Alright, I am new here, and it might be in the FAQ, but realistically, is the AR more accurate than the Saiga .223? I like the AK reliability and would like to know if any one has side by side tested them. Sorry about the spilled can'o'worms.
Alright, I am new here, and it might be in the FAQ, but realistically, is the AR more accurate than the Saiga .223? I like the AK reliability and would like to know if any one has side by side tested them. Sorry about the spilled can'o'worms.
??On the other hand, I am fairly certain that my group is about double the size of the mechanical accuracy of my rifle.
THAT has a lot to do with what shooter you pick.
I'd bet dimes to dollars even a hack like me would see a consistent difference in group sizes between an AR and an AK - even a skinny barrel 16" AR.
Someone like dzelenka, who competes at the highest level of high power - could probably write a novella on the accuracy difference.
The AK is plenty accurate for "minute of man" out to a couple hundred yards, and considering that actual use will probably at 50 or under - no worries.
THAT SAID - as I understand it, the .223 AKs don't run as well as the 7.62 - magazine issues, etc. Third hand knowledge, however.
You know, since we're all in the same area... it would be really neat to see if we could organize a "AR/AK" shoot off somewhere. Run a USPSA three gun type rifle course AND a precision 100 and 200 yard shoot. Me thinks that the reults would be very, very interesting.
Nomad,
You clearly have alot of experience and I certainly respect that. I do have a very clear understanding that an AK is a robust and very reliable weapon. I am not unknowledgable in matters involving firearms. This string, however, strictly addresses accuracy and as you state, the AR is a better platform in that regard.
Like constitutionlover, I do not have anything else to add.
Dan
but realistically, is the AR more accurate than the Saiga .223? .
AR's are inherently more accurate than AK's.
AK's are inherantly more reliable than AR's.
Thats what I been saying Pangris.Also is that tiger underwater?You know, since we're all in the same area... it would be really neat to see if we could organize a "AR/AK" shoot off somewhere. Run a USPSA three gun type rifle course AND a precision 100 and 200 yard shoot. Me thinks that the reults would be very, very interesting.
Negitive... Total exageration... I've stood there and watched Bam and I hit strings of 5-10 in a row, followed by 5 misses in a row. It most certainly not "any time" we actually aim....We slAKers shoot 5.45 & 7.62 AKs with open sights & hit torso sized steel plate at 250-300yrds quite regularly, pretty much any time we actually aim.