JAldrich2008

A hardware store, unless you can scavenge one from a household item. The detent spring in my gas block is from a clicky pen, and it actually works better than the original.

They're talking about it tumbling as it passes through flesh, not in the air. ETA: Beefcake beat me to the punch... I guess great minds think alike.

When I did my conversion, I cleaned the receiver with Dawn dish soap and water, then rinsed it and let it dry. For paint I used Duplicolor 1634 engine enamel. The paint line is almost invisible and it has held up very well.

I had this problem before I rounded my extractor slot. It was snagging the shells and slowing the bolt enough that sometimes my hammer would strike the carrier before everything was closed up.

I had this same problem. The shells were hanging up just slightly as they chambered and caused the carrier to lag slightly just before closing. If I pulled the trigger in that time, the hammer would hit the carrier and not fire the round. I rounded my extractor slot a little and polished my and bolt, and I haven't had any problems since.

Drill a fourth port at 5/64. That has made a world of difference in both guns I've done. They'll run anything now.

Hey now... it works better than trying to hammer the thing off!

If you do decide to remove your gas block, check this out. I've removed my gas block twice and my cousin's twice with this method. (both times were to add a 4th port that I should have just drilled to begin with) http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/58956-easy-gas-block-removalreinstallation/

Notice how the optics mounts are still around the same price. At least we have something to be thankful for!!

I have one. I just put the cheep centerpoint 3to9 illuminate red or green from wally world on it and it works great also put the pistol grip drag stock on it afer I broke the original stoock. Has a whole difrent feel now. I love it Centerpoints are solid scopes. I have a 4-16 on my .17 HMR and I use it to pick sparrows off my woodpile about 120 yards out. It's a little tough to see through at full magnification, but for $70 at WalMart I would definitely recommend it.

I've got a 2009 580 series Mini 14 Ranch rifle and I would like to put a small, low power scope on it. Could anyone with a scoped Mini measure the distance from the front of the front ring to the back of the back ring for me? I found a scope I like that has 4" of usable tube space, and based on the distance between the receiver mounts I can see that it's going to be close. I plan on ordering my rings from the same store to save on shipping, which is why I don't have any to measure for myself. Thanks in advance for the help. Joe

I took the gas plug out so I could touch up some nicks from removing my gas block, then I took a test shot and forgot to put it back in. I think the bolt carrier pushed the puck forward enough that it was past the gas ports, so when I fired it went flying. It isn't on the ground anywhere near where I painted the gun, so I assume it went bye-bye. SunnyBean's got one for me though, so I'll be all set in a week or so.

I accidentally launched mine into the yard and I can't find it. Does anyone have a spare they would be willing to part with? I don't want to go aftermarket... they're either too expensive or have bad reviews. I would prefer to use Paypal, but I can send money the old fashioned way too. Thanks for looking, Joe

My SGM holds 11 rounds no problem, I just can't load it on a closed bolt.

Same here. The only time I loaded one up was to blast a coon, but the bastard hid behind my lawnmower then disappeared into the night.

You can pull the charging handle halfway back, pull the trigger, and let the hammer ride the bolt down. I usually just dry fire it though...

I have two and they work flawlessly.

You can. Just yank off the old stock and put this one on.

You can see what he's talking about in my avatar picture. I used a drill press for mine. Just be careful you don't go all the way through!

I'd be interested in buying the stock if mav wants the handguard... It has the storage compartment built in, right Edit: Reworded my statement.

Gone to ebay...

I'd throw some PVC pipe over the end and call it good. Just don't get it hot enough that the plastic melts to the real barrel...

Yes you do, as well as an extension tab on the back.

One handguard and adapters SOLD to tomrule. Edit: update from spf to sold

Bump!