5.45x39

[Chemist]

Does anyone need this caliber?

 

[5440fight]

Are there even any non-prohibs available to Canadians in this caliber?

 

[cote_b]

Id want some if we were allowed to own AK-74's or atleast something chambered in it. Hell, even a bolt action in 5.45x39 would be nice! How about an SKS in that chambering? Id be all over that.

 

[eg23]

I'm pretty sure the only rifle we could get in this caliber is the S&W AR. If I could get a steady supply of this round I'd consider getting a S&W AR but I don't think it's going to happen.

 

[Teapot]

Anything can be re-barreled if it is worth it to the individual.

 

[dudley2112]

if we could get the cheap russian surplus like the americans(130 bucks for 1080 rounds), do it would be neat to try and chamber a cz858 in it

 

[eg23]

what brand or surplus are you thinking of bringing in? Would it be a constant supply or a one time bulk purchase that once it's gone it's gone?
I think we need more details to make a better choice.
Thanks

 

[dudley2112]

wonder if you could chamber and sks in 5.45?

 

[Chemist]

It's new production Hornady, 15 boxes only.

 

[CanadianAR]

Not enough to make any rebarreling
Worth it.

 

[eg23]

Well for a minute there you had my hopes up for a new AR chambered in that caliber...but I don't think 15 boxes would cut it.
I'm sure someone in Canada has to have something chambered in that caliber that is just dying to get rounds for it.
Wish I could be more help by giving you my money for your Hornady rounds but I just can't.
If ever you get a really good line on some Surplus stuff for cheap than I'll be in on that!!
Thanks

 

[diemaco]

chicken and egg scenario

 

[UCSPanther]

Maybe if CSA made a 5.45 VZ, or Ruger made a Mini 5.45, or if CZ or Tikka made a 5.45 varmint rifle, then maybe, but unfortunately, no.

Its a shame, because I would be curious at how 5.45 would perform for coyotes and other farm pests...

 

[cote_b]

If you were getting a supply of 1080 round cans of surplus, then I think there would be more intrest and more of a reason to possibly rebarrel a rifle like an sks.

 

[BULLY HAYES]

5.45x39 Hornady

Are you getting 15 boxes. or 15 cases, how many rounds to a box ? and what will you price them at? I have a B/A varmint rifle in this caliber,it shoots almost as good as a 788, in .222, it's a great walk about rifle. regards Bully

 

[Eluoci]

If you were getting a supply of 1080 round cans of surplus, then I think there would be more intrest and more of a reason to possibly rebarrel a rifle like an sks.

+1

i'm personaly very interested in that calliber, and specifically russian surplus for bang for the buck reasons. wish there were some ARs in that caliber for sale in Canada as well

 

[Rifleman1984]

I am surprised Česká zbrojovka has not put out a rifle in 5.45x39mm. I agree that an SKS conversion to 5.45x39mm would also be interesting.

 

[Ar180shooter]

If the ammo was available in bulk for cheap (around 7.62x39 prices), I'd definitely consider buying another SKS and having it re-barreled into 5.45.

I wouldn't consider it unless ammo is cheap and plentiful though.

 

[cz52]

I absolutelly love this ammo; when shot thru an AK-74, I've found that it's extremelly controlable even in full auto, but also accurate. Kinda like 556 but more "evil". I miss the good old days in Moldova...

 

[TenHolePunch]

Any updates on this ammo and a system for it. I'd love a AK-74 style platform.