bigsal 757 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I think rangemasters grip is made by md arms. I have a ronin grip (plum colored) on its way from a sale on the akforum. Unless he changed grips, its definitely a Ronin. Keep me informed about how well his plum matches the rest of your furniture. Back when it was on my rifle. What a great surprise! was yours plum or black? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I think rangemasters grip is made by md arms. I have a ronin grip (plum colored) on its way from a sale on the akforum. Unless he changed grips, its definitely a Ronin. Keep me informed about how well his plum matches the rest of your furniture. Back when it was on my rifle. Greg, Where did you get the extra long sling? Is it an RPK sling? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 What a great surprise! was yours plum or black? That one is black. I got it from him during his original clearance sale. It was one of his earlier run models. Its made from the same materials just was unmarked. Greg, Where did you get the extra long sling? Is it an RPK sling? That is a Russian Navy blue black sling. You can find them for 20 - 30$ on traders usually. If the plum sling matches better, I plan to switch that one to the S12 I am planning to get in the next few months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Most of my parts have arrived, but I have kids and grandkids visiting all this week, so it won't happen until next week end. I have: K-Var plum, AK74 FSB (yes Blackthorne), CSS bolt-on lower handguard retainer , bolt-on trigger guard (I want to use a RAM2000 speed catch and the re-used factory trigger guard interferes with it a little). Also have a Bulgarian circle 10 neoprene handled bayonet that I got new in wrap from Northridge for $30. I am still waiting on CNC Warrior AK74 brake and cleaning rod. Someone (Chevyman?) did a thread awhile back about using a threaded rod through the bore (with nuts and washers on each end) to act as a press to press the FSB on. I picked up a 36"x1/4" threaded rod to try that method. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsal 757 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 post pics when you are done! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 post pics when you are done! I second that! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Here it is! K-Var Plum furniture (Warsaw length), rounded bolt on trigger guard, and two piece bolt on retainer - all from Greg at CSS. Add a Blackthorne 24mm FSB (Oh, be quiet, I like it!), CNC Warrior's AK 74 24mm Brake for 7.62x39, Chinese vented gas tube, and new in wrap Bulgarian neoprene handled circle 10 bayonet and sheath ($30) from Northridge Int. I have a 16" cleaning rod coming. BTW, for the price, you can't beat CNC Warriors brake! The two piece retainer form Greg at CSS is a bargain at less than $30! Edited January 16, 2011 by imarangemaster 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Here it is! K-Var Plum furniture (Warsaw length), rounded bolt on trigger guard, and two piece bolt on retainer - all from Greg at CSS. Add a Blackthorne 24mm FSB (Oh, be quiet, I like it!), CNC Warrior's AK 74 24mm Brake for 7.62x39, Chinese vented gas tube, and new in wrap Bulgarian neoprene handled circle 10 bayonet and sheath ($30) from Northridge Int. I have a 16" cleaning rod coming. BTW, for the price, you can't beat CNC Warriors brake! The two piece retainer form Greg at CSS is a bargain at less than $30! Must... Sex!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NM0 586 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 The plum looks great. I've always been partial to that color scheme. Congrats. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stnls1911 55 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Looks great rangemaster I will be adding k-var plum furniture to mine after I get my w-2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Thanks!, I love the plum, too. I had plum before on a .223 Saiga, but sold it. because AKs should be 7.62x39 and Armalites should be .223! I have missed the plum. When I first did this restoration in the fall, I did it on the cheap since I was unemployed. Now that I am back to work, I wanted to finish it with the plum and AK74 FSB/Brake 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsal 757 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Here it is! K-Var Plum furniture (Warsaw length), rounded bolt on trigger guard, and two piece bolt on retainer - all from Greg at CSS. Add a Blackthorne 24mm FSB (Oh, be quiet, I like it!), CNC Warrior's AK 74 24mm Brake for 7.62x39, Chinese vented gas tube, and new in wrap Bulgarian neoprene handled circle 10 bayonet and sheath ($30) from Northridge Int. I have a 16" cleaning rod coming. BTW, for the price, you can't beat CNC Warriors brake! The two piece retainer form Greg at CSS is a bargain at less than $30! Lookin good bro! Welcome back to the bad-ass rifle club// Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stnls1911 55 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 AKs should be 7.62x39 and Armalites should be .223! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 AKs should be 7.62x39 and Armalites should be .223! Bahahaha I'd have to agree there! No offense to any saiga .223 owners out there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 I like .223 saigas, don't get me wrong. I just feel that with the weight of the AK, take advantage of the better cartridge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 How did that threaded rod trick work out for ya? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 The thread rod worked great, even though I had 3 brass washers between muzzle and wrench, the FSB still went slightly the direction of the rotation. I got it straight, though using the square. The original FSB was dead square, but the drum was right about 1/32" off center because the rear sight is 1/32" to the right. I compensated when I did the fsb so the drum should be centered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Good to hear. Sounds like a real good way for the DIY'er to get one installed easily. Any worries of dinging up the chrome barrel lining? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Did you ever get that plum sling?..>Gregm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 You plum whores!!! All of you!!! But whatever did become of that sling? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Good to hear. Sounds like a real good way for the DIY'er to get one installed easily. Any worries of dinging up the chrome barrel lining? No, but just in case I put a layer of black electrical tape on the rod at muzzle end. The rod method is way better than beating it on! Who came up with the rod I dea? It was someone on this board a year or 18 months ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Good to hear. Sounds like a real good way for the DIY'er to get one installed easily. Any worries of dinging up the chrome barrel lining? No, but just in case I put a layer of black electrical tape on the rod at muzzle end. The rod method is way better than beating it on! Who came up with the rod I dea? It was someone on this board a year or 18 months ago. Yep, thats what i was thinking too but more like covering the whole rod and breach and muzzle ends. I've got an abundance of electrical tape and a couple Bulgy FSB, '74 brakes that are waiting to be installed. Good stuff and thanks for mentioning the idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Did you ever get that plum sling?..>Gregm Sorry forgot to reply. I was super sick last week. I got the sling. It is a much lighter color than my russian plum. ill take a pic in the sun of the sling next to a plum circle 10 mag. I think I am going to try to dye it a darker color. However, the sling is of good construction. Another downer is the spring clip is black and the buckle is silver. I can probably get a different one for it. No, but just in case I put a layer of black electrical tape on the rod at muzzle end. The rod method is way better than beating it on! Who came up with the rod I dea? It was someone on this board a year or 18 months ago. Is this the method you guys are talking about? http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=43415&st=0&p=394733&hl=front&fromsearch=1entry394733 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Yep, that's the method. It was Bobba Debt that came up with it. I used an acorn nut forced on the at the breech end, and a brass washer between the nut and the breech face. I used a little electrical tape at the muzzle end to protect the threads, and three brass washer at the muzzle end with a standard nut. All I had to use was a box end wrench on each end. The one at the breech end keeps the rod from turning, and the muzzle one presses the FSB on as you turn it. I spent $5 at the hardware store to make it. It works great. The rod does not turn in the bore, so you won't be scratching up the bore. There is no real stress to bend a barrel like a press if it is not lined up. The last 1/4 inch was very tight, and I gave the FSB a whack with hammer hitting an oak block on the front face of the FSB to get it the rest of the way. It kept the FSB fairly well straight, but I had to adjust it at the end by about 1/16". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Yep, that's the method. It was Bobba Debt that came up with it. I used an acorn nut forced on the at the breech end, and a brass washer between the nut and the breech face. I used a little electrical tape at the muzzle end to protect the threads, and three brass washer at the muzzle end with a standard nut. All I had to use was a box end wrench on each end. The one at the breech end keeps the rod from turning, and the muzzle one presses the FSB on as you turn it. I spent $5 at the hardware store to make it. It works great. The rod does not turn in the bore, so you won't be scratching up the bore. There is no real stress to bend a barrel like a press if it is not lined up. The last 1/4 inch was very tight, and I gave the FSB a whack with hammer hitting an oak block on the front face of the FSB to get it the rest of the way. It kept the FSB fairly well straight, but I had to adjust it at the end by about 1/16". I might try this method as opposed to my original plan to sex the GB and FSB into their respective places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stnls1911 55 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Yep, that's the method. It was Bobba Debt that came up with it. I used an acorn nut forced on the at the breech end, and a brass washer between the nut and the breech face. I used a little electrical tape at the muzzle end to protect the threads, and three brass washer at the muzzle end with a standard nut. All I had to use was a box end wrench on each end. The one at the breech end keeps the rod from turning, and the muzzle one presses the FSB on as you turn it. I spent $5 at the hardware store to make it. It works great. The rod does not turn in the bore, so you won't be scratching up the bore. There is no real stress to bend a barrel like a press if it is not lined up. The last 1/4 inch was very tight, and I gave the FSB a whack with hammer hitting an oak block on the front face of the FSB to get it the rest of the way. It kept the FSB fairly well straight, but I had to adjust it at the end by about 1/16". I might try this method as opposed to my original plan to sex the GB and FSB into their respective places. This sounds like something I could do, and not worry about messing it up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Yep, that's the method. It was Bobba Debt that came up with it. I used an acorn nut forced on the at the breech end, and a brass washer between the nut and the breech face. I used a little electrical tape at the muzzle end to protect the threads, and three brass washer at the muzzle end with a standard nut. All I had to use was a box end wrench on each end. The one at the breech end keeps the rod from turning, and the muzzle one presses the FSB on as you turn it. I spent $5 at the hardware store to make it. It works great. The rod does not turn in the bore, so you won't be scratching up the bore. There is no real stress to bend a barrel like a press if it is not lined up. The last 1/4 inch was very tight, and I gave the FSB a whack with hammer hitting an oak block on the front face of the FSB to get it the rest of the way. It kept the FSB fairly well straight, but I had to adjust it at the end by about 1/16". I might try this method as opposed to my original plan to sex the GB and FSB into their respective places. This sounds like something I could do, and not worry about messing it up See! That what my thinking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Here is the finished product: Bulgarian AK74 cleaning rod ($10 and works perfect with the Saiga cleaning tools) and an Izmash bakelite magazine. It looks so cool, I may ditch the steel mil-surps and switch to bakelites. How's that Val? Did you get your bakelite???? Edited February 2, 2011 by imarangemaster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stnls1911 55 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Here is the finished product: Bulgarian AK74 cleaning rod ($10 and works perfect with the Saiga cleaning tools) and an Izmash bakelite magazine. It looks so cool, I may ditch the steel mil-surps and switch to bakelites. How's that Val? Did you get your bakelite???? Nice Where did you get the Bakelite's rangemaster? Nice tip for the AK-74 cleaning rod!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Gave $55 including shipping on Gunbroker. There are a lot ther, but hovering around $50-$60 unless you buy from Ukraine and pay $20 shipping! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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