5.45 is scarce as hens teeth. So I, picking the absolute best time to get into AK74's, have limited options for ammo. Initially my idea after the first range trip was to scrounge some other loads, other mags, and do a comprehensive review, actual accuracy testing, chronographing, the whole shebang.
But i decided to ask the MFG for input. That was a mistake.
I sent them a message stating the issues i had, and this was their response
Now i really don't like to toot my own horn. I don't like to claim that "I'm in the industry". I hate people that throw their weight around, and to be honest, I'm basically a nobody. I just barely qualify to get a SHOT show invite.
But i do have some ideas on how to shoot. I'm no PRS guy, but i got the basics down well enough. Case in point, i shot this group with a Zastava M70 at 50 yards with iron sights
Here's a small sampling of the issues i encountered with this ammo
I have some more on the way, along with hornady, plus some magpul and surplus bakelite mags. We'll see how it goes, but damn.
But i decided to ask the MFG for input. That was a mistake.
I sent them a message stating the issues i had, and this was their response
Now i really don't like to toot my own horn. I don't like to claim that "I'm in the industry". I hate people that throw their weight around, and to be honest, I'm basically a nobody. I just barely qualify to get a SHOT show invite.
But i do have some ideas on how to shoot. I'm no PRS guy, but i got the basics down well enough. Case in point, i shot this group with a Zastava M70 at 50 yards with iron sights
Here's a small sampling of the issues i encountered with this ammo
I have some more on the way, along with hornady, plus some magpul and surplus bakelite mags. We'll see how it goes, but damn.
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