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And they may be out for quite a while since there currently is no importer handling them

Has anybody seen anything about a new importer picking up the Saiga? Is there any more info as to why EAA dropped them? I suspect it has something to do with that nut case who used a Saiga to kill the hunters out there in Wisconsin. Or does it maybe have something to do with Remington and their takeover of the Baikal shotguns?

I have put 200 rounds through my new Saiga 223. I love it, put a 3X9X40 scope on it with the standard Saiga mount and it works great. With my eyes, I can't see the target past 25 yards with the iron sights, so I need the scope. Now, with the way the scope mounts high above the rifle, I can use it for long range and go back to the iron sights for the short range shots. I love this rifle. One more thing, Has there been any info on a new importer since EAA dropped the ball?

My .223 does the exact same thing. Nice to know it isn't just my gun cause I love the thing.

Looks nice, I personally would have kept the Saiga forend to hide the gas port connection which has always been my main aesthetic objection to the AK design, but I guess you wanted it to look as authentic as possible. Nice job

I just purchased a 223 Saiga from my dealer and added the scope mount and a Tasco 3X9X40 $30 scope from Wal-Mart. The thing shoots consistent 2" 3 shot groups at 100 yds. I am very satisfied with the gun and I have to say (although I know this may shock some) that I like the looks of the gun better than a stock AK, especially the forend where that UGLY gas port connection is now covered up, and I have no plans to do any conversion on it. I would say that this rifle is hands down better than a Mini-14 and costs half the price. I paid $270 for the rifle and $23 for an extra clip and feel I g