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Posted: 12/5/2007 2:28:32 PM EDT
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I have a 7.62x39 Saiga Sporter. It's barrel length is 20". Is there a significant difference in accuracy between a 20" barrel versus a 16" barrel (all other things being equal). I am wondering if it is worth the hassle of removing the sight base, cutting the barrel, recrowning it, and reinstalling the sight base. I am planning on doing a 922 r conversion and am trying to decide whether I want to cut the barrel back at the same time and if so, what affect cutting the barrel would have on performance. Any thoughts? |
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Bolster, Thanks for your 2¢. You can own a Saiga in California as long as you registered it with the State in 2000 (which I did). If you are interested, this is great summary of California "Assault" Weapons (http://www.calguns.net/a_california_arak.htm). The Saiga Sporter was identified by the State as an "AK series" assault weapon, even though it lacked any "evil" features. |
Cool. I learned something new. It's nice that you can convert it, because you will end up with one of the nicest AK's in the end. My conversion should be done in a few days. 
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Funny you should ask. I bought the binding posts yesterday. I just need to slightly enlarge the receiver holes on the left side and they will go in. I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the bolt hold open in. Should have taken a picture, because I can't remember where the spring for the BHO goes. Trigger-pin, maybe? The BBQ black paint I bought is also pretty flat in comparison to the glossy finish the gun came with. I must have bought the wrong brand. |
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RS39, Given my limited machining experience, by "WELL", I assume you mean there is more to cutting the barrel than using a hack/band saw and recrowning it with a kit. Is this something a gunsmith should do? I was planning on cutting the barrel back to slightly over 16", threading it, installing my muzzle device (flash or brake), and installing a new sight base. Do you have any recommendations? |
I would definitely have it re-crowned. There is almost no way you'll be able to cut it perfectly with a saw. If it doesn't have a good crown, accuracy will suffer, and we want all the accuracy we can get with 7.62 x 39. |
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If you ever hung with a darts league... If the release of the bullet is not 'dead nuts' equal all around, the final shot release will not be either consistent (which a marble and valve lapping compound can achieve) and on-target (only a good machine square can ensure). Unless you need to crash thru lots of narrow door ways, it is way easier and cheaper to leave it at 20". |
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