[opensights]

Hey guys saw an upper from SW Mp line in this caliber. What can you tell me I think its a russian round is it smaller than the 5.56 or similar the guy had a good price on the upper says he cant sell it. Looks like there is plenty of ammo available for it on line. May try it out. Give me your 2Cents.

 

[paulosantos]

If you don't reload, it is a good choice because of the cheap ammo. If you reload, I'd stick with the 5.56.

 

[ArtFWTx]

Right now the 5.45 ammo is stupid cheap compared with other calibers. If you buy a few cases of ammo and the upper plus some C-products magazines you can shoot for cheap. But if the ammo importation is stopped, you've got an upper with no cheap ammo supply. Decisions, Decisions.

 

[sigpros]

If you don't want it let me know. I am interested.

 

[Aramark]

i have one. and i enjoy shooting it a lot, i use silver bear ammo that i get from Palmetto State Armory. after i shoot i just clean and oil everything up, it does get dirty.

 

[rob_s]

I'd like to pick one up, and wish I had when they were more reasonably priced.

The obvious shortcoming is the C(rap)-products magazines, and since I hear that 5.56 springs don't work in the 5.45 magazines, there's really no ready fix.

 

[dasu]

the 5.45 works great in the AR. i dont have much time to reload with work and kids, so it was an easy fit. i wish i bought more bulgie when it was cheap. caveat: i havent pushed my upper all that hard.

there were some posts on it being over-gassed. i would agree, but not as bad as a noveske SPR i owned. i would love to buy a gas piston for it to try that out and make cleaning a little easier.

the c-products 5.45 mag is actually well made. i have had zero issues with all 10.

 

[Aramark]

i have a flat top, with a front sight, i can't seem to find a scope mount that is high enough to get over the sight. can i cute the top of the sight off, or where can i get higher mounts?

 

[Jamesb74]

Do you have pics? What kind of mounts are you using now? What is the optic you are using?

 

[opensights]

SOunds good i my get this and buy ammo buy the case while its cheap. forthe sights i use a riser block withhigh tactical rings on top of that my sight picture is great.

 

[Aramark]

yeah could you post some pics of it ?

 

[Jamesb74]

yeah could you post some pics of it ?

I was asking you? If you e-mail them to me I can post pics for you. Or just describe what you have. Either way

 

[Aramark]

i'm sorry i misunderstood you. i'm not using any sights now, but would like to use a cheap scope i have laying around and irons.
i just need to find some rings that are high enough to go over the front sight.
5.45x39:

 

[rob_s]

This is well off the topic of the 5.45, but you don't need to "get over" the FSB. With a magnified optic you'll see a ghosting at best, and with an RDS you'll see the base but not notice it because your focus will be on the target.

(there's a rear sight in there too, FWIW)