JValentine 0 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) Hey everyone, big fan of the forum and long time lurker. Of everything I've ever owned, my Saigas have always been my favorite. Currently have a 12 and 7.62x39. Was wondering what you guys think should be my next Saiga? and Why? Is there one that is a must have that I'm missing out on? Thanks so much !! Edited September 21, 2015 by JValentine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macbeau 902 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 My first choice would be the S-308 'cause they're cool, handy, CSSPECS mags are still available and the S-308 easiest of all Saigas to convert. Plus, they are in .308 / 7.62x51. The 5.45x39 would be my second choice, Still lots of surplus ammo available at decent prices and plentiful surplus mags....for the time being. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 /\ /\ /\ what he said Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) I've Saigas in 12g, 7.62x39 and .308/7.62x51 This thread demands gun pRon My first choice would be another 7.62x39. I want another to do with something different with, to have as backup or to hand to someone else if the SHTF. Also it would be backup/parts, redundancy is nice. Second would be a 5.45x39, even though I don't really want yet another caliber to stock. The 545's ballistic edge over the 556 wins me over, and I'd just rather have AK reliability. Though the thought of saving money stocking ammo does make a Saiga 556 tempting. If I was to get another AK shotgun, the Vepr would win hands down. I sure do wish I could get a nice Russian pistol caliber carbine/SBR. The Vepr .54R DMR ( as shown below) would be nice too. I'd have to shoot for a modern SVD clone. Edited September 21, 2015 by ChileRelleno 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 S-.308 Because sometimes you need to REACH OUT AND TOUCH something! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breid1970 327 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 I'd go .308. The extra bang for the buck is worth it and you can readily reload it. Having the option to shoot out to 600 plus is a welcome addition. Truly, you can't go wrong. The second choice is the 5.45. The ammo is plentiful and I actually just saw some hornady 5.45 for sale at a local store. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VR762Shooter 838 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 I voted 5.45. But that is only because I really want an AK in 5.45 or 5.56 right now and don't have the funds. So I am going to live vicariously through you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLT 1,646 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 If I could, I'd get another S-12. You just can't beat the versatility. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 .308, because that's what I want. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Get a vepr 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forsaken352 235 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Get a vepr Consider a VEPR x54r. (Not mine. I wish.) 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JValentine 0 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Every picture I see makes this decision just that much harder. Thanks for all of your responses and photos !! @ChilleRelleno Beautiful Collection ! @forsaken352 that Vepr x54r is unreal !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StealStick 17 Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I would be another one for a Vepr ....54R....... yeah buddy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Vepr 308 or actually, I think I would get the zastava M77 type with the adjustible gas block. I haven't looked at prices in a few months but that was a lot of gun for the money. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
semper299 284 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Vepr 308. Not much more than a Saiga. But a better rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vance665 225 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 S12 because two is one and one is none. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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