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  4. Saiga M series?

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

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    I bought one of these from Classic Arms. I really like the look of the thumb hole stock. I'm not sure the longer barrel is any more accurate, but it looks better on this model. It's a great shooter and the trigger does not seem to have the slap issues of the basic Saigas.

    jcs44

  7. Saiga M Conversion

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted · Edited by jcs44

    I have the Saiga M model 7.62) which is the one with the longer barrel and the all wood thumbhole stock. Has anyone done a conversion on this one? If so, can you please describe your process and the products used? This model already has the FCG in the foward position, up against the mag.

     

    Thanks, jcs44

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  10. Companion Rifle

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted · Edited by jcs44

    I am not SKS literate. Any special model or kwirks I should look for?.......bet there is a good SKS board I can look for.

    I have a couple of Yugo SKS model 59/66. They're nice to shoot and the action is quite similar to the AK/Saiga. You can get a nice one with matching numbers and pretty much unused for around $200. Try Classic Arms or AIM.

     

    If you want a cheap bolt action, you can pick up a nice Russian Mosin Nagant 91/30 for under a hundred bucks in 7.62 x 54. A better choice is the Model 91/59 with a shorter barrel for around $150. x 54 ammo is plentiful. The better ones come from the Tula arsenal.

     

     

    jcs44

  11. Saiga-M Did I screw up?

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

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    Replacing the factory trigger set will do two things for you... Give you a better trigger pull and give you 3 USA parts towards 922R compliance.

     

    Meaning you are that much closer to using hi capacity magazines legally.

     

     

    :smoke:

    Does anyone know which Tapco FCG is correct for the Saiga M?

     

    Thanks, jcs44

  13. Saiga-M Did I screw up?

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

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    Anyone else on this forum own one? (Saiga-M)

    Yes, I have one in 7.62. Bought it because I was not looking to convert and I liked the wood stock and longer barrel. It's pretty nice to shoot although it hasn't been out that much. I've got a MOJO rear that's not yet installed. The trigger didn't seem all that bad, but I'm wondering if a Tapco FCG would be that much better.

     

    JCS44

  20. Saiga M

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted

    True that makes sense. Believe I too heard rifles can't be imported with a flash hider. So yeah just I was wrong :)

     

    Come on jcs44, pics!

     

    Hey I'm bad with pics, but you can google the Saiga M and see that its identical to one of the above posts. There's no flash hider and the muzzle has no threads, so based on these postsI think I'm at 14-3 (Surfire Mag)=11, so I still need to do something for compliance. As I said, I really like the wood, so that sort of leaves the FCG. This stock FCG in this rifle does not have any trigger slap. This trigger has some minor take up and then releases pretty lightly - my opinion.

     

    Many thanks,

     

    jcs44

  21. Saiga M

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted · Edited by jcs44

    Thanks for the input folks. This Saiga M I have looks just like the .308 version, but in 7.62 x 39. I got this one from Classic Arms for $399. I believe it is very similar to the VEPR if not the same. As for conversion, I really like the wood furniture and thumbhole. It just feels good. So assuming I keep the stock as is, the only thing to change out to keep the parts count US is the FCG if I want to use hi-cap mags. I've only shot this one a few times and I did not notice the trigger 'slap' you guys refer to. Can someone describe it please?

     

    Regarding the Tapco G2 FCG, I see it as both a single hook and double hook trigger. What would I need?

     

    Thanks, jcs44

  23. Saiga M

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted · Edited by jcs44

    I'm another newby with a Saiga. I bought the Saiga M version in 7.62. I really like the thumbhole stock and on this version the trigger group is already in the forward position. Should I still be changing out the FCG for a better feel? I guess I need to do something if I want to use a 30 rd mag and still be 'legal".

     

    Thanks, JCS44

  24. Are Saiga's "sighted in" at the factory?

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted · Edited by jcs44

    My groupings are nice and tight...just the groups are left of where I am aiming :)

     

    mine can a do a 3 inch group at 75 yards, right outta the box not so bad

     

    It sounds like all they do at the factory is lock the thing in a vise and fire a few rounds and then measure the group. Aim point probably has nothing to do with it. My paper said 94mm which is 3.7 in. If that's at 100 meters, it ain't bad.

     

    jcs44

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