Considering an AR in 5.45x39 but...

[jason8055]

I'm worried I won't find range friendly ammo, at least until this dry spell is over. Not sure how long it will last, not sure if I will find non steel ammo. Like the 762 AK I should alot and I have range friendly ammo, and is not that hard to find.

So my question is, to the fellows that have a 5.45, how hard is it to find some decent range friendly non magnetic ammo?

I'm also looking to put a bad *** scope on it probably 1-6, hope its just as accurate is the .556

[guitar-nut]

I've never seen non-magnetic 5.45...

[Guitarmoto]

You can find it with a little effort. On average $.50/round. I found just couple boxes at store online in Midwest, then next day I bought another 200 rounds off private seller who posted ad in Buffalo and was willing to ship. Its out there, but I wouldn't use it as a range gun. I got what I could so if i felt inclined to use at the range I could, but I definitely consider it a desert rifle.

[Guitarmoto]

This is what it looks like. Cost me $25 box for 50. Hornady only company making non-magnetic. Steel cased to help cycling in 74s.

[tommyfly]

id rather buy .223 at 60c a round and reload it.

unless it's strictly a desert rifle, its more trouble then its worth, imo

[CWM4A1]

Hornady does make 5.45x39 hunting rounds that's non-magnetic (V-Max). As far as other brand of non-magnetic ammo, at least I haven't heard any. So instead of finding range friendly ammo, your may have to look for ammo friendly range (or BLM land in desert).

[jason8055]

You can find it with a little effort. On average $.50/round. I found just couple boxes at store online in Midwest, then next day I bought another 200 rounds off private seller who posted ad in Buffalo and was willing to ship. Its out there, but I wouldn't use it as a range gun. I got what I could so if i felt inclined to use at the range I could, but I definitely consider it a desert rifle.

I want this gun AS a range gun since ammo is so cheap. But if I can't find some non magnetic ammo then yes it will be a desert gun and I won't go for an expensive upper in that case. Unless I still had my private rage

[jason8055]

This is what it looks like. Cost me $25 box for 50. Hornady only company making non-magnetic. Steel cased to help cycling in 74s.

Steel cased, I'm sure I'll get bashed for that here in LA/Ventura county still.

[9mmrevolver]

Reloading it is even harder. Gotta use 222 cases that u fire form and the dies are 150 just for lee dies. I have found projectiles recently that are pretty cheap. Otherwise u have to take a 223 (.224) caliber bullet and swage it down to .221 ca

[jason8055]

You're talking about reloading 5.45 or 5.56?? I don't think anybody would reload 545's

[9mmrevolver]

You're talking about reloading 5.45 or 5.56?? I don't think anybody would reload 545's

I would. And will probably in the next year. Reloading is a great hobby that is linked to shooting.

[9mmrevolver]

I've even considered making my own 223 projectiles out of 22lr brass but the press and dies are crazy expensive. If I remember correctly it was gunna run about 800 to do it

[jason8055]

Yea next I'm going to setup reloading station, **** this ammo situation, what reloading kit do you recommend, not looking to spend more than 400

[9mmrevolver]

I've done all of my reloading on a single stage. Single stage is good for beginners and percision shooters. Progressive for quantity but will be accurate enough depending on your skill level as a shooter. If doing only rifle I'd do the single stage breach lock. If doing lots of pistol I'd do lee progressive. Or just get both.

I have an rcbs single stage and a smart reloader single stage. The smart reloader will work but you can tell the difference in quality. Kinda like the lee compared to the dillon progressive presses. I've used both. Lees biggest downfall is their primer feeder. Check out the reloader section. There is lots of info there. But opinions are like arse holes. Everyone's got one.

[jason8055]

I want to get a reloader that presses 4-8 a time not a single press