anyone ever use this before, saiga barreled receiever

[chris327 30]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=407848652

 

I see a few on gunbroker and wondering if anyone has gone this route before. I dont know anything about ak's but assume it is legal to do since its similar to an ar stripped receiver. I know you need to follow the 995(i think) compliance rules and us made parts deal. how difficult is it to finish a build from here? any special tools i would need from here to finish it? i think it would be a cool project to do.

[junkmanted 54]

no bids on it ! That should tell you something . After you add the missing parts whats it going to cost ? whats a complete gun going for these days ? 

[ogfarmer 138]

, better to find a complete and converting it

 

 

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[carl_g 568]

I disagree. If you are going to do a full conversion, this is perfect. In fact, I'd like it even better if the gas block and fsb were removed also. It would save you the time of cutting them off.

[carl_g 568]

Actually it would be better if it came with the bolt...everything else can be replaced with cheap,milspec,surplus Bulgarian 74 stuff

[SJG 253]

perfect for a conversion, no need to pay 500 for a new one that you are going to strip to this condition anyway

[ogfarmer 138]

you guys realize this is a .223 barreled receiver

[carl_g 568]

you guys realize this is a .223 barreled receiver

With a 223 saiga , I have read that a surplus 5.45 bolt will work however the firing pin won't be spring loaded.

I have never done this before but I did stay at a holiday inn last night

EDIT: here is a great comparison if any one cares..

http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/79680-failure-to-eject-issue-sorted/?p=800552

[chris327 30]

Its not going to be real cheap but would be a nice experience. I think there were other calibers too listed. How hard would this be too complete though?

[ogfarmer 138]

If you don't want to beat around the bush and get answers from the pros join the saiga-12 forums, they have a section dedicated to each caliber

 

you will find a lot of info there and ask questions of what parts you could use

 

http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?

[vjf915 456]

If you're planning on converting a Saiga, the only thing you're really missing that you'd use from a stock one is the bolt, gas tube, and dust cover.  Source those, and see how much money you'd be in.  If it's more than a complete one, don't bother.

[carl_g 568]

You wouldn't even use the gas tube.

The bolt is the main concern... If you use a 74 bolt for the 223 conversion, you need to make sure to check the headspace. If it needs to be adjusted, that could become a pain.

[chris327 30]

thanks guys, after looking into the parts i would need im not going to be saving much from buying a complete saiga and stripping it. And the upside of that is i can see the complete rifle first and how everything works. Not just jump into my first ak blind. Plus there's alot more support and videos on a conversion rather than a build. thanks again guys but im gunna go that route and wait and get a full saiga and strip it down.