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Are these any good? Hardware variations? What are they worth new?

CENTURY ARMS RAS47
 
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Here's my Arsenal SLR107 32 in PLUM With a Zeiss conquest 3x9x40 I shot a group is that around 2.5 inches at 100 yards with the optic on 5x I never shoot with the optic on anything higher then 5x). I used Golden tiger Russian Ball ammo. The myth that AK's are not accurate is spread by people who have only shot US made commercial AK's. A true factory built combloc AK is built to last a life time.










Then the Ukraine fella with his AK74 in PLUM
 
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The myth that AK's are not accurate is spread by people who have only shot US made commercial AK's. A true factory built combloc AK is built to last a life time.
Have you shot the 74? If not, give one a try if you get a chance - fantastic rifles, flat shooting, accurate, and little more recoil than a 10/22. I'm a big fan of the AK47, but lately have become really impressed with its little brother.
 
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Jim Fuller does good work to fine tune the AK. His favorite is the 74.
Does the work done to the rifle really improve the reliability of the AK itself? Maybe.
Does the work need to make the rifle cost $2100.00 dollhairs? I sure as heck don't know.

From what I can gather, having shot and looked at the guts of a friends RD rifle, everything where metal touches metal, is polished. Better springs are placed where there are springs.
The gas block had been placed at 90 degrees to prevent excess wear that a 45 degree block would create.

I still would get an Arsenal, Saiga or Mak90 before a 2100.00 RD rifle.

Dutch
 
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Here is a picture of my Preban Yugo RPK. I bought it new and never fired it. This RPK was one of a few that got caught up in the ban and was released by customs after a year. It came with a new thumb hole stock and no brake. I had to purchase the parts that were removed from it for an additional $75.00. The parts came to me in a box with the serial number of the RPK.

The Krink is my son Toms that I have posted before.



 
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Here is a picture of my Preban Yugo RPK. I bought it new and never fired it. This RPK was one of a few that got caught up in the ban and was released by customs after a year. It came with a new thumb hole stock and no brake. I had to purchase the parts that were removed from it for an additional $75.00. The parts came to me in a box with the serial number of the RPK.

The Krink is my son Toms that I have posted before.
Man that RPK is beautiful! Is yours the .308 or 7.62x39? Both are rare birds, but the Mitchell .308 RPK is very scarce.
 
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I'd stray away from the Century Arms based on reviews for years of lower quality. It just depends on how much you want to shoot or use it. I think AK's are fun as hell to shoot and love the look of them; the classic wood and steel image. While they are not as user friendly as most other designs, such as AR's or M1A's, they are still fun and definitely deserve the respect for design and continued use.
Personally I believe in using Arsenal, Norinco, or DDI from America. I own an older Arsenal SGL-21 when the receivers were made in Russia. I get just over 1.5" groups at 100yds using Yugo surplus ammo. Just recently I acquired a Gordon Technologies milled SLR-100 in like new condition if not new. This is an extremely rare model and I've never seen one before. Have yet to shoot it but have high expectations.
Both Arsenal and DDI are making AKM versions under $900 and what I would suggest to start out with.
 
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While they are not as user friendly as most other designs, such as AR's or M1A's......
Not as accurate, maybe, but much more "user friendly". The design is so simple that it's foolproof.
 
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I bought my WASR 10 back in 2007 for $350 OTD. Luckily my sights were straight and they had fixed the trigger slap issue by then. Solid performer.

Then I rolled the dice again with Century and got one of those Bulgy 74's on the Nodak spud receivers. I got bit bad, the barrel was sized for 5.56mm bore instead of 5.45, everything keyholed. $400 for that rifle and another $400 to replace the barrel with the right diameter bore. I'll never recoup what I've got in it but at least it shoots.
 
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Hello, Ok, A few questions for you guys.
So, how would a Egyptian made Ak stand up in this listing of good to bad??
And, at what price range would be reasonable. Yes, I looked on GB 700-1500 asking. Just needing some education from someone/others that are Knowledgeable with the AK...
Thanks in advance for any info. Yes, I will look at the youtube links..
 
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It really depends on the gun, some of the early ones were ok. Personally I have never seen the attraction to them. I know that some are more desirable then others. Unless you really want an Egyptian AK I wouldn't get one, but that is just me. What do you want an AK for? That might help in giving you some suggestions.
 
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If it's your first one the least expensive best choice is a WASR. For $200 more best choice would be an Arsenal 107-11. You'd never be sorry if you bought a WASR to get familiar, and once you succumb to the disease and buy 4 or 5 or 6 more you'll always have that WASR in the family as you get the higher end ones. The only American made AK worth considering is a DAKM 4150. The DAKM is made from Polish part kits to an incredibly high standard, are hard to find and will always hold their value. Good luck to you on your journey, you'll enjoy the ride.
 
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