Any of you guys have experience with an AR chambered in 5.45X39? I'm thinking of building one with a 16 or 18 inch barrel. Flat top with iron sights. Ammo is plentiful and cheap. Not looking for 1 hole groups at 100 yards either. I've read that feeding/magazines have been an issue with these, any truth to it? For this build reliability is paramount as is weight and compactness.

Thanks guys

I have a S&W 5.45X39 M4 clone. I use C Products stainless 5.45X39 30rnd mags and it's as reliable as any AR-15 I've ever owned
Most 100yd 5 shot groups are around 2" but I've shot more MOA groups with than I can remember. I'm on my second barrel, the 1st one lasted 6000rnds before accuracy began to suffer.

For cleaning the only special thing I do is soap up the BCG and run it under hot water.

I have really enjoyed mine, it makes a great practice/plinking rifle. When I bought mine you could get a 1080rnds for $109. I don't know what it's going for now.

Terry

Here's some C-products mags for $12.95/each.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=MCPAR545