[jpattersonnh]

I really wish someone would make a varmint gun in this caliber. I already own a CIP chambered CZ in 5.56/.223, but I like this cartridge. I bet it would be perfect for 35gr to 60gr. . Just a thought. I like different. Not to mention you can get 1080rnd cans of ammo for under 180.00 for trigger time.

 

[locutus]

I really wish someone would make a varmint gun in this caliber. I already own a CIP chambered CZ in 5.56/.223, but I like this cartridge. I bet it would be perfect for 35gr to 60gr. . Just a thought. I like different. Not to mention you can get 1080rnd cans of ammo for under 180.00 for trigger time.

I have an AK74 semi and I really fell in love with the 5.45 round.

 

[jpattersonnh]

I have an AK74 semi and I really fell in love with the 5.45 round.

I'm selling my Romanian built AK74 semi. I love the round also. Just wish there was a bolt gun for it. I bet in a 24" barreled bolt gun it would be pretty devastating. Average in a 16" AK is 2900fps, bet it would hit 3200 as is.

 

[Bigcat]

Ithink its a great round and love its availability.

if I wasnt already fully committed ot the AR platform with multiple guns and a large stash of 5.56 I might go there.
but i have too many guns now as it is.

If I were to start over I might considir going the AK74/5.45mm route and save tons of money

 

[locutus]

Ithink its a great round and love its availability.

if I wasnt already fully committed ot the AR platform with multiple guns and a large stash of 5.56 I might go there.
but i have too many guns now as it is.

If I were to start over I might considir going the AK74/5.45mm route and save tons of money

Get a 5,45 upper for the AR

 

[jpattersonnh]

Get a 5,45 upper for the AR

+1..................

 

[Bigcat]

But an AR upper still means the steel case problems with a direct impingement gas system exist.

Then I might as well go ahead and buy Wolf in 223 and get the same price/problems trade-offs with my exisitng AR's

Or is there a piston 5.45mm upper anywhere?

 

[jpattersonnh]

But an AR upper still means the steel case problems with a direct impingement gas system exist.

Then I might as well go ahead and buy Wolf in 223 and get the same price/problems trade-offs with my exisitng AR's

Or is there a piston 5.45mm upper anywhere?

The chamber is not the same. The case also is also tapered slightly. Sure the cases get extra heat from the direct gas system, but if the upper is designed correctly, you should not have an issue.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5.45×39mm

 

[texaswoodworker]

You could look into a Steyr SSG-82. It's a 5.45x39mm bolt action sniper rifle. I saw an old auction for one from 2008. It was listed for $1400. You may be able to find one cheaper, or they may cost more now. Alternatively, you could have an Marlin X7 or an old Mauser rechambered for the round.

Here's what the SSG-82 looks like.

Here's a link to the Marlin.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/CenterfireBoltAction/x7.asp

 

[jpattersonnh]

You could look into a Steyr SSG-82. It's a 5.45x39mm bolt action sniper rifle. I saw an old auction for one from 2008. It was listed for $1400. You may be able to find one cheaper, or they may cost more now. Alternatively, you could have an Marlin X7 or an old Mauser rechambered for the round.

Here's what the SSG-82 looks like.

Here's a link to the Marlin.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/CenterfireBoltAction/x7.asp

An old Mauser? Not a bad idea w/ a yugo intermediate action.
Not My standard '98 actions though. If I were to strip one, it would be for a 9.3x62. I have a rifle that I may do just that with one day. Have you seen the $$ of 5.45 now. Holy Sh!t. $100.00 increase in just a couple weeks per can(1080rnds). Reloads for my .223/5.56 CZ are going to suit me fine.

 

[locutus]

But an AR upper still means the steel case problems with a direct impingement gas system exist.

Then I might as well go ahead and buy Wolf in 223 and get the same price/problems trade-offs with my exisitng AR's

Or is there a piston 5.45mm upper anywhere?

Blue, there is no steel case problem. Thousands and thousands of folks shoot Wolf in their ARs. I even use the old lacquer coated stuff.

 

[primer1]

Does shilen or Douglas make barrels in that caliber? It would be real slick to stick one on a savage.

 

[longunner]

I like the idea of a 7.62x39 bolt gun I bet that would be cheap and fun to shoot. Wish I could make one myself haha

 

[Garadex]

I like the idea of a 7.62x39 bolt gun I bet that would be cheap and fun to shoot. Wish I could make one myself haha

I think CZ makes one.