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NEA 7.62x39 Rifle Announced?
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Hey, the gangs all here now...all we are missing is MG4201....
I love these threads, they always boost sales and I get calls from people asking how I deal with some of the crazies
Why don't we go back to talking about 7.62x39 AR's, pro's, con's etc.
I have a 20" DPMS in 7.62 but it will be nice to have something shorter...not that I have time to shoot anyways.
Ryan
Fair enough.
The only pro to a 7.62x39 AR is cheap ammo. That's it.
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#1bcshooter
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Hey, the gangs all here now...all we are missing is MG4201....
I love these threads, they always boost sales and I get calls from people asking how I deal with some of the crazies
Why don't we go back to talking about 7.62x39 AR's, pro's, con's etc.
I have a 20" DPMS in 7.62 but it will be nice to have something shorter...not that I have time to shoot anyways.
Ryan
This isn't your forum
lol
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As you know the biggist issue with 762x39 in a stright line platform like the AR is mags and more so mag angle, that said its only 1o rds so may not be that big of an Issue.
I've owned 3 762x39 AR15 sets ups over the years, the big issues have always been bolt head blowout.
As well as exstractor angle , this is the reason many have stayed away for it.
Many MFG,s just machined out the inside of a 556 bolt face and re angled the exstractor.
The bolt needs to be designed and made from the ground up not a mod job, as far as I know Colt was the only one to do this right.
The most I got out of my colt was aprox 3000rds before the bolt failed. Back then it was 90$ at 1.40 exchange to get a new onE
762x39 is still very cheap so I'm sure lots will be sold.
Alexander Arms uses a 7.62 bolt for the Beowulf rifles. Not sure if they modify a 5.56 bolt, or if they make them. Could be worth looking into.
AR Stoner makes a bolt for the 12.7x42mm as well. Same applies though. not sure if they make or mod them
I am curious to see how they react to corrosive ammo. I'm assuming the barrels, gas block, muzzle device won't rust due to the ARC+ treatment. I haven't looked how the actual bolt is treated....maybe I'll go look that up now.
Cheap ammo will be a plus...does anyone know if they make 7.62x39 mag chargers for x39 on stripper clips? I'm assuming the 223 ones will be too narrow. I think these are coming with 10 round XCR pistol mags.
Chargers are a waste of time for 5/10 round magazines but whatever.
For the cost of an AR to run corrosive surplus at the range only, I don't see the value here.
TDC
I shoot a lot, and for the investment of an AR to run copious amounts of cheap surplus, the range is boring as f**k which makes the cheap ammo it runs a moot point.
TDC
Don't look at it that way. Think of all the people that don't have AR's or want to try something different...or the people that can only shoot at the range. Shooting ammo that is 1/2 the price is a great way to save money. Saving money on ammo means more $$ for other toys.
If you want a great deal, I have NEA 7.5" 556 NATO guns on sale for $699.
Ryan
If you want a great deal, I have NEA 7.5" 556 NATO guns on sale for $699.
Ryan
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Dam it I want a deal!
I'd probably shoot my hand off though on a 7.5". Or my #### since I'm not a black badge member I'd have to tuck it down my pants.
When I ordered direct from the company I told them I needed it in a hurry due to work. . It was literally made and shipped to me the next day. When it came and had a wrong part the new part was in the mail within an hour. Good stuff.
I'd probably shoot my hand off though on a 7.5". Or my #### since I'm not a black badge member I'd have to tuck it down my pants.
When I ordered direct from the company I told them I needed it in a hurry due to work. . It was literally made and shipped to me the next day. When it came and had a wrong part the new part was in the mail within an hour. Good stuff.
From that view it makes sense. I don't see stationary firing at the range as beneficial to anything other than the basics, but its a start for some I guess.
Its called a conversation or discussion and Chemist and I are having one, did you not see that? Why does it matter to you if I post in this thread?
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Some people want a Canadian made rifle, and they might not have the budget for a Diemaco, or one of the smaller "custom" shops like ATRS. I'm not saying I'm one of them (I bought a DPMS) but there are people out there. Just saying.
And credit where due, they were one of the first AR manufacturers to sell Grey ARs
That is a very good price on the 7.5" NEA-15. I bought mine during the Canada Day sale, paid a bit more but I am not complaining...of the 4 ARs I've owned (2 Colts, 1 Norinco, and the NEA) it is my favorite so far. I was hesitant to try a 7.5" but this one has been good to me. Would be interested in a 9mm version
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Okay, someone with a little more AR-15 savvy clue me in:
Is a 7.62x39 AR using the same lower as a regular .223 AR?
Because having a 7.62x39 upper would make sense to me. Pop and lock for the cheapie ammo. Then another upper with real stuff for real shooting.
Is a 7.62x39 AR using the same lower as a regular .223 AR?
Because having a 7.62x39 upper would make sense to me. Pop and lock for the cheapie ammo. Then another upper with real stuff for real shooting.
Yes you can run on the same lower. And I don't know why people complain about corrosive in an AR. With the treating process on the barrel/internals I don't see an issue. And if your worried about rotting out a gas tube they are like $9 so shoot cheap ammo. Save money and buy a couple spare tubes. Seems pretty easy to me
And as others have said I know a few people that would support at 5.45x39 Upper aswell. Surplus might not be as cheap as 7.62x39 but it would be slightly lower or on par with Norc .223. Plus I've seen what the extra jam of a 60gr Vmax 5.45 has over a 55grVmax .223 out of Motiuk's bolt gun 5.45
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Yeah, I could definitely see that as the better way to sell a 7.62 platform. Just get the upper, and swap out.
In fact, I think if I were getting back into the AR game I'd like to try a single-lower:many-uppers polygamist relationship.
In fact, I think if I were getting back into the AR game I'd like to try a single-lower:many-uppers polygamist relationship.
Some people want a Canadian made rifle, and they might not have the budget for a Diemaco, or one of the smaller "custom" shops like ATRS. I'm not saying I'm one of them (I bought a DPMS) but there are people out there. Just saying.
And credit where due, they were one of the first AR manufacturers to sell Grey ARs
I think people focus far too much on roll marks and trying to look cool than actually improving their skill set. I wouldn't waste the money on any Canadian made AR as they're either over priced or over priced junk. If you want a grey AR, paint the f**king thing! You should be shooting it, not admiring it.. Just saying.
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