Highland Ranger
Member
Let me preface the question by saying that I understand the difference between .223 and 5.56 and the SAAMI position.
Since the Saiga receiver is stamped .223, what I am specifically looking for is some statement by the manufacturer that it is ok.
Intuitively, the gun is overbuilt for the 5.56, so although I might have issue with case extraction or the like, I don't think I'd be touching off a grenade . . . . but it doesn't hurt to check.
Note - tried to get the answer from the Saiga board as well but no joy so far, although it seems that a lot of guys are shooting 5.56: http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=31651&hl=
Since the Saiga receiver is stamped .223, what I am specifically looking for is some statement by the manufacturer that it is ok.
Intuitively, the gun is overbuilt for the 5.56, so although I might have issue with case extraction or the like, I don't think I'd be touching off a grenade . . . . but it doesn't hurt to check.
Note - tried to get the answer from the Saiga board as well but no joy so far, although it seems that a lot of guys are shooting 5.56: http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=31651&hl=