stokstad 4 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 (edited) Well after some trouble tracking down a Stainless steel tube cutting wheel I finally cut off my FSB. Its ready for threading or some sort of adapter. Thanks to Vjor for the idea to do this. It was much much easier than hacking away with my dremel. Just a note that the thread adapter that brownells sells for $6 will not fit on the Saiga barrel without being opened up a bit. This was very simple and took about 2 min. I got the SS tubing cutter wheel from grainger but I think you can get them at a plumbing supply store. It cost me $7 If you have a tubing cutter Edited May 26, 2005 by stokstad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Onepoint 0 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Heheh, that was the 1st thing I tried. Then when all it did was make a nice mark to line the dremel up on, I gave up. I never looked into a new wheel for the cutter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaShooter 0 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 holy crap thats brilliant. now i have to get a break. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stokstad 4 Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 (edited) Well I noticed my thread adapter that I got was just a C hair small so I decided to just sand a little out with my dremel. I got it to fit But now unfortunatly I think its not straight So can some one tell me whos got that threading kit for rent again? Edited March 9, 2005 by stokstad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pistonring8 1 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Wow! That is genius. I never thought of using a cutter for stainless steel. Looks like you were able to cut it back fairly far as well. Too bad that set screw nut doesent line up straight. I would love to see that bad boy threaded! Good luck, keep us posted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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stokstad 4 Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I was thinking about the Dragunov style one that AA-OK has listed. I am thinking about transforming my gun into a poor mans 7.62x39 dragunov with that brake and either a choate or ATI drag stock. I have the 20" barrel on my gun so I think it would look pretty good. Unfortunatly they are out of stock on those ones. I found only one other place that lists them and they have long been out of stock which sucks because they are $10 cheaper than AA-OK. Looks like I may have to go with the ak74 style. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vjor 2 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 (edited) How much you want to spend on the rifle? Edited March 9, 2005 by vjor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stokstad 4 Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Ive spent so much already. Im not sure depends on what it is. I already have 2 different stocks for it whats wrong with another lol. If its something really cool a my spend some cash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vjor 2 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 do you try joeken? http://207.176.137.9/shop/shopdisplayprodu...Attachments+163 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stokstad 4 Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 (edited) do you try joeken? http://207.176.137.9/shop/shopdisplayprodu...Attachments+163 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Missed that one ..........Thanks! Dang they are out too Said they may have them in a week Edited March 9, 2005 by stokstad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vjor 2 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 (edited) for stock look in here. look under SSG-97 may be it can help they can made one to fit the saiga and looks cool. http://www.dragunovparts.com/ Edited March 9, 2005 by vjor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doerdie 0 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Just a thought (more of a question), would a honing stone (like for a small cylinder) on a dril be a better way to enlarge the muzzle adaptor? Do they make one small enough to fit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vjor 2 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 The problem I see, if you enlarge something, it have to be center, if not the bullet can hit the side of what ever you enlarge if the adapter does not align with the barrel, that is why people use a late to make sure things are center. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doerdie 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 If you hone with a drill type set up it keeps it round and centered...like honing a cars cylinder. Would work for small amounts of material removal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stokstad 4 Posted March 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 (edited) If you hone with a drill type set up it keeps it round and centered...like honing a cars cylinder. Would work for small amounts of material removal. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That would definatlty work better than what I did. It isnt much that you have to remove. Its worth a shot. Edited March 11, 2005 by stokstad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pistonring8 1 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Yup. Nomatter what your using to enlarge the piece (honing tool, drill bit, center mill) The piece should be clamped down to the tabe on your drill press or mill and the center of it established before you try to ream it out. I am surprised that nobody has yet suggested packing the piece full of JB weld and eyeballing it straight. Please keep us posted on what you end up using. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stokstad 4 Posted March 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Wow! That is genius. I never thought of using a cutter for stainless steel. Looks like you were able to cut it back fairly far as well. Too bad that set screw nut doesent line up straight. I would love to see that bad boy threaded! Good luck, keep us posted! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I could have cut back even a little further if I wanted too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vjor 2 Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Well I noticed my thread adapter that I got was just a C hair small so I decided to just sand a little out with my dremel. I got it to fit But now unfortunatly I think its not straight So can some one tell me whos got that threading kit for rent again? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Look in here. http://www.gunsnet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225976 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uzitiger 193 Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 I carefully used a file on my Saiga to remove the barrel sleeve. I haven't threaded the barrel and have a threaded adapter with a Krinkov style brake. I shot the rifle with the brake and noticed lower recoil until the brake and adapter flew of the rifle. I found the muzzle brake about 20 yards downrange. I tightened the adapter and used thread locking compound on the threads and super glue to the barrel. Die terrorist scum!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doerdie 0 Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Tell me your kidding, you really used "super glue"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pointer 21 Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 do you try joeken? http://207.176.137.9/shop/shopdisplayprodu...Attachments+163 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Joeken=BAD JUJU!!!! Stay away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BattleRifleG3 16 Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 FYI, it is WJM on gunsnet who rents threading kits. I have just used one on my Saiga X39 with great success. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h8mtv 0 Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Stokestad, I am going thru the same thing as you did. Same adaptor, sanded it down, etc. I just paid to rent a thread kit, it hasn't come in yet. How did yours turm out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BattleRifleG3 16 Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 You rent from WJM as well? I've been trying to get a hold of him to pass mine along. I won't go behind his back, but all he needs to do is say "go" and I'll send it on... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h8mtv 0 Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 You rent from WJM as well? I've been trying to get a hold of him to pass mine along. I won't go behind his back, but all he needs to do is say "go" and I'll send it on... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I sent payment to WJM earlier today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TWGLADF 0 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 couldn't you just use a basic pin on 74 style brake? with the sleeve out of the way it seems all you'd have to do is slide it on and drill a pin hole through the fsb. if the saiga fsb is the same width as a regular ak fsb then it should work. i'm a cheap ass and the 74 style pin ons for $15-$20 work fine for me. never had any problems. i may just try this out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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