AK in 30-06

just_a_car · 02-11-2007, 10:15 PM

Finally!!!

So, is this a modification you did to a .308 or something in production that's almost impossible to find? (Checked Gunbroker).

BattleRifleG3 · 02-11-2007, 10:36 PM

It's the new Saiga-100 imported from Russia by RAA.

just_a_car · 02-11-2007, 11:07 PM

Thanks much BRG3! For those that want a direct link: Russian - American Armory Company

I just wish I could get a bead on the actual cost. Can't find it anywhere.

BattleRifleG3 · 02-12-2007, 06:34 AM

You can get them for $399 from Armsofamerica. Add shipping and dealer transfer fee and there'ws your price.

billy · 02-12-2007, 06:36 AM

so my guess was correct.

just_a_car · 02-15-2007, 09:09 PM

Hey BRG3, are you going to be making up some of that gorgeous funiture for this new .30-06 saiga like you did for the -12 and others?

For those unaware of what I'm talking about: http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/sal...ting-edge.html

BattleRifleG3 · 02-15-2007, 10:08 PM

No, not at all. Never. Not one little piece. All other Saigas get all the wooden furniture they want, but the most classically styled Saiga yet will get no wooden furniture, ESPECIALLY not anything that brings it closer to the style of its Saiga bretheren.

In other words, yes, absolutely!

In fact I have the prototype set started already, have a detail or two to change before nailing the pattern down.

just_a_car · 02-15-2007, 10:39 PM

Out-F'ing-standing, BRG3!

I can't wait to see what you come up with, as the finger-grooved pistol grips, semi-pistol grip stock, and 'druganov SVD' stock were all beautiful works of art.

toolman · 02-16-2007, 03:06 AM

I'd just as soon have a standard Dragunov or a variant. While it's not a true AK, it's close enough for me.

BattleRifleG3 · 02-19-2007, 07:14 PM

Less than 2 weeks and the Saiga-100 now has a wooden stock option.

Larger pic:
Larger Pic

just_a_car · 02-19-2007, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BattleRifleG3

Less than 2 weeks and the Saiga-100 now has a wooden stock option.

*Stands and applauds* Looks beautiful BRG3.
You're making it harder and harder not to buy one of those. *looks around* [whisper] congrats. ;-)

Unfortunately, I can't see the larger pic because I'm not a member of the saiga-12 forums.

littlejoe872 · 02-19-2007, 10:24 PM

I'd rather have a B.A.R.

just_a_car · 02-19-2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlejoe872

I'd rather have a B.A.R.

Yeah, but I challenge you to find and post a link to a new .30-06 BAR for $399 or less + shipping.

BattleRifleG3 · 02-19-2007, 10:46 PM

Is this Browning's BAR sporting rifle or the original 1918 BAR? The former are $700ish and not built on the rugged AK action. The latter are $4k in semi-auto form.

littlejoe872 · 02-19-2007, 10:51 PM

I was referring to the 1918A3 from Ohio Ordnance. Not the sporting rifle. I wish I had gotten it about 5 years ago when I had the cash. The price has only gone up since then. Of course I would love an original fully auto version, but this is the closest I'm likely to get.

1918A3 SLR Semi-Auto Rifle (Requires FFL)

BattleRifleG3 · 02-19-2007, 10:57 PM

I too would love to have a BAR. But I doubt it will ever fit in my budget. The Saiga-100 could certainly take its fair share of rapid fire though, and with the wooden furniture it feels more like the beastly, tough rifle that it is.

just_a_car · 03-09-2007, 02:58 AM

Since you have one, BRG3, maybe you can answer this question I have: Is it a 3 round magazine like the Mosin Nagant is a 5 round magazine or is it a 3+1 magazine, where you can chamber a round, have it on safe, remove the mag, add a round, and reinsert the mag? Just curious, since 3 rounds is rather low for a capacity, but it's .30-06, so it's hard to complain. ;-)

Here's to hoping for 10 and 20 round mags for it....

billy · 03-09-2007, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlejoe872

I was referring to the 1918A3 from Ohio Ordnance. Not the sporting rifle. I wish I had gotten it about 5 years ago when I had the cash. The price has only gone up since then. Of course I would love an original fully auto version, but this is the closest I'm likely to get.

1918A3 SLR Semi-Auto Rifle (Requires FFL)

yep and i would like a hovercraft too.

BattleRifleG3 · 03-09-2007, 09:43 AM

It's 3+1 capacity. That's plenty for the hunting it was designed for. For more capacity, we need innovation, and no one should have the monopoly, that is everyone should be looking to figure out something new as long as it's done safely.

tbonecpk · 03-09-2007, 12:18 PM

ehh I wouldnt I'm not knockin the saiga but ehhhhh just not my thing man. I would love to see a more reliable and slightly heavier AR-15 design chambered in aught six. I think that would be awsome but ehhhh its only a dream right.

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An emotionally incompatible combination - no thanks.	10	25.00%
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02-11-2007, 10:15 PM	#21
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,639	Finally!!! So, is this a modification you did to a .308 or something in production that's almost impossible to find? (Checked Gunbroker). Last edited by just_a_car; 02-11-2007 at 10:32 PM.

02-11-2007, 10:36 PM	#22
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,455 Images: 13	It's the new Saiga-100 imported from Russia by RAA. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-12-2007, 06:34 AM	#24
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,455 Images: 13	You can get them for $399 from Armsofamerica. Add shipping and dealer transfer fee and there'ws your price. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-15-2007, 10:08 PM	#27
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,455 Images: 13	No, not at all. Never. Not one little piece. All other Saigas get all the wooden furniture they want, but the most classically styled Saiga yet will get no wooden furniture, ESPECIALLY not anything that brings it closer to the style of its Saiga bretheren. In other words, yes, absolutely! In fact I have the prototype set started already, have a detail or two to change before nailing the pattern down. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-11-2007, 11:07 PM	#23
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,639	Thanks much BRG3! For those that want a direct link: Russian - American Armory Company I just wish I could get a bead on the actual cost. Can't find it anywhere.

02-12-2007, 06:36 AM	#25
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 14,262 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	so my guess was correct.

02-15-2007, 09:09 PM	#26
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,639	Hey BRG3, are you going to be making up some of that gorgeous funiture for this new .30-06 saiga like you did for the -12 and others? For those unaware of what I'm talking about: http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/sal...ting-edge.html

02-15-2007, 10:39 PM	#28
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,639	Out-F'ing-standing, BRG3! I can't wait to see what you come up with, as the finger-grooved pistol grips, semi-pistol grip stock, and 'druganov SVD' stock were all beautiful works of art.

02-16-2007, 03:06 AM	#29
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,852 Blog Entries: 24	I'd just as soon have a standard Dragunov or a variant. While it's not a true AK, it's close enough for me. __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

02-19-2007, 07:14 PM	#30
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,455 Images: 13	Less than 2 weeks and the Saiga-100 now has a wooden stock option. Larger pic: Larger Pic __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-19-2007, 10:24 PM	#32
littlejoe872 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rockland County, NY Posts: 363 Images: 20	I'd rather have a B.A.R.

02-19-2007, 10:46 PM	#34
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,455 Images: 13	Is this Browning's BAR sporting rifle or the original 1918 BAR? The former are $700ish and not built on the rugged AK action. The latter are $4k in semi-auto form. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-19-2007, 10:51 PM	#35
littlejoe872 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rockland County, NY Posts: 363 Images: 20	I was referring to the 1918A3 from Ohio Ordnance. Not the sporting rifle. I wish I had gotten it about 5 years ago when I had the cash. The price has only gone up since then. Of course I would love an original fully auto version, but this is the closest I'm likely to get. 1918A3 SLR Semi-Auto Rifle (Requires FFL) Last edited by littlejoe872; 02-19-2007 at 10:54 PM.

02-19-2007, 10:57 PM	#36
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,455 Images: 13	I too would love to have a BAR. But I doubt it will ever fit in my budget. The Saiga-100 could certainly take its fair share of rapid fire though, and with the wooden furniture it feels more like the beastly, tough rifle that it is. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf Last edited by BattleRifleG3; 02-19-2007 at 11:01 PM.

03-09-2007, 02:58 AM	#37
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,639	Since you have one, BRG3, maybe you can answer this question I have: Is it a 3 round magazine like the Mosin Nagant is a 5 round magazine or is it a 3+1 magazine, where you can chamber a round, have it on safe, remove the mag, add a round, and reinsert the mag? Just curious, since 3 rounds is rather low for a capacity, but it's .30-06, so it's hard to complain. ;-) Here's to hoping for 10 and 20 round mags for it....

03-09-2007, 09:43 AM	#39
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,455 Images: 13	It's 3+1 capacity. That's plenty for the hunting it was designed for. For more capacity, we need innovation, and no one should have the monopoly, that is everyone should be looking to figure out something new as long as it's done safely. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

03-09-2007, 12:18 PM	#40
tbonecpk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego Cal Posts: 1,590 Blog Entries: 2	ehh I wouldnt I'm not knockin the saiga but ehhhhh just not my thing man. I would love to see a more reliable and slightly heavier AR-15 design chambered in aught six. I think that would be awsome but ehhhh its only a dream right. __________________ "Speak softly but carry a big stick" -Teddy Roosevelt