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RCS
12-04-2012, 05:44 PM
Who's done this? I've been reading up this for the past few hours and I'm convinced I'd like to do this but I don't know whether to get a 5.45 or 5.56 receiver. I'm leaning toward the 5.45 receiver.

Anyway, here's the parts list I believe I'll need:

74 Kit (http://www.k-var.com/shop/BP-AK74.html)
5.56 barrel (https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.php/cPath/21_79/products_id/3073)
And of course a NoDak receiver and some 5.56 mags.

I hear the 5.45 bolt will work on the 5.56 cartridge with some work on the extractor so that's all right. What am I missing?

ETA: I figured I would mention I'm invested in the 5.56 caliber so I don't get any "why not 5.45" replies.

Helen Keller
12-04-2012, 06:03 PM
biggest thing is the length/angle of the ejector.

RCS
12-04-2012, 07:30 PM
How about the trunnions? If I used a 5.56 receiver they wouldn't fit, unless I'm mistaken.

Schuetzenman
12-04-2012, 08:17 PM
How about the trunnions? If I used a 5.56 receiver they wouldn't fit, unless I'm mistaken.

If the barrel shank diameter around the chamber is the same it will fit. Should be a standard AKM size.

RCS
12-06-2012, 08:18 PM
I was quoted from two gunsmiths as being "in the neighborhood" of $300.

Going to see if I can maybe get a bit more info.

RCS
01-09-2013, 03:34 PM
Got the parts kit in today. Looks as though all the parts are present. I ordered a receiver the 28th, but most orders take over 2 weeks to ship so it's coming up. This guy sold me a barrel for $100 when I panicked about K-Var shutting down.