hunkylynch 0 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) I'm new here so if this topic has been posted before please forgive me for the re-post. My question is, what modifications need to be done to use AR 15 magazines with my Saiga .223? Edited March 11, 2012 by hunkylynch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 You need the MSA adapter here http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/forum/87-magnolia-state-armory/ I am not sure if the Renegade Buck adapter will use AR mags or not. I'll let you search for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheDeacon 168 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) Yes, the Renegade buck adapter does. And it does well with most quality polymer mags too Edited March 12, 2012 by The Deacon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SgtRaven 531 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) You need to install one of following adapters: - MSA; - Renegade Buck. Either one requires modification to your rifle, from light to significant, depending on adapter and your receiver specifics. Run search for adapter names and check following thread (one of many): http://forum.saiga-1...__fromsearch__1 Good luck, Happy Shooting! Edited March 12, 2012 by Sgt. Raven Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wpflgun 3 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 I installed the Renegade Buck adapter late last year. Both adapters do require grinding or milling the underside of your front trunnion to allow the AR mags to seat high enough. I wish I had done mine sooner. It is a constant hassle to get and fit AK type mags, almost all require custom fitting. Now I just pop in a milspec or aftermarket AR mag and it runs like a top w/o any problem. You don't even need to install a bullet guide (even though they are no problem for most tinkerers). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Missile Shooter 41 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 I second the Renegade Buck adapter. Couple of hours (taking time and being careful) to install, loads any AR mag I have tried to put in it, poly Military Surplus, and after market. All shoot perfectly. bonus is I can just drop out the adapter using original mag release and shoot original Saiga mags as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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