Saiga rifle vs. SKS

[dscottw88]

JImboththefiveth,

Yes, the SKS locks back on the last shot, the AK platform will not. And yes, dry firing on an empty chamber is perfectly safe being that it is centerfire. When the next round is chambered in, the firing controls are reset as well.

 

[elmerfudd]

The Chinese SKS's without the bayonet don't have the balance problem, but the Yugo's have a heavier and longer barrel, plus the grenade launcher, plus the bayonet. It all adds up to a very front heavy weapon.

On the plus side, I think the Yugo's are more accurate.

 

[JImbothefiveth]

Honestly, If I had a Saiga 7.62x39, I'd probably find some factory wood furniture or US repro wood furniture, swap out the gas piston and then stock up on master molder mags..

Would said furniture be available from the manufacturer?

 

[WardenWolf]

Some Saiga .308's are imported with wood furniture. Maybe some 7.62's as well. Battlerifle G3 also manufactures US-made replacement wood Saiga furniture in a variety of styles.

In order to use standard AK mags in a Saiga, you need to install a bullet guide because Saigas have the bullet guide in the magazine, whereas on normal AK's it's on the rifle. US-made guide kits are available for around $30.

 

[MD_Willington]

Sometimes you can get them with wood furniture, I'd call the importer at RAAC, his name is Clyde IIRC.

 

[psp7304]

Go with the Saiga. Very easy to do the conversion. Like MD said, go with the Master Molder mags. I bought a few from CDNN a few months ago but they are sold out now. Anyone have a source for the Master Molder mags?

 

[JImbothefiveth]

you need to install a bullet guide because Saigas have the bullet guide in the magazine,

Will I still be able to use normal saiga magazines after installing the bullet guide? (Not too big of a concern, but would be nice to be able to.)

 

[d2wing]

I've had SKS, AK-47, and own a Saiga. In my opinion the Saiga is a little more accurate and better made. I converted mine to high cap mags and made a feed ramp. It seems to work ok. As I recall, the standard magazine still works. I think the Saiga would be better for hunting, because It probably would group better. But it's more about what you like.

 

[Hostile Amish]

I've tried both, and trust me, you will be happier with a Saiga.

 

[JImbothefiveth]

Are the saiga bbls chrome lined?

 

[Ben Shepherd]

Yes. Chrome lined bores.

 

[Duke of Doubt]

I just handled a Mishmash Sega today. I would have guessed that after all these years, they'd finally put a decent stock on it, considering all the recent excitement. I figured the cheap plastic furniture was a temporary expedient eight or so years back. But it's still there! And it's still crappy! And it's still too long a length of pull after a lifetime of shooting AKs!

I think with wood furniture, it would be acceptable. But not preferable to the SKS.

 

[280shooter]

my black gun,

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I did my sks years ago.

never let me down,and I shot 1000s of rounds out it,never a jam or stove pipe