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Buckythebrewer · October 7, 2006, 03:56 PM

The gas system doesn't start working until the bullet passes by the gas port in the barrel correct??That makes me think that the bullet would leave the barrel before enough of the gas would effect the action and accuracy.maybe im wrong,I don't know.On the other hand the action needs the pressure from the bullet still being in the barrel and venting through the gas port so Im kind of puzzled on this one.I think if it does effect accuracy it is minimal because of how fast everything is taking place..I think the main thing is the 7.62x39 round,,It has little to offer in its regular wolf fmj form when it comes to accuracy(maybe loaded with a good bullet and fired through a benchrest gun?)..second I think the action being so heavy and clumsy,as well as the barrel being so thin..maybe the clunky trigger mechanism has something to do with it as well..

October 7, 2006, 03:56 PM	#29
Buckythebrewer Junior member Join Date: April 15, 2006 Location: Jefferson, ME Posts: 700	The gas system doesn't start working until the bullet passes by the gas port in the barrel correct??That makes me think that the bullet would leave the barrel before enough of the gas would effect the action and accuracy.maybe im wrong,I don't know.On the other hand the action needs the pressure from the bullet still being in the barrel and venting through the gas port so Im kind of puzzled on this one.I think if it does effect accuracy it is minimal because of how fast everything is taking place..I think the main thing is the 7.62x39 round,,It has little to offer in its regular wolf fmj form when it comes to accuracy(maybe loaded with a good bullet and fired through a benchrest gun?)..second I think the action being so heavy and clumsy,as well as the barrel being so thin..maybe the clunky trigger mechanism has something to do with it as well..