AKMIKEFMJ 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 I finally got to shoot my Saiga .308 this past weekend. There were so many muzzleloaders there that I could not get a bench. So all my shooting was from a standing position. I had 20 rounds of South African 7.62 X 51 FMJ and 20 rounds of Silver Bear .308 WIN softpoints. I was a little concerned about the recoil because I have never fired a .308 before. I usually don't shoot at targets at this range. I just pick out rocks on the hill behind the 100 yards marker. I try to pick rocks about 6 inches in diameter. The Saiga did not have a scope either...just open sights. The first tentative shot brought a huge smile to my face. The recoil seemed to be less than an AK firing 7.62 X 39 ammo. The rock that I had picked out also decided to split *smile* when the 7.62 X 51 round hit it. I was able to hit the chosen target about 3 out of every 4 rounds. I then loaded up the Silver Bear and gave them a try. The recoil was a little more pronounced but not bad at all. The accuracy was even a little better. I never even had to touch the sights either. I didn't experience one problem with the Saiga .308. It ran like a true AK but with a heck of a lot of authority and totally reliable. My plans are to put a scope on this rifle and use it as a cheap (inexpensive) sniper rifle. I think this rifle will easily shoot 2 MOA or better after I get it scoped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pointer 21 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Get any looks from the muzzeloading guys?,You with that evil black gun and all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AKMIKEFMJ 0 Posted November 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 (edited) I was having too much fun to notice..... Edited November 10, 2006 by AKMIKEFMJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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