JHenry
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sometime down the road when i can afford to, i most certainly will
but at this point im more interested in seeing what itll do with cheap ammo
but at this point im more interested in seeing what itll do with cheap ammo
Second guessing my AK buy, some reassure me
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nwilliams
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I don't think you overpaid at all!
Go on gunbroker and search completed auctions for Mak-90 milled and you will see lots of milled Mak-90's that have sold for around what you paid for yours.
Any milled Chinese AK variant is going to only ever go up in value because there will never be any more imported into the US. Even the stamped receiver Mak-90's are starting to creep up into the $600-$700 range and they are much more common.
Don't regret your decision, I probably would have been tempted by a milled Mak-90 for $870 myself. Especially a Mak-90 with an ironwood stock set already installed.
FYI 10 years from now that gun is probably going to be worth twice what you paid for it. Just keep in good condition and think of it as an investment. Also don't forget to shoot it and have fun!
Go on gunbroker and search completed auctions for Mak-90 milled and you will see lots of milled Mak-90's that have sold for around what you paid for yours.
Any milled Chinese AK variant is going to only ever go up in value because there will never be any more imported into the US. Even the stamped receiver Mak-90's are starting to creep up into the $600-$700 range and they are much more common.
Don't regret your decision, I probably would have been tempted by a milled Mak-90 for $870 myself. Especially a Mak-90 with an ironwood stock set already installed.
FYI 10 years from now that gun is probably going to be worth twice what you paid for it. Just keep in good condition and think of it as an investment. Also don't forget to shoot it and have fun!
JHenry
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These are the answers that make me feel good about the buy
and if the prices go up like they have been it might not even be that long.
I still wish someone knew something on the MCLEAN VA importer stamp though, ive googled it and found about 2-3 other posts on forums with same mark but as far as i know noones got a definitive answer yet.
fireman 9731
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The Maks are about the most solid AK you can buy. It will increase in value. If you like it, then you did fine.
You don't need a milled receiver on an AK though...
I recently traded my Romanian Draco AK pistol that I paid $319 for a few years ago for an early import Steyr Egyptian Maadi ARM AK. They are going close to the Maks in price because they are well built and aren't being imported anymore.
For most of us it isn't about the money or value though, its about guns that we want and enjoy.
You don't need a milled receiver on an AK though...
I recently traded my Romanian Draco AK pistol that I paid $319 for a few years ago for an early import Steyr Egyptian Maadi ARM AK. They are going close to the Maks in price because they are well built and aren't being imported anymore.
For most of us it isn't about the money or value though, its about guns that we want and enjoy.
JHenry
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i needed the milled receiver
yea the maadi's seem like great AK's(minus the century built ones which were maks on new receivers) but it sounds like you got the real deal for a good deal
FMJMIKE
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You did fine !!! Enjoy it.............
Texan Scott
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Yup... you overpaid. Only way to justify it now is to shoot it until the lower cost of ammunition balances it out.
Seriously, with nice wood, good bluing, and a milled receiver? If it shoots halfway straight, you just picked up a very nice rifle for under a grand. Pat yourself on the back, and go shoot it some more.
Seriously, with nice wood, good bluing, and a milled receiver? If it shoots halfway straight, you just picked up a very nice rifle for under a grand. Pat yourself on the back, and go shoot it some more.
i've have a few milled AK's. the limitations are the quality of the ammo and optics setup. You get a solid scope mount and good quality ammo the rifle can shoot 2" groups. I have clover leafed 3 shots at 100 yds with a milled AK and irons.
Once when shooting a milled AK the fella next to me was shooting his new special order bushmaster competition rifle. He traded me out for a few shots. I came away thinking I liked my milled gun better. He probly thought the opposite but each to their own.
Once when shooting a milled AK the fella next to me was shooting his new special order bushmaster competition rifle. He traded me out for a few shots. I came away thinking I liked my milled gun better. He probly thought the opposite but each to their own.
Robtattoo
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My opinion, for what it's worth, who gives a rat's what you paid for it. If you're happy with your deal & love the rifle, it was a bargain.
I've knowingly overpaid for several guns just because they 'spoke' to me. If I were to sell them (I never will) I probably couldn't get back more than 75% of what I paid, but I really could care less.
Same goes for my truck. Paid 11K now worth about 5. Do I care? Do I hell. I love it & I'll run it until it rusts out from under me.
I've knowingly overpaid for several guns just because they 'spoke' to me. If I were to sell them (I never will) I probably couldn't get back more than 75% of what I paid, but I really could care less.
Same goes for my truck. Paid 11K now worth about 5. Do I care? Do I hell. I love it & I'll run it until it rusts out from under me.
Ohio Gun Guy
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Are your toe nails painted? hummmm 
snake284
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This reminds me of 1903 Springfields about 8-10 years back. Come think of it now, I think it was around 2005. I went to a LGS and they had a cherry sweet 03 for $500. I thought No Way! I'm not paying $500 for an old 1903. I think I can get one cheaper. Well guess what? I took my eye off the ball for a couple of years and got interested in other guns. Then I started wanting an 03 again and guess what? I couldn't find anything close to as nice as that one for $700.
Guns usually don't go but one direction in value, and that's up!!!
So no way you screwed up.
JHenry
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Well certainly some interesting responses I think I'll take the advice and just enjoy it, just got to find a place to shoot it now(family has some land I could use but it's a pretty long drive to just test accuracy and blow away 60 rounds. Maybe this weekend
JHenry
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Are your toe nails painted? hummmm
Lol no, iPhone photos are just incredibly grainy behind the focus
JHenry
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I did get to shoot it today , only shot about 8 rounds from thirty yards or so, groups were absolutely horrible but it wasnt the guns fault. Heat index of 110+ caused sweat to constantly be in my eyes(and i helped a couple friends move into there apartment today), target was a box with some crude circles that was placed on the bottom slope of a big dirt pile, and the fact that i wasnt trying too hard. I hit the box all but once when i pulled it about 3 inches left cause sweat really started to sting my eyes.
The noise was quite loud(didnt bring hearing protection for 8 rounds, probably should of though). There was no felt recoil, but there was a little muzzle rise. I need to get a sight adjustment tool and really put it through its paces soon though.
Those 8 rounds were a blast though and the rifle was absolutely flawless
, only shot about 8 rounds from thirty yards or so, groups were absolutely horrible but it wasnt the guns fault. Heat index of 110+ caused sweat to constantly be in my eyes(and i helped a couple friends move into there apartment today), target was a box with some crude circles that was placed on the bottom slope of a big dirt pile, and the fact that i wasnt trying too hard. I hit the box all but once when i pulled it about 3 inches left cause sweat really started to sting my eyes.The noise was quite loud(didnt bring hearing protection for 8 rounds, probably should of though). There was no felt recoil, but there was a little muzzle rise. I need to get a sight adjustment tool and really put it through its paces soon though.
Those 8 rounds were a blast though and the rifle was absolutely flawless
meanmrmustard
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I'd shoot it resting at 10 yds, then increase your distance in increments up to and including your maximum effective range so as to note grouping with different ammo at different ranges, getting an idea of what flies best.I did get to shoot it today
The noise was quite loud(didnt bring hearing protection for 8 rounds, probably should of though). There was no felt recoil, but there was a little muzzle rise. I need to get a sight adjustment tool and really put it through its paces soon though.
Those 8 rounds were a blast though and the rifle was absolutely flawless
JHenry
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Well my buddy has a ranch(i guess is what youd call it) and its basically a big field where their horses graze. Anyways we chased theirhorses towards the opposite end with a gator and then rode to the other end where there is a big dirt pile. The way it was located wasnt really ideal, so we just shoot a couple rounds to get the feel, nothing extensive really. I do have some land thats a ways out but when i really want to dial it in ill have to go there. And as for now all i can really afford is Tulammo, wolf, and brown bear but the only one that is available locally is tulammo which isnt really know for quality.
Overpaid. If a bunch of random guys armed with keyboards matter to you, you may not be happy with your decision. YOU being happy with the rifle is all that matters. AKs (or maybe all firearms) keep climbing in price. You'll be alright.
[Edit] I passed up a very nice MAK-90 last year and it was only $500.00
[Edit] I passed up a very nice MAK-90 last year and it was only $500.00
JHenry
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nothing wrong with asking for opinions in my book
and i wouldve been all over a mak 90 at $500
meanmrmustard
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Tulammo didn't perform to horribly in my Saiga, but yeah, brown bear grouped tighter.
You are correct. There is nothing wrong with asking for opinions. I do it a lot, but I do it before I make my decision.
Walking Dead
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Sounds like an alright deal to me. And at the rate the prices are climbing its deffinetly a good investment.
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