Dubya308

Thanks so much for the tips guys. I struggled a lot but I completed my conversion late last night. Had to do some grinding on the side of my hammer in order to get my bolt back in. I found some information about that on some other threads here. It also appears that I have the safety problem and need to add a little material to my safety. Unfortunately I don't weld and will have to find someone to help me out with that. All in all I am pleased with the results. However, I am glad I didn't know how much would be involved in this job before I began because I probably never would have attempted it

I realize this is an old thread but I have to comment. After my conversion I experienced this same thing. Had to grind the side of the hammer and then really slam things back together. I dread the thought of breaking it down again anytime soon.

That is good to hear. Maybe I can get this thing completed over the weekend. Looks like the only risky work I have left is drilling holes for my trigger guard.

I didn't drill the pins out so I am good. It was the shepherd's hook/crook that had me struggling. Once I got it out of the way I was able to get the axles out but they were still a bear. I am at the point now where I need to cleanup the bottom of the receiver a bit, drill my trigger guard holes, paint and start reassembly.

It seems that there is a lot of different and/or conflicting information on the web about these conversions. Carolina Shooters Supply shows that I will need to grind some material off the safety when I install the new trigger. Is that correct or is that only for the shotguns? It also says that I may have to take some off the side of the hammer in order for it to fit in the receive and move freely. Is that also something I will need to do? Thanks again for all the help and tips. I have worked on cars and motorcycles in the past but I have never torn into a firearm like this. Feeling a littl

Thanks for the tips guys. Finally got the fire control group stuff out. Didn't do any damage that a little paint can't fix. What a PITA. I was also able to grind down the tack welds and remove the rest of the bottom plate. I will work on it some more tomorrow evening.

I received my new 16" Saiga .308 today and immediately began the conversion process. I got through some of it but I am stuck not knowing quite what to do in a couple of areas. First, I saw a video that shows pins that have to be removed for the old firing group. Mine did not have pins in the old locations. They were already located in the new locations with what I have to believe is a different firing group than the old rifles. I was able to bang the rear pin out to the point that it is now partially out but cocked to one side inside the receiver. It seems to be stuck because it has a good

Unfortunately there is not a range in the Clayton area. I generally go down to my Dad's place in Harnett County and shoot on some private land with him if I am shooting a rifle/shotgun. For handguns I occasionally go down to WT's in Goldsboro, but they are a little expensive IMO. Let me know if you find anything closer. I am in Clayton too.

Ordered a hi-cap .308 mag from you a few minutes ago. Thanks! Look forward to getting some more goodies from you once I actually get my new rifle in my hands (tomorrow).

Have you shot it much yet? I am impatiently waiting for mine to arrive sometime this week.

Thanks so much! I look forward to learning a lot. I have not owned a lot of different guns...mainly shotguns and a few handguns. The only semi-auto rifle I have shot is my son's little S&W M&P 15-22. Looking forward to experiencing some serious firepower.

It is the 16". I have been wanting one of these for awhile and finally talked my wife into this smart "investment".

New member from Clayton NC. Just ordered a Saiga .308 today. Should have it next week. Excited about the new rifle.