A couple Saiga details

BattleRifleG3 · 05-25-2006, 01:15 PM

Per an inquiry in another thread, here's a quick rundown on Saiga magazine details.

7.62x39mm and 223 - factory 10rd mag, but with the addition of a feed-ramp and modification of mag catch they can be made to use military magazines. The 7.62x39mm ones are pretty much standard accross the board, the 223 ones are all a little bit different and may require additional modification to the rifle and/or mags.

308 - factory 8rd mag. Hi-cap mag options are all in the realm of WECSOG (Wylie E Coyote School Of Gunsmithing), that individual modifications. I have an adaptor system in development that requires an additional part, a bit of modification to the rifle, and minor modification to each G3 mag.

12ga - 5rd standard, 2rd also available. 8rd mags are out there but very high in price. Stamped steel and polymer mags in 10rd capacity are under development.

20ga - 5rd standard, 10rd is out there in the same rarity as the 8rd 12ga.

410ga - 4rd standard, 10rd is out there. Some clear models are also out there but near impossible to find in the US.

Beer Forever · 05-25-2006, 05:15 PM

I was really thinking about getting one in .308. I have heard a lot of good things about them and the price is right. The only thing is that they only hold 8 rounds and what if there are 20 zombies! They are a decent accurate gun though??

Let me get this right, they also make affordable 12ga semi-autos. Now we're talking!

What would be a good price for one in .308 or even 12ga.

Pred · 05-25-2006, 05:34 PM

After looking on Gunbroker, a Saiga .308 runs like $350-$400, or atleast the ones on there.

FutureMarine · 05-25-2006, 11:36 PM

the saigas sure look like well produced rifles. It would most definately be high on my list of gun buying

Mooseman684 · 05-26-2006, 02:33 AM

I have the Saiga AK Sporter in 7.62X39 and I just finished adding feed Ramps to 2-30 rnd. Standard AK Mags...worked like a dream. I did have to file a little off the Mag Catch as it was too tight but Now the Mags lock up and Release perfectly ! Sure beats having to use A Bill Clinton Mag(5rnd)!

BattleRifleG3 · 05-26-2006, 09:21 AM

My suggestion would be to add a feedramp to the rifle instead, and be able to use any AK mag, including drums, without any more modifications. I also recommend the pistol grip conversion with US made FCG, makes a great rifle even greater.

Chris · 06-21-2006, 07:34 AM

I got a steal on mine. Local store had them on sale from a collection they just bought and I couldn't pass it up! I am going to be doing a conversion on the gun itselfl ike BRG3 recommends

Beer Forever · 06-21-2006, 10:23 AM

You guys need to stop teasing me with your saigas. I want so freaken bad! I am about to go trade my WASR for one

BattleRifleG3 · 06-21-2006, 02:24 PM

You might be happy with the result.

05-25-2006, 01:15 PM	#1
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,455 Images: 13	A couple Saiga details Per an inquiry in another thread, here's a quick rundown on Saiga magazine details. 7.62x39mm and 223 - factory 10rd mag, but with the addition of a feed-ramp and modification of mag catch they can be made to use military magazines. The 7.62x39mm ones are pretty much standard accross the board, the 223 ones are all a little bit different and may require additional modification to the rifle and/or mags. 308 - factory 8rd mag. Hi-cap mag options are all in the realm of WECSOG (Wylie E Coyote School Of Gunsmithing), that individual modifications. I have an adaptor system in development that requires an additional part, a bit of modification to the rifle, and minor modification to each G3 mag. 12ga - 5rd standard, 2rd also available. 8rd mags are out there but very high in price. Stamped steel and polymer mags in 10rd capacity are under development. 20ga - 5rd standard, 10rd is out there in the same rarity as the 8rd 12ga. 410ga - 4rd standard, 10rd is out there. Some clear models are also out there but near impossible to find in the US. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

05-25-2006, 05:15 PM	#2
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,718	I was really thinking about getting one in .308. I have heard a lot of good things about them and the price is right. The only thing is that they only hold 8 rounds and what if there are 20 zombies! They are a decent accurate gun though?? Let me get this right, they also make affordable 12ga semi-autos. Now we're talking! What would be a good price for one in .308 or even 12ga. Last edited by Beer Forever; 05-25-2006 at 05:21 PM.

05-25-2006, 11:36 PM	#4
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,952	the saigas sure look like well produced rifles. It would most definately be high on my list of gun buying __________________ Semper Fi Last edited by FutureMarine; 05-25-2006 at 11:54 PM.

05-26-2006, 02:33 AM	#5
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,532 Images: 2	I have the Saiga AK Sporter in 7.62X39 and I just finished adding feed Ramps to 2-30 rnd. Standard AK Mags...worked like a dream. I did have to file a little off the Mag Catch as it was too tight but Now the Mags lock up and Release perfectly ! Sure beats having to use A Bill Clinton Mag(5rnd)! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

05-26-2006, 09:21 AM	#6
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,455 Images: 13	My suggestion would be to add a feedramp to the rifle instead, and be able to use any AK mag, including drums, without any more modifications. I also recommend the pistol grip conversion with US made FCG, makes a great rifle even greater. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

05-25-2006, 05:34 PM	#3
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	After looking on Gunbroker, a Saiga .308 runs like $350-$400, or atleast the ones on there.

06-21-2006, 07:34 AM	#7
Chris HMFIC Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,834,259 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 20	I got a steal on mine. Local store had them on sale from a collection they just bought and I couldn't pass it up! I am going to be doing a conversion on the gun itselfl ike BRG3 recommends __________________ Rules \| Contributing Members No one has the right to deny my personal safety Please be descriptive in your thread titles! NRA Life Member

06-21-2006, 10:23 AM	#8
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,718	You guys need to stop teasing me with your saigas. I want so freaken bad! I am about to go trade my WASR for one

06-21-2006, 02:24 PM	#9
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,455 Images: 13	You might be happy with the result. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf