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Very cool. Thanks, Paul

Of course, I'm looking to make a SVD lookalike. I understand that I need to swap out a certain number of parts to US made. Certainly the trigger would be one, based on reading here and of course the stocks. What else should I swap out? What work is required to complete the project (pics, tutorial, etc.)? How much should I plan on spending? Paul

Do both have the same accuracy potential? Paul

I've seen some parts out there that advertise no need to alter the receiver. Is this sub quality? I'm not much for welding and drilling. Paul

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Thanks for the input fellas. The .308 choices in ammo (I already have one .308 rifle) are a big consideration. I've noticed a thumb hole stocked Saiga .308 for $549 I think. Is this rifle (in this configuration) potentially more accurate than the PSL? I ask because it's essentially the same price of the PSL sans scope and cleaning gear, etc. Is it a good starting place? Or is there an accuracy component involved in rebuilding the Saiga? By accuracy, I mean a solid 2 MOA rifle, which I refer to as a 1.5 moa rifle with fliers. It's before my time too but I

Should I build a Designated Marksman Rifle out of a Saiga .308 or should I buy the Romanian PSL? I'm thinking that the PSL is more cost effective but will the Saiga build be more accurate? Whys and why nots are important to me so feel free to chime in. Thanks, Paul

Very Cool. That's one super nice rifle. I was looking at the Thumbhole version that is offered at Centerfire Systems. That looks like a pretty big price jump just for a thumbhole. Do these Saiga rifles come with a scope mount? If so, which one (AK, SVD, etc). I've some interest but I'm now ready to spend some money. Besides buying the rifle, where should I start? Paul

Hi guys, I've noticed that some are converting their Saiga .308's to a SVD, PSL looking rifle. What is involved in this? Is is mainly a parts swap or is there more involved? Any range reports? Can they be had from the factory with a thumbhole stock? Thanks, Paul