Paladin_Hammer 8 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 So I've been toying with the idea of another rifle for awhile now. I've got my 7.62x39 (we need to come up with a nickname for that cartridge) Saiga. I like it. I want more like it. So the .308 is next on the list! But the money I have to toy around with isn't in the range of the .308! Doing the bills and running the numbers, at best I've got $427 dollars to spend freely and not worry about anything (assuming I don't have a car wreck or need a new computer or something). The cheapest .308 Saiga I've found was a 16" from ArmsofAmerican.com. But that is 549! The prices are dated and they told me they upped them $50. So all I'm going to do is ask this: if anyone has an unconverted Saiga .308, or knows someone or some dealer selling one for $400-$427 shipped, let me know? I'm not just asking for me though, I'm sure anyone would love to see a $400ish dollar Saiga .308 right now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mav 459 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I saw them advertised in shotgun news for $488, but cant remember who it was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
O.S.O.K. 0 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) Yeah, its going to be tough to find one under $500 at this time. I would just look keep looking around - check gunbroker for new listings a couple times a day too - but they all seem to be going for well over $500 and no buy nows under that either. I know I've seen these for sale in the mid $400's but don't recall where. ETA: Here they are at Atlantic: http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/beta/storeproduct455.aspx $559... I would strongly suggest getting one sooner than later. Do check around everywhere you can think of - do a google, etc. but if you can't find em any cheaper, I wouldn't wait. And you need mags too. Things have definately gone up in price - but then I don't think the value will go down any time soon either.... Edited February 6, 2009 by O.S.O.K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mav 459 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 http://www.snipercountrypx.com/showproduct...?productid=3359 $490 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paladin_Hammer 8 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Can anyone put me in touch with this guy: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=122629848 ? Or this guy: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=122776614 ? I would try and contact them myself, but I do not have an ISP e-mail address. Living in an apartment where we get free Wi-Fi does that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclejake 428 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Paladin on that auction the current price was $450 and the reserve wasn't met... the Buy it now price is $700. Makes me glad that I only had to part with $585 for mine...oh what a shooter!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soulless 0 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 bought my from gilbertsguns.com. Had a delay in the background check so can't pick it up yet. Always happen like this on the weekends... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc 147 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I've got my 7.62x39 (we need to come up with a nickname for that cartridge) .30 Soviet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulry 50 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I've got my 7.62x39 (we need to come up with a nickname for that cartridge) .30 Soviet I agree it needs to be shorter yet, how about: 7X39? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mitch'SS 2 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Not under 500 but its 549.95 http://www.classicarms.us/index.html Edited February 19, 2009 by Mitch'SS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel 0 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 we could just call 7.62x39 "kal" .... afterall, I believe it is the original caliber the Kalashnikov rifles were designed for? So why not just Kal? lol seems kind of endearing in an odd kind of way doesn't it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mitch'SS 2 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 On another note... Are the newest batch of 308's coming with the tigger whole covered? (keeping us from having to cut one for a pgrip conversion)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc 147 Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 I've got my 7.62x39 (we need to come up with a nickname for that cartridge) .30 Soviet I agree it needs to be shorter yet, how about: 7X39? I have seen the 7.62x39mm called 30 Soviet on other forums. I have also seen the 5.45x39mm called a 21 Genghis for some reason... 7x39 would imply a 7mm bullet not a 30 cal like 7.62mm, however...THAT sounds like a fun wildcat idea to me. Neck down the 7.62x39 cases down to 7mm and rebarrel an AK pattern rifle for 7mm...the 7x39mm cases could have the same taper and OAL to fit in standard mags but you would get much higher velocities, better ballistics and flatter trajectories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc 147 Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 we could just call 7.62x39 "kal" .... afterall, I believe it is the original caliber the Kalashnikov rifles were designed for? So why not just Kal? lol seems kind of endearing in an odd kind of way doesn't it? 30 MTK? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TWGLADF 0 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 as far as a nickname i like to call it x39. don't think it can be confused with the 5.45 as there is no 5.45 saiga......yet......as i've been told. it's super quick to type. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TWGLADF 0 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 check all local shops weekly if not more frequently. i just stumbled upon one at a local shop saturday. he normally doesn't move these kind of weapons. as new (only 15 rounds fired) for sale on consignment for $450! 16 inch model just like my other one. except i picked it up bout 5 years ago at about $250 NIB. the chances of it being any less than that are very very slim unless you find somebody that doesn't know what they have. GOOD LUCK! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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