Evil Monkey
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Is it possible to make an RPK 5.56mm out of a Saiga 20" barrel 5.56mm rifle?
Let's see, you can convert it to traditional pistol grip and stock.
BUT....can the mag-well be converted to take Galil magazines? Can you put a bipod on it, close to the muzzle like a real RPK? Hell, I might as well ask, can you put a real RPK bipod on the Saiga 5.56mm? And, is the Saiga's barrel already heavy barreled?
I don't have a Saiga 5.56mm but if this project would work out and cost less than $1,000 then I will try to go for it.
I know some might say "find an Arsenal RPK-5". No, not for $1,300. And besides, there are no bulgarian magazines out there that hold more than 30 rounds.
Let's see, you can convert it to traditional pistol grip and stock.
BUT....can the mag-well be converted to take Galil magazines? Can you put a bipod on it, close to the muzzle like a real RPK? Hell, I might as well ask, can you put a real RPK bipod on the Saiga 5.56mm? And, is the Saiga's barrel already heavy barreled?
I don't have a Saiga 5.56mm but if this project would work out and cost less than $1,000 then I will try to go for it.
I know some might say "find an Arsenal RPK-5". No, not for $1,300. And besides, there are no bulgarian magazines out there that hold more than 30 rounds.