Shot the AK

[ftncityfatboy]

Well today my daughter and I took the AK-47 to the range and put some rounds thru it. Safe to say the target survived to be shot at another day. Out of about 40 rounds, bout 5/6 hit the target at 100 yds, moved it to 50 yds and maybe 10/12 more hit it. When we did hit it, groups were together which was not saying much. This was the first time to shoot a rifle so I didn't expect much and that's just what I got! Right now I wouldn't pick me to be on your team.....

[Guest ScottD]

Depending on the model AK you have, you may want to also check the front sight for canting. It may not be all you!

[Guest joeharris]

A lot of times the front sight also needs to be adjusted, depending where the bullet goes, the sight post on a lot needs to me moved a little!

[mousegunner]

Any way, the AK is not meant for snipers! If you can hit your target in a fair group at 50 yards, you are good to go for zombies and other non-desirables.

[Guest bkelm18]

Yep, just remember the front and rear sight are adjustable, so that may have been throwing you off a bit. The AK isn't meant for precision, if you can get decent groups at 50 yards, you're doing pretty good.

[Guest stovepipe]

+1 on checking front sight cant (alignment) - Be sure to clear weapon beforehand... You should also have a fairly broad range of sight adjustment available.

Also, you may want to upgrade / hone your trigger, ad a buffer, etc... They aren't tack drivers, but it should give you fairly tight center mass quality groups.

[ftncityfatboy]

woke up this morning and my shoulder was very sore, wonder why??? Thanks for all the advice for the AK newbie. I think the first thing to do is change the sites on the front of the gun, they are a little lacking. Now if I can only figure out how to do that. Looks....difficult.

[Guest KevinM]

I got a scope on mine for beyond 50 yards and a super bright green laser for close quarters...