Posted on 09/15/2024 4:57:50 PM PDT by Kazan
Wrong again, as usual.
>>>>Wrong again, as usual.<<<<
Took a second away from TBR, you know, the site you go to to bash Trump and FR, to chime in here?
Was it an AK or SVT? Similar gas systems, but the AK isn’t the best sniper weapon. SVT is made for that
True dat, but it is one of THE most reliable. Yeah, it has looser tolerances but there is a company here in the US that accurizes AKs so they are very accurate. I can't remember the name of it or what MOA they guarantee because I can't afford it.
I meant SVD, the Dragonov.
The AK accuracy is about 4MOA, that is a four inch spread at 100 yards. The SVD is probably less than 1 MOA.
Excellent point. The SS is not giving up, are they?
Me either..AK basically a CQB (close quarter ccombat) weapon with a round about comparable to a 30 30. Not considered by any stretch as a long range accurate sniper rifle. The rifle in the photo appears to have a gas tube on top of the much longer than an AK barrel which looks in the same design family and semi automatic. However, this specimen may be a more accurate Dragunov type chambered in 7,62 x 54R, a much more formidable and accurate round espeially with scope. Point is, it’s not an AK 47. All Russian origination and very, very good.
The leak is called “Secret Service” (AKA SS).
Well when it comes to weapons, the media considers everything to be an AK. My Ruger 10/22 is an AK. My Remington 20 gauge pump gun is an AK.
The Dragunov does have some similarities to the AK. Being a gas stroke semi or full auto feed rifle. It is far superior though because it has a fully machined receiver (vs. stamped sheet metal) and three locking lugs (instead of two) and a shorter gas stroke and tighter tolerances. And of course the calibers are different. I’d love to have one but I don’t know why. I don’t shoot the guns I do have.
The nice thing about 7.62x39 ammo is that it sends a relatively heavy projectile out of the barrel at around 2350 FPS. This means that you do not need the projectile to be jacketed. Any alloy of lead which can be hardened by dropping your freshly cast bullets from the mold into water can be used. Old tire weights are often ideal, but you can add a small amount of antimony if you cannot find them. I often heat treat to get the best results. You can use a cheap hardness detector to verify your results. Properly made cast lead bullets do not tend to leave a problematic amount of lead deposits in the barrel with regular cleaning.
The brass is typically capable of being used several times so your largest expense is usually primers and powder. 7.62x39 is a very economical cartridge for those who cast their own bullets and reload their own cartridges.
TBR? Tampa Bay Rays or a Taco Bell Run?
>>>>TBR? Tampa Bay Rays or a Taco Bell Run?<<<
The Briefing Room.
Marcus Maximus, however, has been missing for days...
NO!! They didn’t get Marcus, did they? He was almost a friend. No, that’s not right. He could’ve been a friend. No that’s not right either. Now that I think about it, it’ll be okay either way.
I enjoy my “AK 47 style” bolt actions and single shots.😀
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