RoughRider666 47 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I just spoke with Greg from CSS about getting a BG for my 5.45 and he e-mailed me back saying that the 7.62 is the only one that needs a BG and the 5.45 can get by with out one...is this true? Ive heard that you can only shoot 20-25 rounds without a BG and not a full mag, but he said he hasnt had any problems... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L5K 162 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I have heard and read online that the 5.45 will feed fine without a bullet guide. I have never heard of anyone having any issues without one. I have also read and heard that you should install one just to be sure. I plan on installing one in my 5.45 when I get my high capacity mags in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimdigriz 580 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Maybe you can "get by" without one, but I feel more confident knowing that my rifle has the same configuration as the original design (other than the fact that I'm using a screw instead of a rivet). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volkov 318 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 5.45 without a bullet guide has acceptable jams.. for an AR... you'll jam about 1/100 with the bullet faceplanting into where the bullet guide should be. Definately can get by without it and it's an easy clear, but I like to my ak to run a bit more flawless so I have a bullet guide now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kresk 10,063 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Just do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoughRider666 47 Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Maybe you can "get by" without one, but I feel more confident knowing that my rifle has the same configuration as the original design (other than the fact that I'm using a screw instead of a rivet). +10! yeah i feel the same way as all of you guys, but i was just posting to get some thoughts and opinions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-dW 2 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I had the same experience with both my 5.45 and 7.62 rifles.. both would jam on the last round of a 20 or 30 round magazine until I installed the bullet guide.. after the bullet guide, both feed perfectly. I bought my 5.45 rifle last december, and there may be differences between different mfg. years that make some rifles more or less inclined to need a BG but that's just a wild ass guess.. I've heard some people say they didn't need one, but I know in my case I definitely did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Polak 10 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I've shot 300 rounds through mine, and I have not had any problems without a BG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunguy98 5 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I was curious to see if mine would work without one....it didn't, not a single round would chamber without it. Installing one is very easy, these guns are supposed to have them for a reason, so just put one in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulry 50 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 YES! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaNoobie 66 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 You don't NEED a BG... BUT Hand-cycling, I'd get 1-2 jams from each mag w/o the guide. With it, none. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C.W.M.V. 3 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 About 500 rounds down the tube on mine in a couple of hours at the range, not a single malfunction using Russian 10/30 plums and no BG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gpqueen 545 Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 My test mags were the bulgarian surplus and had no problems with 500 rds. I have also tried the new Tapco mags and not had any problems without a BG. Guns will vary slightly which is why some will need it. I will have some 5.45 bullet guides in for sale shortly for those that need it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wnycollector 4 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I just ran 150 rounds for wolf 70gr ammo through 5 different Bulgarian mags in my saiga w/o a bullet guide with ZERO problems. I plan on trying some surplus ammo when my two tins arrive this week! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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