Thanks to all who have posted about AK builds in this forum, I just snagged a milled Yugo M70 kit from Bocefus on the AK Files. The numbers all match and the bore is said to be good, a little dark at the end but with strong rifling.
I'm not sure how I'll proceed with the build, as I have to make a few decisions. Do I build an underfolder with a pinned stock or do I build something with a fixed stock? Do I build something with a milled receiver or do I go with a stamped receiver?
Here's my initial thinking, but I'd welcome comments. I've read that the underfolders look cool but don't have good shooting ergonomics. That coupled with the fact that I'd have to pin the stock anyway leads me to conclude that the final product should have a fixed stock. On the subject of receivers, I'd prefer milled. I have a TIG welder and it looks like there will be weldable plate sets available for $55 from a guy on Gunco.net but welding up the reciver may be more than my skills can handle at this time. I'm only aware of one option to buy a complete milled reciver, which would cost me $300-$400 plus shipping and FFL transfer fees, which puts the cost of the completed gun higher than I'd like, although I would be able to resell it if I went this route.
I'd appreciate any comments you AK builders may have. As I move through the build I'll post pictures in this thread.
I'm not sure how I'll proceed with the build, as I have to make a few decisions. Do I build an underfolder with a pinned stock or do I build something with a fixed stock? Do I build something with a milled receiver or do I go with a stamped receiver?
Here's my initial thinking, but I'd welcome comments. I've read that the underfolders look cool but don't have good shooting ergonomics. That coupled with the fact that I'd have to pin the stock anyway leads me to conclude that the final product should have a fixed stock. On the subject of receivers, I'd prefer milled. I have a TIG welder and it looks like there will be weldable plate sets available for $55 from a guy on Gunco.net but welding up the reciver may be more than my skills can handle at this time. I'm only aware of one option to buy a complete milled reciver, which would cost me $300-$400 plus shipping and FFL transfer fees, which puts the cost of the completed gun higher than I'd like, although I would be able to resell it if I went this route.
I'd appreciate any comments you AK builders may have. As I move through the build I'll post pictures in this thread.
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