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RAS47 2500 rds Later – Livin’ on a Prayer

16/03/27 at 10.30am   /   by Rob Ski   /   15 Comments

RAS47 2500 rds Later – Livin’ on a Prayer

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15 thoughts on “RAS47 2500 rds Later – Livin’ on a Prayer”

  1. Joel says:
    March 27, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    I purchase my first ak in January, unfortunately it’s a RAS47. I’ve put 500+ rounds through it and have similar wear on bolt and bolt carrier. I still like the platform, but I guess you get what you pay for.

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  2. Jarrod says:
    March 27, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    Wow, I knew this test would not workout well for the RAS47 but I never imagined it would be this bad. These results are what I would expect from an I.O.

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  3. Matt says:
    March 28, 2016 at 8:47 am

    Seems like your testing process is getting under Yeager’s skin.

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  4. Cole says:
    March 28, 2016 at 9:40 am

    I’ve got a C39V2 that’s beginning to show some of the same wear marks on the bolt with probably around 500 rounds through it. I’ve started to document it and I’ll continue as I shoot the rifle more.

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  5. Ethan says:
    March 28, 2016 at 11:11 am

    Oi Vey, glad I opted not to buy this as first AK over WASR. Rob probably saved my love for the Kalashnikov.

    PS: Totally buying another WASR in the near future. Too much fun.

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  6. LeeM says:
    March 29, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    I’m new to the AK rifle platform, I recently bought one of these (RAS47) as a value home defense firearm. Serial number is 25k+ and even has the “X” mark on my bolt carrier (updated heat treating). Wondering if the RAS47 in this video series is an earlier/later model?

    Either way, if the damage on the bolt & carrier group reaches absolute failure… can simply replacing these parts increase the life of the RAS47? Also, what kind/brand of bolts & bolt carriers are recommended for best performance and durability? Thanks for any advise guys.

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    • Miki says:
      March 30, 2016 at 10:38 pm

      On Yeager’s video, Century says they will replace if it breaks. So, I would call Century and have them fix your rifle much like a lifetime warranty on a Smithand Wesson.

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    • Brian says:
      March 30, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      If you replace the carrier you will need to check and probably adjust head space. If you are lucky you can grind a little off the carrier. Otherwise you would need to re set the barrel. At that point you would be so invested in parts and labor you could go buy a wasr. I have a collection of bolt and bolt carriers if you live in las vegas id be happy to let you check them for fit. Any mil surp parts will be hammer forged I believe. You can check apex, rtg, or kvar. I buy most of my parts from apex.

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  7. Miki says:
    March 30, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    Although some AKs do not seem to have this wear issue, I think this is why the Czechs used a different toggle like bolt lock on their VZ58. All rotating bolts will suffer like this.

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  8. greekpreparedness says:
    April 1, 2016 at 7:18 am

    hmmm…..the rifle is beatign it self apart. if I am not mistaken most damage is located at right abd low. Could it be binding on the bolt carrier that excerts such a force?
    Can you check rail height and/or bolt carrier rail slots allignment. especially regarding alignment with the piston?

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    • Rob Ski says:
      April 1, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      I will post my notes and comments at the end of this series…

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  9. LeeM says:
    April 11, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    Rob Ski, Is the RAS47 still undergoing its torture testing? Looking forward to the next video update..

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    • Rob Ski says:
      April 11, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      Yes, new video should be out Thursday.

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      • LeeM says:
        April 11, 2016 at 3:51 pm

        Great! thanks.

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    • Rob Ski says:
      April 12, 2016 at 7:14 am

      Yes, video should be out on Thursday.

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