A New Colt Design in 7.62x39?

**TacticalSledgehammer** · 08-12-13, 12:09

I saw what looks like something similar to RRA's design (in only that it uses AK mags) featured in a picture of Rick Perry's visit to Colt. I'm not gonna post a pic just in case it's false or may violate a forum rule. Would any of the Colt lovers on here know anything about the rifle I'm speaking of?

Dano5326 · 08-12-13, 12:36

yes..

**TacticalSledgehammer** · 08-12-13, 12:55

Nice!

I looked up their website, but never found any official info. Do you know anything more about it?

**Bolt_Overide** · 08-12-13, 14:44

I hope they get it out before the SR47 is released... (if it is...)

**TacticalSledgehammer** · 08-12-13, 15:03

Originally Posted by Bolt_Overide

I hope they get it out before the SR47 is released... (if it is...)

I could see one in my future more so than 5.56. I just hope it won't have any steel case issues.

**MistWolf** · 08-12-13, 18:00

The body of the 7.62x39 has a fairly steep taper to improve extraction with a steel case

**RogerinTPA** · 08-12-13, 19:04

If it's as accurate as a 556 Colt, I'd be interested.

**Ryno12** · 08-12-13, 19:26

I'm sure it's just me but I just can't warm up to ARs chambered in 7.62x39 or AKs chambered in 5.56.

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**308sako** · 08-16-13, 23:05

Originally Posted by RogerinTPA

If it's as accurate as a 556 Colt, I'd be interested.

Been shooting this upper receiver kit I got about 15 years ago and have never had the issues bantered about on the various forums. The newer ASC (C-products) curved magazines work extremely well.
A friend with a registered M16 lower ran this upper FA and the additional short range power of the 7.62 x 39 was evident.

It's all opinion regardless, the 5.56 is a well evolved cartridge, so yeah why bother