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  3. New member, new 308!!

    in Saiga .308

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    Got out to shoot this bad boy for the first time since I bought it and converted it. It was dead nuts at 200 yards straight off!!

     

    My Gun clubs 200 yard range has a 12"x12" metal gong out on the berm. I hit that thing 8 of 10 shots with little effort. My buddies, one of them works the shop I bought the gun from, where completely impressed. They all gave her a run and loved it, one of them whom is an Iraq war vet wants to buy it.

  6. 16" vs 22" barrel?

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    It's not accuracy that is the problem with the short barrel on the 308, it's the muzzle velocity lost due to shorter barrel that neuters the 308 round. I bought the 22" 308 because I wanted a 308 that hit hard like a 308 should. If Barrel length was my selling point and wanted a 16" barrel I would have went with 7.62x39mm.

     

    My suggestion to all you guys thinking of cutting your 22" barrels, don't do it. Go get a cheaper to shoot 7.62 and you'll have ABOUT the same ballistics.

     

    There is a very significant difference in potency between a 16 inch 308 and a 16 inch 7.62x39.

     

    The longer barreled Saiga is too front heavy, especially if you want to add a muzzle device. I'd say 18 inches would be a great compromise in terms of velocity and handling.

     

    I know the 308 will still be above the 7.62 with equal 16" barrels but it does take away it's muzzle velocity and I just can't see compromising the 308 round for barrel length. 18" would be nice, the 22" can get front heavy. I have a SOCOM 16 M1A in 308 and plan on comparing them side by side very soon and I truly expect the Saiga to out shoot the SOCOM due to barrel length alone..

  7. 16" vs 22" barrel?

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    It's not accuracy that is the problem with the short barrel on the 308, it's the muzzle velocity lost due to shorter barrel that neuters the 308 round. I bought the 22" 308 because I wanted a 308 that hit hard like a 308 should. If Barrel length was my selling point and wanted a 16" barrel I would have went with 7.62x39mm.

     

    My suggestion to all you guys thinking of cutting your 22" barrels, don't do it. Go get a cheaper to shoot 7.62 and you'll have ABOUT the same ballistics.

  8. New member, new 308!!

    in Saiga .308

    Posted · Edited by DaveinCT

    It's basic, but basic is a good place to start. Nice work!

     

    Is that a Tapco stock?

     

    Thank you.

     

    Ya, that is the Tapco butt, my foregrip was back ordered..The butt shorten the gun a good bit and must say the 308 barrel is a heavy son of a bitch!!!

  12. New member, new 308!!

    in Saiga .308

    Posted · Edited by DaveinCT

    Thanks guys.

     

    I'm thinking I Just want to have a pistol grip style stock and non folding.

     

    The Video was very helpful but more than I'm willing to do to new never been shot rifle. I've got a couple 25 round mags already and a pistol grip style stock that is non folding would be nice. Even my wife said the gun "sounded" cheap with the original stock and sling mounts rattling around..

     

    I'm in Northern Central CT, South Windsor...

  13. New member, new 308!!

    in Saiga .308

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    I picked up my first Saiga yesterday in 308, I'd been eying this gun for a couple months now. Well I got a good price on it so I bought it and it feels sweet but have yet to shoot it.. I've been lurking and reading here for the past day and I see where everyone loves their saiga's but more so after they are converted. What converting is needed and I'd also like to to replace the butt and possibly the complete stock. Anyone point me to some good choices for new furniture for this baby??

     

    Thanks for any and all help offered!!

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