Bowhunter57

What are the differences between these 2 rifles? Accuracy? Reliability? I like the Saiga in .223, but was wanting to do a conversion on it....until I read about how much is involved to do it. I read some of the AK-USA material and the pricing goes up and up. So, to dodge all that, I'd just as soon purchase what I want, if possible. The Norinco .223 is a little more money, but I know nothing about the reliability of this weapon. Your opinions and experience is appreciated. Thank you, Bowhunter57

Siagalova, Good looking weapon, but it's "over the rainbow" on the price tag. I've been looking at D.P.M.S., Armalite, Bushmaster, Rock River Arms and Olympic Arms. Quality weapons, all of them, but I'm going to have to take a close look to get the best bang for the buck. Nothing wrong with the Saiga .223, but I don't want to purchase one and wished that I'd purchase one of the above mention rifles. Hind sight being what it is and all. Just trying to make a decent decision without having regrets later. Good hunting, Bowhunter57

There's quite a bit of difference from a Bushmaster at $800 and up, compared to a Saiga at $225. What would be the benefit (s) of purchasing the Bushmaster? I've read a number of posts on this message board and I'm hearing a number of satisfied Saiga owners "singing" the praises of the accuracy of their rifles. 1" M.O.A. with bulk ammo is very attainable with a Saiga, from what I've read. I'm getting ready to make a purchase of an AR in .223, but don't want to have any regrets, if that's possible. Hind sight being what it is and all. This weapon will be used for coyotes and groundh

I don't know what impact this may or may not have, but it's good to vote for the ban being lifted in any way, shape or form. So far, it's in favor of being lifted. http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/South/05/09/gun...y.ap/index.html Good hunting, Bowhunter57

saiga69, Thank you for the friendly advise about the "regs", but here in Ohio you can shoot coyotes with anything from bow & arrow to .22 rimfire to shotgun (any gauge) to .338 Lapua and in any type of action. As for ammo, it would be in a hunter's best interest to NOT use FMJ ammo, due to skips and ricochets. Again, there is no regulations for ammo choices. Good hunting, Bowhunter57

Tengu, Thank you for all the web sites. I'll make good use of them. Good hunting, Bowhunter57

I'm considering the purchase of a Saiga in .223, but would like to convert the standard stock to an AK pistol grip. Where would I order the parts for this conversion? Any web sites would be appreciated. Thank you, Bowhunter57

G.O.B., You're a man after my own heart. "why choose" Why choose indeed, my friend. I may start with the .308 based on some of the replies that I'm getting and some of the posts that I've been reading on the .223. I'm not reading a high percentage of encouraging material concerning accuracy with the .223 caliber, in the Saiga. In the .308 forum, those guys are "singing" the praises of their rifles and its' accuracy. I also believe, "you can't have too much rifle". So, with respect to that statement, I'll opt for the .308 caliber in the Saiga. The higher cost of the ammo is just the pr

Thank you for the replies, gentlemen! I currently own a Savage in .22-250 and used to own a Remington 788 in .308. Both rifles are effective, but for predator hunting, I prefer a semi-auto action....just a personal preference. Perhaps I shouldn't have sold the .308, but my cousin has it and it will stay in the family. Anyway, I believe that you can't have too much rifle. So a .308 would fit the bill. I'll have to look into some bulk ammo, as I have no intensions of reloading for an auto-loader and always looking on the ground for the brass. Good hunting, Bowhunter57

How many of you .308 fans would opt for a .223 for coyotes? I'm not interested in the fur, just getting some of the population down. I'm not recoil sensitive, but I've heard that it's easier to get back on target with the .223 than the .308, for follow up shots. That might make sense, but I've never fired an auto loader in either caliber, so I don't have any practical experience to compare one to the other. Which caliber would you choose? Your opinions and experience is appreciated. Good hunting, Bowhunter57

I'd like to purchase one of the Saiga rifles, but I'm not sure which caliber to purchase. I'll be hunting coyotes and groundhogs, so meat/ pelt conservation isn't a concern. In the Saiga .308 section, the owners there really priase the reliability and accuracy of their rifles. A .223 caliber would be easier to recover from the recoil for follow up shots. However, I'm NOT a recoil sensitive person, so this could be a "non-issue". My main concern is reliability and accuracy. Your opinions and experience is appreciated. Good hunting, Bowhunter57