Got back into the 7.62x39 game

FrankT · Jun 14, 2017

I took the lower from my 8.5" 68 Pistol and put on my new X39 10.5" side charging upper. Had an EoTech red/green clone so am going to try that on this and see how she shoots w the Hornady 123SST, I think it will be a great rd up to 125 yards and very effective. They also have a 16" side charger and may get that too but no real need w my 4, 6.8's

HughJoergan · Jun 14, 2017

All you need now is a homemade can!!!

FrankT · Jun 14, 2017

a solvent trap would be nice!!

HughJoergan · Jun 14, 2017

Just breaking your bits Frank!

How's the charging handle clearance with the optic?

FrankT · Jun 14, 2017

HughJoergan said:
Just breaking your bits Frank!

How's the charging handle clearance with the optic?

Looks closer in the pic I guess but it is 3/4" gap and because the optic is flat with the side of the upper and the charging handle sticks out there is no issue at all. In fact I had to go charge it and see because I could not remember any issue.

Little Jack · Jun 14, 2017

Frank,

Have you tried the 8M3 ammo from sgammo? I've heard it's about as good a bullet as you can get in x39.

FrankT · Jun 14, 2017

No Sir I have not but have used the S&B brass cased SP before and it was good but none penetrate as deep as the Hornady 123SST 7.62x39, from reviews I have read. Do you have some for sale over there? Just ordered 300 rds to try Thanks

Little Jack · Jun 14, 2017

None for sale. Sgammo is the only place I've found it. I've heard lots of good but haven't shot it yet

FrankT · Jun 14, 2017

So it is Tula made from a different factory or an old method way? I see people love it. I know the Tula HP does not perform like American HP.

FUPAGUNT · Jun 14, 2017

Commie

FrankT · Jun 14, 2017

FUPAGUNT said:
Commie

Hey it is not an AK it is an American AR and all parts USA

SAWMAN · Jun 14, 2017

I think you ought to take the Dremmel Tool to the feed ramps then start shooting that round nose ammo. It would print really close to that other stuff out to about 200.
That X39 has more power than the 6.8 and almost as much as the mighty 300BLK.
Remember not to shoulder that. I have been hearing that the latest "blessing" was a fake letter. --- SAWMAN

FrankT · Jun 14, 2017

It already has the X39 feed ramps, maybe tweak a mag to get it to run? I would like to run that ammo, just looks deadly! Yeah it is a 300wtf killer but cannot hold a candle to my 68's just something to play with for fun and carry around at the lease. I have never shouldered a brace, not sure I would know how to do that???

If I don't sell the 6.8 pistol upper I have for sale I guess it will be a 2 gun lower??

Murfpcola · Jun 14, 2017

FrankT said:
So it is Tula made from a different factory or an old method way? I see people love it. I know the Tula HP does not perform like American HP.

I read a little about it a few weeks ago and supposedly it opened up much better than the standard Russian hollow points. Something about how the copper jacket was scored. Supposedly the 8m3 was imported years ago but but I think they quit making it. Since it was a desireable design SGAmmo talked the manufacturer into remaking it. I would like to buy a couple hundred rounds.

FrankT · Jun 14, 2017

Yeah for $25 a 100 I got 3 boxes coming $5 a 20 and that is not bad, almost bought the 1000 case but wanted to try them first.

SAWMAN · Jun 15, 2017

Another thought . . . take a small flat file (Harbor Freight) and contour the front inside of the mag to a 45deg angle. This will help with any (but not all) feeding from mag issues that could be holding up the rd from being inserted into the mag.
I do this with all mags,in all chamberings,and even the Mag Pul brand. This really helped with the 50Beowulf mags. My DPMS has no problems feeding the 308/150gr round nose also. --- SAWMAN

FrankT · Jun 15, 2017

yeah the RN are flat in the mag, no lift or angle at all

FrankT · Jun 19, 2017

Little Jack's Guns said:
Frank,

Have you tried the 8M3 ammo from sgammo? I've heard it's about as good a bullet as you can get in x39.

Nate, I got the ammo today to try out and it does look much different, larger hole in the tip, bullet and primer sealed, will see how it shoots...Thanks!

Luv2Hunt · Jun 20, 2017

Looks good!

Murfpcola · Jun 20, 2017

What is the advantage of the side charger? I assume easier to charge with an optic. As a right handed person wouldn't a left side charging handle be best? Charge while still holding pistol grip.

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