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  1. I'm on the fence! Ace Folding stock or do it myself?

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    If you just want the folding stock, not something intricate like nalioth posted, you don't need to do anything to the receiver. If you want to use the internal receiver block, as opposed to the external one which bolts into the receiver like a fixed stock, you'll need to cut the tang off the receiver. If I'm not mistaken, the tang is the piece that sticks off the back of the receiver, where you attach the rear screw on the top of the factory stock, if that makes sense. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I used the external block on my conversion, but plan on installing the internal block shortly. The external block isn't as solid as the internal one, IMO.

     

    Where did you get yours elvis? I'd like to see a picture of it if possible.

  3. I'm on the fence! Ace Folding stock or do it myself?

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    Well the Ace folding stock I'm looking at is about $185 and seems to be a super easy install. The only thing I don't really like the look of having the trigger that far back.

     

    I've seen the video of the DIY conversion (

    ) but I'm just scared to screw up my saiga 12.

     

    I only have a dremal and hammer.(no vice)

     

    So is it truely that easy to do the conversion?

    Would I be able to do a folding stock conversion?

    Links to all the parts I would need would be great.....

    (If this is already posted I didn't see it please don't flame me.)

  4. Aluminum Mags?

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    I have a pic saved on my computer of a prototype metal saiga 12 mag that looks to hold either 10 or 12 rounds. I don't know the full story behind it but it never went into production. I will edited the pic in later when I get back home.

     

    post-1914-1234036768.jpg

     

    Never made it off the ground, IIRC it was a whole lot of tooling up front and was going to be too expensive of a mag

     

    Looks like 10 rounds to me Joe, you need to account for some room at the buttom for the spring and follower

  5. polychoke II ?

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    Well I have a poly choke and some 7 1/2 shell loads which is .095 and some color activated turkey targets. I've never been turkey hunting but am willing to help out a fellow saiga turkey hunter. So I should aim for the head right (like I said I've never been turkey hunting)? I could do 1 shot each at 25 yards, 50 yards and 75 yards and post the pictures here.

     

    Unrelated I always though it would be easier to shoot a turkey with a .308 till someone told me that wouldn't leave much meat to eat. Or at least shoot them in the head with a .22 rifle. I just think birdshot would get in all the meat you want to eat even if you do hit them in the head there might be a few pellets that go in the meat?

  6. Aluminum Mags?

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    Posted · Edited by Joeddox

    I've never seen any. Is it because it's a bad idea, or is it a cost issue? Maybe even a bit of both?

     

    I've thought about trying to bend some flat sheet metal but its more complicated then you would think. I'm pretty sure it could be done since its been done for years with the AK-47.

     

    I don't want to give away any of my ideas but I've been trying to develop a cool mag of my own. :dollar:

     

    Personally I think for me the way to go is high tech plastic.

  7. polychoke II ?

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    I have been into ak's for a number of years and just recently have decided to get into the shotgun side of things. My question is for anybody who has a polychoke II on a S-12 W/19"BBL. what i am wondering is how well it groups at what ranges with that short of a barrel. I would like to hunt turkey and other game with it but dont want to have to be right next to my target to drop it. I did see the choke specs on saiga-12.com but it didnt say if the info was for the 19" or 24" BBL. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

     

    What size shot you plan on using? I've only used 7 1/2 and 00# buck. So thats about all I know. Isn't turkey shooting less then 75 yards?

  9. Awesome 6 Prong Bayonet for the S12!

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    It's for baking potatoes over the camp fire. With the spikes through the potato, the heat transfers through the center and cooks it more evenly.

     

    Tony

     

    Seriously that is what it is for? It looks cool, but wouldn't the blades retract back in if you tried to stab someone?

     

    Also anyone know were you can buy one of these if they are $20 I'd get one just to have it if it screws on to the barrel. :-)

  15. Anyone in New Mexico need someone to do conversion

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    I'm still a little mad at them for chargine me $100 to do a basic safety check on a nagant rifle...

    I wouldn't deal with anyone who charged $100 for a safety check on a rifle which generally runs $100 or less... unless you got a nice Finn or sniper model, that is.

     

    I'd charge you $20 to use a long string and shoot your nagant rifle a few times to see if it is safe after my quick inspection.

     

    I also do saiga 12 inspections but they are more extensive. I take your gun for 1 to 2 years and use it when ever I'm at the range and report back to you each time I shoot it how fun it was. :lolol:

  18. FCG drop ins? Where to buy?

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    Posted · Edited by Joeddox

    We have the G2's in stock for $29.95. They do require some fitting to use on a S12 and also with the BHO. Cobra offers this service and we can send it straight to him if you would like us to. I also carry the Tromix modified G2 and they may be in stock in the next week or so.

    Greg

     

    How much fitting does it require? Some grinding? I do have a good dremal :devil: .

     

    What happens to the BHO?

     

    Thanks for the info Greg.

  19. FCG drop ins? Where to buy?

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    It seems like all the places I have been looking to do a FCG change are sold out. Are they truely drop in kits that easy? I've seen some online for $29.99 but they are always sold out.

     

    Any links would be great. Also only intrested if they are US made.

     

    One more question:

     

    The "TAPCO Saiga Rifle Gas Piston" does it just screw in? I've seen them for about $15 and they are US made, any difference from the tromix? Also pictures on the gas piston would be great.

     

    Hope I'm not asking too much. Already tried the search function don't flame me please.

  20. Anyone in New Mexico need someone to do conversion

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    Posted · Edited by Joeddox

    I'm still a little mad at them for chargine me $100 to do a basic safety check on a nagant rifle...

     

    Why the heck would you pay $100 for a saftey check on a nagant? How much did you even pay for the rifle? Wouldn't a good enough saftey check be seeing if you can fire it at the range with the saftey on. Is there a problem with some nagant rifles that I don't know about?

     

    Also back on topic I thought a true conversion requires a bit of drilling and welding...

  23. Anybody shoot clays with their 19"?

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    I think the poly choke helps. I was using mine to tighten the pattern for longer range. I didn't have range rules to worry about like other people so I was just bump firing as acruate as possible till I hit it. The only problem I had was trying to sight the clay. If you want to be any good you will need to get a better sight that is just stock on the saiga. I don't know if anyone else has had a sighting problem doing clays but I think it might have been that I was using 7 1/2 bird shot at a high angle over 50 yards...

  24. Anyone in New Mexico need someone to do conversion

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    I'm from Albuquerque I though I could find a relable gun smith here but after looking for a year they seem like they don't want to try anything. So I've given up.

     

    I've asked a few gunsmiths if they could add a detchable magazine to my bolt action rifle and they told me it wasn't possible. I'm sure if I asked Tony and he had the time he would do it he could. From the people I've talk to it seems like they only do repairs and maintance.

     

    I'd actually be surpised if there are any in Albuquerque that have done anything to a saiga. The ones I've seen at the range I go to didn't even know what the gun was. It seems like it is ussually the younger guys that even know what a saiga is at least here in NM. All the good ones must be too busy to be looking for more business...

     

    You can probably try Ron Petersons but last time I went in there they didn't know what an UZI was... Or some of the other firearm stores in Albuquerque. I know Sportsmans doesn't have anyone useful, they don't even know half of what they are trying to sell.

     

    If you find a good smith please PM so I can check them out. Good luck.

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