MLS-99 review

[GOAT HORN]

Hello, Board. I just picked up my new rifle from the dealer and thought I'd give a short first impression.

The Firing Line receiver is a nice chunk of steel and looks very much like my Bulgarian milled piece on another gun. The dust cover fits perfectly and the assembly work looks first rate.

I sent Mike a used Chinese parts kit that was left over from my Krinkov project. I asked him not to refinish the parts and use the old furniture to keep the "war trophy" look. Now I'm thinking I should get some new wood and a nice refinish job.

I haven't had a chance to shoot the gun yet but will let you know how it goes.


Andrew

[GOAT HORN]

I took the MLS-99 to the range yesterday and shot 80 rounds through it. Functioning is perfect and the action and trigger are very smooth. As far as accuracy, I am disappointed, as I am getting five-shot groups in the 5-6" range. I had expected better out of a milled gun. In all fairness to Firing Line, this gun shot 5-6" at 100 yards back when it was a pre-ban Chinese AK. I'll try some various types of ammo and see what happens.

Overall, I'm still happy with the receiver and assembly work from Firing Line.

[New2AKs]

Well, On the bright side -At least the groups didn't open up..:D
I was kinda impressed by that statement though too....
seem pretty neet that you could take a Bbl. outta one receiver ,put it an another,and keep the same group size ;)

[GOAT HORN]

Part of the accuracy problem is the targets I'm using. All I've got are B-27 targets and I have a hard time getting a consistent sight picture on such a big surface. I'm sure I could print better groups with an 8" bull. I'll get some and try that.

I shot another 120 rounds through the gun this morning. It's still running like a true AK. Accuracy is about the same with Barnaul as opposed to Wolf but the Barnual shoots about 5" higher than the Wolf. A target rifle she ain't! But it isn't supposed to be.