5.56mm RPK, possible?

[kal 0]

Is it possible to make an RPK 5.56mm out of a Saiga 20" barrel 5.56mm rifle?

 

 

Let's see, you can convert it to traditional pistol grip and stock.

 

BUT....can the mag-well be converted to take Galil magazines? Can you put a bipod on it, close to the muzzle like a real RPK? Hell, I might as well ask, can you put a real RPK bipod on the Saiga 5.56mm? And, is the Saiga's barrel already heavy barreled?

 

I don't have a Saiga 5.56mm but if this project would work out and cost less than $1,000 then I will try to go for it.

 

I was thinking about saving money to get an RPK74 but I'd much rather stick with 5.56mm for the sake of simplicity.

[vjor 2]

yes to all, all depends what are your skills to work the parts that you need.

 

As you speak people are using galil mags on there guns, if you can find part to mod

you can make anything you want with a Saiga.

Edited October 31, 2006 by vjor

[Oswald2001 0]

Excellent idea. Especially with new Orlite Galil mags going for $10 at CDNN.

 

I would email Tromix for the particulars and request additional input.

[TonyRumore 1,332]

We're going to be building RPK's in 2007, including .223's.

[gunboy69 50]

Excellent idea. Especially with new Orlite Galil mags going for $10 at CDNN.

 

I would email Tromix for the particulars and request additional input.

Bro don't spend 10.00 on galil mags. Buy the used ones for $4.99. I bought both and could'nt tell the difference. Since then I've bought 15, and they all look the same. Unless they are screwing up and sending

new ones.

[Deadeye008 2]

I've bought new and used ones from them and I couldn't tell the difference either.

[AKMIKEFMJ 0]

I haven't got around to modifying this .223 Saiga for Galil mags yet. It is doable though...I will do it soon....