Romanian Rifle - Potentially Useful

[peckman28]

So I've got a Romanian AK rifle that I think would be quite useful if the day ever came. I was thinking about it, and with the 154-gr soft lead point rounds that can be cheaply found for them it would be effective on deer if necessary. The thing was less than $600, has been perfectly reliable, and the ammo for it is really cheap. I don't think I would want it to be my primary hunting rifle, but if I was ever short of, or out of, expensive .308 rounds, I could see it being quite useful. It obviously has plenty of potential as a defensive rifle as well. I just think it's a good gun to have, and there are even NY-legal models. I could think of more uses for it than I can for my Colt rifle, since I don't think a .223 is quite enough for anything bigger than a coyote or something in terms of hunting applications.

[OMEGA2669]

I also have a Romanian AK, WASR 10, got it for 400 bucks brand new. It functions fine. But the dust cover likes to come loose after about 25 rounds. I will be sending it back to Century for repairs. But as far as it's functioning and accuracy it was a good buy I think. Some of the older WASR's had problems with the front sights and gas blocks being canted also, I would strip it down and check to be sure everything lines up right. I saw in the store here the other day an AK put out by Century that was built on an American stamped receiver for 470, it felt much more solid that my WASR does and I am considering selling my WASR and buying one, or just buying one. Having two AK's isn't a bad thing I guess.

[HotGuns]

.223's have killed lots of deer. While I personally think they are a bit "light" for deer, I have seen lots of them killed with it and it aint pretty. That puny little bullet does some wicked things to meat and bone.

You can bet if I was hungry and was toting an AR, nothing edible would be safe. If its a big animal,a headshot would be in order.

Same with the AK or SKS. Lots of people around here use them to deer hunt with and they are ballistically par with the old .30-30, a round that has probably killed more deer than any other simply because its been around for over 100 years.

[peckman28]

.223's have killed lots of deer. While I personally think they are a bit "light" for deer, I have seen lots of them killed with it and it aint pretty. That puny little bullet does some wicked things to meat and bone.

Undeniably it's taken plenty of deer; my point was just that the 7.62X39 round is much more ideal for such a purpose. Throw in the fact that it's far cheaper so you can stock up on even more of it and I say you've got a winner.

[HotGuns]

No doubt.
I have several of each and enough rounds to equip the Canadian Army.

[Bumper]

I love my AR but I wish I still had my AK. Might be something to add to my list when my tax refund comes. :yup:

[Patti]

Well, I am very happy to report that my Cold LE 6920 arrived at my FFL today. I'll be leaving here in a few minutes to go pick it up.:burnout:

I'll post pics later.

Next on my list is an AK-47.

[OMEGA2669]

Congrats Patti!

[peckman28]

Well, I am very happy to report that my Cold LE 6920 arrived at my FFL today. I'll be leaving here in a few minutes to go pick it up.:burnout:

Very nice. I've got the MT6700C HBAR rifle myself. The internals are the same but it's the 20" model with detachable carry handle. I'm sure you'll love it. What kind of AK are you thinking you'll get?

[Bumper]

Great, Patti. Congratulations! :ritter2:

[Patti]

Very nice. I've got the MT6700C HBAR rifle myself. The internals are the same but it's the 20" model with detachable carry handle. I'm sure you'll love it. What kind of AK are you thinking you'll get?

Krebs Custom KTR-03S in 7.62x39, built on a Saiga receiver with a semi free floated barrel, and a collapsible buttstock.

[OMEGA2669]

Woman knows exactly what she wants...

That is a nice change of pace for me. With my girl it's always:

Me: Hey doll, what you wanna do tonight?

Her: Oh whatever you feel like doing is fine.

Me: Hey beautiful, what do you want for dinner?

Her: Oh whatever you want is fine.

I like the 'oh whatever you want' answers sometimes, but usually when I ask for an opinion it's because I want one damn it.

:rofl:

[obxned]

The ballistics of the 7.62x39 are about the same as a 30/30, so it will do just fine on anything except big bears if used at reasonable ranges with proper soft-point bullets.

I’ve heard good reports on the 5.56, and I’ve seen the results of the 5.45x39 with the 7N6 bullets. Both can keep you fed.

[MoResident]

Problem solved.
Here was my solution.
The top one is my AR-10 clone DPMS Oracle 7.62x51 (.308) and the lower one is my AR-15 5.56/.223.
One for large animals (like deer) and the other for smaller species.

Since the DPMS is less than a week old, I need to start stocking up on rounds.

[BikerRN]

5.56 will work on deer, but I prefer the .308 from a bolt action.

Patti, the 6920 is a sweet rifle.

Biker

[peckman28]

5.56 will work on deer, but I prefer the .308 from a bolt action.

Patti, the 6920 is a sweet rifle.

Biker

It will. I was just thinking that since 7.62 steel-cased is so cheap, and the Romanian happily eats the stuff up, it might be a good compromise between those two if you were looking at taking only one long arm in the event of some disaster. Just a random thought I threw out there. I also would like to snag a 6920; if I get another AR carbine that's what it will be.

[BikerRN]

There is no doubt that the 7.62 x 39 will work on deer. I just find the distance it can be used at, like the 30-30, too limiting. If one isn't going to shoot further than 100 Yards, no problem.

Biker