AIM Yugo AK

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So AIM Surplus (local to me) has this AK for sale:

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Yugoslavian_AK_M70AB1_7.62x39_Rifle.html

I really like it, but I am also considering a JT Distributing .223 m4 with Doublestar lower. Problem is I can get the AK with 5 mags and 2000 rounds of ammo for the price of the m4 bone stock. You guys know anything about these? Any advice?

Also, these aren't listed as Olympic Arms which I refuse to buy so I may have to call them to make sure they aren't.

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Yugo AK's are considered middle of the road AK's, good but not great.
The biggest thing between AK and AR is which do you enjoy shooting?
Personally, I get no kicks from shooting an AK. It has the ergonomics of the commie junk that it is. It is what it is. It is the weapon when you need to grab some people off the street and give them something that they can use right now. Some folks just love to shoot them. For me, the AR 15 is a much better platform, and a heck of a lot more fun to shoot.
Don't get me wrong, I have an AK and I wouldn't junk it. It just is not something I get any pleasure from shooting. If there was a zombie attack and they were in close, I might grab my AK, but if I had a chance I would grab my AR.
If price is all you are considering, then the AK all the way. Look at the price to feed the two!!
 
Yugos are rugged, functional, and reasonably priced but heavier than most other AKs.
 
The rugged comes from the 1.6 mm thickness of the receiver that they use to put them together. It also means less flex from the rod and more mass to bear recoil. Together, they might mean more accuracy, which ain't bad.
 
Just ordered one up along with a 500rd case of the Brown Bear 7.62x39, hoping it will show up by saturday so I can give it a try this weekend and report back :)
 
Unlike most AKs these do not have chrome line barrels. You'll want to clean it carefully after use. Corrosive ammo will cause a lot of harm the barrel isn't cleaned properly. Oil and solvent won't remove the corrosive salt residue. Water and Windex will neutralize the salt.
 
I'm not sure how much corrosive 7.62x39 you run into these days. if the ammo source is unknown, consider it to be corrosive anyway.
 
Yugos have a better finish and accuracy, but its still an AK. Some people say they get 2-3" MOA with them at 100yds. I bet its more like 4-6" MOA on average. Thats about all you'll need within 150yds, though
 
What will be your use for the gun? Home defense? Range fun only?

For me, my shottie covers HD duty, so my rifle is for plinking fun only. I picked up the same Yugo M70AB1 that you are looking at from AIM about a month ago. I am very happy with my purchase. I like ARs too, but the $465 I paid for my M70 (includes shipping, FFL fee and integral cleaning rod) is the most I'd ever spend for a range toy. Overall, the AIM M70 is a good value as my came with 2 nice 30 round Yugo mags. The fit and finish of mine is quite good, as AKs go.

Some people say they get 2-3" MOA with them at 100yds. I bet its more like 4-6" MOA on average.
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Everything I hear is that the Yugos have better than average accuracy for an AK-type. I managed a tad over 4" at 50 yards in a heavy down pour in 50 degree temps standing upright. And I'm by absolutely no means a pro. On a clear sunny day, I could see getting around 4" at 100 yds while standing, perhaps a bit less if firing from a rest.

I have only two very minor gripes. The trigger pull is gritty, though that may change as I break it in. And I'm not sold on the pistol grip, but new ones can be had for cheap. All-in-all, I'm very happy with my M70 and would buy it all over again.


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I'm not sure how much corrosive 7.62x39 you run into these days. if the ammo source is unknown, consider it to be corrosive anyway.
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Generally not much. The Russian commercial stuff (Wolf, Golden Tiger, Barnaul/Brown Bear) is all non-corrosive.
 
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I'm not sure how much corrosive 7.62x39 you run into these days. if the ammo source is unknown, consider it to be corrosive anyway.
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Generally not much. The Russian commercial stuff (Wolf, Golden Tiger, Barnaul/Brown Bear) is all non-corrosive.
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Until they get near the end of a run and have to use their old stocks of corrosive primers to finish it out....

(it has happened)
 
I had one of these rifles for a short while. They are made of a number of used parts. It was accurate enough to shoot 1 gallon water jugs at 250 or so with alarming regularity. The rifle had a horribly corroded gas block, and kept on cycling. In the end, the wood stock felt awkward to use, and it was very heavy for that sort of rifle, so I sold it.
 
I've got the folding stock model, and as mentioned prefer ARs but its ok to shoot. I mounted a red dot on it and load 150g pulled .308s over 26g of IMR 4895. Its compact, powerful, high magazine capacity, and at the distances I'd ever use it (less than 100 yds) is decently accurate. It would keep stray dogs out of the yard.
 
Better than a WASR but not the greatest.

I would consider that 7.62 x 39 is an arm and a leg right now, it makes me sick- I won't order it.

Not to steer you away, but did you consider AK74 and 5.45?
 
I have two underfolders. Only complaint is that they're heavy, but that's because they're overbuilt compared to other AKs. It's the equivalent of a milled receiver in that respect, and in accuracy, and probably more durable.
 
Thanks for all the comments. I have an HD shotty but this would be a backup and plinking toy. I had an AK but had to get rid of it and really enjoyed shooting it. I think I might enjoy it a little more than an AR even but the AR certainly is more accurate (My friend has a bushy m4gery). No corrosive ammo so no problem there and neither is weight to me since it'll mostly be a range gun. Just waiting on that tax return to decide what to do. Thanks again for the advice!
 
Get the yugo ak and a few cases of the M67 ammo from Samco global arms.

You will thank me later, especially if you ever buy an M4 to have comparison with.




The rifle had a horribly corroded gas block, and kept on cycling. In the end, the wood stock felt awkward to use, and it was very heavy for that sort of rifle, so I sold it.
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Wah.
 
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