f308gt4 2 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) Finally got a chance to do my conversion. Used the Dinzag converted Tapco trigger, which works great, no safety issue (I did have to trim one of the arms slightly so that the safety would work). Only issue I had was with the damn bolt hold open lever. For the life of me, could not get the spring in, regardless of what I tried (floss trick, pliers, etc). Finally decided to just do without it. Hopefully won't be an issue since the hammer has been modified for the BHO lever. At some point, I may go ahead and notch the safety lever to make a manual bolt hold open. Here are some pics: Before: Removing the Clinton plate- That weld was a PIA, but got it eventually, although I may have grinded a little too much: Plate Removed: Painted Receiver: Internals- no BHO lever: After: The Bipod is a cheapie UTG that I had. What was neat about it is it included a swivel mount. The stock swivel didn't work with the mount, however, I had a spare Mikes Swivel, and it fit perfectly in the existing nut, just had to cut down the threads. That funny looking thing on the trigger guard is a Commiefornia compliant bullet button... Next, I'm going to have to shoot it. Edited March 22, 2012 by f308gt4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VR762Shooter 838 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) I found the easiest thing for getting the BHO was to go floss, set everything else up, insert pin up against BHO hole, then pull floss and pray. I can now rip it out and get it back in within a few seconds using this method. Looks great though Edited March 22, 2012 by VR6Shooter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I lift the spring over afterward with a dental pick after putting everything else in place. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I use a punch from the right side to assemble the FCG, that way I put the BHO in first, then when assembeled I use the pin to push out the punch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f308gt4 2 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) Has anyone done the BHO delete using a hammer that has the shorter axis (ie designed to be used with the BHO)? Should I add a washer of the appropriate thickness to the hammer, or are the tolerances OK in this rifle? I do have a washer that is similar I'm thickness to the BHO lever, but am wondering if it is worthwhile to make the effort of installing. Edited March 23, 2012 by f308gt4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VR762Shooter 838 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'd fill the area with something if I were going to do that. I know it isnt very likely, but I'd hate to have the trigger slide off the hammer or some other accident that could potentially happen and make the gun erratic and unsafe. Always go by "better safe than sorry" when a firearm is involved Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f308gt4 2 Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Finally got a chance to take it out and shoot the converted rifle today. No issues, everything worked well. I notched the safety lever before I went out, and I'm glad I did, as I could not really get the magazine in unless the bolt was open (the stock 8-rounder). Has anyone else experienced this with the Saiga 308? I think I'm going to order a limbsaver for it. After 40 rounds, it starts to take a toll on the old shoulder... Edited April 2, 2012 by f308gt4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BarrettBreath 0 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Good job man. Looks nice and clean. Hope i get done this week end depending on parts being shipped Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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