rocketfoot 29 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I only own two AK's (for now) the Saiga and a nice Yugo M70AB1... I really like the Yugo, it lacks a chrome lined barrel but it is so much more robust than many AK variants out there (including my Saiga)!! I could literately use it to shovel snow and it wouldn't phase it one bit! This is how it looked when I got it... The only thing I changed since I got it was adding a Yugo pistol grip. I couldn't handle the finger groove PG to well! Just recently, I changed the slant brake to a nighthawk flash hider from Bonesteel Arms, LLC. No pics of that just yet. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armory 142 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Is it a Century build or someone else's?? BTW.....NICE! What receiver is it built on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocketfoot 29 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Is it a Century build or someone else's?? BTW.....NICE! What receiver is it built on? It is a Century build but I was able to hand select it! The receiver is the heavy gauge one but the name escapes me at the moment. Here's a pic of part of my combloc family... Edited February 10, 2012 by rocketfoot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armory 142 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Alright, she is a M70AB2T (M70AB) Flat side trunion receiver. Pre-bulged type receiver. Century was selling them when they ran low on regular bulged kits last year. Built on a Century modded Nodak Spud receiver variation supposedly. Even with the thinner receiver she is still built like a tank. Trench art handguards thanks to Shandlanos! Now if I could just get the original finish right on the metal. The Century finish sucks!!! Any suggestions? Willing to go all the way if it matches what was on the gun originally. Love the OEM look way more than Tacticool anymore..... BTW the sling and cleaning rod were BFPU's off an very old AKS...... Got my second coat of tung oil on......needs a lttle more TLC....but she's getting there!! http://forum.saiga-1...__fromsearch__1 Edited February 10, 2012 by armory Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocketfoot 29 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Looks great, Armory! Nice job so far! I would love to have a Yugo UF to add to my collection...someday maybe! I think I am going to try and smooth out the finish on my Yugo with tung or lemon oil. It is nice but a little thin in places. Edited February 10, 2012 by rocketfoot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armory 142 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Looks great, Armory! Nice job so far! I would love to have a Yugo UF to add to my collection...someday maybe! I think I am going to try and smooth out the finish on my Yugo with tung or lemon oil. It is nice but a little thin in places. I have the second of three sets of wood drying right now. I will put them on it for a photo shoot tomorrow. No trench art but really nice grain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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rocketfoot 29 Posted February 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Another nice underfolder! Sometimes I wonder why I bought the fixed stock Yugo! LOL!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shandlanos 1,470 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 The correct finish would be a deep, shiny blue. To get this done will require lots of labor and/or lots of money. Basically, to match the original finish the rifle needs to have the absolute shit polished out of it, then enjoy a quality hot blue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 M59/66A1 M59 M70AB2 I built the M70 from a parts kit. I had full intentions of restoring it to minty until I seen the Brenda from 90210 stickers on the HG's. Then well, it became a BF pickup. LOL I built the rifle on a flat reciever and matched the patina of wear and abuse. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banshee 69 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) rocketfoot,if you only own one AK it should be a fixed stock model. Under folding stocks look nice but not much fun to shoot. Edited February 11, 2012 by Banshee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armory 142 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) rocketfoot,if you only own one AK it should be a fixed stock model. Under folding stocks look nice but not much fun to shoot. I do have that CAA adapter to turn my under folder into a fixed stock if I feel like it. Nice option. Edited February 11, 2012 by armory Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jpanzer 1,265 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Been looking into buying a Yugo under folder myself. If I do indeed get a another AK it will be one of those.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Picked this up at the gun show yesterday for $75, still need some more parts, barrel passes the bullet test and should make a good shooter. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armory 142 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Picked this up at the gun show yesterday for $75, still need some more parts, barrel passes the bullet test and should make a good shooter. Son of a gun!! Smoking deal!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shandlanos 1,470 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Damn! That is a hell of a deal, if the barrel's halfways decent the front end assembly alone is worth more than that. Good score Hog! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I think the gas tube and handguards are going to run around $60, then I will still need a stock. It kind of sucks I can't use regular AK furniture, but I really can't complain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocketfoot 29 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 rocketfoot,if you only own one AK it should be a fixed stock model. Under folding stocks look nice but not much fun to shoot. Indeed! I'm glad I have one of each now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Delta-3 7 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 rocketfoot,if you only own one AK it should be a fixed stock model. Under folding stocks look nice but not much fun to shoot. I disagree. I find the UF's just as comfortable as a fixed or SF stock but that's another topic. Anyway, here's the only Yugo, I have. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sentinel SOSC 1 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Delta-3 who's the manufacturer of the muzzle break / flash hider on your shorty? And are any still available / forsale? Could you point me in the right direction? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armory 142 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 rocketfoot,if you only own one AK it should be a fixed stock model. Under folding stocks look nice but not much fun to shoot. I disagree. I find the UF's just as comfortable as a fixed or SF stock but that's another topic. Anyway, here's the only Yugo, I have. I live in NE Ohio.....we should get together and waste some Yugo brass together....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 all these photos are making me want one. damn you guys. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armory 142 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Yugo was my first.......kinda like true love.......has a special place in my bunker..... all these photos are making me want one. damn you guys. Yugo was my first.......kinda like true love.......has a special place in my bunker..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Delta-3 7 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) Delta-3 who's the manufacturer of the muzzle break / flash hider on your shorty? And are any still available / Sorry my friend, I don't know of anyone that makes them for sale. I had a guy make this one for me a few years ago when I built the kit. It's a meld of the yugo "cone" booster & a bulgy 4 piece can. Threads section from the cone, front end from the bulgy, tig welded together. Works like a charm! It has virtually eliminated all of the muzzle flash. Armory-- Sounds good to me! I'm in NW Ohio & shoot at the SCSC in Gibsonburg. Shoot me a pm & maybe we can get together. Edited February 12, 2012 by Delta-3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Long Shot 1,287 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 This is my only Yugo but I like it. M 70 in .308 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocketfoot 29 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice guns everyone! Keep the Yugo love coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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6500rpm 670 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'll play, two builds I did a few years ago when kits were readily available at a decent price. Both NoDak receivers-the hope is to loose the fake can this year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armory 142 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'll play, two builds I did a few years ago when kits were readily available at a decent price. Both NoDak receivers-the hope is to loose the fake can this year. Nice builds!!! Where'd you get the can?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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