AK v AR15 for SHTF?

AK v AR15 for SHTF?

12-13-2014, 12:06 AM,

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RE: AK v AR15 for SHTF?

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12-13-2014, 12:06 AM

An AK is reliable. Accurate beyond 250 yds, not in my opinion. It is heavier, and the 6 full magazines weighs a lot. As for ammo, I am not a fan of steel case. It is harder on guns. For SHTF all 7.62x39 ammo will dry up within a short period of time, as most of it is not made here. Same is true for Mosin-Nagant ammo. Althought Mosin brass can be reloaded.

I think you would be better served with a AR15 type rifle in SHTF but an AK47 is a reasonable choice. I know groups (like armies) like to standardize, but I think some variety is good. Personally I will carry a .308x51 rifle, as I assume most of those I will likely contact will be armed with AK's and AR's. I want to be able to out range them, negate cover and have a heavier hitting round than they do. I think the AR15's biggest advantage over the AK platform is OPTICS and other accessories. This just my humble opinion.

"An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." -Col. Jeff Cooper

I think you would be better served with a AR15 type rifle in SHTF but an AK47 is a reasonable choice. I know groups (like armies) like to standardize, but I think some variety is good. Personally I will carry a .308x51 rifle, as I assume most of those I will likely contact will be armed with AK's and AR's. I want to be able to out range them, negate cover and have a heavier hitting round than they do. I think the AR15's biggest advantage over the AK platform is OPTICS and other accessories. This just my humble opinion.

"An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." -Col. Jeff Cooper

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