5.45x39 any one?

[Esoteric Junkie]

Anyone ever have a craving for a 5.45x39 "precision" bolt action rifle? The SSG 82 is the only offering available and they are in scarce supply. Prices have gone through the roof for a decent SSG. The SSG 82 is not without severe faults. The primary extraction is almost non-existant and the aluminum trigger is delicate and prone to breakage. When firing 7N6 in SSG 82's they usually lock up and extractors are fragile and prone to breaking. Given all the negatives stated above, I decided to build a precision 5.45x39 paper punching device. Fast forward several years sense parting with the SSG 82..............

Build Specs
-Krieger light weight palma barrel 30" finish length (they made me the last three 5.45 barrels before halting production of this bore diameter)
-Tikka T3 action- bolt face opened up to accept 5.45. Great primary extraction, great trigger and Sako extractor
-20MOA EGW picatinny rail
-GRS Hybrid stock- pillar bedded
-Zeiss V8 scope with #43 mil dot reticle
-Zeiss 34mm precision rings
-Custom reamer by Manson. Sent samples of 7N6 and Hornady ammunition to get the throat geometry and length
correct
-Premium European 5.45 boxer primed brass
-Hornady 60gr V-max projectiles (.2215")
-Hornady reloading dies

 

[RegionRat]

Sounds cool. In for the range reports!

 

[rockhound78]

Don't forget the 22 Grendel

 

[Esoteric Junkie]

Sounds cool. In for the range reports!

Factory Hornady 5.54x39 ammo with 60gr V-max chrono was 3150fps. 7N6 53gr went 3300fps. Both shot wonderful at 600 yards.

EJ