AK74 Kit Build Progress

[Ryan in SD]

Also, a cheap set of calipers can help ensure your spots are in place.

[nicoroshi]

Reading this takes me back to my first build.
I pressed the barrel out with a stack of pennies and a BFH. Built on a Tapco flat. Bent the receiver in my bench vice. Didnt know how to do rivets so built with a Tapco screw set.
The list of WECSOG techniques goes on but needless to say that rifle still is firing away.
Keep with it OP you will be successful and not only learn a ton but have fun in the process.
Carry on!

[Uranium238]

It's not as big of an issues as everyone thinks. It's the only hole that is out of round for mounting the rear trunnion. Everything else is nice and tight!

[Uranium238]

One more thing I forgot to mention. When this kit arrived, it was already de-milled. There were no sides of the cut receiver supplied that were part of the trunnions. Had those come with the kit, this would have been a cake walk. The Krink I'm doing next has these, so I look forward to a more quality job.

[Ryan in SD]

One more thing I forgot to mention. When this kit arrived, it was already de-milled. There were no sides of the cut receiver supplied that were part of the trunnions. Had those come with the kit, this would have been a cake walk. The Krink I'm doing next has these, so I look forward to a more quality job.

If you mess up the krink, jesus will kill 10 kittens, builder beware!

[Uranium238]

There won't even be a confession box around that will forgive me for that sin!!!

[Uranium238]

Receiver is done and FCG holes are reamed out. Prepare for heat treating!

[bilabong32]

Great read, I am looking at doing a 74 kit build in the near future.