Russian Rifle - The Firearms Forum

Frankb · 01-07-2008, 03:28 PM

I went to a gun show this weekend. I was looking at SKSs and AK47s. The guy next to me said a Russian Saiga
on the same table was more accurate and cheaper than the AK47. He used to have one. They had new ones in 7.62X39 and I was told they also come in .308. They were only $250 + tax. Does anybody have one or know about them?

JLA · 01-07-2008, 07:20 PM

saigas are functionally the same as an AK47 but are retrofitted eith longer barrels and monte carlo buttstocks, they are exactly what a 'hunting rifle' built out of an AK47 looks like(because thats all it is). I have not, however heard of saigas in .308, thats intriguing. I have not owned one, but have fitted several with scopes and accessories, and test fired and sighted most of the ones i've serviced. They are, somewhat, more accurate but not much, in my experience. But are as rugged and reliable as thier parent AKs, and very economical to own and shoot. and at 250 plus tax, id say a great buy, local gun shops here are asking upwards of 450 + tax..

Nighthawk · 01-07-2008, 07:42 PM

just got catalog from Centerfire Systems
they list Saiga in .410, .308, 7.62x39 & .223

Yuriy Korshunof · 01-09-2008, 12:42 PM

Saiga-is the semi auto rifle and was developed for hunters.Thats way there is more accur than ak 47
Yes Saiga in 308 Win it's true

-with detachable butt.
(7.62x51) Discreption-for hunting on midle and big animals.Velocety 870-800

Also there is Saiga-M (7.62х39)

And Saiga-5.6S with folding butt

And finaly
Saiga-MK with metal-frame butt and pistol grip of the AK assault rifle type.

-223Rem
(5.56х45) not so accurate but looks like AK-This tipe of AK-105(5.45х39) use Russian police.

Frankb · 01-17-2008, 04:42 PM

The one I saw had a synthetic stock, but it didn't fold.

Righteous · 01-20-2008, 08:48 PM

Ak's are not that bad on being accurate, you can empty a clip on a pie plate at 100+ yards is good nuff accurecy for a AK to me,

01-07-2008, 03:28 PM	#1
Frankb V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 179	Russian Rifle I went to a gun show this weekend. I was looking at SKSs and AK47s. The guy next to me said a Russian Saiga on the same table was more accurate and cheaper than the AK47. He used to have one. They had new ones in 7.62X39 and I was told they also come in .308. They were only $250 + tax. Does anybody have one or know about them? --> Last edited by Frankb; 01-08-2008 at 01:17 PM.. Reason: Spelling

01-07-2008, 07:20 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: Russian Rifle saigas are functionally the same as an AK47 but are retrofitted eith longer barrels and monte carlo buttstocks, they are exactly what a 'hunting rifle' built out of an AK47 looks like(because thats all it is). I have not, however heard of saigas in .308, thats intriguing. I have not owned one, but have fitted several with scopes and accessories, and test fired and sighted most of the ones i've serviced. They are, somewhat, more accurate but not much, in my experience. But are as rugged and reliable as thier parent AKs, and very economical to own and shoot. and at 250 plus tax, id say a great buy, local gun shops here are asking upwards of 450 + tax.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

01-07-2008, 07:42 PM	#3
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: Russian Rifle just got catalog from Centerfire Systems they list Saiga in .410, .308, 7.62x39 & .223 __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member

01-09-2008, 12:42 PM	#4
Yuriy Korshunof Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kiev/Ukraine Posts: 41	Re: Russian Rifle Saiga-is the semi auto rifle and was developed for hunters.Thats way there is more accur than ak 47 Yes Saiga in 308 Win it's true-with detachable butt. (7.62x51) Discreption-for hunting on midle and big animals.Velocety 870-800 Also there is Saiga-M (7.62х39) And Saiga-5.6S with folding butt And finaly Saiga-MK with metal-frame butt and pistol grip of the AK assault rifle type.-223Rem (5.56х45) not so accurate but looks like AK-This tipe of AK-105(5.45х39) use Russian police. __________________ Welcome to Kiev and God bless You. Johnny Cash- man of the second chance. Last edited by Yuriy Korshunof; 01-09-2008 at 12:59 PM..

01-17-2008, 04:42 PM	#5
Frankb V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 179	Re: Russian Rifle The one I saw had a synthetic stock, but it didn't fold.

01-20-2008, 08:48 PM	#6
Righteous Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 36	Re: Russian Rifle Ak's are not that bad on being accurate, you can empty a clip on a pie plate at 100+ yards is good nuff accurecy for a AK to me,