This is my first time posting here in the AK section so I guess a hello is in order. Hi, Im Cameron.
I received a Century Arms Yugo M70 B2 as a graduation gift on the premise that we own just about everything under the sun that can be banned except for the worlds go to rifle the AK. I am a complete virgin on the AK stuff and have been trying to source info on the Yugos and more importantly the Century built model but I am coming up a a little dry. Does anyone have any links that I can read over that review this weapon? I went out to the range today and did not have my front sight tool with me but it shot well (as in no problems and overall comfort) minus the six inches low and right at 25 meters. I would like to try to find some info on lubrication, sight in procedures as well as what may cause a round to bump into the edge of the barrel as the round is being chambered (this happened today and I only noticed it b/c I had to eject a round to go down range and I noticed it was slightly deformed at the tip). Also if anyone would be willing to let me PM them with questions I would appreciate the help.
Does anyone know if the barrel on the Century Yugo is chrome lined? I have been told yes and no, but have been told a for sure yes on the bolt group.
Thanks in advance and I did try to use the search function but it will not allow me to use it.
Cam
The bolt group and bore are NOT chrome lined. They’re “in the white” steel. Treat them accordingly.
Lubricate on the upper and lower receiver rails, the body of the bolt, and that’s about it. Don’t put oil on the gas piston, you’ll just get a baked on mess.
Remember that when you adjust the front sight, you go in the opposite direction you want the point of impact moved.
You have a rifle that uses an American made receiver, barrel, and fire control group, and possibly the stocks (if they’re black synthetic).
The Yugoslavian parts are the bolt, bolt carrier, front and rear sight blocks, gas block, and buttstock.
Most AK’s don’t have a feed ramp, the military magazines usually place the round high enough that they go into the chamber without one.
What kind of magazines are you using?
Pictures would help a great deal.
Ignore the pricing, it’s two and a half years out of date, but the basic info is still good…
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=934
Other good info:
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=880
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=20044
Unfortunately I do not have the rifle with me as I am back in my apartment for the next three weeks until I head back south so I wont have any pictures. But it is your typical Yugo underfolder with wood fore end and the bright and shiny bolt and the Tapco trigger upgrade. On my fold out page that they call a manual it says that it has a chromed bolt and a DCI receiver but hey…I cannot back that up, its written on the fold out in ink. I checked the front sight post and it seems to be in good alignment and the rest of the rifle is in working order and very smooth.
I know how to run an AR in a carbine class (wet) but does the same apply to the AK? I use Miltec on just about all of my weapons. I did apply lube to the piston portion since i didnt know better but Im sure it is nothing of concern as it was more of a light film.
How do the Yugos hold up? I have read that they are the most desirable (depends of course on who you are) and also that Century is currently the best go to company for the yugos. Is all this true or false? This is a whole new planet for me.
I have one yugo magazine that I was using that seemed to touch the nose of the round into the lip of the barrel but all the rounds chambered with no issues or hiccups what so ever. It was a bit lose in the mag well but not really…just a touch of wiggle. Is this the case with most AKs?
You mentioned white steel. How do you treat white steel? I take it that you cant treat it like a glock huh?
Where is a good place to purchase spare mags? Sling? Front sight tool (are the all the same for ak’s? I was going to purchase through tapco).
It’s bare steel, not chromed.
Keep a light coat of oil on it and just watch it for oxidation.
You can run an AK wet and it won’t hurt anything, but AK’s are very forgiving (usually) when it comes to upkeep and maintence.
You could use axel grease and diesel to maintain it and you’d be ok.
As long as you wipe off the oil you put on the actual piston, you should be fine. If there’s oil on the piston when you shoot it, it’ll usually bake to the steel making it harder to come off. Originally the pistons were chromed…if it’s a US replacement part chances are it’s a grade of stainless.
Take a look through those threads I linked, they should answer most of your questions.
I have nothing of value to add to this thread, but thought it was funny so I’ll share…
When I saw the thread title I thought…“what kind of gift is a POS car that wasn’t worth a crap when it was new?”
Caffeine levels are obviously low when browsing this site, see “Yugo” and think of a damn car.
Carry on.
Haha…yeah no relevance but great non the less.
Thanks for the replies. Hopefully this will get me started. One last thing…Where would I source parts for the Yugo if I wanted to upgrade the bolt other items. Is there vendor online that is reputable? Im only familiar with Tapco for the AK platform.
Thanks,
Cameron
This is not an AR…there is no “bolt upgrade”…go shoot it. 
Peruse some of the threads here and take a look at how guys are running their AK’s.
Now…Tapco does not have a good rep for their accessories, so think about what you want the rifle to do for you.
I would advise switching stuff up just for the sake of switching stuff up.