I am taking the 5.45x39mm plunge! updated 09-23-09

[sdacbob]

Is there some where you recommend getting ak74 springs from?

ditto

[Jay Cunningham]

If I remember right I think I just called Pro-Mag and asked them if I could have some AK-74 springs.

[bubba04]

Has anyone experimented with putting a spacer on the baseplate to give the stock springs a little more power.

I am having hell removed the front sight base. I want to put an omega rail on this beast.

[Jay Cunningham]

I am having hell removed the front sight base. I want to put an omega rail on this beast.

Unsure I understand - you know that you do not need to remove the FSB to install an Omega rail... right?

[bubba04]

Its the omega x FSB, I want to remove the hand gaurd plate on the back of it. Dont I need to remove it before I take the barrel nut off?

[Singlestack Wonder]

Its the omega x FSB, I want to remove the hand gaurd plate on the back of it. Dont I need to remove it before I take the barrel nut off?

Yes, the FSB will need to be removed before the barrel nut can be taken off. Are you having problems driving out the taper pins? Make sure you are trying to drive them out from the small end. It's best to use a front sight block such as the one Brownells sells.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2...HT_BENCH_BLOCK