Mar 17, 2008 · i figure if the factory designed and produced them,they are good enough for me.the factory rpk slings are rare in the us.you can get soviet slings,but rpks with the pad are tough.i know because i was the guy selling them.could only get 10 at a time every 3 or 4 months.they never lasted more than a day on the ee boards.i have 4 super rare 3 strap …

Sep 5, 2008 · I have one of BIGM's Padded Russian Slings and am very happy with it, it seems perfect for the rifle. I have a question regarding the rear sling attachment or "swivel" on my Yugo M72 the sling loop is about 1/4" too narrow for easy slipping of the belt or sling, also it is mounted in a vertical manner and lays fore and aft.

Oct 2, 2020 · Romanian and Russian RPK receivers in 7.62x39 are basically the same expect for the selector markings, only Yugo has provision for sling loop. The year of your Romanian RPK will determine weather you order a receiver with magwell dimples or a "Slabside".

Jun 12, 2007 · 2 Russian RPK Sling Variations Jump to Latest 6.9K views 16 replies 11 participants last post by techno Jun 24, 2016

Nov 13, 2008 · I believe the East German "RPK" sling that's for sale is simply an MPiKM sling that also can be used on the RPK. Additionally, some of the East German RPG slings can also be used on the RPK. AFAIK, there's really no specific "correct" sling for the RPK. You probably have the right sling if you're going to use it on your East German MPiKM or RPK ...

May 22, 2008 · M-60 sling worked real good on my Romainian one until I finally found a real RPK one with the pad.

Apr 20, 2012 · That leaves: Sling. What sling is appropriate for a 1989 Romy Airborne RPK? I threw a Romanian green one on the weapon, but reading the tacked thread made me think a brown leather one would be more appropriate.

Jul 6, 2010 · I think all Yugo AK's, both the m70(ak) and m72 (RPK), both use that light green yugo sling. However, What you have right now, the russian RPK slign with shoulder pad, is the best option. But if your really fond of keeping the rifle true. I think a normal yugo AK sling is what you need. Drakin

Aug 4, 2008 · here are pics of a yugo rpk and a 1965 romy rpk with 3 strap pad slings.the pads were for the heavier rifles. Click to expand... Yeah those rifles look so good they look like they are part of the Dining room furniture set

Feb 13, 2006 · First welcome MT-LB! As others have stated yes it is a AKS-74 but don't think anything was said about the rifle being a RPK just the use of a RPK-74 sling being used on his 74. The poor Chechen look like he could weigh 125lbs soaking wet. Not as strapping as those two monsters behind him.