Mountain Man 20 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) I have really been wanting to get an AK variant in .223 and I have a chance to get a used Saiga for about 475 or a new Vepr from Centerfire Systems for around 875. I have researched both of them and am trying to figure out if in the long run the Saiga or Vepr would be cheaper to convert. Here is what I have in mind for the build, and also to note I would be sending it out to have the Saiga Conversion done or Vepr Bullet Guide install because my DIY skills are pretty limited. Here are a list of the features I would want to add: Pistol Grip Bonesteel AK Stock G2 FCG Bullet guide or whatever would allow me to run the widest variety of 223 double stack high capacity mags. Handguard/Rail System (Chaos or Damage) 922R compliant Those are just the highlights but for the cost of the conversion and included parts, what do you think the best route would be, as far as a combination of cost, time, and overall functionality?) Thank you!!! Also does anyone know where they have the Vepr models w/o the integrated sights? I checked Centerfire and Classic Firearms, no dice... Edited June 19, 2013 by Mountain Man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
schultze13 354 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I went with the SLR-106 bulg. AK from K-var as my .223 ak choice it has AK-100 folding stock and a 1 in 7 twist in the barrel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikebaker1129 19 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) I have both the Saiga in .223 and the Vepr in .223. The conversion process is just about the same . I picked my Vepr up from centerfire for $499,but mine has the angled receiver. I like the Vepr more,but that is just me. The Saiga is a fine rifle also and you can run the slightly modified 35 rd Orilite Galil mags in them also, so that is a plus. Saiga is a bit lighter than the vepr and can use traditional buttstocks where as my vepr cannot. The cost to convert will be just about the same given your desired features. Edited June 20, 2013 by mikebaker1129 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Man 20 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks guys, I wiil look at both of those options! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Saiga has a wider magazine well on it so mags are easier to find more options that will work in it. There are only a few mag options for the Vepr without widening the mag well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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