Are there some options for a 7.62x39 bullpup?

**.XL** · 11-15-13, 08:30

I was looking for online-info about the new AK-12 when I saw this photo.
Now I'd like to know if someone have already come out with a 7.62x39 caliber bullpup design?

**MountainRaven** · 11-15-13, 09:17

I believe the Russians and Finns have some that they've built over the years, and possibly also the Chinese… but most of the options are going to basically be AKs in fugly conversion stocks. With all the drawbacks that it sounds like it would have from having a cheap, crappy stock and an AK receiver behind the firing hand. Oh, and lefties need not apply.

The Valmet M82 is probably the better option of those available, but only about 2,000 of them were made and the vast majority of those that were imported were imported in 5.56mm NATO. Like all Valmet rifles, they're pretty darn expensive at the best of times.

**MadDog** · 11-15-13, 09:40

Who makes the bullpup in the photo? Looks lefty friendly to me.

**MountainRaven** · 11-15-13, 19:30

I would guess that's made by Kalashnikov/Izhevsk/Izhmash.

**SamM** · 11-15-13, 20:43

Steyr has just released a .300BLK barrel for the AUG/A3. This does two things. It gives AUG owners a larger caliber option and will hopefully, get IWI thinking about a .300BLK conversion for the Tavor. If the Germans can do it, then they certainly can too! IWI is trying hard to release 5.45x39 and 9x19 conversion for the Tavor. Not sure what the hold up is. I've heard magazines.

The way I see it, with the 5.45 and the 9mm. Playing with the 7.62x39 is a waste of time. The .300BLK is more efficient and the 5.45 is inexpensive to shoot. Both are selling points of the 7.62x39. More options! Get a Tavor and wait it out. You'll have more options with the Tavor. Buy a backup AR15. The best one you can get.