[cracked butt]

I was in a shop last weekend and they had a number of Saigas in stock in .223, .410 ,and I think in 7.62x39. The price seemed incredibly reasonable at $169 and they looked like nice rifles. Does anyone own one of these? What are your opinions on the rifle? What other calibers are they chambered in?

[DMK]

Don't have one, but while you're waiting for a response, you can browse around here:


http://www.gunsnet.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=17

I've seen them for sale in .223, 7.62x39, .308, .410, 20ga, and 12ga.

[Marcus]

I have a 16" carbine in 7.62x39 and I`m very pleased with it. It`s a real,new Russian Ak variant rather than a 3rd world clone or parts gun. The quality is quite good. The trigger is so so but I`ve used worse and accuracy seems slightly above par for an AK. Best of all if you get tired of it as is you can convert it to hi caps/pistol grip etc. fairly cheap. I`d call em a best buy! Marcus

[Tropical Z]

I think Saigas are without a doubt THE best buy on the market.I have em in 16" & 20" in .223,7.62x39 and .308:)

[jsalcedo]

I saw the 410 and it looked really cool. However it was marked $299 on the gunshow table.

Anyone know a dealer around San antonio that stocks these?

[Haycreek]

I have a Saiga in 223, which I use all of the time. The 223 has a fast barrel twist, and shoots heavy bullets good. I believe that the Saiga is the best rifle deal on the market. I carry mine on the 4 wheeler over ranch country regularly, it is a very dependable rifle. Buy it , you won't be sorry,[check out CDNN }

[lee n. field]

How about magazine compability -- can you use AK magazines in a Saiga?

[Haycreek]

Magazines will not fit, unless a modification is done inside the mag well.CDNN has new EAA Saiga mags for sale for $23.99 each.

[SelfProclaimedExpert]

I thought I had heard once that the Saiga's are built on RPK receivers, like the VEPR. Anybody know?

[Haycreek]

Nope, the EAA AK Saiga is the AK reciever, made in Russia at the AK plant,with the AK 47's. Not as accurate as the M 16 but has the AK reliablity. A very simple rifle to dis assymble and has a chrome lined barrel. A real bargin.

[cracked butt]

Thanks for the replies, I'm going to need one now, at the price they are selling for, I simply can't pass one up.:D

[SodaPop]

Where can you get the 223 Saiga mags? Are they the same as the SAR III?

[Tropical Z]

CDNN has mags that vary in price from month to month.They are for the Saiga and not the same as a SAR.
www.cdnninvestments.com

[brooks]

I have been shooting mine with a Kobra. I've been using Barnual ammo from Sportsmans Guide. It groups well and is really a fun gun.

Get one or more and think about a Kobra red dot.

[SodaPop]

Did any of you convert the Saiga by yourself or did you take it to a gunsmith?

If I get one... I may get two.