recomend 7.62x39 ar upper-new updates?

woody wood · October 11, 2012, 10:03 AM

looking to buy an ar upper for 7.62x39.
i have read some older post and was looking for up to date advice.
looking for compete upper-anything to look for, or where to buy,what not to buy?
thanks!!

Mobuck · October 11, 2012, 03:04 PM

I had a Colt A2 and swapped it for an Olympic A3. Can't see any diff externally (except the sights of course). Going to get it out and shoot it some as I've upgraded the scope and acquired some Hornady SST ammo. I know someone who might want to bust a bambi with it.

doofus47 · October 12, 2012, 02:21 PM

I like my Bushmaster 7.62x39, but it doesn't have feed ramps, if that's important to you.

cproducts mags have treated me well.

plateshooter · October 13, 2012, 05:39 AM

I have a Model 1 upper in 762X39. I use it for hogs. I am very happy with it.

Erno86 · October 13, 2012, 03:00 PM

Rock River... sells a complete AR-15 rifle, in 7.62X39, that accepts AK-47 magazines only.

rightside · October 13, 2012, 08:00 PM

Had a Oly arms upper for awhile. It was great with the ASC mags. It had the M4 feed ramps and shot well. Problem was, I have several thousand rds of surplus(corrosive) ammo. Cleaning the gas tube and chamber on the AR was a major pain! Had to get it really clean to prevent rust. Sold it and switched back to an chrome barrel AK platform.The AR in 7.62x39 is a good combo.(use good ammo!)

October 11, 2012, 10:03 AM	#1
woody wood Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2010 Location: minnesota Posts: 271	recomend 7.62x39 ar upper-new updates? looking to buy an ar upper for 7.62x39. i have read some older post and was looking for up to date advice. looking for compete upper-anything to look for, or where to buy,what not to buy? thanks!! __________________ nra member proud father and patriot

October 12, 2012, 02:21 PM	#3
doofus47 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: live in a in a house when i'm not in a tent Posts: 2,483	I like my Bushmaster 7.62x39, but it doesn't have feed ramps, if that's important to you. cproducts mags have treated me well. __________________ I'm right about the metric system 3/4 of the time.

October 13, 2012, 05:39 AM	#4
plateshooter Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 1999 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 522	I have a Model 1 upper in 762X39. I use it for hogs. I am very happy with it. __________________ Make a hole

October 11, 2012, 03:04 PM	#2
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	I had a Colt A2 and swapped it for an Olympic A3. Can't see any diff externally (except the sights of course). Going to get it out and shoot it some as I've upgraded the scope and acquired some Hornady SST ammo. I know someone who might want to bust a bambi with it.

October 13, 2012, 03:00 PM	#5
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	Rock River... sells a complete AR-15 rifle, in 7.62X39, that accepts AK-47 magazines only.

October 13, 2012, 08:00 PM	#6
rightside Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 419	Had a Oly arms upper for awhile. It was great with the ASC mags. It had the M4 feed ramps and shot well. Problem was, I have several thousand rds of surplus(corrosive) ammo. Cleaning the gas tube and chamber on the AR was a major pain! Had to get it really clean to prevent rust. Sold it and switched back to an chrome barrel AK platform.The AR in 7.62x39 is a good combo.(use good ammo!)