Navy87Guy

I just posted one for sale in the classified section.

Moved to the correct Accessories listing - sorry!

So I'll bring this one back from the dead...now that the Hogues have been around for a while, any feedback on the upper rail? Is it steady enough for mounting optics or does it just look "cool"? I'd like to build a Scout-style rifle on a Saiga .308, but I need a good place for the optics. I don't think the side-mount rail will be far enough forward, so the Hogue handguard with the upper Picatinny rail looked like a good option. I'm just curious what people's experience has been with the mount. Thanks! Jim

Ah -- I guess I was thinking about some of the models I've seen with a much more dramatic curve to the grip portion of the stock, since you specifically called out the need to pair the stock trigger with the Monte Carlo. I figured you meant something different than what comes standard. Thanks!

I know this post is a few weeks old -- but is the .308 still available?

It's just the expense. I live in Virginia...we have very progressive firearms laws. I already have a 7.62x39 and S-12 Saiga that I've converted -- I just can't afford another conversion right now if it's not really necessary...which I don't believe it is for a hunting rifle.

I didn't realize that about the .308 trigger -- I just assumed it was like my 7.62x39 (which didn't stay that way for very long at all!). Does anybody make a synthetic Monte Carlo for the Saiga? (Yes, I'll do some Googling but first-hand experience is always preferred!) I don't mind changing out the stock, but I'm just not in for the expense of a full conversion right now.

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A friend of mine has the Ruger Gunsite Scout Scope rifle in .308. (http://www.ruger.com/products/gunsiteScoutRifle/models.html) While he loves it, I'm not so in love with the price -- over $1000! I'm looking for something durable and dependable to do some infrequent game hunting. The .308 seems to be a good general purpose caliber, so now I'm looking for the right platform. I have a Saiga 7.62x39 and S-12 (both of which I converted myself), and I have a lot of confidence in the Saiga platform. So what do you guys think -- would a Saiga .308 be a good candidate for this kind of applicat

The sale is still on...it wasn't just a Friday thing! ;-)

I picked mine up today - but it was a PITA because it was shipped "signature required" and there's no one at the house during the day. So I had to drive down to the UPS facility and pick it up today before they shipped it back. On the bright side, it seated perfectly with no adjustments needed! Jim

Don't be surprised, though, when you have to do a little grinding to get it to fit into your receiver. Jim

I bought a rail from JSE Surplus and installed it on my S12. Easy to do and it's a solid installation. I didn't use any special fasteners and after a couple of hundred rounds it's still nice and tight. Jim

I just received an email from R&R Arms to let me know they now hae the S12 in stock. $490 is a pretty good price. As of 2100 on Tuesday, they show 68 in stock. I bought my 7.62x39 from the m -- very nice company to deal with and fast delivery. Jim

.... but it's not US made. As long as you don't use any other foreign-made parts in the rest of your conversion, then you don't need it to be US made to be compliant. And having had a TAPCO T6 and the CAA stock (currently on both my Saigas) the difference is worth it to have an Israeli-made stock on your Russian rifle in the US! Jim

If you're doing a full conversion, then any standard fire control group will work. I put the TAPCO G2 into both my Saigas and they work like a champ. They count as 3 US parts. The link above was for a FCG for an unconverted rifle (FCG in the original position). Dinzag also sells the G2 group - either modified for the BHO ($55) or standard ($35). The modification to make room for the BHO takes about 10 minutes with a Dremel. If your receiver is pre-cut, the single-hook FCG will be a drop in. The double hook will require an extra slot - again, pretty simple with a Dremel. Personally, I j

Now, a REAL man would break out the bottle again and contour the fore end as well as vent it. Then you'd have a really cool look, like this: And for the record -- I did not do that myself. It's Devin's handiwork (I have small cojones!) Jim

PM me your email address and I can send you a PDF version of the Cross-Conn site. It makes it easier for printing and having as a reference while you work. I've also collected a couple of other lessons learned from my Saiga conversions on my website. Use the search function here in the forum and you'll find everything you need to know. Good luck! Jim

I guess I was thinking he was looking for US-made plates (even though he didn't specify) for compliance issues. I wasn't thinking about foreign manufacture. Jim

Maybe because there's no need for them. I've put 100 rds through my S12 in pretty quick order during a Suarez class and it wasn't an issue. I just have the stock handguard - nothing fancy. What kind of problems are you having? Jim

I've gotten them before from Apex Gun Parts, but it looks like they're currently out of stock. Can't find anyone else that's carrying them right now. Sorry! Jim

I took the Suarez Fighting Rifle class with Jack (the Suarez instructor in VA) last year. As a guy new to rifles (I was always a handgun guy) it was an excellent start. I ran my Saiga 7.62x39 with zero problems. Jim

Yeah -- for whatever reason, his Yahoo email isn't spelled the same as the rest of his names! Jim

Sold - pending funds. Thanks! Jim