turbo2001rt 0 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) I have been lurking on this forum for a couple of months now and decided to share some info on a recent purchase I made for my Saiga 5.45. A couple of months ago I purchased a 5.45x39. I found that while shooting the rifle was very fun it was hard to see the holes in the target past 50 yards. I wanted to get a good scope with decent magnification without it weighing down the gun so much that its uncomfortable to carry. Along with this, the mount had to be minimal to match weight requirements along with low profile as to not make an awkward shot (for me). In looking for a good mount I found the Carolina low profile scope mount. While it looked perfect, there were very little reviews (hence my post). Overall it is a very solid design, feels and carries like a well made piece. One and only gripe I have is make sure to unscrew and loc-tite all the bolts before taking out to the range. I drove an hour to a range and after 30 rounds the rail bolts that connect mount came loose and the scope was rendered useless. This could be my ignorance but I am putting this up in hopes it helps the next guy Edited November 24, 2011 by turbo2001rt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RED333 1,025 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Experience is something you get just after you need it. I always carry tools when I go anywhere, I repair cooking equipment. Hell I go to my moms, I have a tool bag with me. I use blue lock-tight as well on a lot of things, fire arms as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ironhead7544 35 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Thanks for the info and pics. As you learned, scope mounts need Loctite as SOP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zer0t 0 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Looks nice. Which scope is that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo2001rt 0 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Barska 3x-9x http://www.barska.com/Contour_Rifle_Scopes-BARSKA_3-9x42_IR_CONTOUR_SCOPE._PICATINNY_BASE.html Just ordered my trigger kit from CSS so should be here later this week. I will post pics once complete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo2001rt 0 Posted December 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 well my trigger came and went.Someone decided they needed my package at my front door worse than I do. I will be ordering again in a month. Merry christmas to me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ViperHummel 3 Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Are you sure? Don't believe the tracking until you wait till today to get it. It happened to me. P.O said they delivered it, tracking said they delivered it, but they didn't (it was an order from CSS as well, maybe it's the click and ship system.). Next day they then delivered it to the wrong place. I finally got it two days later. Hold that frown until you know for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo2001rt 0 Posted December 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 i know for sure. neighbor saw it in the door and talked to the carrier. reordering in a month along witha tri rail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnNicholasM 7 Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 I hate to hear stories like this. The really rotten part is that the thief probably didnt get much for the trigger, if anything at all. The pawnshop guy probably didnt even know what it was for. J. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo2001rt 0 Posted December 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 my thought exactly. hell the theif prob cant even spell saiga! 1 month i cant wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ViperHummel 3 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Save up some money on the side and put in a camera above your door. They don't cost much and are well worth it. Gives you piece of mind and positive ID to beat the stupid out of scum bags. Sorry your stuff got jacked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RED333 1,025 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 well my trigger came and went.Someone decided they needed my package at my front door worse than I do. I will be ordering again in a month. Merry christmas to me I have my stuff shipped to my work address,someone is always there, just an idear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo2001rt 0 Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 My employer (BMW Corp.), I think would frown on a bunch of AK parts showing up Re-ordering tomorrow along with tri-mount. This time I am requiring signature. Nothing else is getting dropped off at my house... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo2001rt 0 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 CSS Trigger Kit installed. Must say I love how the trigger feels now. Much softer and fluid. The trigger guard is a very solid piece and makes the pistol grip install very simple. Only complaint is the video has you attach the grip, then the stock. This is incorrect, if the grip is installed first you can't get to the bottom screw hole for the stock. Make sure to install the stock first, then the grip. Save you a bit of time from taking the grip back off. Going shooting this weekend to test out the mod. Stay tuned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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