Arsenal SAM7R | 7.62×39 | 16.3in | 10rd

The Arsenal SAM7R is a semi-automatic 7.62x39mm rifle built around a hot-die hammer-forged receiver and a chrome-lined, hammer-forged barrel. It pairs traditional AK design features with enhanced fire-control components and gray polymer furniture for a modern, durable package. A good optic choice under $1,000 that complements this platform is the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24 for fast target acquisition and mid-range engagement.

Common uses for this rifle include range training and medium-game hunting where the 7.62×39 cartridge and a 16.3″ barrel provide practical ballistic performance.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is 7.62 x 39mm.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel measures 16.3 inches (415 mm).
• The receiver is milled from a hot-die hammer forged blank produced by Arsenal’s Bulgarian facility.
• The barrel is chrome-lined and hammer-forged using Steyr technology.
• The muzzle features AK-351 muzzle brake and is cut 14x1mm left-hand threads.
• The fire control group is an FM-922EUS FIME Group Enhanced FCG.
• The furniture is gray polymer with an intermediate-length buttstock and a 10″ cleaning kit compartment.
• The included magazine is a gray 10-round magazine.
• The rifle includes one 10-round magazine, sling, oil bottle and cleaning kit.
• The total length is 36.5 inches (927 mm).
• The unloaded weight is 8 lbs (3.67 kg).
• The listed muzzle velocity is 2329 fps (710 m/s).
• The twist rate is 1:9.44 (1 in 240 mm).
• The UPC is 810054133278.

The SAM7R combines traditional AK durability with factory enhancements aimed at smoother trigger operation and long-term reliability. The milled/forged receiver and chrome-lined barrel are intended to deliver consistent service life, while the FIME enhanced fire control group reduces trigger travel and improves trigger feel compared with standard assemblies.

For shooters who appreciate a robust AK-pattern rifle with modernized controls and gray furniture, the SAM7R offers a blend of authenticity and user-focused upgrades that make it suitable for practical field use and range work.