I am saving my pennies for:


CZ 527 carbine in 7.62x39.

One nice feature is that since surplus corrosive ammo will likely be shot out of it, cleanup is a snap (since its a bolt action).

I haven't tried one yet, but I'm just throwing the suggestion out there for something for you to think about.

 

[Romeo 33 Delta]

Very nice rifles, fun and accurate shooters. I love mine.

 

[rule303]

Hard to beat an SKS for the money. If you want to mod it with high cap mags, and aftermarket stock though, I would pass and go to an AK. SKS's, as issued, are super reliable, and decently accurate for bargain prices.

 

[Sky]

SKS is nice if your eyes can still see; same for the AK. If you want to go with optics you can make them work on an AK as many have. .

Bolt action like the CZ ( I do not own one ) rifle seems to be a good choice from what I have heard.

I went with an 7.62x39 AR just because..... Like the ammo and the weapon for certain hunting chores. I tend to shoot the corrosive stuff out of my AKs and SKSs but use non corrosive stuff out of the AR again just because?. Never had a problem with either.

 

[fatcat4620]

A 7.62x39 saiga will do everything a sks can do and a lot more for thr same money.

 

[Shadow 7D]

Or my turk mauser
then again, the amount of work done on it, you could buy a siaga

 

[rocinante]

I have SKS and saiga AK but I like my vz58 much more.

 

[JohnnyK]

AK-47.... there are so many wonderful flavors!

 

[mac66]

Let's see, I have a couple SKSs, a Saiga, a couple other AKs and a Mini 30 in that caliber. All things considered I think the SKS is the best bang for the buck.

 

[The Sarge]

I buy brand new Saiga's for the same price that old SKS's are going for.
I'll take a new Saiga over a SKS any day.

 

[PPS43]

Vz. 58, CZ-527M.

 

[mac66]

"I buy brand new Saiga's for the same price that old SKS's are going for."

Oh yeah, where?

If you could get a Saiga for the same price as a SKS, I would say buy the Saiga. I see SKSs for sale occasionally around $200. I haven't seen a Saiga for that price since I bought mine 10 years ago for $139.

 

[dprice3844444]

http://www.ar-47.com/ ar-15 lower accepts ak-47 mags
ptr32 hk accepts ak mags
http://www.hkparts.net/shop/pc/PTR-32-KF-p1539.htm

 

[cpt-t]

762x39 platform

DesertFOX I never had much of a desire to have any thing to do with that caliber ever again, after VET NAM to many bad memorys of that hacking sound it makes. (( BUT ))
A little CZ 527 762X39 CARBINE came our way and because my Son and I both are just crazy about CZ`S my Son bought it . All we had to shoot in it was Wolf Brand HPS and were amazed less than a inch at a 100yds. I called the guys at CZ in KC and told them and they laught and told me that was the ammo the little gun was designed to shoot. Bought 3 or 4 cases of ammo, Don`t have to reload for it, and I use it for a walk around rifle and just about every thing else. I have shot varmits, coyotes, hogs, and a few deer with it and it has become one of my favorite rifles, and it is great for an old fat guy to go for a walk with . Might take a look at the CZ. Good Luck To You: ken

 

[diesel]

desertfox

another vote for the ak47
cheap ,very reliable and mags are easy to get and only around 10 to 15dollars ea i have a centurion39 milled ,its heavy but accurate

 

[diesel]

mac66

siagas for the price of a sks;
centerfire sys #sai-762 for 300dollars
in kentucky sks sells for 250 to 300 dollars

 

[DesertFox]

Ah, thank you gentlemen, especially for the CZ 527 tip. That is looking like a "must have". I hold a C&R FFL so the SKS can come direct to me and I do not have one. So I guess I should get one just for the heck of it and to burn up a line in my bound book!

 

[Bojangles7]

^ Well of course. Then you can buy a nice AK down the road if you choose.

 

[MrDig]

Ruger, and Savage make Bolt actions in a 7.62x39 as well. Not certain if the price points are any better than the CZ and from what I hear the CZ'x are real accurate and well worth the price.

 

[armoredman]

I love my CZ 527M, great carbine. I reload for it, and have made some respectable groups at 200 yards.

 

[spence]

I just bought a norinco "carbine" 16.5inch bbl . short,light ( about 6.5lb) Easy to handle. thats my suggestion. sks of coarse.

 

[Adam123]

"I buy brand new Saiga's for the same price that old SKS's are going for."

Oh yeah, where?

If you could get a Saiga for the same price as a SKS, I would say buy the Saiga. I see SKSs for sale occasionally around $200. I haven't seen a Saiga for that price since I bought mine 10 years ago for $139.

He's right. SKS prices have gone WAY up from what they were 6 years ago. The cheapest I've seen a SKS in the last year was $350.00. They are hardly worth their asking price anymore. I'd happily spend a few more bucks and get an AKM.

 

[The Sarge]

Oh yeah, where?

If you could get a Saiga for the same price as a SKS, I would say buy the Saiga. I see SKSs for sale occasionally around $200. I haven't seen a Saiga for that price since I bought mine 10 years ago for $139.

Classic Arms had them for $299 for the past 6 months. Now they are $349. I buy 'em up when they all go on sale. And they do from time to time. I have not seen any decent SKS (old) around under $300 for awhile.

 

[atticor]

+1 on the VZ 58