grimm100 13 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Update to my earlier post in the pics thread... Almost done with full AK-74/AK-101 conversion. Got the HG retainer and both blocks installed. Now they just need to be aligned and pinned. Then, to paint the rifle, and see if I can fill in that retarded scrubbed importer mark while I'm at it. Was going to get it done today, but now I have to go on a work trip tonight. Ugh. Another set of wood furniture will be going on there.. I have a very pretty Bulgarian set with tiger striping on the handguard that I will be refinishing in original amber shellac. Set in pics is just done in BLO - as usual, kind of dull, but very grippy and tough. Magazines are Polish Beryl. Nice job. Are those bulgarian FSB and Gas block? Were you able to use the original "extended" pin hole to align the gas block? Was your barrel notched for the locking lever on the HG retainer? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) Yes they're Bulgarian parts. The gas block matched the factory pin channel but is drilled slightly crooked (off by less than 1mm!) so I'll need to either drill it out or use a 3mm round file to get a pin in there, then drill the other. I somehow got the FSB on perfectly straight on the first try, but it still moves so I'm going to test it on paper first. Barrel was not notched for HG retainer, but did have the positioning cuts on both sides. I did the measurements to position the notch using a plum HG (plum HG is shorter than wood, but wood can be fitted), scored the barrel, and used a round file that matched the profile of the latching cut on my WASR. Eventually I was able to get the retainer in place and the lever rotating tightly. Both wood and plum HG pieces fit very snug. Man... Having a huge set of small files is key to doing this stuff by hand. If I didn't have them I'd be screwed. It's amazing how well these 30 year old Bulgarian parts fit on a brand-new Russian rifle. It is a tight rifle. Edited January 30, 2012 by mancat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SgtRaven 531 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Another update to earlier post (due to inability of editing an original post). Primary Arms 1-4x red dot on modified VOMZ side mount. Muzzle brake and sling on backorder. Edited February 16, 2012 by Sgt. Raven Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Videos are photos, right? Got barrel components drilled & pinned on my .223, and took it out for a test shoot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SgtRaven 531 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Videos are photos, right? Got barrel components drilled & pinned on my .223, and took it out for a test shoot. Classic! Good job converting and good video perspective on why classic design remains timeless and ...well, classic. Edited February 18, 2012 by Sgt. Raven Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks. Gadgets are cool, but I like classic AKs. At most I may put a PK-A on it. Have a Pilad 4x32 POSP, but haven't tried it yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crowak 12 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Basic conversion with renegadebuck adapter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 141 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Update to my earlier post in the pics thread... Almost done with full AK-74/AK-101 conversion. Got the HG retainer and both blocks installed. Now they just need to be aligned and pinned. Then, to paint the rifle, and see if I can fill in that retarded scrubbed importer mark while I'm at it. Was going to get it done today, but now I have to go on a work trip tonight. Ugh. Another set of wood furniture will be going on there.. I have a very pretty Bulgarian set with tiger striping on the handguard that I will be refinishing in original amber shellac. Set in pics is just done in BLO - as usual, kind of dull, but very grippy and tough. Magazines are Polish Beryl. Nice job. Are those bulgarian FSB and Gas block? Were you able to use the original "extended" pin hole to align the gas block? Was your barrel notched for the locking lever on the HG retainer? I dont want it be a ball buster or anything but how is that 922r compliant? looks great though nice work Edited February 22, 2012 by Joebanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Personally, I stopped caring one way or the other a long time ago after seeing that the majority of foreign firearms I see online and in person - even for sale on gun racks - are not compliant at all. 922r is the "no spitting gum on sidewalks" ordinance of the firearms world. I would not suggest outright that anyone choose to ignore 922r, but I believe it to be an unenforceable law that is broken unknowingly on a regular basis, is likely unconsitutional, and ripe for legal challenge. Again this is my personal decision and I'm not suggesting that anyone take what I say as legal advice - I'm not a layer and I won't pretend to be one, even for Halloween. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScuseMePrincess 23 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Update to my earlier post in the pics thread... Almost done with full AK-74/AK-101 conversion. Got the HG retainer and both blocks installed. Now they just need to be aligned and pinned. Then, to paint the rifle, and see if I can fill in that retarded scrubbed importer mark while I'm at it. Was going to get it done today, but now I have to go on a work trip tonight. Ugh. Another set of wood furniture will be going on there.. I have a very pretty Bulgarian set with tiger striping on the handguard that I will be refinishing in original amber shellac. Set in pics is just done in BLO - as usual, kind of dull, but very grippy and tough. Magazines are Polish Beryl. Nice job. Are those bulgarian FSB and Gas block? Were you able to use the original "extended" pin hole to align the gas block? Was your barrel notched for the locking lever on the HG retainer? I dont want it be a ball buster or anything but how is that 922r compliant? looks great though nice work He could have a US-made bolt and FCG. But, yeah, I agree, that's some class-A gun porn right there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmeck 12 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I'm just about finished. Fun project, I need to get a .308 next. Below is what I've done to it. MSA ar mag adapter, modified UTG handguard, Tapco double hook trigger, Vector 1-6x28mm F.F.P. scope windage and elevation adjustable scope mount,Saw grip , and a typical M4 stock. The rifle feels great and I'm looking forward to getting out to shoot it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SgtRaven 531 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 With Miculek compensator after threading in 1/2x28. Sling is on its way (Condor Speedy). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lt_JWS 2 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) added a 74style brake and polished the bolt, and the UTG knock off(amazon) front forearm and grip... done for now... may put a light on it. Edited March 2, 2012 by Lt_JWS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxman333 2 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) almost done. just waiting on the ar15 mag addapter to get here so i can install that. Edited March 5, 2012 by bokwus83 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Update to my earlier post in the pics thread... Almost done with full AK-74/AK-101 conversion. Got the HG retainer and both blocks installed. Now they just need to be aligned and pinned. Then, to paint the rifle, and see if I can fill in that retarded scrubbed importer mark while I'm at it. Was going to get it done today, but now I have to go on a work trip tonight. Ugh. Another set of wood furniture will be going on there.. I have a very pretty Bulgarian set with tiger striping on the handguard that I will be refinishing in original amber shellac. Set in pics is just done in BLO - as usual, kind of dull, but very grippy and tough. Magazines are Polish Beryl. Rivet holes filled & entire rifle painted. Obliterated import mark also filled. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rlmono 0 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 A thing of great beauty my friend...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nor7 5 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Mods: ACOG 4x32 Scope Side Mount Rail Tapco Collapsible Stock UTG Quad Rail qty 2 Pro Mag 30 rnd Magazines qty 1 Surefire 30 rnd Magazine Edited March 27, 2012 by Nor7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soren57 1 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Nice rifles guys, the forum has gotten quiet (probley just me), i will post a update of my .223 sometime around next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SgtRaven 531 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) Nice rifles guys, the forum has gotten quiet (probley just me), i will post a update of my .223 sometime around next week. Just to keep the momentum going (my AKAR: more mods ahead, but nothing "fundamental"). Edited March 28, 2012 by Sgt. Raven Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pyzik 597 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I know I have posted this rifle in the thread somewhere but I have done a few things since then (still no where close to being done though)... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Nice Job Pyzik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeus1gdsm 2 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 On the bottom. What is the top gun? and where is the stock from? ne ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Pyzik, you caused me to buy a Beryl folder. It's really comfortable. Only PITA was finding/modding the metric screws. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pyzik 597 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Nice Job Pyzik Thank you. Pyzik, you caused me to buy a Beryl folder. It's really comfortable. Only PITA was finding/modding the metric screws. <snip> Glad I cold help . Yes, the screws were a pain for me too. I couldn't find a 6mm so I had to file down an 8mm. Beautiful rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kresk 10,063 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Looks good Pyzik! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregomega 929 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Pyzik, you caused me to buy a Beryl folder. It's really comfortable. Only PITA was finding/modding the metric screws. I know I have posted this rifle in the thread somewhere but I have done a few things since then (still no where close to being done though)... I hate you both. Those are sexy as hell!!! As soon as I can afford one im getting one for my sbr. Very nice guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chunga 31 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Happy Easter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
capulona 2 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hello - new to this board, my first Saiga in 223. Found this (Dragunov?) style stock which I thought was more comfortable than the original and placed a RedDot scope up top. Not sure how that would hold up, but we shall see. - Alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopsBdog 6 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) Here's my Saiga .233. I just finished putting the FCG in this morning... Sweeet! Arsenal 2-Stage FCG, Surefire Magazine, Tapco Stock Set, SGM Forearm Edited April 9, 2012 by PopsBdog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pyzik 597 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Took the .223 out for a better photo shoot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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