Are Saiga AKs good?

Saiga rifles are favorites among many AK-platform enthusiasts, as they are some of the highest-quality weapons you can get in this style, and they are true Russian rifles built in the same factory as the Russian military equivalents.

What is the effective range of a 5.45 x39?

The newer, lighter, faster 5.45x39mm cartridge gives the AK-74 more effective range, from 300 to 600 meters.

Is 5.45 Banned?

The ATF has pulled the plug because steel core ammo, classed as “armor piercing,” cannot be imported if it can be used in pistols.

Is the 5.45 x39 a good round?

Personally, I really like the 5.45x39mm cartridge. It’s smooth shooting with a light recoil impulse, more accurate than the 7.62x39mm and has a flatter trajectory. For all around use though, the average American shooter is better off with 7.62x39mm.

Why is 5.45 the poison bullet?

The ballistics of the M74 round can cause tremendous wounds. In the invasion of Afghanistan Soviet troops used the new round to great effect. The Mujahdeen called it the “poison bullet”. Often when hit the victems wouldn’t die from the initial wound but would die later from internal wounds caused by the bullet.

Does Russia still use 7.62 x39?

The cartridge is widely used due to the worldwide proliferation of Russian SKS and AK-47 pattern rifles, as well as RPD and RPK light machine guns. In the 21st century the 7.62×39mm remains a common service rifle chambering, including for newly developed rifles like the AK-15.

How much does a Saiga 5.45×39 round cost?

And for a SHTF ‘kit’ a saiga 5.45×39 and 2k rounds are only $600-700. And about there being no domestic production of this round it’s a blessing and it’s a curse. Because not that many people own a 5.45×39 the ammo is much less effected by the shortages of other military calibers. But if the overseas supply gets shut down then no more ammo.

How does 5.45×39 ballistics compare with.223?

Because not that many people own a 5.45×39 the ammo is much less effected by the shortages of other military calibers. But if the overseas supply gets shut down then no more ammo. +1 to all posts.

Which is smaller 5.45 or 5.56?

5.45 is smaller than 5.56 by a tiny margin, and it is extremely encouraged tht you do NOT try loading .233/5.56 bullets into 5,45 cases. Secondly, there are no US suppliers of either 5,45 caes or 5,45 bullets.