redfish28 50 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I believe I have an over gassed 74. It spits spent cases 30 feet! is this normal? Its my first 74 and I have nothing to compare it to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimdigriz 580 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I believe I have an over gassed 74. It spits spent cases 30 feet! is this normal? Its my first 74 and I have nothing to compare it to. Sounds about the same as mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Klassy Kalashnikov 1,393 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Same here, shoots 20-30 feet forward. It's normal. And great too. That way I don't have to clean up my brass at the range Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L5K 162 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 What model rifle is it? Lancaster Roughriders had problems being overgassed, you might want to check it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sgmgsg9 6 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES AROUND 74's FOR SURE!!! A buddy of mine's AK-74 will stick spent casings in the wooden ceiling of the range where we shoot. One of these casings could take an eye if your not careful! This is normal for 74's though, nothing wrong with your rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beefcakeb99 572 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 That is awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wade Pruetz 103 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 20-30 feet is totally normal. We were shooting a full auto AK47 last weekend and that gun would kick them out at least 40-50 feet in this beautiful arch of raining brass. Nothing is cooler than emptying a mag, dropping the mag and walking back to the shooting bench while the last few rounds are just hitting the ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redfish28 50 Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Good to hear! I have never seen a semi auto throw cases like this. I am a little worried about this particular rifle because it has a U.S. made barrel. Don't want to say the manufacture just yet. To all those thinking about it buy a Saiga or Arsenal. You will have better peace of mind. I will keep ya'll up to date on this 74. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulry 50 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Yes, 20-30 feet! Out of my Saiga. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
russiangunrunner 10 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 i bet it's the 379.99 ak74 from centerfire... great rifles btw. and a steal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaScott 6 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Yeah that's normal, and frankly I find it awesome! Was shooting at my dads house and the casings where hitting this old, junker nissan path finders windshield that sits in the backyard. put some cracks in it. It's also awesome because sometimes a casing will land on the hood and literally "break dance" for 20 seconds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davswn1986 7 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES AROUND 74's FOR SURE!!! A buddy of mine's AK-74 will stick spent casings in the wooden ceiling of the range where we shoot. One of these casings could take an eye if your not careful! This is normal for 74's though, nothing wrong with your rifle. So what your telling me is that if a bad guy comes at me from the side this is essential a multi directional weapon? LOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulry 50 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 (edited) I've cracked a windshield with an AKM in 7.62x39! Sucks as it was a 59 Cadillac! It was a Coup De-ville Two door w/ all the leg room of Texas in the front (zero leg room in the back) I never did replace the windshield, as I Hit a Cottonwood tree on a gravel back country road late at night. Totaled it as tree was about 5 feet in diameter! Rifle was an Egyptian Maddi before the ban. Sold the car for parts and the AKM for needed cash. Long gone! Edited June 1, 2010 by Fluid Power Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dussandr 76 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I've cracked a windshield with an AKS in 7.62x39! Sucks as it was a 59 Cadillac! That does suck- expensive windshield to replace. I drove a '59 for years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bucky G 4 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 mine cracked the window in my jeep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redfish28 50 Posted June 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thanks for all the replies. L5K you guessed it. Lancaster Rough Rider. So far, it looks like got I a good one. Bought it from Atlantic Firearms(great people by the way). Still putting the rifle through the paces but so far its accurate and the recoil is light. Everyone says 30ft is normal so I am not worried about it. Shot the rifle out my bathroom window the first time, and the shell stuck in the window casing. Wife was pissed. Anyway Lancaster is really trying to make good in my opinion. Called them, left a message, and they called right back. The first thing they said was, if I even felt the least worried or displeased with the rifle I should send it back for evaluation. My serial number is way out of the problem list so I opted to see how the rifle shoots another 200rds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES AROUND 74's FOR SURE!!! A buddy of mine's AK-74 will stick spent casings in the wooden ceiling of the range where we shoot. One of these casings could take an eye if your not careful! This is normal for 74's though, nothing wrong with your rifle.[/size] the other day, my 223 saiga, exploded a lightbulb and ceramic fixture on the overhead ceiling at the local range. Edited June 2, 2010 by GregM1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
russiangunrunner 10 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 the only thing that spits farther would be a G3 or cetme... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toshbar 36 Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Have any of you guys taken the dust cover off and shot your 5.45s? It'll throw a good 20 foot high and 40 foot long arc. I was having trouble finding where my stuff was landing so I had my girlfriend shoot it while I watched the cases land. Then just for the hell of it, I took off the dust cover cause I noticed that the steel cases had a ding in them and figured it was contact with the cover. sure enough, when I took off the cover they flew 40+ feet and didn't have a ding in them anymore. Edited June 7, 2010 by toshbar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
veprk 12 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Its not just loose tolerances that make an ak an ak. they are naturally over pressured weapons and designed that way for a reason. If your not pissing off the guy two benches over, something is wrong. Lancaster has a over pressure issue on there barrels. B carefull Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toshbar 36 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Its not just loose tolerances that make an ak an ak. they are naturally over pressured weapons and designed that way for a reason. If your not pissing off the guy two benches over, something is wrong. Lancaster has a over pressure issue on there barrels. B carefull FWIW, the tolerances are not loose, but the clearances. The parts are machined within certain tolerances, which are tight, but the high (for a gun) clearance between the parts is how the AK is so reliable. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redfish28 50 Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 (edited) O.K. Where do I begin? I heard that if you put a piece of tape on the rear trunion, fire a few rounds, and see any signs of battering on the tape, then you can bet that you have an over gassed gun. Is this true? And if so is putting a heavier recoil spring in the weapon a possible solution to the problem? Edited July 29, 2010 by redfish28 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toshbar 36 Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 O.K. Where do I begin? I heard that if you put a piece of tape on the rear trunion, fire a few rounds, and see any signs of battering on the tape, then you can bet that you have an over gassed gun. Is this true? And if so is putting a heavier recoil spring in the weapon a possible solution to the problem? A heavier recoil spring will reduce the battering of the rear trunion, but will be putting that much more force into the breech/front trunion upon sliding forward and locking the bolt. Leave it, It's an AK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) If your not pissing off the guy two benches over, something is wrong. Not exactly fitting but all i could think of was this .gif ..... (click to play) Edited August 11, 2010 by Mullet Man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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