So i got an AK WASR 10. 101 questions.

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I can't remember where I saw it but somebody makes a slip on butt pad for AK adds maybe 1.5" or so. Of course you could get a Magpul adjustable and call it a day!

Yeah, I like the look of the zuk stock, folds too. I'll give the wood stock a shot.

 

[SLTW]

Yeah, I like the look of the zuk stock, folds too. I'll give the wood stock a shot.

I have an AR adapter on my PSA. You can run a full length adjustable Magpul stock on it

 

[.22 cents]

i have had no issues with recoil ,i am good with the old slant

I don’t have a problem with recoil either. Just thought you asked what it’s for. Anything that can be done to keep a gun still as it can will lincrease accuracy

 

[sloporsche]

I don’t have a problem with recoil either. Just thought you asked what it’s for. Anything that can be done to keep a gun still as it can will lincrease accuracy

I know what they are for ,i asked what issues you were having that they fixed .

 

[.22 cents]

I know what they are for ,i asked what issues you were having that they fixed .

Nyet rifle is fine.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I still think choking down the gas would be a good idea from a longevity standpoint.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Got a rail coming. MI 30mm mount. Thanks @Little Jack .
Anybody know what prisms have 30mm tube?? Ive got a strikefire 2 that will fit. Can co witness irons. Would rather have a prism type with ACSS.

 

[DustyDog]

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Exactly... it can be a crap-shoot, so you just have to experiment. Weight on the barrel doesn't necessarily harm accuracy, it affects it... and the effect can be positive. I tried a heavy Cobray megaphone (wish I had weighed it before loctiteing) on my Mini (Model 5888)... on, off, on, off, on, off... invariably tightened the groups with every kind of ammo I had (though it did lower the POI a bit), so it stays on now. Note that this Mini was bought specifically to fill the "5.56 AK" niche... I wasn't looking for a "snapper raffle" : )

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This is what it does: First target pic (2-inch dot @100 yds.) has dime next to group of three Hornady Superformance Match 5.56 75 gr. BTHP, its favorite ammo so far. Two in one figure-8 hole (low/left) and the third at top left of the dime... I mis-numbered one hit (two #2s), probably because I was so excited (.875" 3-shot group : ) These were the first three shots fired after a complete tear-down & cleaning, including R&R scope.

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Second target pic has dime moved to show third shot from the subsequent 3-shot group of bulk Federal .223 55 gr. So we now have four of six shots, with two extremes of ammo types, in the .875" group. I try to average my zero over the variety of ammo I have on hand for the rifle... since it's not a "match-queen", more of a "run watcha' brung"... and, viola! The average POI of the two 3-shot groups, with two extreme loads, is 1/4" from dead-center (small crosshair mark).

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As for higher round-count groups, a recent 100 yd., 10-shot group w/PMC Bronze .223 55 gr., which I had sworn I wouldn't buy again due to previous crappy results, got 7/10 in the 2-inch dot (I counted the one touching the dot as "in"), with the 8th only 1/4" out, so, not too shabby even with the "crappy" stuff. Couldn't hit that dime to save my live, though! : )

And keep in mind: I'm blind as a bat, and not a good shooter! The rifle can do better!

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[sloporsche]

lefties take note if you reach over with your left hand and pull up on the safety lever you may catch your palm between the dust cover and safety lever....yes it hurts

 

[DustyDog]

lefties take note if you reach over with your left hand and pull up on the safety lever you may catch your palm between the dust cover and safety lever....yes it hurts

Sounds like a lefty-world problem

 

[DustyDog]

What is bolted to a barrel does affect accuracy. Sometime for the better. My mak 90 seemed to shoot better. It is common to put a truss on some of the early Mini14s to improve accuracy.
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For mini 14 accuracy: i do not know if it works. We are not talking sob moa and where 4 moa would be a big improvement.

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And don't forget the Target Minis with the adjustable "harmonic damper" on the end of the barrel... almost bought one of these back in 2013, but it turned out the the clerk at Walmart that took my money (somewhere in the $700 range) didn't know how to check availability. It wasn't available, so they had to refund. Remember: the standards were only $425 at Walmart at the time, and now the MSRP for a standard is $1259! I think that's what they call "Bidenomics"!

 

[DustyDog]

I still think choking down the gas would be a good idea from a longevity standpoint.

Well, if you're so worried about it, just get one of those aftermarket Chinese recoil buffers from TEMU like DAS HUGH! did... 99 cents, w/free shipping!

 

[FrommerStop]

And don't forget the Target Minis with the adjustable "harmonic damper" on the end of the barrel... almost bought one of these back in 2013, but it turned out the the clerk at Walmart that took my money (somewhere in the $700 range) didn't know how to check availability. It wasn't available, so they had to refund. Remember: the standards were only $425 at Walmart at the time, and now the MSRP for a standard is $1259! I think that's what they call "Bidenomics"!

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No mini is worth that price. But in some places since it does not have the pistol grip black plastic evil look it may be legal and ARs not legal.

 

[DustyDog]

No mini is worth that price. But in some places since it does not have the pistol grip black plastic evil look it may be legal and ARs not legal.

Very little worth the price nowadays...

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Been watching alot of ak operating union 4774. His advise is to make the weapon fit you, not you to the weapon.

 

[DustyDog]

Been watching alot of ak operating union 4774. His advise is to make the weapon fit you, not you to the weapon.

I definitely trust his opinion... he's practically a Russkie

 

[5lima30ret]

(2) books that every AK owner should own is Gun Digest Shooters Guide To AK's (written by Marco Vorobiev former Russian SpetsNatz soldier). Guns & Ammo AK-47 (book not magazine) Both are also available on Amazon Kindle.

 

[Pierre]

You'll probably be tempted due to price, but I would strongly (strongly) suggest avoiding anything American made with the possible exception of K-USA's line. Hard pass on Century's line of rifles (C39, VSKA, RAS47, BFT47). Don't even touch anything made by IO or Pioneer. Avoid anything with a Hesse stamp on it (that goes for all rifles, not just AKs). PSA's line of rifles look great but have largely mixed reviews, especially the small bore variants (5.56 and 5.45 guns). Their 7.62 guns are supposedly good now but I still see reports of absolute lemons making their way out.

Arsenal used to be top dog but their QC on new rifles dropped into the toilet the past couple years. Inspect your rifle closely if you choose Arsenal. I've heard mixed things about Riley Defense; had hands on a couple of their rifles and they looked okay but felt kinda cheap.

Honestly it's a rough time to get into AKs. Zastava remains a solid option, although they do not take standard AK furniture. WASRs are too expensive for what they are but they are still available and are overall good rifles (just do your own QC check / inspect it thoroughly when you get it). WBP makes a very nice AKM clone out of Poland. There are still some Polish Beryl rifles floating around out there as well. Atlantic Firearms makes extremely nice parts kit builds for decent prices.

Thanks for the info...concur with Zastava...they make a good product.

 

[FrommerStop]

I definitely trust his opinion... he's practically a Russkie

Such a comparison for a Polish man would not be pleasing. LOL.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Found a good deal, just trying to decide on color.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/magpul-moekov-furniture-set-od-green.html