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Freiwillige · 05-09-11, 08:51 PM

Well I took the plunge and ordered one. I was going to buy one from a local shop but I read that they have allot of issues with Key-holing. The problem is that most low end AK-74's on the market use American barrels that were originally designed for .223. So the twist rate of the rifling is off and the bullets tend to wobble in flight. Also the barrels are not chrome lined

This kit has a Hungarian barrel which are equal to Russian builds!

That was the number one reason to go this route.

And Platypus this
"Newly Manufactured Bulgarian AK-74, 5.45x39mm, 16" Chrome-lined Barrel.
Chamber Cut, Handguard Retainer cut, Gas Port hole Drilled, and Barrel Pin Slot Drilled.
Barrels are new and non-threaded style"

Just means that the barrel is pre prepped and ready for install without having to have all those things machined. AKA Its not just a barrel blank.

I have my work cut out for me but I found quality receivers for $45 online and I guess I will go from there!

05-09-11, 08:51 PM	#8
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Well I took the plunge and ordered one. I was going to buy one from a local shop but I read that they have allot of issues with Key-holing. The problem is that most low end AK-74's on the market use American barrels that were originally designed for .223. So the twist rate of the rifling is off and the bullets tend to wobble in flight. Also the barrels are not chrome lined This kit has a Hungarian barrel which are equal to Russian builds! That was the number one reason to go this route. And Platypus this "Newly Manufactured Bulgarian AK-74, 5.45x39mm, 16" Chrome-lined Barrel. Chamber Cut, Handguard Retainer cut, Gas Port hole Drilled, and Barrel Pin Slot Drilled. Barrels are new and non-threaded style" Just means that the barrel is pre prepped and ready for install without having to have all those things machined. AKA Its not just a barrel blank. I have my work cut out for me but I found quality receivers for $45 online and I guess I will go from there!