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  1. As far as I know the slope on the rear sight block makes them non-interchangable going from a 1000 to an 800 meter sight. Some rifles used 1000 some used 800, I believe the 800 was older. I have seen many people use the RPK rear sights without a problem on an AK but just make sure it's the same length as the sight you're replacing and it should be good.
  2. An underfolder will require a lot of machining to the rear of your receiver and a new rear trunnion to be riveted in.
  3. L5K

    Stock Options...

    That tube you linked from CSS would work fine for any M4 stock that is a commercial size. Basically for the AR carbine stocks there is Mil-spec and Commercial sized tubes. While I do not know why there are these different sizes I do know the difference. The commercial one is a slightly larger diameter on the tube, and a slightly smaller diameter where the threads screw into the receiver. So realistically the only difference this makes is that when you buy a stock to put on that tube, you will have to make sure you get a "commercial" stock instead of a "mil-spec" stock. Both are just as stu
  4. I can't tell from the pic, are any of those plum?
  5. Your best bet would be to check around on forums in the want to sell sections. MARKW1 on this forum is where I got my parts for my 5.45 conversion. Just so you know an AK74 gas tube would also work, that's what he had. I believe he may have more too. He has a thread in the for sale section here. That's where I'd start. Also the EE on AR15.com will have gas tubes pop up often as well.
  6. A few points relating to the video though: I have a DPMS, only about 300 rounds through it though it's fairly new, not a hiccup yet. We shall see how it goes. I have inherited a few rifles that have been stored in soft cases since the 70's when my father acquired them. All are spotless. Learn to clean a gun properly, and you will never have to worry about rust.
  7. That would fit a Saiga, but you will need a lower handguard retainer and a standard AKM gas tube before you can use them. Both are easy to find and not very expensive either. The lower retainer though, you will need to be sure to get a bolt on one designed for Saigas, you can install a standard AK one, I have done it, but you have to remove the front sight block and gas block to do so. Are you planning on running optics on the quad rail? If so, that one, and any other designed to replace standard AK handguards will not retain zero very well, as the handguards are not mounted solidly enough
  8. In my opinion that is too much for one without the drum and post in it. I'd be looking to spend maybe 50-60 for it, 70 is high. You might luck out and find someone selling one cheaper on a forum though.
  9. Metric. Should be the same as any 7.62 AK cleaning kit you buy. I'm not sure what the actual size is though.
  10. L5K

    New 5.45

    They are Russians and they are making AK's. Not even any AK's, but a short run of butchered AK's with ugly stocks and horrible triggers. Aesthetics aside the rifle functions, right? That's what they strive for over there.
  11. The pins should be in the correct place, but that said, if it's a US made AK74 sight block and isn't from K-var I would be leery about it being airsoft or way out of spec. I don't know of any US company making any things like that for the AK, and I"m not even sure if K-var makes one. Also, the site you linked, be warned, is Hesse/Blackthorne/Vulcan arms and I would avoid them like the plague. Here's a link to Brownells, selling that same sight block, and the review is not favorable of that part, let alone the company's history. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=41224/Product/AK_47_74_FRO
  12. I wouldn't use it with the brake without pinning it. You could always run it without the brake, although this lady may not be so impressed then. Either way, to answer your question, I always just use 1/8th inch cobalt bits and 1/8th inch roll pins. I don't know what the correct size is, but 1/8th inch is really close, just slightly larger, and easy to find. Depending on how secure you can hold the rifle, the hand drill might be an okay option, but I would definitely use a drill press. I've never done it with a hand drill. If the sight block was used, and already has holes from a previous
  13. I like the 5.45 cartridge a lot more than the 7.62. Both work, and both work well. If you want to use it for hogs and all that, 7.62 is also what I would recommend though.
  14. I'm confused. What skinnier bolt are you talking about? Did you use a larger screw than the one that came with the part? That wuold be why it's sticking out like that. As said though, you should get a button head cap screw. Go to a hardware store and look at the near limitless possibilities of combinations for thread pitch, length, head type and then remember those are all available in every single type of drive too. A screw is not simply a screw, there are so many variables when dealing with them. Proper size is everything.
  15. That thing looks amazing. How much does it weigh though?
  16. I'd imagine it could be possible, but would take so much torque that you wouldn't be able to do it without a lot of leverage. That said, sounds like you did it right in my opinion. Bolts and the like almost never need to be as tight as everyone thinks. I especially love working on a car after it's been to a few mechanics who apparently have The Hulk there to tighten bolts for them...
  17. Wow you're right. Math fail on my part :/ That pesky pistol grip is in my brain whether it's on the rifle or not ...
  18. You have just earned + eleven internets for the trollface
  19. I have one on my cheapo WASR in 7.62, I wouldn't put it on a shotgun...it beats me up a little on the rifle, but is fun.
  20. L5K

    922r diy trigger

    In my opinion, no. You cannot modify a foreign stock to count as a US made part as per the ATF, so modifying foreign triggers would probably also not count.
  21. 922r isn't about how many US made parts you have, it is about having no more than 10 Foreign made parts. The countable parts on an Saiga are: Receiver Barrel Front Trunnion Bolt Bolt Carrier Gas Piston Trigger Hammer Disconnector Stock Handguard Magazine Body Follower Floorplate As soon as you put in a high capacity magazine, you will have to get that list down to 10 foreign parts to be legal. With just a US made magazine, and the US made handguard, you will still have 11 Foreign parts. The easiest thing you could do from there would probably be to get a US made fire
  22. Be warned, the sporter configuration has what can only be described as "the worst trigger pull imaginable." Also with no US made stock, you will be more limited on foreign parts if you use high capacity magazines in it.
  23. Welcome. That price sounds about right for what I've been seeing anymore. The 7.62 is usually the cheaper of the three intermediate rifle calibers. Last time I paid attention at a gun show there was a 5.45 for $389. As far as your other question. I didn't choose 7.62 for the Saiga. I have a WASR in 7.62, it's a cheap beater but works every time. My Saiga is in 5.45 because I already had a 7.62 and wanted a 5.45. I really have no room for a 5.56 AK though. For hog hunting I would say the 7.62 is the choice to make. Are you planning on converting it? Between the three calibers though I love
  24. You should be good to go with any AK thumbhole stock that fits a stamped 1mm receiver (MOST AK's on Earth). The Rear of the Saiga is exactly like the rear of an AKM, AK74 or fixed stock AK100 series.
  25. I dunno though, the hooks wouldn't be able to stick into the chain. They could get stuck in between the links, not like in your skin. We need to test this.
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