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[cmr076]

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

Yep did that. I dunno if it got it all though, maybe need polishing compound. Usually when you get in there to polish the chamber, it won't let you go down the barrell because of how small it is. Yes laquered ammo, but I haven't shot anything else. I'll post a pic of the marking on the casings.

You've never tried decent ammo? The lacquer can make the rounds more inconsistent in size, coupled with the ****ty machining on those guns back then can make for some pretty whacky tolerances. I've owned guns that were really picky about ammo, that could be the issue.

Why not take it to a gunsmith? John Robinson is at Clayton's now, I can't imagine they'd charge you more than 30-40 bucks to do a thorough polish on it

[CleanNeon98]

Originally Posted by cmr076

You've never tried decent ammo? The lacquer can make the rounds more inconsistent in size, coupled with the ****ty machining on those guns back then can make for some pretty whacky tolerances. I've owned guns that were really picky about ammo, that could be the issue.

Why not take it to a gunsmith? John Robinson is at Clayton's now, I can't imagine they'd charge you more than 30-40 bucks to do a thorough polish on it

I might have to do that. Gonna disassemble the bolt this evening and see whats what. Might try some new ammo too but I really want it to shoot the surplus OK because its so cheap.

[cmr076]

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

I might have to do that. Gonna disassemble the bolt this evening and see whats what. Might try some new ammo too but I really want it to shoot the surplus OK because its so cheap.

Some guns just don't like surplus ammo, believe it or not I had an ak a few years ago that couldn't shoot it

[CleanNeon98]

Originally Posted by cmr076

Some guns just don't like surplus ammo, believe it or not I had an ak a few years ago that couldn't shoot it

Almost doesn't make sense considering the ammo and gun were probably of a similar timeperiod. If anything I'd expect the old guns not to shoot the newer ammo, but meh who knows.

Got my Tech-Sights on the AK, need to get another drustcover because I messed up the one they sent me (it was a perfect fit and i cut it becuase I didnt notch the rear sight all the way in. Then the cover became too short). Gonna sight the sucker in tomorrow morning and maybe bring a drill to the range and de-burr the mosin again after a few hot rounds, maybe it will loosen that crud up.

[CleanNeon98]

I was also surprised to find that Dick's at Franklin Mills had 7.62x39 in stock. If anyone sees some surplus cans floating around can you let me know?

[cmr076]

just a heads up, if anyone needs a parts kit and doesn't want to get gouged by this crazy inflation, midway has DPMS ones in stock, i just ordered two

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/877...ProductDescrip

[2g Talon]

Targetmaster sells surplus cans for like $5

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[~Brian~]

Originally Posted by cmr076

just a heads up, if anyone needs a parts kit and doesn't want to get gouged by this crazy inflation, midway has DPMS ones in stock, i just ordered two

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/877...ProductDescrip

I thought DPMS wasn't that good though...

[cmr076]

Originally Posted by ~Brian~

I thought DPMS wasn't that good though...

its available and i refuse to get raped on prices.. found magpul 30rd mags for retail, found lowers for retail and found parts kits for retail. and for $60 im sure it will work fine.

[CleanNeon98]

I meant cans of the 7.62x39 lol

[~Brian~]

Originally Posted by cmr076

its available and i refuse to get raped on prices.. found magpul 30rd mags for retail, found lowers for retail and found parts kits for retail. and for $60 im sure it will work fine.

Where did you find the 30rd magpuls??? Link please??

[cmr076]

Pmd..

[2g Talon]

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

I meant cans of the 7.62x39 lol

Try cheaperthandirt.com or pfoa. That usually has decent deals.

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[~Brian~]

Originally Posted by cmr076

Pmd..

Message never came through...


And Merry Christmas guys!

[CleanNeon98]

Originally Posted by 2g Talon

Try cheaperthandirt.com or pfoa. That usually has decent deals.

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Noone online has in stock. I think the ban scare is making people hold on to what they got

[99corvette]

**** cheaperthendirt, they will never get any of my business. I hope magpul never sells to them guys again. That goes to any other company that thinks its right to charge 5x the value of something.

[schaffer]

got some p mags in my stocking today....

[cmr076]

Originally Posted by 99corvette

**** cheaperthendirt, they will never get any of my business. I hope magpul never sells to them guys again. That goes to any other company that thinks its right to charge 5x the value of something.

Agreed, the way people are jacking prices up makes me sick

[2g Talon]

Its called supply and demand, our entire country's economy was founded on it. Don't blame the companies for jacking up prices, thank your fellow man that deemed it a "must have" item and shortening supplies, and thus driving up the price for those items. Don't blame the company for making 5x over retail for them, laugh and be pissed off at the retards who paid that much in the first place and will continue to pay that price to get it.

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[CleanNeon98]

So we went to the range today. This is from 25 yards with TULA 7.62x39 and a WASR10/63. I must say the new stock makes it much more comfy to hold and shoot, and the little cheap muzzle brake seems to have actually softened the kick a bit. I shot this from a bench but not with a stand or anything so I don't know how 100% the same all my aim points were. I tried to adjust the sights a little but to no avail the shots all landed this way. Only ones closer to center are when I aimed for the far right, and one squib up top. Sights are adjustable front and rear and windage and elevation. Tips for what to do?