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  5. Added Wood Handguards!

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted · Edited by rocketfoot

    Actually, my dad has a nice 3 speed drill press. I'd just need to find a long drill bit. I could make a jig out of 2x4's to keep it straight in the press. I did email Matt at Ironwood...maybe it is cheaper (and less work) to have him do it!

  6. Added Wood Handguards!

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

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    I bought a set of Ironwood foregrips and installed last night! Took a little sanding and fitting but overall, not too bad. One thing that is bugging me is that there is no hole in the lower stock for the cleaning rod. Any input on how I should drill it out? I don't have a drill press or any bits long enough to run it out. Maybe I can just drill in 3 inches and cut the rod to fit? Any suggestions?

     

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  8. Are Saiga's considered clones?

    in Other AK Rifles

    Posted · Edited by rocketfoot

    I think AK is a 'platform' just like AR is. Within the AK Platform, there are many variants. Saiga is a variant with a pure bloodline whereas many other variants are not. I also think the only way to have a clone is to build an AK or AR variant to resemble some well know form that they once had such as a Vietnam era CAR-15 or a Desert Storm era Tabuk...or maybe a Red Dawn Maadi. Those to me would be clones. Otherwise it's all good! Saigas are not clones but rather well built AK variants.

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  13. Let's see your Yugo AK's

    in Other AK Rifles

    Posted · Edited by rocketfoot

    Looks great, Armory! Nice job so far! I would love to have a Yugo UF to add to my collection...someday maybe!

     

    I think I am going to try and smooth out the finish on my Yugo with tung or lemon oil. It is nice but a little thin in places.

  14. Let's see your Yugo AK's

    in Other AK Rifles

    Posted · Edited by rocketfoot

    Is it a Century build or someone else's??

    BTW.....NICE!

    What receiver is it built on?

    It is a Century build but I was able to hand select it! The receiver is the heavy gauge one but the name escapes me at the moment.

     

    Here's a pic of part of my combloc family...

     

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  15. Let's see your Yugo AK's

    in Other AK Rifles

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    I only own two AK's (for now) the Saiga and a nice Yugo M70AB1...

     

    I really like the Yugo, it lacks a chrome lined barrel but it is so much more robust than many AK variants out there (including my Saiga)!! I could literately use it to shovel snow and it wouldn't phase it one bit! This is how it looked when I got it...

     

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    The only thing I changed since I got it was adding a Yugo pistol grip. I couldn't handle the finger groove PG to well! Just recently, I changed the slant brake to a nighthawk flash hider from Bonesteel Arms, LLC. No pics of that just yet.

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  19. What's wrong with my trigger guard?

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted · Edited by rocketfoot

    So, I'm showing off my new toy oer at arfcom in the AK section and someone said "Looks real nice but a shame they didn't change out the trigger guard..." I don't know, it looks ok to me? LOL! What's he talking about?

     

    Also, If I swap foregrips for wood, can I use the existing gas tube or should I get another tube (the wood I ordered doesn't come with a tube)

     

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  20. 7.62 Saiga Underfolder

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted

    Mine is H04xxxxx so it must be 2004, correct?

    correct. very good looking rifle too.

     

    i was recently approached about one of my images of my 7.62 for the russian wiki page on saiga rifles. so i know what you mean about seeing them at random places. most people don't ask.

    Thanks! I'll get some better photos once my cleaning rod gets here! biggrin.png

  22. 7.62 Saiga Underfolder

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted · Edited by rocketfoot

    Very nice looking gun, and Nice pics. I wish I could take descent pics of anything I do.

     

    I don't have a problem with you watermarking things, but do please keep the website off. I believe that would be a violation of our advertising rules.

    Thanks guys!

     

    Yeah, I watermark everything I post because my photos have wound up on gun blogs, forums and websites all around the web! LOL...i used to just use my RocketFoot logo but I recently added the website becasue I have tons of other photos from my gun collection in the gallery on my site. I don't really use the site as a business (read as: I don't make any revenue from it) but I do have some graphics and editing pricing listed there so I can't say otherwise, but believe me...I'm a heavy duty parts manager by trade. My site is just a hobby. I'll get the photos replaced with my regular water mark!

     

    BTW...how can I tell what year this thing was manufactured in?

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