I have been shooting AK's in 7.62x39 for a long time, and have even built a couple. I have been interested in the 5.45 round, and the cheap prices I see it, so I resolved to get one.
I sold a couple excess handguns, so I had the cash for both a rifle and a case of ammo...started researching.
I thought about one of the century guns, but I wasn't into the century keyhole lottery, plus a chrome lined barrel makes a lot of sense.
Decided to get an IZ-240. I went to a local gun show. The only Saiga 5.45's in the show were at one dealer, and he only had two. He was writing one up for sale when I