Is the Saiga the best I'm going to get?

[JWarren]

Highland Ranger,

Do you have a 21 inch barrel one? Mine is a 16 inch, and I haven't noticed it being barrel heavy. I've been thinking of getting a 21 inch one in the future, and I may well try your shot idea if I find it barrel heavy.


Dr,

I know what you mean about the tools. I'm hardly a machinist-- I'm an investment manager LOL!

From what I can see about the conversions (and granted I haven't DONE one yet) it seems that you can get away with:

1. a drill press (someone you know has to have one-- my paw-in-law has the one I use)
2. a pin punch ( a couple bucks at any hardware store)
3. a center punch (a couple bucks at any hardware store)
4. cobalt bits (20-30 dollars)
5. a tap (Dinzag's bullet guide comes with the tap)
6. MAYBE a $20 dollar dremel (which everyone in the WECSOG is REQUIRED to have at all times! LOL)
7. A couple C-Clamps (5-10 dollars)

I'm not saying you have to go out and get everything now, but if you wanted to in the future. Once you have your rifle, there is no rush.

The conversion PARTS you'll need is:

1. US Made Trigger group: Tapco is good. about 40 bucks
2. US Pistol grip: Have them everywhere. about 5 bucks
3. Bullet guide: I'll have to check dinzag's price-- or you could make one with a piece of pipe (not recommended.)
4. US Rear Stock: Various places at various prices.
5. A few screws to move trigger guard (of drive screws which I will be using)
6. Filler for the two left-over holes (or drive screws which I will be using)



Anyway, either way you go, you'll be fine. If you need any help I will if I can. If I can't, I can point you to those who can.


All the best!

John

 

[busy_squirrel]

Highland Ranger-

Most folks don't notice much of a problem AFTER they do the conversion and move the trigger forward. Then their pistol grips are located where the trigger is currently. That shifts the amount of weight both in front of, and behind the handle, evening out diferences.

 

[Highland Ranger]

Its not the 16", need to go look at it. Kind of an impulse buy - but I did pick it up because of the CZ like reputation for it being a great rilfe at a great price. And after spending $1800 on an AR, spending $300 for a Saiga to fool around with iron sights didn't hurt so much. Plus I wanted a 308 to go with the 223.

As far as moving the trigger, I don't intend to modify it other than to maybe fill the stock with lead shot and try to get the balance right. With all the state and federal laws out there, modifying an EBR in the PRNJ is not a good idea. I leave them exactly as they came from the store.

 

[AH-1]

get the 12 ga for some real kick azz shtf/HD.