imarangemaster 315 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Took my IZ132 7.62x39 Saiga out in the woods to dial in the red dot. I got a new, old stock vintage Tasco "Accudot" 1X redot. shotgun scope. These were popular in the midwest with slug hunters, as they are impervious to the recoil of 3" and 3 1/2" mag slug loads. The scope mount is a close copy of a Midwest Industries low rise mount. The Saiga has a Tapco handguard, gas piston, followers, and disconnector and hammer (and modified trigger block) are for 922R compliance so I can use my pre-ban 30s. The added benefit, however, is that it has the sweetest trigger pull of about 2.5 pounds, with little notice of the linkage, because it is so smooth. I had 8 rounds left from a box after plinking, iron sight, without the optic. I thought, I'd try it at 25 yards, just leaning against a tree. I fired two shots, and checked. I adjusted it 2 clicks right and two clicks up. I did the last 6 rounds fairly rapid fire. OUTSTANDING! The Tri Delta Tactical comp and recoil buffer really helped with successive shots. I am in love....:13::13: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
su16a 84 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) These are a still nice looking rifles even in in original factory configuration. It’s great you were able to do a work around on the state restrictions and still comply with 922r. Nice job, enjoy your rifle! Edited November 12, 2014 by Another-Saiga-Fan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 It's a great little rifle, even with the Saiga furniture. Very small and light weight. I almost left my x39 factory original. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 These are a still nice looking rifles even in in original factory configuration. It’s great you were able to do a work around on the state restrictions and still comply with 922r. Nice job, enjoy your rifle! Thanks. I have "legally possessed by me in California prior to ban of 1-1-2000" 30 rounders for it, since I had a Registered Assault weapon AK in 1990. I usually don't use them as range mags, though. I use a 10 round Saiga or Tapco, and have a 6 pack shoulder of 30 rounders handy. 10s are handier for home defense, also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtwin 219 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Very nice rangemaster! Your posts make almost want a Saiga in "as imported" again. Just because I never gave any thought to do what you did to the trigger group before I restored mine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Almost comes across as a scout style build. Nice. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 You should see the mod I did tonight. I still need to do some finish, though, then I'll post pictures. I modified the factory handguard to fit with the Chicom Type 56 vented gas tube and top handguard. I'm putting the aluminum liner in the factory handguard, too. I really love the feel of the factory handguard, and it looks bad-ass with the Chicom tube and red dot! I have enough 922R parts without furniture: followers, gas piston, muzzle break, hammer, disconnector, and sear( which is separate on a Saiga from the trigger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtwin 219 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Love to see it! Also I should have been more clear, when I said restored, I did the rear end conversion, not the full. I too like the stock Saiga fore end. I did however mod my fore end a bit, drilled 4 cooling holes on each side and gave it a slant nose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 People have reported back that filling the buttstock with foam made it feel less cheap. Might be something to do while your tearing it down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) I thought about using some of that crack sealing foam in the stock, like you suggest. It is a shame that the K-Var stock did not work out for me. I like the look, but the ergonomics felt all wrong. I need to do a little more filing for final fitting on the stock handguard.. I thought of drilling some vent holes like I did on a Siaga I had 7 or 8 years ago, but I took the aluminum heat shield from the Tapco, and cut it down to fit the stock one. Edited November 14, 2014 by imarangemaster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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