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Looking for a sight leaf for an AK-103 conversion if anyone has one they are willing to part with. The correct one has a phosphate finish, half-tick marks, and a Cyrillic "P" marking the battle sights.
Thanks in advance
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I went with Dinzag for the muzzle brake and the modified FCG (both are US parts). I know there has been some talk about the G2's lately, but I figure they can't be all that bad considering Tony Rumore used one on my S-17 conversion...modified, of course, but it's a damn nice trigger.
One thing on the 74 brake, sticking with the M24x1.5 threads gives you the version that has the holes in the correct location. And if you want a flash hider instead, I'd go with the bell shaped style. That's the standard for the AK-104 carbine.
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My plan is to mark out the areas to be cut and use a drill & dremmel to remove a smaller area (to leave me a good margin of safety). I'll finish the job with hand files until I get the size that's needed. Slow, but it's what I know I can do & end up with a good finished product.
Regarding the Saiga's with the extra "Y" stamp, that is going to be a hard speciment to come by. Very few seem to have made it to the open market (see this thread for some history on it), but I'd snatch it up if you run across one. The good news is that the 2009 import I'm converting has dimples and X & Y FCG pin reinforcements. Those are not all that uncommon.
BTW, K-var has the vast majority of what you'll need. I had to go Bulgarian on the sight block, gas block, and gas tube due to availability; but you can get pretty much everything else Russian (excluding your required 922r parts). And I can tell you the Russian AK slings they have in stock right now look like they were made yesterday...mine arrived this past week. If you need help with specific part #'s, let me know.
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Here's the article from that pic. It doesn't have everything you'll need, but it covers enough to get you well on your way. And yes, the stock for the 103 is a side folder.
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Ive said it before and I'll say it again. Vlad has them. You should be able to find them fairly easy.
Vlad's site was one of the ones I went through during the search...no go. Tantal used to get them every so often, but that's all ancient history now.
Thanks for the heads up just the same. I'll keep an eye on Vlad's site if nothing turns up.
dubya - Gotcha covered. I'll drop you a note if I run across any.
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I'm getting ready to start a IZ-132 to "AK-103 clone" conversion, but I'm coming up empty locating on locating a proper rear leaf sight for the rifle. From my research on the AK-103, the correct part for this rifle should have a zinc-phospate finish, Cyrillic P "battle sight" marking, and half-ticks for the range markings. I've found several sights that are close, but none that have all three characteristics of the original sight...except for a private offering I found on AR15.com about two weeks too late.
I've gone through the online shops I'm familiar with, and a few others using Google, but I thought someone here might have a lead I missed. Any help would be appreciated.
Izhmash AK 1000 Meter Rear Sight
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well what when and where, folks?
its hot out, its a bastard of a state, but lets figure it out???
i only own a 1/4 acre now, so we cant shoot here.
where are we going, and when?
lets make a plan, folks....
Damn! This threads up for two years and no shoot yet? Sorry bro, I've been gone way too long, but I'm back in the game so let's go blow some shit up.
You guys give me a window of a few weeks that's a month or two out, and I'll get us another Saiga shoot set up at Manatee. Unfortunately, the secret is out on this range, so they are quite busy these days and you tend to have to book your day well in advance.
Do you realize the last one we did was in 2009!!? Four years...how the hell did that happen?
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K-Var has Russian AK slings in stock. A little more than some of the other suggestions, but they are in unissued condition.
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I'm suprised no one has mentioned the CMP yet. Thier variety of ammo is limited, even in good times, but they do currently have some of the rounds folks have been requesting, including .22LR (target & match) and .308 (match reloads). There's a few steps for new buyers to get registered, but it's a pretty easy process and there are some good deals to be had.
.22LR Standard Velocity SP CENTURION (Target - Aguila) - $250.00/5000 rnds
.22LR Target Golden Eagle CENTURION (Target - Aguila) - $315.00/5000 rnds
.308 Atomic Ammunition (168gr Match service rifle reloads) - $175.00/200 rnds
http://estore.thecmp.org/store/catalog/catalog.aspx?pg=catalogList&cat=AMC
Another one I ran across that might appeal to the Saiga .308 crowd is the stuff below at Graf & Sons. I have no experience with it, but the price is attractive and I have to imagine it would help a lot with recoil in the lighter .308 rifles.
MIL-SURP AMMO 7.62x51 112gr FMJ 20/bx - $10.99/bx
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That calculator works from what I can tell, but I can see where it would be a bit confusing for someone trying to understand 922r since it counts both US and imported parts. Like GunFun said, the only thing that matters under 922r to the people who enforce it is how many imported parts are in your non-sportorized Saiga.
All said, there is a lot of territory left open for interpretation under 922r (including what exactly makes a firearm non-sporting), which can (and does) vary day-to-day, person-to-person, etc. With the mood and public attention the way it is right now, the advice you are going to get from anyone here is to put in a little extra effort and cover your six. If you don't want to do that and rely on your magazines to keep you compliant under 922r, that's totally your call. But keep in mind that while the delivery of the message may vary, most of us have been around the block a time or two and are just trying to keep you in the good graces of Big Brother under the worst of circumstances.
And FWIW, Saigas operate better with a proper US FCG/PG conversion since that's how they were designed to work in the first place. Moving the trigger back and adding linkage to the FCG was done solely to comply with US import laws.
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Thanks Mike!!!
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No problem at all. I loved the clip she got with you on the HK & Beta mag...EROTIC!
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First, I'd like to apologize for the delay in getting this finished and posted. Between my wife's regular full time job, paying clients in her side business, holidays, & the loss of a family member, it has taken some time to get everything accomplished. That said, she came through like a true champ and I think you'll agree it was worth the wait.
Kris has a web preview of the video up on her website at the link below
http://www.tvkeepsakes.com/shootout/
And if you want your own DVD copy, I've started a torrent for the ISO image. I've already had a few volunteers agree to help seed it for a few weeks, but if you can spare a little bandwidth I'm sure others wanting a copy would appreciate any help in keeping the torrent seeded for a while. Here the link:
http://thepiratebay....torrent/5321976
Thanks again for everyone who came out, it was one hell of a day. For those who didn't, feel free to watch the video and share in some of the fun we had. Hopefully we'll see you out there next time.
Finally, I'd like to give special thanks to the following folks:
- Cadiz Gun Works for making the trip down from Ohio and bringing some AWESOME demo guns
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OnPoint Firearms for helping sponsor the event and ALMOST making it out to the event...the entire crew was sick that day
- Wayne's Woods for helping sponsor the event, bringing out some way cool custom firearm display cases, and raffling a few off
- Memories and Keepsakes for shooting, editing, and producing the video
- Manatee Gun and Archery Club for providing a private range for an "almost anything goes" day of shooting
- And last, but not least, all of you guys for making the day a success
Thanks again and enjoy the video,
FLTF3
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Not a bad idea.
Zombie attacks may not exactly be on the rise, but major disaster sure as hell happen often enough and can hit anywhere. A collection of info to help people help themselves when things go wrong is always a good thing in my book.
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BVamp - Thanks for moving the "need to know" info to the first post.
And yes, there will be a lot of ammo being dumped that day. With an assortment of MAC's, Uzi's, M-16's, M-14's, & short barreled shotguns confirmed as showing, we're going to piling up a LOT of empty casings. Also worth mentioning is that OnPoint Firearms will be showing up with a fair assortment of wares as well. I can tell you from experience, OnPoint has some top-shelf toys, including a wide assortment of cans.
There will be a lot to see, and I can guarantee these guys will be more than willing to share in the action if you show up with some of your own ammo to feed these hungry beasts. If you'd like to play, my recommendation for calibers based on confirmed Class 3's are as follows:
- .380 ACP
- 9mm Luger
- 45 ACP
- .223 (5.56x45 NATO milsurp for the M-16's, most don't feed well in FA otherwise)
- 7.62x51 NATO (.308 WIN)
- 12 Gauge
And if you have a stockpile of any of these particular calibers, I'm sure these guys will do some horse-trading for those you didn't bring along.
One point of clarification is the range fees for the day covers lunch, plus snacks, & drinks. Feel free to bring your own, but we will have them on hand as long as they last...and they should with plenty to spare, as I usually buy more than we use at these events since the club happily accepts the donations to stock up the clubhouse. This is a departure from how we did things at the last shoot, but I know we can cover the costs, so why the hell not
Another announcement is that I now have a few confirmations from local businesses on prizes we will be giving away:
- A wooden pistol presentation case (Est Retail Value $75.00), which will go the lucky winner of the 100-yard "Ace of Spades" shoot off. And if you have your pistol with you, he will ensure you have a custom fit. I don't have a link, but I will post the picture when I get it.
- OnPoint Firearms will be raffling off some of their logo hats, Dri Fit T-Shirts, and perhaps some other goodies hanging around the shop; so even those who aren't designated marksmen have a chance to go home with some free swag.
If you aren't one of the lucky ones who wins one of the prizes, both of these outfits will be onsite with their goods available at reduced, "Saiga Shootout" pricing.
Last note - All active military, LEO's, firefighters, & EMT's, remember to bring your agency ID. That will get you half price on range fees for the day. It's the club's way of saying thank you for all your hard work and dedication in keeping our country safe.
The event is shaping up nicely, and I'll be sure to post any new info as it becomes available. Stay tuned for updates as we're still working hard on a few things, but I don't want to let the cat out of the bag until things are in stone.
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Here's a couple of links to start with.
http://www.surplusrifle.com/arisaka/index.asp
http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=52
Like Juggs said, there are a lot of variable that will determine the value. While there are some rare specimens out there that can fetch a premium, most I've seen in average shape with the mum ground off, no accessories (sling, dust cover, bayonette), and non-matching part numbers usually go for around $100-150.
On the upside, they have very strong actions (right up there with the Mauser), you can still buy factory ammo (Hornady and Norma) & reloading dies, and they are quite fun to shoot.
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birdshot is pretty nasty even up close. You have to remember that there is not much spread at these ranges, so you still have essentially a slug hitting the attacker. The first few BBs to hit the target will compress the clothing,etc up against the attacker's body and the following rounds will work to penetrate. There are plenty of test videos out there showing what birdshot will do.
But 00 Buck acts like, well, 00 Buck at all ranges. Best to stick to what is known to work... However, when it comes down to it, if you happen to have birdshot in your gun, don't waste time switching to buckshot, just fire the birdshot and pray.
That's the beauty of smaller shot inside a home. It will virtually decimate the first target it hits at close range, but after going through two sheets of drywall (or the typical home partition), it looses most of its' energy and becomes embedded in the opposite wall. Buckshot, slugs, and the typical handguns most have for home defense will penetrate 4-5 rooms on a missed shot. Granted, it's a matter of personal preference, but it does go back to one of the golden rules of knowing "what your target is and what lies beyond it."
I'll bring a box of Black Cloud out the Myakka shoot and let you have a go with a few rounds on some dynamic targets inside of 20 yds. It doesn't pattern like normal shot out of a smooth bore, and the terminal results are much more pronounced.
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And now for my next trick... embedded video!
Or....not
So I'll just have to link you
Yes I have issues
Nice!
You know what they say, "some are sicker than others" Glad to know I'm not alone
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Alright I bought em. I'll let you guys know if they have issues with my promags.
That's a pretty damn good price on LEO grade ammo. I've used quite a bit of the Federal Tactical, but I'd love to hear how these worked out.
And good luck with the ProMags. I tend to stay away from their stuff due to past experiences, but hopefully you'll have better results.
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I have been wanting to try the Brenneke KO Slugs though.
Great round and a great price, but very dirty ammo IMO. It works great and I wouldn't hesitate to use it for hunting or whatever, but it did foul my S-12 to the point it stopped cycling in a little under 150 rounds.
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I have seen firsthand what birdshot can do. Those little bbs can really tear up a body, shred major arteries and vessels, and generally cause a lot of damage.
No one is saying birdshot isn't capable of stopping an attacker, its a question of consistency in stopping an attacker. Stopping an attacker quickly and reliably requires more than just a wide wound, it also requires a fairly deep wound, and birdshot just doesn't have the penetration to make it as reliable a manstopper as buckshot. Now as far as I'm concerned every man is free to choose whatever firearm/ammo combination he wants to defend his home with, but for me at least if I am using a shotgun for home defense I will be using buckshot, not birdshot. If I ever move to a different place where I think penetrating through walls would be more of an issue, then I would probably go with a handgun chambered in a proven cartridge (9mm, .38, .40 auto, .45, .357, etc.), and loaded with glaser safety slugs or something equivalent. This is just my own humble opinion of course, and everyone is free to make their own choice.
Try to make it down for the Myakka shoot in November. I'd love to have the chance for you to leave with a different opinion, but who knows, maybe you'll change my mind on things.
Leaving all other arguments aside, applying good tactics and having a force multiplier on your side, regardless of type, can make all the difference. But, one thing I think we can all agree on is it doesn't get much worse in close quarters engagements than being on the business end of a scattergun.
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Doctors, by their nature, have to assume the worst when they run into something they can't rule out as benign. A pucker factor for sure, but as has been stated already, there's a long list of other things that can cause enlarged lymph nodes. Your doc wouldn't be doing his job if he didn't explain the possibilities and run tests to find out for sure what's going on.
That said, the waiting period where you don't know what the hell is going on definitely wears on the soul. Keep your head up and we'll keep you in our prayers on this end.
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Personally, I keep Federal Black Cloud on hand for "indoor" use. Wicked stuff with incredibly tight patterns at short range, and considerably cheaper than the Remington HD. And yes, Black Cloud doesn't come in buckshot, BBB is currently the largest shot size, but weapon AND ammo selection are both key elements for achieving the desired effect in a particular application. In confined areas where you have the potential for loved ones behind drywall partitions, over-penetration is an issue to be concered about.
I'd challenge anyone to pick up a box and test it out at distances you would typically expect to engage an intruder at inside your home.
Beyond that, the points stated for buckshot and slug rounds for target at distance or behind significant cover are well taken. These rounds do have their uses, and that's the beauty of detachable magazines.
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Navy. Originally enlisted, followed by the "knife and fork" route a few years after. Following that, I've been in public safety (local govt) ever since.
The uniform has changed over the years, but the reasons remain the same. Some go through life to forge their livelihoods as they are able, and others ensure the fabric of society remains intact so they are able to do so...my makeup is such that I fit into the later of the two.
Need help with hard to find sight leaf
in Saiga 7.62 X 39
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Vlad started out as an E-bay seller, but opened his own website due to the volume of orders he was doing. Here's the link:
http://soviet-military.com/
Shipping can be a bit stiff since they ship out of the Ukraine, but the variety is hard to beat. Great service too.
Do you have a link? I may have gone right past them, but I don't see AK-100 series sights listed anywhere.