AK-AKM Rifle Builder's Manual: An Illustrated, Step-by-Step Guide to Assembling the AK/AKM Pattern Rifle
Product ID: 60495551
If you want to build your own AK-pattern rifle and do it the correct way, this is the book you need. The AK-AKM Rifle Builder’s Manual is the authoritative, fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to building the AK-style rifle. It is the first manual of its kind to document and present the complete AKM build process using professional gunsmithing methods and machining best practices. No procedure is left out or glossed over. From disassembling a demilitarized AKM “kit” rifle to the final finish and assembly, every step required for the AK enthusiast or commercial gunsmith to build a safe and functioning AKM semi-automatic rifle is covered with precise instructions and detailed photographs and illustrations. This manual is the final word on building an AKM rifle the proper way. Key concepts such as setting chamber dimension, interference fit, cycle of operation, and zeroing are also covered. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE - Disassembling the demilitarized AKM - Barrel populating, riveting, and pinning - Correctly establishing headspace and the theory behind it - Riveting charts and theory - Barrel drilling and reaming - Receiver flats and 80-percent receivers - Welding bolt guide rails - Installing the optic side rail - Rail lapping and chamber polishing - Heat-treating the AKM receiver - Parkerizing and finish options - Zeroing the AKM the Soviet Army way - Cleaning and maintenance - Interference fitment procedures Review: If you own an AK or akm this is a definite need. - Extremely helpful lots of pictures pretty detailed where it needs to be. 10 out of 10 recommend Review: It was all really easy to under stand - this book has all the information it it to help you build an ak47/ak74. I have built two of them so far. When I first got this book I didn't realize there was that many steps to build one rifle. It was all really easy to under stand. I highly recommend getting this book if you are building your first ak47/74.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 217 Reviews |
W**S
If you own an AK or akm this is a definite need.
Extremely helpful lots of pictures pretty detailed where it needs to be. 10 out of 10 recommend
T**D
It was all really easy to under stand
this book has all the information it it to help you build an ak47/ak74. I have built two of them so far. When I first got this book I didn't realize there was that many steps to build one rifle. It was all really easy to under stand. I highly recommend getting this book if you are building your first ak47/74.
E**8
A "must have" for new AK builders
Building AK pattern rifles are really not at all like building -- really assembling -- AR pattern rifles. Sure, there are more than a few videos on youtube but what you really miss are the important technical details -- sizing, dimensions, key pieces of info on fitment, etc. This book fills in the gaps between what you see on youtube and what you really need to know in order to successfully build an AK pattern rifle. The pictures are great and the text is concise and to the point.
C**M
AK manual
Satisfied customer.
R**D
Informative guide but has some deficiencies
Background info: I will be starting my first AKM build using an already completed receiver, a slovakian virgin parts kit, and virgin barrel from akbuilder.com. PROS: -This book provides almost all the knowledge you could need for building an AKM with a (used) parts kit. -There is instruction on the finishing of an 80% receiver. -In-depth information on fitment for various parts of the AKM -Despite another reviewer's complaint, I had zero issues reading the text (tablet or PC) so I do not understand his issue. CONS: -My main issue is that this book assumes you will be purchasing the author's other book on creating the tools/jigs from the X-Ring Precision tooling system. I consider this a negative because this makes the book incomplete as a guide. However, this can be work around by using google to find the tools and instruction you need. -This book lacks instruction on how to assemble the smaller components like the rear sight. It doesn't appear terribly complicated, but identifying the parts for a newbie is not simple. I was mostly satisfied with my purchase and I think it's a good book for the average AKM builder.
C**S
needed for building your own ak rifle
great detail information on building rifle, pictures of the steps and good information at each step, anyone looking at building these rifles will get all the information step by step
R**E
Good book
I haven’t built any aks however it’s nice to have this book just Incase I ever buy a parts kit, knowledge is everything. It’s a high quality book, I wish it was a little smaller (but that’s just me I like everything to be pocket size lol.) However the book is easy to read, and in a world where there’s no videos on YouTube explaining the steps to build an AK, this book really comes in handy.
E**R
Manual
Very informative book, worth the money
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