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http://www.cross-conn.com/Saiga_Conversion/Step_1.htm That's the link to the conversion site - its very easy really - the S308 is the easiest to convert. Check the other postings here. If you really aren't handy at all - tromix.

If you add a 20 round mag, it becomes subject to ruling 922r which means that it can't have any more than 10 countable imported parts, which are: muzzle device barrel handguard (s) front trunion receiver magazine body mag floor plate mag follower bolt carrier bolt gas piston trigger disconnector hammer pistol grip buttstock 16 total countable. Your unmodified rifle with the 20 round fbmg mag has the barrel, handguard, trunion, receiver, mag follower, bolt carrier, bolt, gas piston, trigger, disonnector, hammer, buttstock. So, it has 12 countable imported parts. To be

Outstanding! Thank you man! I just called and they are still available - got 4 packs - all I can afford right now.

Pretty sure what he's saying is that the pistolgripless stock is permanent and that the conversion needs to be done to allow what he wants.

The Red Star fcg for the 308 Vepr is the one to use. As to double tapping - that is just an adjustment, not to worry - read the directions that came with - I think it has a troubleshooting guide. That is one of the downsides to a fully (and I mean fully) adjustable fcg. But man, once you get it set, it's sweet. I've got mine set for a single stage trigger- really like it.

Nice job! I guess you like the "galil" look huh?

That's what I thought lol

I got an error DNS error type message for about 3 days- nice to be back on. Was it me? or was it the server? I'm thinking server.

If you use a romanian side folder, there are no considerations whatsoever. They simply mount like a standard stock. They aren't as cool looking as the ace stock but IMHO they are the most functional. Here is a a pic of one of my AK builds with the side folder:

I know they are pricey, but the RSA fcg should solve your problem and you get a fully adjustable trigger pull to boot. Mine is awsome.

Can't ship high capacity mags to Kalifornia.... they would care about that!

Found some cheap .308!!!!! I think its come down to buy remchester or load your own boys...

If you live in a no-high cap state, why are asking about using m-14 mags? You can get the 8-rounders from http://www.fbmginc.com. The carriers in them can be modified to allow for 10 rounds btw - do a search and you'll see how.

I dont' know. But I do know that this topic has been covered - a lot here. Do a search for m-14 mag and you shall receive.

Pointer, that is an awsome s308. Do tell about the furniture - that makes me want another long barrel to work on Hundt: - here is a link to a site that details step-by-step siaga conversion: http://www.cross-conn.com/Saiga_Conversion/Step_1.htm

yeah - that'll work fine - any grip that fits a standard ak will fit the saiga conversion.

buckanda... don't worry about the receipt marking thing - uncle batfuck would have to prove that they aren't US made - the burden of proof is on them - not you. That part of the Bill of Rights hasn't been compromised... yet. Just thought I'd suggest that some of you that have these mags now go to the FBMG site and post a review for them The mags aren't perfect - especially if you take into consideration everyone's version of "perfect". However, they are quite good and given that they are the only game in town, they are outstanding IMHO. The floorplate bothers me not at all. It wor

With all due respect there CnRnut, the BBQ paint has a really bad track record. Duplicolor flat black high-temp (1200 degree) engine paint works really well - bake it in the oven to cure - very durable finish though it doesn't stand up to aggressive solvents - but I don't use them on the outside of my rifles so hasn't been an issue with me. Available at walmart for $5 a can that will do two entire rifles. Just degrease really thoroughly prior to painting. Here is a pic of my Saiga 308's receiver - fresh out of the oven with this finish.

Getcha the Garand first. You say you don't want more than one centerfire rifle but you'll probably get more if you're like everyone else. They are really addictive. The Garand will make you happy as-is and with its aperture sights, you really dont' need glass - and I certainly hope you're not contemplating drilling and tapping the receiver! If you really really want to use optics, then by all means get the Siaga. O.S.O.K. AKA Rambo Commando

These pictures are all suposed to be from the Chechyn conflict- don't think the chicoms were in on that... but if that's a .308 then he's probably Chinese. I'm not a Dragunov expert. The Russians do have asian people in their military though - I've seen it many times. Like GonzoX said, I've never seen any Russian's using their left eye from the right side - or the left side. When I came accross these pics, it reminded me of that post.

Looks good, but the buttstock looks like its upside down?

Well good thing your an American If the need arises and you have to serve in the military - they'll let you shoot left handed And the rifle and optics will accomodate you just fine. Sure, you have to look at the brass zinging in front of your face but at least you'll shoot straight!

That very well could be - a loose mount or light "clamping pressure" wouldn't help groups! I do hear the accuracy complaint a lot though - and many claim they have the thing on tight and know how to adjust the cam... My own experience with them has been that there's no improvement in accuracy for me. And I do know how to adjust the clamp pressure and zero the scope - and that you need to adjust windage to the right when going down range (200, 300 meters, etc.) due to the offset mount causing you to hold left.

Well, I am just going from my own memory of the posts about this - and at the time, I didn't know what the proper use was - and so just didn't comment. But I seem to recall that it was being put forth that the "proper" use of the these scopes is to use the left eye. That sounded weird to me. Then, I come accross these pics - posted on another board and see all of these actual Russian marksmen using their right eye to sight. So, I'm just addressing the "proper" part of the whole subject. As to how anybody likes to use their rusky scope - more power to you But the left eye

Dude - he is "Russian" - probably a descendent of the Monguls. I am German and British by ancestry but consider myself an American.