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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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well hopefully they don't adapt a bill like that if a dem does get in, but if its obama, since he's a muslem....he'll probably make a AK holiday....
Call your reps and tell 'em how you feel.
P.S. Obama is not a muslim.
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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.
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Ok....as i understand 922r, there are 14 qualifying parts on the Saiga rifles....
so....in order to use the surefire 25 round mags, i have to change out one other part to be in compliance. Correct? So if i chose to keep the gun in standard sporter configuration, all i would have to do is put in a US made piston, then i could use either the surefire mags or the original mags without violating the law....correct?
thanks to any and all who double check my math for me!
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.
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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 offering suggestions.
P.S. RED JACKET: Not sure if I have enough info about putting a campher in the gas-port....any detailed instructions anywhere on how to do this?
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This may sound stupid, how is your standing shooting postion? If FTE's do not happen in the prone postion, you may need a more solid stance so the spring can fully compress instead of your shoulder taking the recoil. Much like semi-auto pistols when you limp wrist em'.
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. Anyway, gonna rip that thing apart tonight and see what I can do and give 'er another run this weekend. Thanks
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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 waiting for my 30-06 to cool off when sighting it in. Doesn't seem to FTE so much when I'm shooting prone, as opposed to off-hand shooting....but anyway, sounds like I need try a few things people have suggested. Fortunately it's the weekend.
Someone suggested getting lighter springs.....any suggestions for a vendor for the springs?
Will clean gas block and ports (provided that I can finally get 'er off). The campher option sounds beyond my gunsmithing abilities...at least w/out step by step tutorial w/ nice pictures.....certainly don't want any taste of the bolt carrier!! But I guess if all else fails, that'd be an option. Will report back later, and thanks to all who've contributed.
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No matter how I move the Gas Tube release Cam, the Tube won't come off, or even budge.
It's gotta come off sooner or later. I don't want to bash it to make it release.
Can one of the Experts help? This is my first AK type weapon, so it's a learning experience.
Looking forward to responses.
THANKS,
wadem
Glad I'm not the only one! Will be attempting said operation this evening.
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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!
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Is it well cleaned and oiled?
Just checking...
Acer
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!
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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 adjustment? Think I read
somewhere that this kind of Silver Bear is kind of a wimpy load....was wondering if I might notch up the gas adjustment? Does this sound like a reasonable thing to do? Thanks
P.S. Would a valmet buffer help out w/ this problem? Or just something good to install as well.
hi-cap mags and compliance....different interpretation
in Second Amendment, 922r & the law
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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 guns that would be banned by 925(d)(3). Of all the "evil" features in 925(d)(3) a Saiga only has the detatchable magazine which is specifically excluded from the list of banned features. Neither 922® nor 925(d)(3) makes any mention of magazine capacity. Magazine capacity is only addressed in 922(v) otherwise known as the Assault Weapons Ban and that is, for the time being, expired. So, as long as you don't add any other "evil" features, you can use high capacity magazines in your Saiga and still be legal."
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