leadslinger 37 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) never mind .......... made up my mind. Edited October 29, 2012 by leadslinger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leadslinger 37 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Ok. Update!!!! I made up my mind. Especially with the price that Centerfire systems has. $599.00 for the vepr 308. i got the 21 inch barrel. the hunters and supers are at $899 right now. I can't believe i missed out on the $499.00 left hand stock ones. Anyway after agonizing forever here's why i decided to go with the vepr. One the obvious reinforced rereceiver and cold hammer forge barrel. already converted and if i want to ....there is a rereceiver mod that i can buy from carolinas shooters to change it from a slant receiver to square for about $40.00 bucks. I figured i will shoot it like it is and if i just have to go with stock configuration it would be pretty sinmple to switch it over. Mags are and issue but with Csspecs mags, Unita and promag i figure i would be able to get a stash of viable mags with not much fuss. I went with the stock thumb hole as i guess the more i shoot my converted saigas the more i appreciate the simple rugged practical design of the AK. The super vepr and hunter seemed to add to much weight but........ those stocks and that fluted barrel Oh my!!!! Still i couldn't live with the added weight, push button safety, mag release in trigger guard and only a three hundred yard non windage adjustable rear sight. Others may see them as upgrades i see them as unnecessary and awkward. Oh yeah and the price!!! anyway to each his own. finally, Again the recent price drop for a NIB vepr when the Saigas i have found are the same or higher and will require extra $100.00 or more to convert.....It seemed to be a message from the God's. Well it should be here within the week. I can't wait. thats my story and i am sticking to it!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Go with the Saiga. Oh, never mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unknown Poster 5 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) There's a reason why redjacket firearms uses the 308 saiga's for platforms for doing builds. My first saiga was one of the first ones imported in 308win with a 16" barrel. After shooting it she spits out the 308 round accurately and cycles like no other 308 semi auto rifle i have to this day. Its my first ak/akm rifle. Saiga, Saiga, Saiga, did i tell you i love my 6 saiga's?? Edited October 31, 2012 by Unknown Poster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Well given the factory is kaput looks like Vepr wins by default... http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Russias_Kalashnikov_asks_Putin_to_save_famed_factory_999.html Edited November 1, 2012 by Rhodes1968 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leadslinger 37 Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 no that sucks. No wander i was having trouble finding a decently priced saiga. Dam!!!!! the end of an era!!! I am glad i have the 7.6 2 and .223. Thanks rhodes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unknown Poster 5 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) There goes the prices on the saiga's. I'm glad i hung on to all of mine. I had the same gutt feeling when i shot my very first saiga as i did when i shot my very first chinese norinco sks. I knew they wouldn't last for long. Then slick willy stopped the chinese import. Now the russians are going to stop making the saiga's. Edited November 2, 2012 by Unknown Poster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowogdave 0 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Actually, George Bush stopped Chinese imports. Look it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VR762Shooter 838 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Ban on Chinese gun imports was during Clinton. When China lost most favored nations status. Bush just stopped import of firearms that weren't intended for hunting i.e 922r Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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