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<blockquote data-quote="jakerz" data-source="post: 2003580" data-attributes="member: 18966"><p>Okay, so I received my rifle back from the gunsmith and the rifle is in it's final form (minus paint). I decided to go with a muzzle device that would allow me to run my suppressor if I wanted to. And since I'm cutting the barrel anyhow, I can have it threaded for whatever. However, I ran into a snag. The barrel does not have a wide enough diameter to run a 5/8x24 brake/hider and it is next to impossible to find a 1/2x28 AAC mount with a 30 cal bore. So I decided to take a 1/2x28 556 brake and have the gun smith bore it to a 30 cal. This should solve the problem.</p><p></p><p>I have to say that I am very happy with the overall weight and handling of this rifle. I went into this project wanting to add only parts that I thought would improve the rifles performance/function. Some might agree with the parts chosen and some might not. Can't please everybody. However, I feel that I did exactly what I set out to achieve. Every addition to this rifle has made the rifle better in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>I ended up adding a solar tactical MFER while I was waiting on a slot to open at the gunsmith. This thing flat out works. Greatly improves reloading. Thanks for the vid mrSGL21.</p><p></p><p>The weight ended up being 7lbs 6.8 oz (w/MFER and no optic or mag) which is a 1.8 oz gain over stock form. Not bad considering. The weight difference before going to the gunsmith and after is a 4 oz savings, and all 4oz is in the front end and you can definitely tell a difference. Like I said in my post before this one, I ended up having to bore out a 5.56 1/2x28 brake to work on this AK as the 30 cal brake was too wide for the narrow barrel. Not a big deal as it works great and I can mount my suppressor should I choose to. Here are some pics before I give it a rattle can job. Thanks for all the recommendations as this has been a learning experience for me throughout.</p><p></p><p>On another note, I've been considering getting rid of the lower handguard and ultimak rail and replacing it with a Midwest Industries extended rail setup. I'd like to extend my front off hand grip and I'm not sure how else to do it. However, this would negate the weight that I saved by cutting it down... We'll see after I get some more range time in with this setup.</p><p></p><p>1. With no optic</p><p>2. Weight with no optic</p><p>3. With optic and how it will be ran. (probably will add a flash light at some point)</p><p>4-7. Just because.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174327.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174331.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174339.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174338.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174335.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174334.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174337.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jakerz, post: 2003580, member: 18966"] Okay, so I received my rifle back from the gunsmith and the rifle is in it's final form (minus paint). I decided to go with a muzzle device that would allow me to run my suppressor if I wanted to. And since I'm cutting the barrel anyhow, I can have it threaded for whatever. However, I ran into a snag. The barrel does not have a wide enough diameter to run a 5/8x24 brake/hider and it is next to impossible to find a 1/2x28 AAC mount with a 30 cal bore. So I decided to take a 1/2x28 556 brake and have the gun smith bore it to a 30 cal. This should solve the problem. I have to say that I am very happy with the overall weight and handling of this rifle. I went into this project wanting to add only parts that I thought would improve the rifles performance/function. Some might agree with the parts chosen and some might not. Can't please everybody. However, I feel that I did exactly what I set out to achieve. Every addition to this rifle has made the rifle better in my opinion. I ended up adding a solar tactical MFER while I was waiting on a slot to open at the gunsmith. This thing flat out works. Greatly improves reloading. Thanks for the vid mrSGL21. The weight ended up being 7lbs 6.8 oz (w/MFER and no optic or mag) which is a 1.8 oz gain over stock form. Not bad considering. The weight difference before going to the gunsmith and after is a 4 oz savings, and all 4oz is in the front end and you can definitely tell a difference. Like I said in my post before this one, I ended up having to bore out a 5.56 1/2x28 brake to work on this AK as the 30 cal brake was too wide for the narrow barrel. Not a big deal as it works great and I can mount my suppressor should I choose to. Here are some pics before I give it a rattle can job. Thanks for all the recommendations as this has been a learning experience for me throughout. On another note, I've been considering getting rid of the lower handguard and ultimak rail and replacing it with a Midwest Industries extended rail setup. I'd like to extend my front off hand grip and I'm not sure how else to do it. However, this would negate the weight that I saved by cutting it down... We'll see after I get some more range time in with this setup. 1. With no optic 2. Weight with no optic 3. With optic and how it will be ran. (probably will add a flash light at some point) 4-7. Just because. [img]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174327.jpg[/img] [img]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174331.jpg[/img] [img]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174339.jpg[/img] [img]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174338.jpg[/img] [img]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174335.jpg[/img] [img]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174334.jpg[/img] [img]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i77.photobucket.com_albums_j49_jakeums_PA174337.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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