So I shot a CMP course for the first time using my S308. The only thing I've done to the rifle is to put a set of windage adjustable RPK sights on it. I also have a Tactical Intervention sling on it.

 

This was at 100yds on an MR-31 target which has about a 6.5 inch black area.

 

I'm not posting my offhand groupings because they sucked! Seriously, they would have been solid body shots but CMP is all about getting it in the black!

 

This was using steel cased Brown Bear 147gr ammo. This was the last string of 20, slow fire prone with sling support. The barrel was pretty warmed up at this point.

 

Short or Long barrel Saiga 308? Just curious?

Short or Long barrel Saiga 308? Just curious?

 

Sorry, should have mentioned I have the 16" carbine. Also, it's been converted to a pistol grip and has a tapco g2 trigger installed.

Try some higher quality ammunition, I bet you will notice a difference. Brown bear is great for blasting but when you want to see what your rifle can do, it wouldnt be my choice.

Sorry, should have mentioned I have the 16" carbine. Also, it's been converted to a pistol grip and has a tapco g2 trigger installed.

 

Pics Gunny please.

yes... pics please. I want to see your "rpk" rear sights.

Pics Gunny please.

 

Ok. Nothing really special going on here though:

 

 

Closeup of RPK sight. The front sight block was very slightly canted. Wasn't worth the trouble to straighten out so I got windage adjustable sights to compensate.

Now that is one cool friggen thumper! Thanks for the pics Gunny, and good luck with her! BTW, what are the magazine capacities of the 308 Saiga? I bet a 15 rounder would like nice on that bad boy.

Try some higher quality ammunition, I bet you will notice a difference. Brown bear is great for blasting but when you want to see what your rifle can do, it wouldnt be my choice.

 

Yeah I thought it was going to be a blasting kind of morning.

When I realized it was actually a CMP match I kinda just shrugged and said, "Meh, why not?"

 

I do want to reload for this and have a bunch of brass so I guess I really should try and find a recipe that it really likes.

Now that is one cool friggen thumper! Thanks for the pics Gunny, and good luck with her! BTW, what are the magazine capacities of the 308 Saiga? I bet a 15 rounder would like nice on that bad boy.

 

Yeah it gets your attention. You can even cook hotdogs with the muzzleflash!

 

Yes there are polymer 15 rounders by Surefire and there are steel ones made by CSSpecs. I'm waiting to see if this third company is going to make 15 rounders as they bought the tooling for Fuzzy Bunny Mags that made some kickass mags for the .308. Currently only making 20 rounders though but they just opened for business.

"Closeup of RPK sight. The front sight block was very slightly canted. Wasn't worth the trouble to straighten out so I got windage adjustable sights to compensate."

My front sight on my 7.62 is also canted to the right as well.

I was thinking of upgrading the rear to the 1000 yd leaf but your rpk sight seems to be the better option. Where did you get it and how much was it? If you don't mind me asking.

I was thinking of upgrading the rear to the 1000 yd leaf but your rpk sight seems to be the better option. Where did you get it and how much was it? If you don't mind me asking.

 

Nope, don't mind at all!

It was $45 to $50 about 3 years ago when I bought the rifle. They are now going for $60 at this place called Northridge International Inc. They are now calling it an AKM sight but hell, an AK sight is an AK sight (all the irons mount the same way).

 

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http://northridgeinc.com/store/index.cfm/c136