hellraiser 6 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) Ok guys I know it's been asked before. I searched it but am still unclear. Right now I'm using clips as pin retainers. I would like to use a plate but have read it needs to be modified for the s308... An old post said this plate needs no modification. http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-126/AK47-TAPCO-SAIGA-AXIS/Detail Can someone verify? Or if not this one then wich if any? Or worst case what needs to be modified? Thanks again... Edited November 21, 2011 by hellraiser Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Use a Shepards crook, it works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mscottrogers 56 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) Yes that is correct Edited November 21, 2011 by utahhandyman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hellraiser 6 Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the response but I would prefer a plate. Yes that is correct The retainer I posted or the use a shepherds crook post? Edited November 21, 2011 by hellraiser Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chunga 31 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 The retainer plate makes it very easy. No modifications are required. The plate fits tight against the receiver in the notches of the axis pins and is held in place by the safety selector. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimdigriz 580 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 I had to modify the Tapco retainer plate for the S308, but not the Red Star Arms variant, which is better all around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chunga 31 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I got mine from Dinzag and it seems like a no-brainer. I can't think of a reason not to use the plate. It made the whole process easier, especially holding everything together while pulling down the BHO spring. I used Spider Wire (synthetic fishing line) instead of dental floss. Here is a link to Dinzag's (made by Power Custom)...it does look a little different than the one on CSS. http://www.dinzagarms.com/misc_parts/akretp.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mscottrogers 56 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Thanks for the response but I would prefer a plate. Yes that is correct The retainer I posted or the use a shepherds crook post? the retainer is what I use in all my builds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hellraiser 6 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I had to modify the Tapco retainer plate for the S308, but not the Red Star Arms variant, which is better all around. Perfect!!! And the rsa are on sale too! Thanks! Thanks everyone who responded!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hellraiser 6 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) Hey just wanted to follow up for thoes who may read this later... I received the power custom pin retainer from red star arms and it slipped into the 308 no problem. I don't know if there are variants in the s308 but this one took less then 5 min to swap out with the clips. I'm not knocking using clips I ran several hundred rounds with them with no problems but in my head they were the thing that would/could fail first. Right or wrong a few bucks and 5 min for a lil peace of mind! Thanks again guys! Edited December 5, 2011 by hellraiser Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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