red308 54 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hi i have a saiga 308 that I recently converted myself the last thing left to do is thread the barrel I removed the FSB and found out that my barrel is tapered can anyone give my some tips on what to do next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 If it was me.. I'd toss it in a lathe and turn down the barrel before threading.. Another option would be an annular cutter, but you would need to make a special guide pin to fit your barrel. http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=30777557&PMAKA=404-1596 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red308 54 Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Thanks for the advice I wasn't sure if this was one thing on my conversion that I should have a gunsmith handle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I'd hold off and see what the rest of the mob replies. There may be a work around for the taper. Otherwise it may be a good option to use a gun smith. By the way, what barrel length do you have? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red308 54 Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 here is a picture of my converted Saiga minus the threaded barrel and fsb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Sweet. we pretty much have the same setup... Except I have a limitless supply of mags Dinzag shows that taper as being normal. http://www.dinzagarms.com/saiga_308/308fsb.html 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red308 54 Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I have six mags for mine That dinzag link pretty much answered my question thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Mine was tapered like that. I went ahead and threaded for 5/8-24 though and everything went according to plan. Just go slowly and use plenty of cutting oil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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