longfastglass

Well, I have decided to try my hand at fabricating my own. I ordered some oil hardened rod from Brownells. There should be enough in one rod for a little trial and error...

Nothing on Gunbroker. With a little manipulation I was able to get the spring off the pin. For some reason I was afraid to screw it up - like that made any sense. Off to the machine shop tomorrow.

That is a GREAT suggestion!!! I wonder how well it would stay? That thought briefly crossed my mind but I dismissed it thinking it would not work. I will find a welder tomorrow.

The problem is that the spring is captured meaning that it does not come off the pin. This makes the fabrication process a little harder Hopefully Tony at Tromix can find something he can work with to come up with a solution. He has a TON of experience!!! I am still working on my Russian connection. Anyone have any Russian (or surrounding area) friends with family still over there?

I have come to the conclusion that there are no .308 firing pins in the USA - plenty of rifles but NO spare parts. I called both big importers as well as every shop listed on Google. I even called a couple that were not on line but suggested by the other shops. I think I am going to have to go through Russia directly. Now... I wonder how long it will take to learn Russian???

Does ANYONE have information on how to obtain a replacement firing pin for a .308??? With all the Saigas on the market there must be somewhere to get a pin besides Russia! I have talked to Brain at Dinzag Arms as well as several other places with no success. Fabricating one does not look feasible as the spring is captured. The AK47 spring is completely different as well so that is out. HELP!!!