should I trade AR for AK

[ZX-10R]

I sold one AR...Not because it was a terrible gun...It was actually an awesome rifle. However, I realized AK patterns were more my thing. I kept my Daniel Defense but would I buy another AR again...Yes. Would I sell one to fund an AK...Depends on which one. I'll give up my Daniel Defense for a PSL with a 1970 date. Aside from that, I will save for more AKs...They are cheap. Just save for one....

[nicoroshi]

I forget this person handle but there is an gentle man on Calguns what has an open invite for people to shoot 1k yards with an AK. I'm planning on going to that, just need some more trigger time so I don't make a fool out of myself.

That would be killshot44 I believe shooting out in Ione for the 600 yard matches.
I just put a new 21" barrel on my milled RPK for 'just such a thing'.
The 7.62x39 out of a 16" barrel loses stability after about 500 meters but with the added velocity of a longer barrel I think it's doable.
Now for some more trigger time with it before I show up.

Oh, and easy NorCalK9. The sponsor's (or is that instigator) phone is on whenever he's awake

[CSACANNONEER]

However, I would love to see someone shoot consistent groups with the naked eye at 1000 yards + I have never seen it done, and I think it would be a very humbling experience and will show exactly what a weapon is capable of in the right hands. Anyone up north want to meet up with me and show me how its done? Maybe with an AK

I agree that it's a humbling thing to watch. If you ever want to see it done, attend a Palma or high power match. Those guys are AWESOME.

[Recon-01]

Keep the AR and buy an AK or two then grab another AR and pick up a couple thousand rounds and make a day of it.

[pyro3k2]

That would be killshot44 I believe shooting out in Ione for the 600 yard matches.
I just put a new 21" barrel on my milled RPK for 'just such a thing'.
The 7.62x39 out of a 16" barrel loses stability after about 500 meters but with the added velocity of a longer barrel I think it's doable.
Now for some more trigger time with it before I show up.

Oh, and easy NorCalK9. The sponsor's (or is that instigator) phone is on whenever he's awake

I guess im cheating then by using an AK in 7.62x54r

[Ryan in SD]

Romanian G AK47 surplus parts kit minus main receiver once run $99.00 shipped. I've bought one and a $79.00 NDS receiver plus rivet set and a Tapco trigger kit from AKbuilders for $70.00.

Back to OP, If you're going to to that, make sure you get a Russian made AK with a milled receiver and not stamped. A Russian RAK or Arsenal AK47 would be a nice trade for a basic AR15.

Complete kits with barrels USE to cost less. But that doesnt mean **** nowadays.

OP, Youre looking at $500+ for a real AK. An AK trade for an AR would depend on parts and condition of both but it doesnt seem at all unreasonable for a trade. Both guns are plentiful in the US but the AR takes longer to make therefore usually goes for a few hundred more but a real AK that is made well can also get a good price.

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cscannonner makes a good point, you will save lots of money making an AK yourself but its not for everyone.