SaigaGuy2012 0 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Love all the pictures:) I need to get my camera out when I get home... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Crowak what all involved in fitting the 870 handguard to the saiga? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AK Gun Man 88 3 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 She is finally done...with the exception of the Accushot Monopod for the rear. Hopefully there will be range time in my future! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crowak 12 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 just have to do some touch up duracoating and both my S308s are done. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Crowak how did threading those barrels go with using the 5/8x24? Also I met a nice gun nut at the local gun store and bot only is he a gun nut he's a saiga nut, so he's got a .308 and loaned me the de and thread starting tool! So crowak I won't the tools anymore. But I know my barrel is .670 an it's a 5/8x24 die and was wondering how it worked out for you? And also was the sight a bitch to get off the barrel? Mine was a total pain in the ass. I ended up using heat and a brass rod to beat the whole living hell out of it. I'll say this my gun will need a Duracoat or ceorkoat for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crowak 12 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 the 08 one had a tapered barrel end as was easy to thread, but the 09 wasn't tapered and took more work just to get it ready. the front sights came off using a dead blow hammer no problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 The end of my barrel is a little but smaller than the part between the end and the step up. I wouldn't say tapered but smaller at the tip. I got an adjustable die I'll be doing it this morning with a master machinist for help so I shouldn't have any problems. I got the sight back on but it's canted I'm hoping the shop press will be easier than banging on it with a hammer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Well I gotgood news and bad news this morning. The bad news my barrel is too big to be threaded with a 5/8x24 die. Good news my uncle has a lathe big enough to thread the barrel between centers and will be indexed off the bore with out removing the barrel. So I'll have threads accurate enough for a silencer!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FilesCreekMafia 6 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Finally got my stock from Mako today and finished my conversion. Before and after pics below, now to get a day off from work so I can go shoot it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrwiggles2004 15 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) Here are a few pics of my .308 build. Kind a of PSL mash up. Edited April 13, 2013 by mrwiggles2004 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Mrwiggles2004 welcome this is dustin my name is AKmonty as you can see im glad your here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrwiggles2004 15 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Ak Monty, thank you sir! Good to be here! Finally got around to posting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vinni83 148 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wpnsman 0 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) Deployments keep getting in the way of me completing my 21” Saiga 308. This is how far I got before my recent trip. I was looking for an affordable .308 and these get pretty good reviews as far as battle rifle accuracy and reliability go. I got the base rifle around 3 years ago when they could be had in the mid $400 range. The conversion was simple enough. The hardest part was the front end. As you may know, the FSB has a step inside of it that requires boring out so the front mounting pin can be moved back to the rear pin hole. The diameter of my barrel at the muzzled needed to be turned down in order to thread it 5/8-24 and I also re-cut the crown to 11 degrees. It is nice to have a friend with a lathe. I also used his mill to vent the factory handguard while I was at it. I had been waiting for RS Regulate to produce their dedicated 1-4 scope mount so I could mount my 1-4X as low as possible. While their new modular mount is nice, it will have too many separate parts for my liking to meet my requirement. Now that MI has released their version, I will probably go that route to mount my Burris M-TAC that has been waiting patiently in its box. For anyone who cares, here are the rest of the components I used in the build. Red Star Arms adjustable trigger and FCG retainer plate Vltor AR stock adapter Magpul MOE stock and enhanced butt-pad (1/2” cheek riser not pictured) U.S. Palm grip AR-10 Flash Suppressor The same friend with the lathe and mill donated the Versa-Pod. I attached a piece of GG&G rail to the front of the forearm with a M60 sling swivel underneath it. Along with the factory magazine I have a couple Surefire synthetic 20 round magazines which are OK but, I have since bought 4 CSSpecs 20rnd steel magazines. Wpns Man Not sure why pictures aren't loading. There, fixed it. Edited May 1, 2013 by WpnsMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdub23 21 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) My 22" it has future plans only have the doe to use parts I already had on it. 18" barrel with AMD or 74 style brake planned. Gonna scope it side mount 4 power and attach bipod to receiver. Looking for PSL furniture. Edited May 16, 2013 by jdub23 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdub23 21 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Here are a few pics of my .308 build. Kind a of PSL mash up. I like it man. I want to do this with a PSL scope and AK mount. I also want to use the PSL upper HG so I have a gas tube with a loose endcap I have tapped all the way down the gas tube. I will try to shape the PSL upper "gotta shave a little off" to fit. Anyway nice rifle! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kmainaz89 4 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Just finished mine! I love the way she turned out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kmainaz89 4 Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Here's an updated picture of mine with the TWS Gen 2, Extended Magazine Release, and Keltec SU-16B Rear Peep. (Bipod is only for show) Now once I get my ~$700 I will be getting some nice glass to put on top =] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Majorgrizz 0 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Here's an updated picture of mine with the TWS Gen 2, Extended Magazine Release, and Keltec SU-16B Rear Peep. (Bipod is only for show) Now once I get my ~$700 I will be getting some nice glass to put on top =] Saiga 308.jpg Very nice! looking forward to picking mine up soon! Happy Blastings! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaba1017 71 Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Final config. for the .308. SLR106 also pictured. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
longhorn03 10 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 No more $$ or work into this one, except for maybe an akml scope mount.... was not satisfied with my job so took it to tac 47 for muzzle break and hk sights as well as spray job since I scratched the hell out of it during the initial conversion. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nsnate02 32 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Well I've always wanted a x54 or .308 AK and just so happened good fortune smiled on me. Thought I wanted a long barrel but after playing with this short barrel I really like it. It'll never be a 600+ gun but at 500 in its all good.It was converted poorly by previous owner so I stripped it down and started over. Have a few things left to do (grip & optics) but it's pretty much done.Here it is with my Draco SBR and recently acquired Saiga 12.Details: Saiga 308-1, Ace stock, CSS internal block, 14.5" barrel with perm K-Var 74 brake. MD Arms Molot grip in the mail, MI side rail coming and TBD glass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liquidmetal 13 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 My new Saiga .308 courtesy of the Black Friday sale at Legion USA: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zaf511 1 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) My Saigas- 12 and 308. The 308 has g2 trigger, DPMS stock, surefire mags, custom comp, TWS gen 2 scope mount/rail, and BSA red/green dot optic. About to order a new tril rail-probably the Tapco intrafuse. Edited January 1, 2014 by ZAF.308 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Towerdog 6 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) My Rifle Dynamics rebuilt in 2013, Saiga .308. Purchased in 2009 for approx $500. I'm still experimenting with the optics, though this is on a hi rise Belarus mount, it does work well for me and the Leupold Vari-X III Edited January 2, 2014 by Towerdog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaba1017 71 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 First version above, refined below. Went back to standard mags, less wobble, less weight. Changed to Warsaw length buttstock, better balance. Changed to a lighter, adjustable optic 1-4x. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kmainaz89 4 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Alright guys! So after our tax return came in, I was FINALLY able to purchase my scope. So here's the current configuration (minus the bipod) before I get some more $$$ to send it off to Rifle Dynamics to cut the barrel to 18", thread for brake, repaint, and smoothing up the action. I got an SWFA 1-6 (SWEET scope for $1k) and some Nightforce Ultralite rings to go with it. I'm hoping to get out to the range soon to see what she can do! I don't even want to mention how much I've put into this thing so far... But I'm sure most of you can add it up if you wanted lol Thank you guys for the help with all my questions before, during, and after the conversion! It was very much appreciated! If you guys have any questions about anything on my rifle, I'll be glad to answer them. Here are a few more pictures: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Family photo. My s308 with its new sister the vepr12 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Damn nice firepower. Which is most fun to shoot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hands down vepr12. Cheapest to shoot as well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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