Darth AkSarBen 20 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Many thanks!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bohound 281 Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I haven't had time to get to the range lately, but I did get a chance to do a little paint job. Krylon special. Need lighter rail covers. I'll likely do a real template and paint it right, just wanted to visualize the concept. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darth AkSarBen 20 Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Looks very nice! Give's it that certain "special OPs" look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 thats looking good bohound. i got a few shots from this weekend. i am not complete yet. i will replace the vert grip soon. i am also waiting on a new scope to arrive. i may need a different side mount for that though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bohound 281 Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 thats looking good bohound. i got a few shots from this weekend. i am not complete yet. i will replace the vert grip soon. i am also waiting on a new scope to arrive. i may need a different side mount for that though. That's not too shabby yourself! What type of optic are you going to go with? I had originally thought I'd go with a 3-9x40 that I bought, but instead "liberated" my hubby's EOTech for my Marion. We put the scope on the HK SL8 instead. That thing can drive tacks! I can't believe I just started shooting, I was missing SO much fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darth AkSarBen 20 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Wow, Greg, really nice looking rifle!! I also like bohounds idea of the quick detach sling. Good going girl!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bohound 281 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Wow, Greg, really nice looking rifle!! I also like bohounds idea of the quick detach sling. Good going girl!! I've got to thank my husband for that idea. I used to have the sling attach mounted at the mounting point on the T6 butt, but he drilled a hole under the tag, put a stainless eye bolt through, filed a bit here and there, and voila! I like it too- sits in the right place, just like his three point (I think that's what it is called), and it IS a quick detach. Funny thing is: It's the Tapco sling system with a few slight mods, in one point carry configuration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iteachsurfing 50 Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Picked up and fired today. No mods yet, but they are on their way. Is there a way to keep my Saiga stock config. & still use high cap mags. From what I read, I though you could use "Surefire" mags replace the forearm and be in business? "This US made magazine meets requirements for three 922r compliant parts." 922 ® COMPLIANCE - Automatic CHECKLIST Use to verify if you are compliant Then I read "The easiest solution is to only own US-made magazines, of course, but this is not always feasible, particularly if no US-made magazines are available for the weapon in question or, for legal reasons, you can't buy domestic full-capacity magazines to replace your old imported magazines." Now I'm more confused. ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bohound 281 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Picked up and fired today. No mods yet, but they are on their way. Is there a way to keep my Saiga stock config. & still use high cap mags. From what I read, I though you could use "Surefire" mags replace the forearm and be in business? "This US made magazine meets requirements for three 922r compliant parts." 922 ® COMPLIANCE - Automatic CHECKLIST Use to verify if you are compliant Then I read "The easiest solution is to only own US-made magazines, of course, but this is not always feasible, particularly if no US-made magazines are available for the weapon in question or, for legal reasons, you can't buy domestic full-capacity magazines to replace your old imported magazines." Now I'm more confused. ??? The US mags (Surefire is the ONLY reliable one I know of) will count as three US made parts... You'll still need to add at least one to be 922r compliant. A lot of the folks I've seen on this forum that want to remain relatively stock add a US gas piston or muzzle device. Of course, there is always the (stock) Tapco FCG... I think Dinzag sells it. Other internals like the mainspring will also count towards compliance if I'm not mistaken. JTE sells a mainspring that I am seriously sold on in my rifle. You have to ask yourself though: What is the purpose of my rifle? Why would one even desire the high cap mags in the stock configuration? Good luck with rapid fire and the stock FCG- You'll need it to even attempt to stay on the paper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) That's not too shabby yourself! What type of optic are you going to go with? I had originally thought I'd go with a 3-9x40 that I bought, but instead "liberated" my hubby's EOTech for my Marion. We put the scope on the HK SL8 instead. That thing can drive tacks! I can't believe I just started shooting, I was missing SO much fun! thanks bohound & aksarben. i have ordered (via ebay) a PO 3-9x45 scope. i think its just plain jane but thats ok. it was 85$ shipped from the ukraine, so hopefully it will be in soon. i think it has been 16 days since it was shipped. it has an eye relief of 70mm, that should be appropriate with a warsaw stock. i may need a different mount though. the saiga one i have may sit to rearward. ill post pics when it arrives. Edited November 28, 2009 by GregM1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darth AkSarBen 20 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Sorry, not the main spring. The 3 parts of the fire control group are the trigger, sear and disconnect. Most non looking (IE remains virtually stock) configuration is the gas piston. BTW, Greg, what is that flash hider on the rifle? Looks like a bird cage and that was what I was looking for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 BTW, Greg, what is that flash hider on the rifle? Looks like a bird cage and that was what I was looking for. that is the bulgarian ak flash hider. i got it at k-var. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebigman 5 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Update of mine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zero2epiphany 4 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Thought i would post my "project saiga" as its far enough along. This board is a great resource btw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) thats looking really good littlebigman. what type of muzzle attachment is that? also, is that an izhmash slabside 223 mag? flashburn i like it but the image is small i cant tell what type of scope you have, also what type is your stock? Edited November 29, 2009 by GregM1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zero2epiphany 4 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 thats looking really good littlebigman. what type of muzzle attachment is that? also, is that an izhmash slabside 223 mag? flashburn i like it but the image is small i cant tell what type of scope you have, also what type is your stock? Scope is the result of playing too many video games =). No its a Russian pilad p4x32L. Has the whole lit chevron/reticule thing. Thought about getting a posp scope but this can be mounted to any of my other rifles as well. It usually wears the bushnell M&P trophy dot sight. Stock is ACE with a cheek riser. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebigman 5 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 thats looking really good littlebigman. what type of muzzle attachment is that? also, is that an izhmash slabside 223 mag? flashburn i like it but the image is small i cant tell what type of scope you have, also what type is your stock? This rifle is a 223 saïga with 12.5" barrel that comes with 24/1 aksu style flash hider. This was removed in a first time form a bulgarian one (that looks like a noveske) and now there is a VORTEX noise reductor. This is fully legal in France. It is used by some of our troops in A'stan and some of your SF seems to appreciate it. Magazine is a 223 Saïga original mag bought with the gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darth AkSarBen 20 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) Littlebigman, I took a closer look at your Saiga rifle. It has the '3rd' hole for the automatic timing, which is near and above the magazine release. Is this a select fire Saiga as well as being a short barrel? So, the Izhmash factory does make larger capacity magazines for this rifle it would appear. Also not many people put 2 dots above their " i " as in your word, "Saïga" (smïlïng) Edited November 29, 2009 by AKsarben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebigman 5 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Littlebigman, I took a closer look at your Saiga rifle. It has the '3rd' hole for the automatic timing, which is near and above the magazine release. Is this a select fire Saiga as well as being a short barrel? So, the Izhmash factory does make larger capacity magazines for this rifle it would appear. Also not many people put 2 dots above their " i " as in your word, "Saïga" (smïlïng) This comes in semi autaomatic only in France, full auto is not allowed for civilians shooters, I'll make some pics of the magazines soon, but yes they are 30 rounds factory and they work well. But the price!!! Hell it's about 60usd a mag... In fact as my dealer told me, new SAIGA in 7.62/39 will accept military mags Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swells08 128 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) I've only had the saiga craze for about a month. Impulse bought the in stock .223 instead of the 7.62 that I really wanted, so I haven't gone with the whole trigger swap thinga-ma-jig. What is the barrel length? Also is that customized original hand guard? How? I have the exact same plans with mine, no trigger job but a stock and was going to add handguard that matched. Although if I did not also do the handguard larger capacity mags are out. Edited November 30, 2009 by wcrazy78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sherm2954 0 Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 (edited) Got together today with a friend who is a great mechanic and fabricator. 4 hours later (I had to run off for an hour and do "family" stuff), my Saiga 223 was converted...just a couple of small tweaks needed. Still need to: Install the FCG retaining plate I ordered today (I'm re-using the spring right now and it's held in place by a drilled out pin), Get out and shoot the gun to be sure it's functioning properly, Paint the bottom of the receiver, Install a Galil style front handguard, Paint all plastic parts with Krylon Fusion and bake it on. I won't rehash the basics of a conversion. However, here's what I found... The spot weld must be made from German tank armor (someone else said that, I agree). It was a job to get it drilled! I cut the BHO a hair too short. When it is pushed in to catch the bolt, it's darn near flush with the receiver. Had to add a bushing to the folding stock mechanism to disable it or it would have been an "illegal" length. I'll change the brass collar to a plastic or polymer when I get ready to paint. The maglock is pretty basic and not really that great (it does the job, though). If anyone has suggestions and links for a high quality maglock, please let me know! Black nylon plugs from Ace Hardware look just like rivet heads! 25 cents each. Overall, I'm thrilled that this is done. It was fun, a little challenging (everything good usually is) and turned out pretty decently. The improvement in trigger quality is worth the effort all by itself! My buddy Rick deserves a huge thank you. His skill was invaluable! <a href="http://s909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/sherm2954/?action=view¤t=034.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/sherm2954/034.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> SOMEONE! Please help me with attaching photos! Thanks Edited December 8, 2009 by sherm2954 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Got together today with a friend who is a great mechanic and fabricator. 4 hours later (I had to run off for an hour and do "family" stuff), my Saiga 223 was converted...just a couple of small tweaks needed. Still need to: Install the FCG retaining plate I ordered today (I'm re-using the spring right now and it's held in place by a drilled out pin), Get out and shoot the gun to be sure it's functioning properly, Paint the bottom of the receiver, Install a Galil style front handguard, Paint all plastic parts with Krylon Fusion and bake it on. I won't rehash the basics of a conversion. However, here's what I found... The spot weld must be made from German tank armor (someone else said that, I agree). It was a job to get it drilled! I cut the BHO a hair too short. When it is pushed in to catch the bolt, it's darn near flush with the receiver. Had to add a bushing to the folding stock mechanism to disable it or it would have been an "illegal" length. I'll change the brass collar to a plastic or polymer when I get ready to paint. The maglock is pretty basic and not really that great (it does the job, though). If anyone has suggestions and links for a high quality maglock, please let me know! Black nylon plugs from Ace Hardware look just like rivet heads! 25 cents each. Overall, I'm thrilled that this is done. It was fun, a little challenging (everything good usually is) and turned out pretty decently. The improvement in trigger quality is worth the effort all by itself! My buddy Rick deserves a huge thank you. His skill was invaluable! SOMEONE! Please help me with attaching photos! Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sherm2954 0 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Got together today with a friend who is a great mechanic and fabricator. 4 hours later (I had to run off for an hour and do "family" stuff), my Saiga 223 was converted...just a couple of small tweaks needed. Still need to: Install the FCG retaining plate I ordered today (I'm re-using the spring right now and it's held in place by a drilled out pin), Get out and shoot the gun to be sure it's functioning properly, Paint the bottom of the receiver, Install a Galil style front handguard, Paint all plastic parts with Krylon Fusion and bake it on. I won't rehash the basics of a conversion. However, here's what I found... The spot weld must be made from German tank armor (someone else said that, I agree). It was a job to get it drilled! I cut the BHO a hair too short. When it is pushed in to catch the bolt, it's darn near flush with the receiver. Had to add a bushing to the folding stock mechanism to disable it or it would have been an "illegal" length. I'll change the brass collar to a plastic or polymer when I get ready to paint. The maglock is pretty basic and not really that great (it does the job, though). If anyone has suggestions and links for a high quality maglock, please let me know! Black nylon plugs from Ace Hardware look just like rivet heads! 25 cents each. Overall, I'm thrilled that this is done. It was fun, a little challenging (everything good usually is) and turned out pretty decently. The improvement in trigger quality is worth the effort all by itself! My buddy Rick deserves a huge thank you. His skill was invaluable! SOMEONE! Please help me with attaching photos! Thanks thanks for the help with the photo...i'm flailing with getting the photos into the post... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 your photobucket is using the wrong coding for this forum to display the image. check out the coding i used for your image. simple [ img] tags with direct link to the photo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admbleg 35 Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diatribes 0 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Saiga .223 with Mil-Dot POSP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
superbee 15 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Just finished today....Unreal how easy the conversion was to do....Vert grip/light on the way.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Afrikaner 2 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Please tell more about the stock you have on there? Does it fold to the left or right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
superbee 15 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Please tell more about the stock you have on there? Does it fold to the left or right? I live in the great state of NJ and we cant have folding or collapsible stocks....Its a 8.5" billet aluminum stock DPH..With 1" rubber pad...Still waiting for CSS to get the cheek pad in.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Afrikaner 2 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 That sucks (about NJ). Thanks for the info - have to look it up. Looks sturdy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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