TonyRumore 1,332 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 (edited) Here’s 28 simple steps to make your Saiga 100 30’06 look like a regular AK. 1. Weld in triangular receiver extensions at the rear of the receiver to mount the butt stock. 2. Weld a new top tang to the back of the receiver. 3. Weld up all the extra receiver holes including the cross bolt safety holes. 4. Cut a new R/H safety hole and slot. Drill L/H safety hole. 5. Weld in a safety over-travel stop. 6. Remove front magazine catch and weld in new front engagement shelf. 7. Install rear magazine catch with modified engagement lever. 8. Install modified trigger guard. 9. Cut G2 trigger off of its base and weld it back on, ½” rearward. 10. Weld up hand guard screw hole. 11. Modify G2 hammer by cutting it back for clearance around the receiver cross rivet. 12. Modify G2 hammer by turning down both bosses to .310” and machine to clear ejector. 13. Machine a groove in the scope rail to allow installation of PSL optic. 14. Weld and machine lower “V” groove in scope mount rearward ¾” for PSL mounting. 15. Modify lower hand guard to allow it to fit into the receiver at the rear. 16. Machine forward hand guard retainer. 17. Drill and tap barrel for hand guard retainer installation. 18. Press off sling swivel band. 19. Cut barrel back from 22” to 20”, machine for .308 sight tower, and thread 14mm. 20. Machine barrel cross slots and pin sight tower in place. 21. Recrown barrel. 22. Machine 14mm flash hider. 23. Weld in pistol grip hanger. 24. Drill disconector and trigger to install heavy duty spring. 25. Machine AK top cover ejection port rearward 3/8". 26. Machine lower handguard to clear rear sight base loop. 27. Blast and refinish. 28. Drink a beer. Tony Rumore Tromix Corp Edited November 9, 2010 by TonyRumore Quote Link to post Share on other sites
44rdv4rk 0 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 what, no hi-cap? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted November 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I would just go with a 308 if you need a bunch of rounds. This is a hunting rifle. One shot will suffice. ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
headshot 52 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Is this the first 30-06 AK ever? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted November 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I suppose it's possible. The Valmet Hunter in 30'06 was imported in the 80's. It's certainly possible that someone modified one of those into an AK clone, though I have never seen it done. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AKMIKEFMJ 0 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 History in the making....Excellent work........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
headshot 52 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I suppose it's possible. The Valmet Hunter in 30'06 was imported in the 80's. It's certainly possible that someone modified one of those into an AK clone, though I have never seen it done. Tony Funny, because I was looking at one last month, and wondered if anyone had the balls to attempt a conversion on one before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TEXASAK73 13 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Wow! Who will be the first to have this done to theirs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
44rdv4rk 0 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I would just go with a 308 if you need a bunch of rounds. This is a hunting rifle. One shot will suffice. ;-) i know, i know. it's just an aesthetic thing, y'know? really though, you did a fantastic job. it's too bad they butchered the receiver so much, it sort of leaves the conversion out of reach of mere mortals such as myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Holy shit! I was just there Friday night and you hadn't even started it. You had a busy weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dasu 1 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 tony, you rock! nice work...very nice work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lazlong 0 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Very nice work! And I really appreciate that you posted the steps, though I think #28 goes without saying. In Oklahoma I believe you'll need to have at least two of them though. I got rid of an Egyptian Maadi Misr-90 because I couldn't figure out how to mount a proper stock to it. Now that I've seen this, I've slapped myself in the head for not thinking of welding in a triangular extension. I have the skills and equipment for it, but my overly complex mind didn't come up with the simple solution. Duh! I've been wanting to visit Broken Arrow. I have a friend up there who's a shooter. A mighty fine gentleman I met in the middle of the Sahara desert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
98_1LE 0 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Very cool Tony. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
limaguppy 0 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 (edited) I suppose it's possible. The Valmet Hunter in 30'06 was imported in the 80's. It's certainly possible that someone modified one of those into an AK clone, though I have never seen it done. Tony Nice work Tony!! but i hate the shitty safety lever on AK type rifles and my saiga 30-06 has a real one in it.I have been told that some folks are working on a bigger capt. mag for it.I can get by with four rounds!! Edited November 20, 2006 by limaguppy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Hartle_L 0 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 So when is this conversion option going to show up on the Tromix web site? Now I guess that I'll have to save for that one after I pay for the S12 and S308 conversions. Awsome work Tony! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dinzag 31 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Wow, too cool for school! Never had my hands on one of the newer rifles, but I now see the light! Excellent work, the end product looks really nice! I couldn't imagine what one of them puppies would cost. 300 Win Mag next or are you jumping straight to the 50 cal AK? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lsgs 0 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 how much? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 276 Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Man I knew I wanted one in 30-06 before...I'm about ready to sell something now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted November 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I haven't even figured out what it would cost. But it would be cost prohibitive based on the time spent to pull it off. Somewhere in $1,500 - $2,000 range. For that kind of money, I would buy something else. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A|G 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 (edited) Man . . . Very nice job. I was hoping to get the back of my PSL receiver filled in the same way. Again; beautiful. A|G Edited November 21, 2006 by A|G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BattleRifleG3 16 Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Wow. A new Saiga has barely hit our shores and Tony has already done a full AK style conversion. My hat is off to you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cpileri 0 Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Holy shit Tony! W W...thats all I can get out right now... Dinzag an AK 50 is nowhere near that hard to do, at least it doesn't look it. I have a friend who built one. It has a PG stock like the removable Russian ones for the Saiga, a 4' HEAVY bbl and a tank brake, optic, & tripod. It's got a screw in breech plug and is single shot. It's a monster but that 06 is a work of art! Lazlong there is a much easier solution to mounting a regular wood AK stock on a Maadi but I'll not clog up any more of THEE MAN's thread with other stuff. I'll post some pics of mine in a different thread in the x39 section for anyone's interested. http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=13258 My hat is off Tony, that thing kicks ass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HPJeep 0 Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 You forgot Step 29: Whip out credit card and buy one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Unfortunatly, due to "taxing" personal issues the gun fund is empty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tokageko 8 Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 <blink blink> How well does it shoot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casp 119 Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hey, aren't you supposed to be working on the .444? Just kidding. Nice work as always, man! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TEXASAK73 13 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 resubscribing again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turrican 3 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Tony, you did it again. I think it's too cool. I want one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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