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| Question: a .308 is equal to 7.62x 51 so could i fire this round out of my 762x39 sks or will it explode the b |
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well you obviously haven't tried..
the numbers are there foe a reason
7.62x39
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by: dustin larkin, 08/29/2008 |
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| Question: Is there a trick to removing the gas tube (on top) of the ak-47 when breaking it down for cleaning? |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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look for our video or past answers to this question for more help, basically you "twist" i ..
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by: Randy, 08/29/2008 |
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| Question: i have an chinese type 56 sks and i noticed that the .308 round is 7.62x 51..so since the rounds are |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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are you going to askj this every day?
NO it will not work, look at the two rounds (bu ..
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by: dustin larkin, 08/28/2008 |
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| Question: Ive just brought this gun seems great and shoots straight even the wife is having fun . this is arom |
Rated: 0.33 / 10
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Answer:
wow, was there a question in there?
You have the lowest quality AK47
Most afte ..
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by: edmund mason, 08/27/2008 |
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| Question: I just purchased a Norinco Mac 90. I know it has a stamped receiver. I was just wondering, can the |
Rated: 8.75 / 10
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If you take a look at our side by side comparrisons you will see it is not at all possible to do thi ..
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by: John Lambert, 08/27/2008 |
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| Question: how do u convert a automatic to a fully automatic |
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Prior to 1986 this was legal, now it is not. Check the law before you attempt anything ..
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by: kiesha, 08/27/2008 |
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| Question: i have a full auto trigger package and i think i can install it but i need help if i could see a pic |
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go away
If you could read you'd see we have no interest in helping you break US laws
< ..
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by: Guest, Sat. Aug 23, 2008 |
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| Question: Greetings. I was recently given an ak-47 bayonet, and i've been searching for days to identify it. |
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www.AK47bayonets.com />
I have pictures of most of them there, goods luck
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by: Josh Harden, 08/21/2008 |
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| Question: What part or smaller in this version of Ak-47. I know the barrel,gas piston & gas tube or but is |
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good question, you named all the 'shorter' parts, all the rest are 'standard' good luck ..
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by: Jason, 08/19/2008 |
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| Question: I am considering buying a semi auto AK 47.There are so many different versions,made in different cou |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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well Russian Saigas are VERY WELL MADE and are some of the cheapest ont he market, they just don't h ..
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by: Roger, 08/18/2008 |
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Question: hello,
what is the difference between a double hook disconnector and a single hook on a MAK-9 |
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thanks for the kind words...
THe single double hook is easier to explain with picture ..
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by: randy bottieri, 08/16/2008 |
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| Question: I have an amd 65 that has a problem. using the charging handle, It cocks,feeds/fires ejects the 1st |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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hmm can be a few things, SOMETIMES a recoil buffer can help with this.. you might try that
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by: john, 08/16/2008 |
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| Question: I bought AMD 65 kit and barrel was cut. So search wibe but came up short on barrels. But found a rom |
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yuck, what a mess, too bad they started to ban imported barrels..
You are gonna need ..
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| Question: After regular cleaning, the safety lever will not move in to the safe position...I feel like a dumb |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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first thing we would need to know is the kind of gun you are talking about
Good luck ..
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by: Dan C., 08/15/2008 |
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| Question: Are there interchangeable magazines for the Norinco BWK 92 Sporter? |
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sure it uses 'standard' AK47 magazines so mosy any you find should work fine, good luck ..
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by: Mark, 08/14/2008 |
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| Question: Is it possible to shoot 9mm ammunition from a colt detective special .38 caliber revolver |
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no it won't even fit, DO NOT TRY this, DO NOT do this ..
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by: Cassandra Hill, 08/13/2008 |
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| Question: What type of materials are used to make a typical AK 47? |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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all AK47s are made from three things; steel, wood and plastic
never had this question ..
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by: Guest, Thu. Aug 7, 2008 |
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| Question: i bought a amd 65 bulgarain parts kit ii need to know how sells the barrel ? the one in my kit has b |
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there are a few places that sell US made barrels, you'll need to look around ..
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by: Guest, Wed. Aug 6, 2008 |
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| Question: I'M NEW THE NEW OWNER OF A SA-85, PRACTICALLY NEW W/ ONLY 10 ROUNDS THRU IT. I PAID $300 FOR IT? G |
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they are good guns..
Of course you can buy one someone abused, but I can not tell that for yo ..
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by: B. WEBB, 08/02/2008 |
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| Question: ive looked all over and i cant find any drum mags out there for my WASR-3. I know they are out there |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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you know they are out there?
I never saw or heard of one, so please tell me how you know the ..
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by: james dean, 08/01/2008 |
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| Question: Tried to dismantle a 75 round AK47 drum using instructions that started out "Release the two re |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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the kind you have only comes apart for cleaning (and I still don't take mine apart)
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by: Mike Ribley, 07/31/2008 |
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Question: where can I find a stock to replace a slant milled receiver Mak-90 thumbhole stock?
I plan on |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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hmm, not many options for you with that AK.. maybe Ironwood makes something he is out of California, ..
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by: Guest, Thu. Jul 31, 2008 |
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| Question: I just bought a saiga 7.62x39 and was wondering how to remove the furniture from the front of the ri |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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It's almost the same as the regular AK47, but just a bit different
the bottom comes o ..
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by: Dale, 07/30/2008 |
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| Question: would like to know how and where to get the parts to convert my narico sks to use ak 47 magazines. |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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I have not seen those since the 1980s, good luckThe conversion was cheap and didn't work most of the ..
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by: RAY BAUMANN, 07/26/2008 |
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| Question: I'm looking for a replacement barrel for my Mac90 Sportster. Can you tell me where I can get one? An |
Rated: 7.50 / 10
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Very hard to find, good luck
You possibly could find a US made barrel but don't get y ..
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by: Brian Lane, 07/26/2008 |
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| Question: I have a shotgun that was given to me by my ex-husband about 25 years ago. It was made in Spain, and |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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We are not interested in helping you, sorry but that is not an easy / possible / safe project for a ..
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by: Ann Arrellin, 07/25/2008 |
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| Question: I was pressing the barrel pin and at the last moment it slid off the parallel and I bent the rear si |
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I must be reading that wrong because I can not imagine the force required to 'bend' a rear sight blo ..
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by: Louis, 07/23/2008 |
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| Question: I have a Century Arms GP1975 7.62x39mm AK. Can I shoot .308 caliber rounds in my AK b/c a 7.62x39mm |
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quit asking this question, this is at least the third time you asked.. IT WILL NOT EVEN FIT in there ..
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by: Jordan McKenzie, 07/21/2008 |
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| Question: hello i was thinking of buying an ak-47 and the guy said its russian.how can you tell if it is or no |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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First is price, a real Russian one would be very expencive
A Saiga is made in Russia ..
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by: TOM, 06/26/2008 |
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| Question: I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE KNOWS IF AN AK47 MAG WILL FIT THE SAME IN A MAK90. THANKS |
Rated: 5.00 / 10
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it should they are basically the same rifle ..
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by: DYLAN, 05/03/2008 |
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| Question: Hey, I purchased a MAK-90 some time ago, and recently found out it had a threaded barrel. It had a c |
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without seeing it I can only go with what you describe
SOunds like a typical AK muzzl ..
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by: Clayton Gordon, 04/28/2008 |
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| Question: I have a Hungarian AK bayonet... stamped Made in Hungary on the barrel mounting ring, it is missing |
Rated: 2.50 / 10
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Custom Replicas Built by Krklek
Here are the sets that I have made and are currently availabl ..
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by: Kit Alspach, 04/02/2008 |
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Question: Here's the scenerio:
The country is under attack.
You're headed to the mountians to di |
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It is a personal choice, but I like a Glock 9mm, an AR15 and Shotgun (12g) ..
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by: Russell, 04/01/2008 |
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| Question: LOVE YOUR SITE. I WAS LOOKING AT THE SIERRA ARMS AK47. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON QUALITY AND ON A |
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I have not shot them and I have only seen a few.. that said I was not very impressed, it would not g ..
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by: ANTHONY ROBERT, 03/09/2008 |
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| Question: wanting to buy an assault rifle before it is impossible. is a bushmaster considered a ak47? what is |
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no problem
Bushmaster makes AR15s, not AK47s
ak47websites.com ..
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| Submitted
by: rodney smith, 03/07/2008 |
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| Question: My front slant musslebreak on this AK47 is loose and not strait. Is there a way to fix/tighten? I |
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That is normal and they are designed that way
It is NOT put on wrong, they are supose ..
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by: Aaron Andruska, 03/04/2008 |
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| Question: Is there really a 150 round banana clip for the AK47 or a 150 round drum? Holla at me |
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no
oh sorry I didn't realize you are hard of hearing
NO!!!! ..
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by: Lil Bruh, 03/04/2008 |
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| Question: Hey guys any ideas who sells the Beryl model 96? I have done a search but don't seem to be having an |
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Heard rumors and claims, but I have yet to see one ..
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by: Mike, 03/01/2008 |
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Question: Will a 1st Pattern Bulgarian Ak 47 Bayonet attach to a YUGO AK 47 M70B2 RIFLE?
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no
This link should halp explain it
You need a type 1 or 2 AKM bayonet (not AK ..
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| Submitted
by: Zack, 02/27/2008 |
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