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  1. Mag Question

    in Saiga 5.45

    Posted · Edited by Martilyo

    It's true any AK74 mag will work.... to a point. I have 2 30 round AK74 mags and they work fine only if I load no more than 22 rounds. Actually, I believe you need a new bullet guide.

  6. Pros/Cons of 5.45

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    Getting back to the pros and cons, one con is the current lack of magazines, but I assume this problem will be fixed in the near future. I bought an AK-74 30 round mag and it worked just fine as long as I didn't load 30 rounds. It performed well with 20-25 rounds in it.

  7. 5.45 Ammo Question

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    Thanks for the inputs. I went to the range yesterday, shot the 'corrosive" ammo ($150 for 1,080 rounds I couldn't pass it up!) came home and rinsed the 545 with soapy water a few times, then cleaned as usual. So far so good!

  11. A Day at the Range

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    I am glad to hear that the rifle is a strong performer. However, I am still looking for a great deal on 5.45x39mm. Minus that I doubt I will be getting into a new caliber.

    The cheapest I've seen is $369 and free shipping from centerfiresystems.com but there are other stores with the same price (plus shipping). The only issue I have so far is locating spare mags. I'm going to try an AK74 mag to see if it works. Ammo is dirt cheap as well, usually $150 for 1,080 rounds or 13.8 cents a round.

  13. A Day at the Range

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    Finally had a chance to go to an outdoor range this morning. I love this rifle! The recoil is noticeably less than my Saiga 223, but at 50-100 yards it was just as accurate after the scope was sighted in.

    One drawback was the single 10 round magazine. I wasted a lot of time reloading the only mag I have.

    The ammo costs less than 223, less recoil, same accuracy (at my limited distances), not one jam or misfire, great price with free shipping. Did I mention I love this rifle?

  15. Pros/Cons of 5.45

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    -Less accurate than .223 imo

     

    Shorter casing with the same overall length means less accuracy for more reliability. Longer cases are harder to feed, but lock up in a chamber more solidly. So no need to say "IMO". It is a fact that 5.45 is more reliable in feeding and less accurate in firing.

     

    Yeah I get what youre saying. I just have always chalked up my inaccuracy with 545 guns to human error/ak's being just a smidgeon less accurate than AR's and the like. Still plenty accurate tho for a assault rifle.

     

    As for some domestic supplies of 545 coming our way... well it looks like I'll be needing one of these guns now :P And yeah I realize spam cans are cheap as hell but I hate buying ammunition off the internet. Call me paranoid but I dont want the fact that I bought X amount of ammo to be common knowledge once the government decides it wants all ammo to be microstamped of registered or whatnot. I'd just prefer not to have to deal with that and I buy locally with cash. Again call me paranoid/crazy... still these days i wouldnt put anything past the government...

    Try placing an order with www.centerfiresystems.com

    I have ordered tons of stuff from them including ammo. Their listed web prices are showing a 3% cash (or check) discount. I call, get an order number then mail a check. I have not had any errors in ordering. Their Saigas have free shipping until 9/30/09.

  17. Pros/Cons of 5.45

    in Saiga 5.45

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    $150 for 1,080 rounds is 13.8 cents per round. The only thing I own which costs less to shoot is my Ruger 10/22! I'll relay my impressions of the 545 later this weekend when I go to the range.

    I would have really liked to hav the 308, but damn, that ammo is pricey!!

    You can buy the ammo at (expensive) gun shows, but usually I buy all of my ammo online, normally from www.thesportsmansguide.com

    When you join their club their prices are pretty cheap, plus the have discount coupons (current coupon code is SG293, good for $10 off any $99 or more order. The code is good until December 31st, 2009).

    I don't work there, but thought I'd share my bargains with you guys.

  19. 5.45 Ammo Question

    in Saiga 5.45

    Posted · Edited by Martilyo

    I too am a Saiga 5.45 owner, Haven't fired it yet but this weekend it will be broken in.

    My question has to do with ammo. I bought 600 rounds of military ammo real cheap, and later learned it's corrosive.

    I read that I should soak the gun with Windex after shooting until I can get home and clean it.

    Any input from you guys?

     

    P.S. Thanks to the moderators for giving us 5.45ers a spot to talk!!

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