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Just thought I'd share this post from the firingline.com forums. Some of you may have seen this before, but wanted to see what you guys thought about this. Looking around this forum, it's pretty clear to me that most would disagree with what I've quoted below, but just thought I'd throw it out there. Thanks "Contrary to the reports of some, it is perfectly legal to use a high-capacity magazine in an unmodified Saiga so long as no other "evil" features are added (pistol grip, flash hider, bayonet lug etc.). http://www.gunsnet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=40375 922® only applies to

Speaking of reloading.....not to steal the thread, and the answer to this is probably out there somewhere. But anyway, I've enjoyed my .308 saiga so much, that I'm thinking about buying a .223. I've got a lot of brass lying around and was wondering if the .223 dings the cases very much (as does the .308 version)? Thanks

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Thanks for clearing this up for me as far as the evil features and the gas pistons....think I've got 'er figured out now. So not to drift too much here and steal a thread..... but I was wondering if there's a US made gas piston that doesn't require any modifications (eg drilling, cutting, filing) to fit in my .308?? I've tried to figure this out from various threads and what not, but alas here I am. Link or part number and manufacturer, anyone? Thanks in advance.

Hey, where'd you get your US made piston, anyway? Correct me if I'm wrong anyone, but having altered the gun w/ the US piston, I think you wouldn't be complying w/ 922r using your original factory mags, but would be with the Surefire ones.

Well, finally got the gas cylinder off.....it's one of those things that's pretty simple once you figure it out, as people have mentioned on this forum. Just watch out for the little metal spring/washer thingy flying away if you pull up w/ too much forcce Cleaned and lubed everything, held the rifle firmly against my shoulder as was previously suggested, and I had no FTE/FTF issues last shooting session. So I was quite pleased w/ my weekend .308 semi-auto fun (and now I want another one---maybe a Saiga 12 this time....anyone know when they'll be available again?), and thanks to all for o

Well, I was wondering the same thing, as I'd read on some thread that someone thought that "limp-wristing", or its rifle equivalent "limp-shouldering", might cause some FTE problems. That would certainly help explain why my friend (who's less experienced than I am) was having so many problems w/ the FTE's. My standing position probably does have some flaws....I'm sure there's always room for improvement. Maybe anticipating recoil? Not like it's a whole lot of recoil...I'm starting to learn to enjoy the recoil from the bolt-action MN and 30-06, but maybe I've developed some bad habits. A

It's a non-converted gun....I've done nothing to it except clean what I could. Considering doing a conversion, w/ the high-cap mags coming out these days. Sounds like conversion is not really <b>that</b> hard, but my interest wanes when I consider the prospect of having to pop rivets out, among other things. Not super mechanically inclined, and worry about screwing it up. I guess there're always real gunsmiths to come to the rescue, though. Haven't had a chance to do anything yet to the gun as suggested in previous replies....except shoot a few mags through it while I was

Glad I'm not the only one! Will be attempting said operation this evening.

One other thing I thought of....I've cleaned the gas piston and cylinder, to the best of my ability, w/out actually taking the gas cylinder assembly off. Tried to move the little lever dealy up to 90 and 45, but so far have been unable to remove the cylinder Read about other people's troubles removing this, but that hasn't helped me. Is it possible that some gas ports are a little clogged, and that can only be cleaned by removing the cylinder? I've fired about 700 rounds through the gun. Thanks for the help!

It's clean....not all that well oiled, though, come to think of it. Start there, eh? I'll give 'er a try this weekend. Messing around w/ the gas system sounds like something to try after ruling out other things, I'm gathering. Thanks so far!

Hello, noob here, w/ a question (sorry in advance if it's out there already.) I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction on this matter. I've been shooting Silver Bear 145 FMJ .308 inmy Saiga...had a few FTE's initially, then it seems to have been working fine lately. So I bought a bunch of it, go shooting with a friend, and he can't even make it through a magazine w/ out two FTE's. Still happens to me occasionally too, but not to the extent that my friend had it happend. Anyway, Not sure if it's "limp-wristed" operator error, or maybe the gun's in need of a gas adjust