[Saiga 308 to dragunov conversion?]

Well I HAD a nice post typed up, but then an IPS driver error hit and wiped it out. The stocks they have are indeed modified Saiga stocks, which are themselves modified SVD stocks. In my opinion, changing the furniture on a PSL is pointless. You can get replacement PSL rear stocks for $10 and finish them however you want, and the synthetic stocks really ruin the character of the gun. You don't even save enough weight to be noticeable because it's a skeleton stock to begin with. One other thing to consider is shooter comfort: the Russian stocks have a rather short grip, and people with larger hands may have their pinky finger dangling off the edge. Even for normal-sized hands, you have to keep all your fingers together. The Romanian wood stock has an extended grip that solves this issue and makes them comfortable for the vast majority of shooters. Also, the Russian stocks do not have the compression plate on them which is so crucial to reducing recoil. If you get a particularly bad finish, you can always sand and refinish it. Learn to enjoy it like it is. A well-finished PSL is a thing of beauty.

 

Where do I get these replacement stocks? I'd also like forends.

[Saiga 308 to dragunov conversion?]

There used to be a couple of places that made synthetic furniture, but they seem to have folded up shop a long time ago. The stock furniture is very nice, and very comfortable.

 

That sucks. I figure I can stain the wood. Is it just linseed stained or does it have that shellac on it?

[Saiga 308 to dragunov conversion?]

The Romak-3 can take a standard AK scope mount, although the scope it comes with is excellent. If you DO change the scope, I strongly recommend a UTG 978 lever-lock mount. This mount mimics the original quick-release mount of the Romak and Dragunov, but has Picatinny rails to let you mount any scope you want on it. I bought one of these for my Saiga, but I've verified it works with my Romak-3 as well. One HUGE advantage to this mount is it centers the scope on the gun. The default scope is slightly left-shifted, which is a minor inconvenience if you're left-handed. You can still use it left-handed, no problem, but you just have to lean a bit farther. I love my Romak-3. It's big, it's powerful, but it's amazingly lightweight and low-recoil. When you fire it, you know you're shooting a cannon, but it doesn't hurt you at all. Felt recoil is less than my Saiga .223 thanks to the muzzle brake and recoil plate in the stock.

 

That's reassuring. Now can someone tell me if there's a way to get a synthetic stock or something like that for it? I'd like to get it to look more like my beloved Tigr

[Saiga 308 to dragunov conversion?]

I see. Thanks for all the input guys. With the Romak-3, can I use a standard AK siderail scope mount or is there a special one that they have to use?

[Saiga 308 to dragunov conversion?]

Hey everyone. I've been offered my choice of getting either one of these romanian dragunov knockoffs or getting a saiga in 308. I absolutely love the look of the dragunov. How hard is it to convert a 308 saiga to look like one of these? I'm looking for wood all over. I'm a little green on the saiga stuff.