Bulgarian AK Mags- good or bad choice?

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This is an overview of the only Bulgarian 30 round AK magazine in my collection. Would not lock into the mag well initially. After scraping and removing some material it locks in but will not come out without repeated bumps to the bottom of the mag. This was purchased as new surplus from Gun Mag Warehouse as item BULAK30MTRY. This could be due to self- cleaning follower and steel feed lips out of spec or the size of the rear steel lug (not sure) as I have read people who purchased this magazine had no fitment issues with M70 and other American machined AK magazine wells. Magazine has "CAl.7.62X39" identifying Caliber 7.62 x 39mm. Fired 30 rounds through this magazine with one failure to eject causing mis-feed and a round not going into battery.

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@stephenurban9880 12 дней назад

I own a bunch of the Bulgarian (metal lips/lugs) poly mags in 7.62x39. They work perfectly in a Chines, Bulgarian, Russian and Romanian AK.

@404tactical7 12 дней назад

@stephenurban9880 Good to know, and thanks for the feedback . I appreciate you.

@stephenurban9880 5 месяцев назад

It's "CAL" for caliber

@404tactical7 5 месяцев назад

Yeah, you are right. The older mags stated "Cal" and that was changed to "CAL" but this mag had "CAl" so I did not get that one right. Thanks for your feedback-Doug.

@adrnacad3434 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for starting the video with that reload sound.

@404tactical7 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for your feedback --Doug

@YTBEN1045 6 месяцев назад

I've had the same problem with my Zastava with the Bulgarian polymer mags. But a little filing on the upper area of the hind lug will get the mag to fit. The steel Bulgarian mags and all others work well.

@404tactical7 6 месяцев назад

Appreciate that bit of info. I'll Dremel the top portion of the lug tomorrow. Thanks for the feedback.-Doug

@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska 11 дней назад

My Bulgarians ones are tight and finicky to seat, but nothing what like yours is doing... The M70 seems to have a slightly deeper well than any AK I have ever owned. I think that is part of the issue as I have to consciously pay attention to how far I put it in the weapon to grab the front flip in the mag to the inside of the well. My East German ones act the same in my M70 but neither have issues going in or out of my PSA AK. I think with use they will not be as much of a PITA,

@404tactical7 11 дней назад

@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska That is good info there. I appreciate the feedback and thanks for checking out the video.✌️✌️

@SquidGunman 4 месяца назад

I have 8 of these magazines, and they fit perfectly in my Arsenal, and WASR 10. I haven’t tried them in my Zastava m70 yet cuz it’s at a different location. I also have several of the metal Bulgarian mags with the polymer follower, and they have fit in all 3 of my rifles.

@404tactical7 4 месяца назад

Good to hear that info. Who knows, maybe my magwell is to blame. I have seen some other videos and comments about M70 and fitment-some fit some don't. Appreciate your feedback. That is helpful-Doug

@vincentsilva5663 5 месяцев назад

I have a PSA AK103 clone and have a bunch of magazines from surplus to brand new. I have 4 Bulgarian mags 2 polymer and 2 steel no issues at all. Although one of the polymer mags was a bit hard to get out. Over time it just worked itself out :) nice rifle btw man

@404tactical7 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the feedback @vincentsilva5663. Never heard anything bad about the Bulgarian mags before. That was the reason for purchase. Who knows maybe the mag well on my M70 is cut too small and that is why it doesn't fit. I took a Dremel sander to the back lug and front lug and seems good now. I appreciate you for watching the video. Thanks-Doug

@404tactical7 6 месяцев назад

UPDATE-using a Dremel tool over the weekend, I took off some of the bottom portion of the front steel lug. It's still doesn't come out without some effort. I'll keep at it, but for now, no quick mag changes. These are on sale for half off on the web today when I checked them out.

@Solidcambo 3 месяца назад

I have 6.3 30 round mags withe metal reinforced. And 3 40 round mags they all work flawless

@404tactical7 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the comments. Who makes the 40-round mag? I want to get a few. Appreciate you.-Doug

@Solidcambo 3 месяца назад

@@404tactical7 Bulgarian. I get them all my mags from gun mag warehouse. They are around 10 dollars a piece

@Solidcambo 3 месяца назад

The 30 round mags are Bulgarian too

@404tactical7 3 месяца назад

@@Solidcambo thanks

@eatonbeckstrom8187 День назад

I have a few all plastic ones without metal lugs if you force them in a few times it shaves of plastic

@404tactical7 День назад

@eatonbeckstrom8187 Good to know, and I appreciate your comments. Thanks- Doug.

@KerryDSC 5 месяцев назад

super simple fix, just take a file, and file a little bit off of the surface of the rear lug on the magazine that makes contact with the mag release button, it should work. I have had the same issue with new mags from different countries and its always been the issue. super easy to remedy:)

@404tactical7 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for this info. Appreciate the feedback.

@donwyoming1936 5 месяцев назад

Zastava is probably the last rifle I'd use to test anything. Nothing about these reverse engineered rifles are standard.

@Gmny1MOA 4 месяца назад

I have a bulgarian 40 thats like butter...got it basically for free at a pawn shop...they had a tupper tub full of assorted mags for like 3 bucks a peice...wish i could go back i didnt know what i was buying at the time

@404tactical7 4 месяца назад

Nice

@Gmny1MOA 4 месяца назад

@@404tactical7 for like 80 bucks i couldve been set for life...idk how they aquired all those mags but this was maybe 6 or 8 yrs ago

@404tactical7 5 месяцев назад

"CAI" on the bottom of this mag is not Century Arms International but Caliber-info in the video is incorrect FYI-Thanks

@michaelphipps4835 3 месяца назад

Buying polymer??…… invest in a dremel… especially if you like buying a lot of different kinds….. 2 seconds hitting the front and back lugs where you see the obvious wear will work wonders.👍

@404tactical7 3 месяца назад

Good info and thanks for the feedback. I did use a Dremel on the bottom of the front tab and the rear lug. Been working fine since that was done. Thanks-Doug

@michaelphipps4835 3 месяца назад

Liked and subscribed 👍

@404tactical7 3 месяца назад

Appreciate you👌👌

@a55ga5m 3 месяца назад

What extended changing handle/knobis that Zastava?

@404tactical7 3 месяца назад

Texas Weapon Systems Hob Knob charging handle. It stayed on for 400 rounds. It actually came off while charging the rifle during the video. I was looking for a Zenitco charging handle and the TWS seemed like a good fit. I like it. Appreciate the comments-Doug.

@408primo1 4 месяца назад

Do you mind if I ask what bolt knob are you running and would you recommend it

@404tactical7 4 месяца назад

Texas Weapons Systems Hob Knob Enhanced Charging Handle. Mine came off while I was chambering a round. Stayed on for 400 rounds, though. Have not put it back on yet. I will get it back on this week. The charging handle on the Zastava is a bit longer than other rifles so may stay on other makes better. I have a RU-vid shorts video on my site on it. Appreciate the comments-thanks - Doug

@jimmiet3126 4 месяца назад

Where did you get the yellow mag from

@404tactical7 4 месяца назад

It's a US PALM AK30 mag. I got it from The Gun Mag Warehouse. I got some Chiquita Banana stickers on it now. I have a video that I may get out there. Looks like it has steal lugs, but it does not, and no reinforced feed lips. It's solid though and everyone needs a banana mag for an AK. Thanks for the comments-Doug.