Ammo is the problem these days.
AK’s made a lot of sense to own back when everyone had surplus crates of spam cans for cheap.
Nowadays it costs nearly as much as good quality 223/5.56 if in brass cases.
Better to get a .223/5.56 or a .308 just for ammo compatibility and reloading capability. 6.5 Creedmoor is becoming almost as common these days.
Save your brass and stock up on primers, bullets, and powder. Pull down .223 55gr GI bullets are cheap.
AK bullets are a .312 if I remember correctly. Not so easy to find those as opposed to .308 for .308/30.06/.300 Mag.
Ammo is NOT a problem now. Especially AK. 34 cents is excellent and all over the place. Feel free to check other calibers as well.
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FEDARM Brand: 7.62x39mm 124 Grain FMJ Steel Cased Ammunition - 1,000 Rounds FedArm 7.62x39mm 124 2m41s - steel $337.99 1000 33.8¢
Tundra Michigan
Klimovsk KSPZ 7.62x39mm 123GR 1000 RD CASE (50 Boxes of 20rds) FMJ, Lacquered Steel Case. Non-Corrosive . NO CREDIT CARD FEES KSPZ 7.62x39mm 123 1m10s - steel $339.00 1000 33.9¢