Red Star Ordnance BSR47 7.62x39mm 16.3" 30rd Blonde Rifle

The Red Star Ordnance BSR47 is a Bulgarian AKM pattern rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. It follows the AKM recipe closely, with a 1mm stamped receiver, a 16.3 inch hammer forged barrel and a slotted muzzle device out front. The metal wears a blued finish, and the furniture is gloss blonde: a swell handguard with matching grip and stock that gives the rifle the warm, old school look many AK fans go looking for.

The practical details are covered as well. The sights are adjustable, and a side rail on the receiver gives you a place to attach an optic mount. A 30 round Magpul PMAG comes with the rifle, so you can head to the range with it as it sits. 7.62x39mm is a proven intermediate cartridge that throws a heavier bullet than 5.56 and hits hard at the short and middle distances where an AK is most at home. Hammer forging is a time tested way to make a tough barrel, and a stamped receiver keeps weight down compared with a milled one. Between the blonde furniture and the hardware underneath, the BSR47 suits a collector who also wants a rifle to shoot.