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phixion · 05-02-2008, 07:50 PM

I'm sure this topic has been beaten to death but I would like everybody's opinion. I have around $500 to spend on an AK. Which is the best I can afford?

* I like the wooden furniture (though I would like the option of switching synthetic/plastic ones)

* I also like underfolds although this isn't too big of a deal.

*7.62x39

Any help is appreciated.

shyi3t · 05-02-2008, 08:02 PM

romanian . yugo .. bulgarian ak's come in that range . if you want an underfold you can check out the yugo m70b2

aimsurplus
classicarms

has them

cajunautoxer · 05-02-2008, 08:55 PM

Try and find a local selling one. here's a underfolder cheap.

AIM New Rifles! New Rifles!

phixion · 05-02-2008, 10:12 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I'm at work so I can't check the links until I get home. I've heard great things about the Yugo's but my only concern is the non-chrome lined barell. Since this will be my only AK, I would feel "safer" with a chrome lined one.

shyi3t · 05-02-2008, 10:51 PM

i have 2 Yugos. the underfold and the wooden stock one . they work good . but then again i don't shoot it as much as my Romanian . I heard the Yugo's underfold get loose overtime. I shoot more the wooden stock yugo than the yugo underfold though

phixion · 05-03-2008, 07:58 AM

Einheit13, you mind giving me your opinion?

blefferd · 05-03-2008, 03:05 PM

500 you could get a Yugo Underfolder. they dont have crome lined barrels, but i dont think it matters unless you are shooting thousands of rounds or corrosive ammo.

you could also go the polish route, get a kit and receiver and either build it your self or have a builder do it for you.

or you could get a bulgarian rifle for a few hundred $ more. there are lots of options out there. AIM has a bulgarian 7.62x39 for around 500+ might be an option for you.

AIM Bulgarian SSR-85 7.62x39 Rifle Bulgarian SSR-85 7.62x39 Rifle

liljon140 · 05-07-2008, 09:01 AM

I have a yugo underfolder and it is a great rifle. the only thing not chrome on the damn thing is the inside of the barrel. Chrome linned barrels are not important as long as you arent shooting a **** load of ammo 25000 rounds+ You wont be shooting crossive ammo either as most ammo nowadays are non corosive. You cant go wrong with a yugo with the new US made barrles heres a pick of mine.

**einheit 13** · 05-07-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phixion

I'm sure this topic has been beaten to death but I would like everybody's opinion. I have around $500 to spend on an AK. Which is the best I can afford?

* I like the wooden furniture (though I would like the option of switching synthetic/plastic ones)

* I also like underfolds although this isn't too big of a deal.

*7.62x39

Any help is appreciated.

Personally, I'd buy this and spend the rest on ammo. Shot one of these today, worked like a charm....even though its a WaSR
Romanian AK47<br>7.62x39 Underfolder<br>Part #AKAGUN-RUF - AKAGUN-RUF

ScottyT · 05-07-2008, 01:25 PM

Yugo M70 -- the one with the fixed stock (b1?) My buddy just got one and it is fantastic!

05-02-2008, 07:50 PM	#1
phixion XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 98	Which for around $500? I'm sure this topic has been beaten to death but I would like everybody's opinion. I have around $500 to spend on an AK. Which is the best I can afford? * I like the wooden furniture (though I would like the option of switching synthetic/plastic ones) * I also like underfolds although this isn't too big of a deal. *7.62x39 Any help is appreciated.

05-02-2008, 08:02 PM	#2
shyi3t XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 2,148	romanian . yugo .. bulgarian ak's come in that range . if you want an underfold you can check out the yugo m70b2 aimsurplus classicarms has them __________________ SA-XD sub-compact 9mm SA-XD service 9mm "Guns in the right hands prevent death." Survival means continuing to live no matter what. Running away is not cowardly — it is prudent. It may go against the grain of the macho types out there, but protection of your family IS YOUR ONLY DUTY.

05-02-2008, 10:51 PM	#5
shyi3t XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 2,148	i have 2 Yugos. the underfold and the wooden stock one . they work good . but then again i don't shoot it as much as my Romanian . I heard the Yugo's underfold get loose overtime. I shoot more the wooden stock yugo than the yugo underfold though __________________ SA-XD sub-compact 9mm SA-XD service 9mm "Guns in the right hands prevent death." Survival means continuing to live no matter what. Running away is not cowardly — it is prudent. It may go against the grain of the macho types out there, but protection of your family IS YOUR ONLY DUTY.

05-03-2008, 03:05 PM	#7
blefferd XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 1,448	500 you could get a Yugo Underfolder. they dont have crome lined barrels, but i dont think it matters unless you are shooting thousands of rounds or corrosive ammo. you could also go the polish route, get a kit and receiver and either build it your self or have a builder do it for you. or you could get a bulgarian rifle for a few hundred $ more. there are lots of options out there. AIM has a bulgarian 7.62x39 for around 500+ might be an option for you. AIM Bulgarian SSR-85 7.62x39 Rifle Bulgarian SSR-85 7.62x39 Rifle __________________ SA XD 45GAP S&W 642 38SPL Glock 19 9mm Winchester Model 70 .308 Benelli Nova 12g Ruger 10/22 German K98 8MM New England Firearms Pardner 20g Norinco SKS 7.62x39 Polish TanTal 5.45x39 East German Markarov 9x18

05-07-2008, 09:01 AM	#8
liljon140 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 80	I have a yugo underfolder and it is a great rifle. the only thing not chrome on the damn thing is the inside of the barrel. Chrome linned barrels are not important as long as you arent shooting a **** load of ammo 25000 rounds+ You wont be shooting crossive ammo either as most ammo nowadays are non corosive. You cant go wrong with a yugo with the new US made barrles heres a pick of mine. __________________ A .22lr in the pocket is better than a .45ACP in the safe anyday.

05-02-2008, 08:55 PM	#3
cajunautoxer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seabrook Posts: 245	Try and find a local selling one. here's a underfolder cheap. AIM New Rifles! New Rifles!

05-02-2008, 10:12 PM	#4
phixion XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 98	Thanks for the replies. I'm at work so I can't check the links until I get home. I've heard great things about the Yugo's but my only concern is the non-chrome lined barell. Since this will be my only AK, I would feel "safer" with a chrome lined one.

05-03-2008, 07:58 AM	#6
phixion XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 98	Einheit13, you mind giving me your opinion?

05-07-2008, 01:25 PM	#10
ScottyT XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 662	Yugo M70 -- the one with the fixed stock (b1?) My buddy just got one and it is fantastic! __________________ ------------------ XD 45 compact Mosin Nagant M91/30 Remington 870 Express Ruger 10/22 ------------------ "I seek not for power, but to pull it down. I seek not for honor of the world, but for the glory of my God, and the freedom and welfare of my country." - Moroni

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