friggest 0 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 So I finally got out to the range around here and fired the .308 I picked up from texasak. I bought about 80 rounds of some miltary surplus ammo. I just wanted to get out to the range and fire off some rounds to get a feel for it. Boy was it nice. It did have lots of recoil but didnt hurt at all. I only shot at 25 yards and i got about 3in. groupings. I know this isnt good or anything but I was really not aiming and just itching to shoot the gun. Im stoked. I did have some problems with the ammuntion tho. First it was dirty as fuck because it took me like an hour to clean the gun and i still feel its dirty. I also had some problems with the round going into the chamber. It would get stuck about 1/2 way in. I pull the action back and then it feed ok. I blame the ammo because it was cheap. In my rush to fire it, I forgot that I had a snake brake for it. Does this reduce recoil? Should I have it on or the flash hider? Ill just have to switch next time. I also need a scope before i get to the distance shooting, tho i dont think ill have one in time for deer hunting so i hope my first shot at 100 yards hits. -frig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fossten 1 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 (edited) The muzzle brake should reduce recoil. Depending on what you want, if you put on the flash hider, you should see some increase in muzzle rise. Glad to hear you had fun. The first 60 rounds I put through my Saiga were Federal premium rounds. I had no feeding/extraction issues and the rifle was barely dirty at all. Afterthought: Have you tried polishing the contact points on the hammer? That might help the bolt cycle better. Edited November 8, 2007 by fossten Quote Link to post Share on other sites
friggest 0 Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 yes, i went with the cheapest and thats what i paid for. also fossten your link in your sig is dead. now i will only shoot the best i can afford. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
E-TAC 47 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I make a 30deg. angle break for the 308, its a recoil killer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eugene Onegin 6 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 That's what I need ,a recoil killer. Are these for sale? I make a 30deg. angle break for the 308, its a recoil killer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eugene Onegin 6 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 That's what I need ,a recoil killer. Are these for sale? I make a 30deg. angle break for the 308, its a recoil killer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
E-TAC 47 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 That's what I need ,a recoil killer. Are these for sale?I make a 30deg. angle break for the 308, its a recoil killer. After complete testing They will be for sale. WWW.IPSCGUN.COM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vjor 2 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Nice brake Jammer, that sucker should do for any recoil, nice big chambers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1liter 20 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Jammer, what thread pitch you got there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
E-TAC 47 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Jammer, what thread pitch you got there? 5/8x24 TPI, 30 caliber exit hole for AR10 type rifles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
allanschisel 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 My converted to PG Saiga has an AK74 muzzle break and a Limbsaver recoil pad. Kicks like a 22 magnum. The AK74 break sure is LOUD, but it works great. Allan Schisel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaneman153a 39 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 It would get stuck about 1/2 way in. I pull the action back and then it feed ok. I blame the ammo because it was cheap. Sounds like you were using indian? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TEXASAK73 13 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 So your life is not worth much huh?I sure hope you don't plan on shooting more of that crap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
friggest 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 no i dont. i just wanted the cheapest i could get. i was expecting some winchester or remingtion ammo but she had some 7.62X51 m80 ball ammuntion. thats all the box said. it was a white box and cheap crap. the bolt seemed to be leaving a major scratch on the casing. is this normal? for sure next time im going to get better ammo. sometime this weekend i hope. oh and texasak how do i change the OEM mag internals. I wanna swtich to the 8-round mag, but am a little afraid of breaking something. what tool should i used to get the bottom off? and should i make sure not to do something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TEXASAK73 13 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 A small flat head screw driver will work.Just insert into the small dentent and slide the plate off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaneman153a 39 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 My converted to PG Saiga has an AK74 muzzle break and a Limbsaver recoil pad. Kicks like a 22 magnum. The AK74 break sure is LOUD, but it works great.Allan Schisel I've got the same setup, it kicks less than a x39 AK. Love it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cryptkeeper 0 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 (edited) lol had lots of recoil lol you should fire a bolt action 308 you will think saiga is a toy lol. saigas do leave a small dent on the caseing its normal Edited November 18, 2007 by Cryptkeeper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 fire a short 303. LOL. or one of the H+H loadings. BUY SAIGA! your dollar is well spent. (please, everyone buy an s12. save me the lectures...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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