Imurhuckleberry 5 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Just thought I'd ask if anyone has seen any for sale around the 400$ range? I checked classic, mississippi, gilberts, kvar, j&g and a few others but no one had any in stock. If anyone has any leads let me know. I would like to round out my collection.Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian M1 50 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Saiga 223's are HOT right now. Also with the MSA adapter becoming more common knowlege... some of the AR crowd is wanting to give them a try. Word of how easy it is to convert (restore) Saiga 223's (as well as the uber expensive Arsenal's actually build off them) is becoming more common knowlege. As a result...demand is becoming VERY high for these rifles! Definitely grab one when you find one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I've been looking for a 20' and the pickings are scarce. Most dealers want to sell me a Veeper - more $$$ for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muvef 3 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Buds Guns says they have them in stock. Go to their website and search saiga. $374 I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Gun broker has several listed also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Best place to get one is via time machine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Imurhuckleberry 5 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Ordered 1 from Buds. Not sure how many they have but they did confirm shipping already. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 for some reason these are hard to get at the moment. i wish everyone luck with their quest, but please dont pay an outrageous amount. i got mine used. i was tired of waiting for a new one to pop up so i said fuck it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hard to say when we'll see more of them. Just never know when the ship will come into port. Don't know that prices will drop as much as they have in recent history, but they might and that would be great by me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muvef 3 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Keep us posted. Dimples etc... Buds hasn't had saigas in stock for over a year or more. Somehow they acquired some over the last few weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian M1 50 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Ordering is often NOT the cheapest route... people overlook the shipping charges + FFL transfer fees. In other words... a rifle that cost $399 will also have a $25 shipping fee + a (FFL depending) $50 transfer fee. No one likes to talk about that. But that's reality. So next time you're in your local gun store... remember... if you decide to order instead... tack on an extra (at least) $75 to "online" price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbanzai 113 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 $50 is ALOT for a transfer. Ordering has always been the way to go for me. I've never seen anything cheaper in person, be it LGS or Gun show, that is cheaper than ordering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.BlahX3 12 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 I got mine at Buds too. Searched Saiga and two .223 showed up. One is much cheaper, no picture. That's the one I got. Has dimples and the "Velcro" on right rear of reciever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 it may be bullshit, but i talked to a local shop today and was told that there hasnt been any imported in a while, but should see some in the next month or so. hard to say. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbanzai 113 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 it was around this time last year that they dropped to $299.....wishful thinking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shootsmuch 9 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 it was around this time last year that they dropped to $299.....wishful thinking yea and the Easter bunny used to bring you candy right....when is everyone gonna stop cryin about the price of a quality combat rifle that will work thru almost anyhting you put it thru. hell you can still get an AK for round 500 bucks. if you dont wanna part with the 500 clams for an AK then make a slingshot or buy an aluminum baseball bat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 it was around this time last year that they dropped to $299.....wishful thinking yea and the Easter bunny used to bring you candy right....when is everyone gonna stop cryin about the price of a quality combat rifle that will work thru almost anyhting you put it thru. hell you can still get an AK for round 500 bucks. if you dont wanna part with the 500 clams for an AK then make a slingshot or buy an aluminum baseball bat. The SAiga is not a combat rifle until it's restored. So you figure current prices of $380-$400 for the factory stock saiga (plus FFL fees and shipping $50 for both), and another $100- $300 to restore it you personal taste. So low end you are around $530, and anyhitng else is higher in price which approaches AR15 prices. Sure it'll be more reliable, but it supposed to be less expensive to build since it is easier to make a AK pattern rifle. Do I want to part with $500 for an AK pattern rifle? No. I'll wait things out for a while and see if the boat comes in with a new batch and see what prices do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Venia 249 Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Ordered 1 from Buds. Not sure how many they have but they did confirm shipping already. Thanks for the help. I didn't have the best of luck with Bud's, I sure hope you do! Classic Firearms has always done me right, picked up a .223 16" when they were 299.00. They charged 22 for the shipping and my ffl wanted 20 for the transfer back on 11/11. Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
su16a 84 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 FWIW I’ve made several purchases from Bud’s and never had a problem with them. Last time I looked for Saigas on Bud’s it was restricted to preferred or club members. I don’t like that Club Member BS…So now they opened them up to all, very good. It’s my fault for not checking on last buy. I got another 223 from Classic about two weeks ago for $415. Had i seen it on Bud's I could have saved $40 from Bud’s so you did well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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