Cmmg mk47

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Any chance that you think we will be able to obtain this rifle in the new future? Perhaps Questar could bring it it? I tried posting it in the Quester forum, but couldn't MODS, I'm sorry if this is in the wrong section.

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AR or AK? That argument has been beaten to death over decades and past attempts to convert AR15s to 7.62×39 have resulted in magazine issues or bolt failures due to the milling of the bolt face. People have tried to bring to market AR lowers that accept AK mags in the past, but they have always seemed to be vaporware or produced by small manufacturers with a very limited capacity to produce.

Well folks, I have good news for you. CMMG, a world class manufacturer has stepped up to the plate to create what they have termed “the Mutant” as it combines what they believe are the best aspects of both rifles. As I am not a salesman or in the employ of CMMG, I will let their own video do the talking here:

We here at TFB were blessed to be the first to test this new rifle, and I was the lucky man who got to perform it!

Some details on the MK47 Mutant:

Uses any and all AK47 mags
7.62×39
Direct impingement
AR15 trigger group
AR10 bolt
AR15 ergonomics and layout
Picatinny rail on top
Keymod handguard
As stated above, the Achilles heel of AR15s using 7.62×39 ammunition is the bolt face. The MK47 solves this by using a larger bolt

The lack of a bolt catch (made impossible by AK magazines lacking a hold-open provision) spurred my curiosity; Could I perform an AK style tactical reload? Yes. Yes I could:

The large magazine release paddle is suitable for both lefties and righties and I had no problem locking in magazines with ease.

After our initial hooliganism I set up a target at 100 yards to see what this thing could do accuracy-wise. For the first test I used Brown Bear steel-cased ammunition:

I expected 2.5 inch groups or so but then this happened… with steel cased cheap ammo…

I averaged under 2″, which made my photographer and I speechless.

I assumed that some good brass cased ammo would be better for an accuracy test so I brought out some brass cased, boxer primed 7.62×39 (it exists!):

So how reliable is it? Well for this we loaded up seven mags of mixed 7.62×39. We had Tapco mags, Chinese mags, Yugos, Magpuls, and more all topped off with different brands of ammo with different characteristics (soft point, FMJ, HP):

As for my breakdown:

The Good:

Accurate. Very accurate.
Reliable (we put about 400 rounds total through it with no problems)
Familiar ergonomics
AR15 accessories accepted
Keymod handguard
Picatinny rail up top
Two Magpul mags supplied
Reasonable MSRP of $1,499 (look for a lower street price) for the base model
Lifetime Quality Guarantee
The Bad:

I wish the rifle had a larger charging handle latch (the heavy buffer spring makes charging the gun a bear)
The Ugly:

Nope
As for my final thoughts: I really enjoyed shooting this rifle. In all honestly my love for shooting has diminished a bit lately because it has become more about work and less about pleasure. However, when I get a chance to shoot a gun like this that I really like, I am reminded of how much enjoyment I get out of the sport. If it were not for the holidays approaching and the end of the fiscal year, I would try to buy this rifle and leave it exactly as configured. The MK47 is just a spectacular shooter that I would recommend to any AK guy sitting on tons of 7.62×39, or any AR guy who wants .300 BLK performance without the expensive ammunition. All in all, I think CMMG has done a great job here, and if you have read my past reviews then you know that when it comes to long guns I am not easy to impress.

- See more at: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/11/30/review-new-cmmg-mk47-mutant/#sthash.C4qQF6b4.dpuf
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fenceline said:
From the link...

Uses any and all AK47 mags 7.62×39
Direct impingement
AR15 trigger group
AR10 bolt
AR15 ergonomics and layout
Picatinny rail on top Keymod handguard
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Yeah, I was stating that it probably won't pass the duct tape test because it has the same trigger group and bolt, I would buy one either way.
 
Questar is bringing them in starting at $1999.99 CDN

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1159633-CMMG-Mk47-announced


From the CMMG Website..
Mk47 MUTANT T $1499.95 USD
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Barrel: 16.1" medium taper profile
Muzzle: A2 compensator
Hand Guard: CMMG RKM15 KeyMod
Upper Receiver: 7075-T6
Lower Receiver: 7075-T6
Trigger: CMMG Single Stage
Furniture: A4 6-Position Collapsible Stock, A2 Pistol Grip
Weight: 7 pounds (unloaded)
Length: 32.75 inches (stock collapsed)
Magazine: Magpul PMAG® 30 AK/AKM MOE®
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Mk47 MUTANT AKM $1649.95
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Barrel: 16.1" medium taper profile
Muzzle: CMMG SV Brake
Hand Guard: CMMG RKM15 KeyMod
Upper Receiver: 7075-T6
Lower Receiver: 7075-T6
Trigger: CMMG Single Stage
Furniture: Magpul CTR® Butt Stock, MOE® Pistol Grip
Weight: 7.2 pounds (unloaded)
Length: 33.5 inches (stock collapsed)
Magazine: Magpul PMAG® 30 AK/AKM MOE®
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Mk47 MUTANT AKM2 $1849.95
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Barrel: 16.1" medium taper profile
Muzzle: CMMG SV Brake
Hand Guard: CMMG RKM15 KeyMod
Upper Receiver: 7075-T6
Lower Receiver: 7075-T6
Trigger: Geissele SSA® Two-Stage Trigger
Furniture: Magpul CTR® Butt Stock, MOE® Pistol Grip
Weight: 7.2 pounds (unloaded)
Length: 33.5 inches (stock collapsed)
Magazine: Magpul PMAG® 30 AK/AKM MOE®
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Now, the question one would have to ask is... would they likely be able to get it cheaper, say, if they bought it and imported it themselves.
 
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Yah I dunno about the market for this one guys, not with Wolverine coming out with the 958 soonish and the 858 being rumoured reclassified as NR soonish.
 
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