Thread: Anyone shooting 5.45 x 39?

Did a search on the forum, but nothing came back

I saw an advertisement on this site for Kalashnikov rifles being sold by Republic Arms in Wanganui. I see they have 5.45 x 39 as one of the chamberings.

About the only place for ammo is Guncity.

There's basically no ammo in the country. Mate of mine has one of the 5.45 saigas and score 1000 round pack of hornady 60gr V max. I gotta say that the recoil is ridiculously non existent for an AK. He has a Lantac dragon on the end of it. A shipment of Barnaul ammo is due in sept. I'd love to build one into an 80's era '74 with laminate furniture and bake lite mags

Originally Posted by Beavis

I'd love to build one into an 80's era '74 with laminate furniture and bake lite mags

You are a man of impeccable taste.

But yeah, the main thing holding me back on the purchase of one of those is the ammo supply.

I looked at ammo specs and figured better off with .223 so why bother with the hassle.