Entropy

I didn't want anything that plugged those holes to have even a remote chance to fall out much less fall in to bounce around inside - wanted a comfortably permanent solution so I followed in the footsteps of Mr. K and went with rivets. Cut some down that came from Sebring short enough to make a mushroom head inside but without causing a lot of side-drama for fitting the stock. 99% of the people on this website would know what the deal is as to why those rivet heads are there, but 99% of the public won't know the difference.

That is right along with what I was thinking of doing. Cut and relieve the crimp tension without over-penetration, into the barrel. Maybe even a narrow t-slot or keyway mill cutter to split it lengthwise along the bottom. Will see if dimple milling will make it want to give it up first without a bunch of further drama. Not overly concerned with any thread welfare though - Bulgarian '74 FSB setup is slated to take up residence on that end of the barrel. Thanks for the response - helped confirm some ideas that were floating around in my mind.

To the left? Right? Frowny or smiley?

LoL! The horror, the horror... Thanks for sharing your experiences with the different methods. I'm definitely taking them into consideration. Patience is a virtue. I've been by every day watching the view count climb but no further posts. Not quite ready to do the FSB yet but was hoping to collect as much tech input as possible beforehand.

Need to make a crimped FSB vanish off of a 7.62x39-flavored Saiga. Per the photos below, what I need to know is if there is any strategic spot(s) or area(s) that need to be cut or milled in order to facilitate a smooth removal without a bunch of drama. No suggestions involving Dremel tools please - I have some advanced means of getting things cut & moving - would appreciate some help, since there's a number of possibilities but am not sure where to begin at. Am also wondering if the gas block would need to be relieved to allow for a cleaning rod pass-through. Mucho thanks in