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  1. Please Help

    in Saiga Rifle Conversions

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    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. Glad I did!

  3. Please Help

    in Saiga Rifle Conversions

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    Mine is a 2009 .308 Saiga and I did not have to mess with the safetywhen I did my conversion on it. Everything went back together ok.. I thought that was more of a problem with the older production .308's but I could be wrong on that, but I haven't seen that issue come up that much in a whle..

     

    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.

  4. Please Help

    in Saiga Rifle Conversions

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    STOP!!

     

    Go to the .308 forum and READ, The .308 does not have the same fire control group as the other rifles. There are no pins to drill out. There ARE however other issues. These have been addressed very well in the forums.

     

    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.

  5. Please Help

    in Saiga Rifle Conversions

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    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 little intimidated.

  6. Please Help

    in Saiga Rifle Conversions

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    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.

  7. Please Help

    in Saiga Rifle Conversions

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    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 bit of stress on it from the trigger group being cocked to one side. I can no longer get a punch on the end of the pin to continue striking it and not enough of the pin head is showing to grab it and attempt to pull it out???

     

    For the front pin, I have beat and beat on it and it refuses to budge more than just a little bit. I have been unable to drive it down into the receiver. I am a little scared to hit it any harder. Any advice? Could there be something that I am missing?

     

    The bottom plate has gone ok so far. I was able to grind the front and rear rivets down and break them loose. My rifle does not have a 3rd rivet but a couple of little tack welds near the trigger. I have broken the plate off except in the area around those tack welds. What is the best way to handle that? Should I drill the welds out?

     

    Sorry for all the questions but I am bit exasperated with this so far and really could use some help.

     

    Thanks!

  8. North Carolina anyone?

    in Southeast

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    Howdy! I am in Clayton in Johnston Co (just south east of Raleigh). My S12 is currenlty being worked on by Cobra 76 two. Anyone know of a place to shoot in Clayton? I drove by "http://learntoshootnc.com/" but wasn't too impressed by what I saw (anyone have any first hand experience there?). Wake range is very nice but would like to find something closer. Thanks!

     

     

     

    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.

  11. North Carolina anyone?

    in Southeast

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    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.

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