Bad Bob 0 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Went to a gun show in Denver over the weekend, looking for another Saiga to convert. If I recall correctly, I saw two .30-06s, three .308s (including one with wood furniture). a couple of .410s, and a handfull of 7.62s. Only one 20 gauge present, and NO (that's ZERO) .223s or 12s. The only Saiga priced attractively was a .410, but after talking to the owner, I learned it didn't come with even a single magazine. I did recommend the Saigas to one guy who was shopping for a new rifle for a family member (who's Mini-14 had just KABOOMED while digesting reloads). Just my opinion, but I think the Russians need to import more Saigas (especially .223s & 12s ;>) and more Saiga mags... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coma8coma1 0 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 a show in State Line, PA had one (count em) one Saiga .223 here recently. A shorty, 16"er. I just remember thinking "Hey, that's my gun.. for alot more than I paid for mine", but I dont recall any other Saigas at all. Just a bunch of damned ARs. Way too many ARs. Need more Saigas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsen 86 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 If the .30-06 had high capacity magazines, MY GOD! The stuff is cheaper than .308 right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Bob 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 If the .30-06 had high capacity magazines, MY GOD! The stuff is cheaper than .308 right now. A Saiga 06 that could be easily modified to use BAR mags would be absolutely super (I bet they could sell more than they could ever make & get over here - but I guess that's nothing new)! (Of course, that means they could also pretty much name their own price... ;>) And the ammo really doesn't have to be cheap - everyone & their cousin already has .30-06 ammo stashed in their closet. For those that don't, most already have the reloading dies, 30 caliber bullets, etc., etc... Get 'em over here, and I'll buy one - even though I already have a nice Savage .30-06 (shoots one-hole groups with at least one flavor of factory ammo - how great is that? ;>)! (And FWIW, I already have a spare BAR mag to experiment with, so I'm good to go! ;>) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Bob 0 Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 A word of wisdom to my Compadres here: check the ArmaLite website frequently for sales/web specials. FWIW, a while back, I put together a complete AR-15 for $504 parts cost (shipping, FFL fee, & sales tax extra), with absolutely everything ordered off the ArmaLite web site sale page. I'm still smiling over that one! The best AR components in the world, at a bargain-basement price! How can you beat that? It's almost nice enough to turn my head! But the ArmaLite is for my wife (she prefers a really light-weight rifle), and I really do like 5.56 Saigas better (because I hate cleaning ARs)! But if you need or just want an AR, keep checking the ArmaLite web site. This morning, they had a 16" chrome-lined upper (with bolt carrier group & charging handle) for $378 (ArmaLite Item No. EK0446B). That's less than I paid for my ArmaLite upper when I put together the AR I mentioned above!!! Unfortunately, they don't list that sale item anymore (just a few hours later!) - so I would recommend checking in every day (that's how I find the best deals, myself). Just a word of wisdom, FWIW, YMMV, etc., etc... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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