This is the tacked 308 picture thread.

[Coal_forge 15]

My Sweet sixteen (will be devirginated in about an hour ). Painted the camo to match most of the forests around here.

G2 sigle hook FCG

Tapco ak stock

tapco ak pistol grip

with a buckmaster scope on a http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-264/AK-Saiga-mount-low/Detail

 

 

[ZA_Survivalist 7]

Just purchased the "Ace Push Button Folding Mechanism" and cheek riser for my 16" .308

 

Next step it to buy the DPH quad rail and at a Red dot scope.

 

(It's my "WOW" factor rifle) Made to look as evil as possible

(Wish they made or actually had available drums for the .308s)

 

Function yes, but I have my 21" .308 for that.

I'm always looking to convert another 16inch .308 as well as the sweet 16inch .223!

[rockyj 0]

Started life as a stock factory 16" heavy barreled Saiga,

 

Only thing left to do is port or thread the barrel. I haven't decided which way I'm going to go with that yet... I may also swap the Tapco stock. I like the collapsing, just not a big fan of the Tapco.

Edited January 21, 2010 by RockyJ

[CaptSkip 0]

Started life as a stock factory 16" heavy barreled Saiga,

 

Only thing left to do is port or thread the barrel. I haven't decided which way I'm going to go with that yet... I may also swap the Tapco stock. I like the collapsing, just not a big fan of the Tapco.

 

 

Looking good Rocky.

 

I too am not a fan of Tapco furniture.

 

What forearm-rail design is that?

[dakotasdad 2]

 

Now with a muzzle brake.

[BrutalGardener 205]

This is my Saiganov. There are many like it, but this one is mine.

 

• 
   
  
• Dingaz FCG
  
• Tapco Retaining Plate v2
  
• Reused trigger guard bolted on
  
• Choate Dragunov style stock with cheek rest
  
• Belarus POSP 4x24 scope (Had one lying around for my 7.62x39 rifles. Going to get a higher magnification one in the future)
  

Edited January 30, 2010 by SpetsnazGRU

[rockyj 0]

Started life as a stock factory 16" heavy barreled Saiga,

 

Only thing left to do is port or thread the barrel. I haven't decided which way I'm going to go with that yet... I may also swap the Tapco stock. I like the collapsing, just not a big fan of the Tapco.

 

 

Looking good Rocky.

 

I too am not a fan of Tapco furniture.

 

What forearm-rail design is that?

 

 

That's an old SureFire that I had on a 74. When they were still being made, they ran $300-400. It took some work to make it fit, but it's rock solid and well worth it.

 

Besides, my Saiga .308 deserved it way more than ANY 74, right??!!

[GoRabbitGo 0]

Tromix Conversion circa 2007.

 

Added later:

-Grip and handguard

-Kreb's peep sight and tritium front sight post

 

Changes:

-Need to add a bayonet lug somehow

-Get the upswept charging handle replaced. Had it done by a company on this board and I was not happy with the results.

[admbleg 35]

Here is mine in it's handy carry case!

That case is BAD ASS.... Something from the Capone Days....

[ZA_Survivalist 7]

I just received my "ACE- Push Button Folding Mechanism" And I've got to say, it isn't all that bad.

 

I also bought the POS Cheek riser.

 

The good thing about the cheek riser is that I can customize it due to the low cost of the item. (About 9 Bucks)

It also slides/wobbles a bit back and forth, but I'll fix it later.

 

Now the cool thing about the Ace Folding Mechanism is that I can keep one hand on the pistol grip as well as the forearm and go from "Para-Compact" to "full-length-fire" in seconds. I didn't see TOO many pictures on the web when I was going through all of this so i thought I'd post a couple on here to show any of you "interested" or "On-the-fence-would-be converters".

 

The rifle is of course unloaded and triple checked for that matter. The magazine is for effect only. All parts are US made, and I have a DPH quad rail on the way as well as a nice holographic sight.

[cr107 0]

Heres mine! just got it last week. standard 21" .308, with factory dragunov stock purchased from Mississippi Auto Arms, low profile scope mount, and 3-9x40 UTG scope

 

Before:

 

After:

 

If anyone has a slotted/vented factory forearm laying around I would love to have it! Reasonable prices of course.

Edited February 12, 2010 by cr107

[PGT 2]

I got my Version 21 from Mississippi Auto Arms in December. I've put about 400rds through it so far....love the rifle but hate the Surefire mags. They don't fit well in the magazine well. Here are some pics....

 

 

I put a Harris bipod on it and BeLoMo red dot scope. I sighted in the scope today....took some time, but it's a LOT more fun to shoot now compared to the iron sights.

[russiangunrunner 10]

my brothers first conversion. used some blonde bulgy milled wood and an unknown akm hardwood stock. the nikon scope is a bit too close to the eye, so getting a diff scope mount. sorry for the crappy pics, came from cellphone.

[zaf511 1]

here is my freshly dura coated 308 thanks dinzag and vjor for all your help

That looks sweet!

[zaf511 1]

Here's my .308 with Tapco collapsible stock and 20rd clip. Just bought it 3 days ago, and bought the stock and clip right when I bought gun.

[Top Notch 0]

This is my 7.62x51 that I purchased from Elite Firearms in 2002 for $569.00 (man how prices have changed). I have not changed anything on it since I bought it but now after converting my S12 I have the urge to trick it out totally....

 

Edited February 21, 2010 by Top Notch

[sbratt123 0]

this is my rifle

[tawm 0]

My S308 with PK-AS-A red dot optic and Surefire mag. Not allowed to convert it until I leave California. I really like the way the optic looks on it.

 

Edited February 28, 2010 by tawm

[mav 459]

Some changes to mine.

[zaf511 1]

.308 with PVS-4 and IR Light

 

Awesome!

 

Here's mine:

Dude, that's sweet looking! I love how tactical you've got that thing. What kind of rail/grip are you using up front? I'd like to get something like that on mine. I've got the 20 rd clips, and the collapsible Tapco stock (it's ok). Need a rail/grip and scope/light like yours. Again, very nice!

[mjkeat 0]

Finally finished mine after looking at the FCG sitting on the desk for a week. Havent taken it out to the range yet. The indoor range doesnt allow AKs and the outdoor range is only open Fri-Sun. The conversion ended up being very simple even with the fact that I didnt have the proper tools. The BHO spring was a bit of a pain though. Thank you to Browneye for the run down on the conversion.

 

I wanted to add that the FCG from Dinzig is a must have.

 

Edited March 10, 2010 by mjkeat

[cbo 0]

 

Fresh conversion. Fired unconverted only with iron sights @25yrds with wolf. Had 4 through dime sized hole and one "flyer." Off to the right of bulls however with CANTED effing sight... I got high hopes for the 8x48posp at 100yrds. Range report coming soon I hope.

Edited March 11, 2010 by cbo

[Aeroscout9 0]

Here's mine. I have been looking at everyone's submissions here for a long time and it's time to show mine. I bought this after it had been converted by the previous owner. I then added the metric threaded FAL flash hider, ACE front sight, and Blackthorne rear sight/dust cover. It's never complete, but very shootable (and fun) as it sits. I live in a free state so the 15 rounders aren't mandatory. I just like the length compared to the 20's and 25's.

 

[haujo62 0]

here is my new addition..nothing fancy...will of course add optics to the mix...probably something in a 3-9X50...along with changing the handguard, FCG, etc....enjoy

 

[jeepranch 16]

2nd 308 build. went much faster this time, used a Bulgarian selector instead of welding up the stock one.

[Deussne 38]

Finally finished mine after looking at the FCG sitting on the desk for a week. Havent taken it out to the range yet. The indoor range doesnt allow AKs and the outdoor range is only open Fri-Sun. The conversion ended up being very simple even with the fact that I didnt have the proper tools. The BHO spring was a bit of a pain though. Thank you to Browneye for the run down on the conversion.

 

I wanted to add that the FCG from Dinzig is a must have.

 

 

 

May I suggest you get one of these and put that grip on without the plastic adapter. I tried it and it came loose under some extensive fire 500+ rounds consequtive

 

http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-375/Saiga-12-AR-Trigger/Detail

Trust me it is money well spent.

[padenbrown 2]

my psaigal havent done what i planned on with it since the purchase of my s12. still gotta put a muzzle brake and get some mags and find a psl lower handguard and have someone make an upper the same lenght as the lower so it will look finished unlike a psl. im not even gonna worry bout threading the barrel, just gonna weld the brake onto the fsb on the part that covers the crown, wish me luck on that.

Edited March 16, 2010 by BROWNEYE

[haujo62 0]

my .308 revisited....had no choice but to re-do mine..the stock trigger was not usable so...re-did conversion..K-Var stock, Tromix FCG, SAW pistol grip and 25 round mag with 3-9x50 AO-IR optics..not really happy with the pistol grip (kept it from Tapco T6 Intrafuse stock)more than likely will replace it...now have to get powder to do my reloads

 

[cruddymutt 1]

Still getting parts for my 308. I just got done sanding and staining the wood. Thought I would share my little handguard creation. Still need a retainer and a gas tube assembly. Retainer is on order.

[afibstew 0]

Here is my Saiga .308 (7.62 x 51) that has been professionally converted to pistol grip configuration by Overland Industries out of Lake Havasu City AZ. I put 200 rounds through it recently without even a hiccup. I'm second owner, haveing purchased it on Gunbroker.