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Living in New York state for some time (Syracuse and Watertown area) this was the first post I came across that I agree with 100%. After leaving NY I was asked some time later to relocate to Albany. I told them no way. They asked me why. I told them "dumb gun laws and I can't even live within city limits due to some of the firearms I own". You're lucky you got off, period. Not the brightest move on your end to bumpfire the Saiga while hunting, and I'm putting that as nice as I can say it. Count your blessings, graduate, and then MOVE OUT.

I don't know what I'm taking about, but I'm guessing without knowing exactly what kind of gun you have and what modifications have already been done to it, your question could be hard to answer. The easy answer would be "no" however assuming it was purchased through a FFL and the FFL wanted to keep his license.

Shoot what you want to shoot and have fun doing it. There are guys who can hit better with their AK's than guys with their AR's, and vise versa. All calibers have their gives and takes per their rifle platform, and the two guns you asked about are no different. In the same hands, a crappy AK will shoot just as bad or good as a crappy AR.

Did the same thing with my Saiga when I picked it up. Let's face it, even if you don't know what you're doing, it's not like an AK takes forever to do a basic strip and go over it. Less than a minute of prevention can save a world of cure.

Personally, IMO it's always a good idea to READ the instructions first, understand the instructions, field strip the weapon as far down as you feel comfortable, inspect and clean the parts (if needed), put the weapon back together and then go shoot it. People work in manufacturing facilities and sometimes people do make mistakes. When it comes to firearms, it never hurts to give the weapon a good inspection BEFORE you fire it.

I understand that "overall" off the line, odds are the Arsenal is going to be a better gun that the "run of the mill" AK, but if you're going to spend pushing a grand on an AK, why not spend a little more and get a Krebs "custom"? Or is the Krebs overrated? Keep in mind, I'm no expert on the cost/parts used in building these "Americanized" AK's. I'm very pleased with my run of the mill Saiga and just wondering if it's worth the extra bucks if I get another hankering for perhaps something "better". Heck, it could be argued that you can only shoot one gun at a time anyways and you o

General comment, but as far as a rifle shooting shooting 1 rd per second shooting mil surplus ammo, the Saiga has shown me it's a pretty darn little accurate rifle. If I'm looking for superb groups (everything in one big hole), I'll reload, use a bolt rifle w/scope and don't overheat the barrel. You want to throw a thousand rounds at a man size target out a distance, if you do your part, at least the Saiga I recently bought will do it's part. For the money, hard to beat IMO.

Why such the price fluctuation on models per Arsenal's lineup? Am I wrong in thinking that if you know your shit you could probably put one "almost" as good as an Arsenal? I just see some basic models going for the mid 700's and then all the way up past a grand easy. Most of them are built on Saiga's to being with aren't they? I guess my line of thinking is that as far as "mass produced revamped" AK's they are of decent quality, but is there really that much price difference in the parts that are used putting them together? Keep in mind, I'm old enough where $350 use to be way

As I've said, old habits are hard to break. If a gun sits in my safe that hasn't been cleaned after shooting it, I start to hear it moaning that it needs to be cleaned and If I don't clean it, I'll slowly drive myself insane. Other than that, I'm pretty laid back LOL

I agree with you. Your line of thinking is exactly like mine, thus the reason for one of my fist post on this forum not knowing the rifle in general, even though per a visual inspection nothing seems wrong. However I do like the gun and am getting use to it, particularly having to use the "left corner edge" of the front sight post. I KNOW that sounds dumb, but with my older eyes, I'm finding it easier to acquire and see the target (as I've said, I'm pushing a half century in age and I know I need glasses). Just out on Friday with a couple of friends (both who have much younger eyes)

Old habits are hard to break. I also eat, crap and shower faster than most men LMFAO Only bad side effect is I can't stand to wait in lines now.

Pushing about 700 rounds through the gun so far, usually about 200 rounds a session. After each session, clean barrel, gas tube, piston, bolt assembly, bolt and lower. Haven't done a detail strip for cleaning, not sure if it's needed. General oil in all areas and wiped down. Just curious how many times people clean their rifles and of any tips anyone has? Do people actually just throw all the parts in hot soapy water and then clean? Heard some people talk about Windex, what's up with that? First AK platform rifle but generally speaking keep all my guns clean after shoot

Thanks for the feedback, I'm pretty much set in the fact that I'll leave the hand guards as is.

Might come into a buddies stock VEPR 2 rifle. Has the stock furniture. What would one look to do to put a collapsible stock on? Cut the tang and put on an ACE adaptor? Any other options? Thanks

I guess what I still can't figure out is the one guy with the park service who is using this incident as an example of why it's bad to let people in national parks with firearms? I mean, if it was illegal to carry in the park, how does this guy think the situation would of been any different? If anything, if I'm at a national park and some nut job with guns goes postal, I'd want my sidearm.

That someone else was me The thread here was titled "Question on Accuracy" Unlike you, I was dumb enough not to order a front sight tool with the gun and had to borrow one for the weekend because it was bugging me so much (I was shooting about 11" to the left at 50 yards). Honestly, and this may sound strange, I'm kind of liking it. I've worked my way out to 150 yards and the grouping is more than acceptable for the weapon and ammo IMO, and I actually find it easier to use the "left corner" of the front post on longer shots with my older eyes. I had a Mak 90 YEARS ago, and if

LMAO Honestly, I like the gun as it is However, I do have a couple of adjustable buttstocks laying around, which most likely be my only change.

Thanks for the info. For now (and per your suggestion) I was just planning to leave the stock hand guards on it as I don't seem to mind them.

What advantages are there in changing out the current stock hand guards on the Saiga rifle other than looks? Thanks!

Does make me wonder if I cant the FSB ever so slightly to the left I can bring it dead center. I'll leave well enough for alone for now. I stand corrected, the second pic is not of the same target. Did notice that the screw for the lower hand guard did come loose during the sighting in process. On that note, after taking her apart to clean last night, is there an easier trick for reinstalling the lower hand guard?

FYI With the front sight pushed as far left as it can possibly go (prone position). Apologies for the redneck target paper, each "dot" at the top represents an inch LOL Although not perfect and still have to get use to the sights, another 18 rounds rapid fire on the same target Although far from perfect, much better than it was previously shooting. OLD ammo mixed in with the new stuff pretty much shot the same. Son didn't want to go out back with me and instead wanted to play with his grand dad who was visiting out of state over the holidays so I didn't get to push it

Thanks for the responses again. 1. I don't expect a rifle to "spot on" out of the box, however I've never experienced something this far at 50 yards. I was hoping for some feedback along the lines of "yeah, out of the box it can be that far off" 2. Three weeks ago I was out shooting irons on a 5.56 at 200 yards and was more than satisfied with my groups and where the bullets were hitting. The week before that another gun in a 5.56 at irons at 100, and some would consider the groups (and accuracy) no too bad. Although my eyes are getting older and I know I need glasses, I believe I

I voted for Paul in the last election and I'll vote for him again this election. I've never voted for a Democratic president in my life, but it seems that the Republicans have become no better. All they do IMO (both parties) is play the American man for a fool nowadays.

Price Service Selection Pick two, because it's impossible for a business to offer all three and stay in business. As long as I don't pay more than 10% more than the cheapest place I can find it online and they treat me great, I'll keep going back. One shop I always go back to was the first place I went to when I moved to my current State 8 years ago. Looking for a .45-70 stainless guide gun, the shop not only had it, they gave me a good price without bickering over it. I always go back.

I'm only posting it because perhaps I'm missing it, but I don't see anything. Keep in mind, since bringing the gun back in, I haven't cleaned it yet.