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  1. Yes you can

     

    Well then... that is my plan Stan....!

     

    By the way, I just checked my current (factory) Hammer Spring in the 308 (took it out to check)...

    If one leg is shorter than the other.... it's no more than a couple of RCH's...

    Cannot see any noticable difference in the legs on mine...

    ... ya just never know.... ya know....

     

    Thanks...

  2. Not so, The Saiga spring is shorter on the right hand leg to clear the BHO.

    Use of a standard AK spring with the BHO installed wil cause the disconnector not to engage.

    SaigaTrigger.jpg

     

     

    K.... here I am in this Loop-loop-loop again.....

     

    Where can I get a Hammer Spring for my Saiga 308 rifle?

    AK springs I've been able to find, not for Saiga specific (such as the 308).

     

    Could I (maybe) just use the AK, trim the end on the RH side and re-bend...? or....

     

    Duh..... :cryss:

  3. Thought I'd seen this topic somewhere on the Forum, but couldn't find it with multiple searches...

     

    I've been told that....

    The AK Hammer Spring won't fit the Saiga (in general), too short... different length, etc. etc.

     

    I've also been told that....

    The AK Hammer Spring and the Saiga 308 Hammer Spring are the same, AK spring can be used......

     

    Anyone know for sure... or tried using an AK Hammer Spring?

     

    Thansk, Louie

  4. I ordered both actually but didnt get the short screw.

     

    The SAW PG is hollow, has a plate on the bottom retained by a spring that fits inside a groove in the bottom/sides of the PG.

    The Screw and lock washer SHOULD have been inside. If not... I'd get in contact with who you purchased it from

    or DOUBLE CHECK your packaging and make sure it didn't come out inside the bag (hopefully) or the box..

    Mine was inside the SAW PG and I had to pop the spring retainer and open the plate to get it out...

     

    Luck...

  5. [i got my hole cut ok, but I have a grip that i got from MIssissippiauto arms but the grip is totally hollow inside. The bolt is then way too long to ever tighten up. The instructions call out for a lock washer but I have about 4 inches of grip that needs filled to use the long screw provided with the square grip bolt. What do you do?

     

    YEP... If you ordered the PG nut and bolt, you got the setup for an AK PG attachment...

    If you ordered the SAW PG (comes with a bolt and locknut) it uses a MUCH shorter screw... but does need the PG Nut.

     

    You can get the PG Nut and Screw (AK) or just the PG nut...

     

    Luck,

     

    Louie

  6. I just received my Saiga 308 today and read the manual and decided to field strip the rifle to check the barrel. It came apart fine, but when I went to rebuild, the bolt did not want to go back into the frame. I had to get a little firm with it to fit back into position. It seems to be ok, but I am concerned about any damage I may have caused. Has anyone else had this problem?

     

    Little trick I learned with my 308 and reinstalling the Bolt back into the frame... :rolleyes:

    Manually depress the hammer beyond the cocked position until the disconnector engages the hammer (probably have to pull and hold the trigger back to keep the disconnector engaged...during the reinstallation process).

    Bolt goes in MUCH easier...

     

    Luck

  7. I looked at Danzigs drawing and also a conversion with pics, Danzigs drawing shows it to be at the front of the 1/4 inch slot, but the other conversion is showing it in the middle of the 1/4" slot, which is right? Is there a measurement from the back of the receiver that is accurate? To me this seems to be the most important cut considering you can screw it up easily. Any other ideas from people that have completed this?

     

    I agree... I used the measurements from the diagram as my quide.

    Mine measured out as partially in front of the old trigger slot and overlapped it some.

    I cut based on the measurements and then tried my nut and PG mounting.

    I ended up "elongating" my PG nut hole further into the old trigger slot (toward the rear).

    The WIDTH is critical in my opinion. the PG nut can slide forward or rearward a little.

    I was then able to move my PG up firm against the re-mounted trigger guard (I used the factory guard modified and reinstalled).

  8. Thanks guys i'll take a look.

     

    Just received my 308 (500rounds for $194.95 + delivery. LOOKS GREAT!

    Nice gentleman in COLD wisconsin...

     

    On GunBroker.com...

    Description for Item # 120670788

     

    We have sealed cases of new 2008 production Russian Silver Bear 308 - 145gr FMJ ammunition. This is the 145gr. lead cored FMJ ammo.

    This ammo is mfg by Barnaul of Russia who is world respected for there quality and consistancy of load.

    This ammo is steel cased, zinc plated, non-cohr and Berdan primed. It is loaded at 2755 FPS.

    This ammo is in stock and ready to ship.

    UPS ground shipping on 25 lbs from Zip code 53968

     

     

     

    NOT sure if these cases are reloadable or not. Been a few years since I went that route...

     

    Luck

  9. OK guys, I did a detailed search, but.... ZIPppppp

    Thought the Tech Section would be the best place to ask this question and get inputs from

    all the (respectfully) Old Farts...

    Wondered if anyone has used any of these bolt on Picatinny Quadrails and if they would work on my 308?

     

     

    Similar unit but built for "oversize barrel" ??

     

     

    Now I confess to Not Being an AK purist... but would like to add one of these to my 308 for some attachments...

    ...IF they WILL FIT!

    Many thanks for any input....

     

    Answered my own question.

    Got the specs and measurements.. May fit with mods (oversize version), but....

    Was told UTG plans on a quadrail for the Saiga in Mar/May timeframe.... might happen...

    ...for now... on with my order and garage mod...

  10. http://www.ultimak.com/BuyAK.htm

    A standard AK type Ultimak rail should fit

     

    Unfortunately, no, it won't. The 308's barrel is too large a diameter for the mounting hardware used by Ultimak.

     

     

    Barrett

     

     

    I've been talking with several vendors about the UTG Quad Rails. They have them for AK varients, Yugos, AMD's but not for Saiga rifles (308).

    Got the measurments, thinking I might modifiy one to fit my 308. Could still work... but

    I was told they are PLANING on a Saiga rifle (308) version in March/May timeframe....

    ... will it happen... who knows... I'm going ahead with my modification attempts for now...

     

    Would they work for you or are you AK purist...

  11. Can someone post a picture or 2 of the pistol grip cutout area? I need to make the cut but don't have a clue on where to make the cut or the size. Thank you!

     

    This diagram is from another post in the forum. I got a copy at dinzag's web site...

     

    Hope it helps...

     

     

  12. Does anyone sell saiga 12 BHO selector levers?

     

    I don't want to carve up my factory one.

     

    Am I correct in assuming the saiga 12 selector lever is different than a standard ak one? Krebs sells a lever, but I was thinking it was for a rifle only...

     

    I'd check with Cobra_76_two..... He does some modifications but he might need your factory unit also?

  13. Hello all-

    It seems to me that some months ago some kind soul posted a link to a PDF version of the Saiga conversion found at Cross Conn. I searched here as best I could with no luck. Does anyone know where this document might be found? TIA.

     

    I found Stu's conversion of help also. It's on the web but you can PDF print each section for a reference...

     

    http://www.stu-offroad.com/firearms/saiga/saiga-1.htm

     

    Luck...

  14. Would taller scope rings give you the clearance you need?

     

    A taller Scope Mount would work, but then the problem of adjusting/shimming the scope mount to get it to align with the target, etc.

     

    My Scope Field of View is something like this diagram I drew...

     

    ...

     

    Front iron site sticks up into the view, makes it difficult to focus on the target...

    Maybe remove the front iron site and have something that can be mounted (set screws) when I really only want the iron setup??

  15. I've installed a 1x3.5 scope on the low-rise scope mount on my Saiga 308 conversion.

     

     

     

    I like the scope and mount, but the forward iron sight stickes up into the scope field of view?

    I didn't want to get the higher mount if possible... :unsure:

     

    Anybody had this situation, and what did you do....

     

    and/or recommendations?

     

    Thanks...

     

     

    ANY HELP OUT THERE?

     

    Should I put this on the Tech forum???

  16. Just finished my 1st 308 conversion and think I have this "Safety Problem":

    Problem is :ded:

    - Charge the weapon...

    - Put safety on...

    - Touch trigger (slight movement)...

    - Release the trigger...

    - Remove safety...

    - WEAPON FIRES!

    CAN this be corrected with the weld/add to the safety?

     

    I currently have the dinzagarms single trigger FCG, easy installation!

    Would a double trigger setup help this problem?

    Whould I be better off to get the FSE or RSA FCG and replace the G2?

    I don't really need an adjustable trigger, so probably the FSE FCG....

     

    Thanks for any assist....

     

     

    Do you have the FCG that Dinzag offers specifically for the Saiga .308? If so, I would contact Dinzag about it. His .308 FCG is made to resolve that very safety issue, among other things.

     

    Yep, Dinzag 308 FCG, retention clip, etc. .

    I've been in contact with him.... Just need the time to break-down my 308... check the items... and take some photos and get back to him...

    Based on his description, don't think my FCG set has his mod... need to verify...

    Hopefully do that tomorrow while momma is gone...

    Thanks for the response...

  17. OK guys, I did a detailed search, but.... ZIPppppp

    Thought the Tech Section would be the best place to ask this question and get inputs from

    all the (respectfully) Old Farts...

    Wondered if anyone has used any of these bolt on Picatinny Quadrails and if they would work on my 308?

     

     

    Similar unit but built for "oversize barrel" ??

     

     

    Now I confess to Not Being an AK purist... but would like to add one of these to my 308 for some attachments...

    ...IF they WILL FIT!

    Many thanks for any input....

  18. I'm setting my gun up for optics. I am installing an Ultimak gas tube optic mount.

     

    I want to be able to use optics and down the road be able to also use HK sights without having the optics interfere with the sights. I've met someone a while back who did this on their gun and I can't remember how they did it. They had an Ultimak gas tube optic mount and some other thing so that the optic didn't interfere with the sights.

     

    Anyone have any recommendations? Or is setting it up for both optics and sights a bad idea? Opinions with supporting rational is welcome.

     

    Add me to your list if you get an answer.

    I have a similar open thread on the "308 conversion" entry asking for some input or suggestions.

    My front Iron sight is in the Scope's field of view... bummer....

  19. Just went to centerfiresystems and they list the Saiga 308 as Out of Stock and discontinued... Is this true for all suppliers or just centerfire?

     

    Anybody know if anyone has them in stock?

     

    I just purchased (another) 16" black furniture 308 from...

     

    http://www.ddsranch.com/cart/index.php?mai...p;keyword=saiga

     

    They're not a sponser on our sight, but they have the 16" and 20" 308 Saiga's available.

    Just checked this AM and they still indicate they're available...

    If you want (settle for) the 308 with wood furniture, see my post on this topic about a private seller I found at $525...

  20. I have been on the look for a Saiga 308 for conversion, other than being difficult to find when I do find one they have jumped in price. I have located a new Saiga 308 Ver 21 (thumbhole wood stock). Very nice piece of lead chunker. I noted that the trigger has already been moved forward to accomodate the stock design. What I can't find out (and the dealer won't let me take it apart) is if the relocated FCG is a US product. I intent is to use high capacity mags.

    If the FCG is US made, and using the Surefire mags (US manufactured) that should be 6 points and make me compliant.

    The question is however is the FCG US made, I hoping someone owning one of these can answer this.

     

    K... here you go... Info I got from RAAC (raacak@aol.com)...

    These are from the 308 Service Manual...

     

     

    I have been communicating with them about what items CAN be imported...

    I was interested in getting a FACTORY Model 32, but....

    They indicated they can ONLY import "sporting and hunting style" weapons...

     

    Now the model 21 is shown on their web site, so it could be a factory or a conversion.

    I'd get the serial number and see if RAAC can/will let you know if its a factory M21.

     

    Dealer should let you simply pop the cover, pull the spring... then you should be able to tell if the

    hammer/trigger group is factory or USA.

     

    Luck

  21. I emailed RAA hoping they could help me locate a dealer stocking a 308. Their response was that they are expecting a new shipment in the next month or so. Unfortunately they sell to distributors who in turn sell to the dealers so they had no dealer list. The closest distributor to me is in Alabama, I have not been able to reach them.

     

    See my entry under WTS-WTT about a "308 wood furniture".

    I found a private that has one for sale. I didn't get it because I found another and can't afford another...

    and another...

    and another...

     

    Luck

  22. What the &*%^#* did I do to mess up the trigger? There is a silver piece of metal hanging down by the trigger guard, and how do I make it go away? My trigger finger hits it when I engage the trigger, and I'm not sure what I did wrong!

     

    I didn't put mine back due to a broken spring.

    INTEND to re-install the BHO when I get another spring.

    You can modify the BHO plate your self or look under "for sale or trade forum".

    Member Cobra_76_two at "Cobra Custom" has a modified BHO that can be installed and stays out of the way.

    See the details under his entry...

    Cudo's on being able to re-install the &^%$ thing too.

    Trying is how I busted my spring.. :cryss:

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