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3/11/2008 7:40:06 PM EDT
How much does it cost to do a proper Saiga conversion to an AK-103 clone? I know a basic Saiga conversion doesn't cost much, but I want a true AK look if I'm going to do it. I'm thinking: polymer stock set, correct FSB, cleaning rod, muzzle brake, etc.

My other option is to buy a Romanian G. Will either get me ~2 MOA?
3/11/2008 7:54:28 PM EDT
[#1]
No, neither will get you 2 MOA.  You might be able to get 2 MOA out of a Saiga .223.   Personally, I think a basic pistol grip conversion is the way to go on the Saiga.  The factory front end is just that:  factory built at the Russian AK factory.
3/11/2008 9:47:34 PM EDT
[#2]
Get a Galil if you want ~2MOA from the kalashnikov system.  
3/11/2008 11:33:18 PM EDT
[#3]
dont underestimate a siaga conversion.  i sold my unmodified saiga to a good friend whom im helping with the conversion.  everything is involved quick list for ya
-piston
-new gas tube
-new front sight post (if you want to thread it)
-trigger and fire control group
-trigger guard
-feed ramp
-weld unused holes
-press fit new sight post and gas block (pro only!)
-all new furniture
-the piston is pressed into the bolt on some so you will have to drill out the bolt
-have the rifle refinished
-rivet's
this is a quick list if you wanted to take it further you could do a new reciever with dimples to eliminate mag wobble which can lead to a misfeed if firing on the move.

moving onto prices all approx from what i can remember from converting my old one.
-piston avg 20+
-sight posts up to 75
-gas tube around 40
-feed ramp 25
-weld unused rivet holes 100 at a local welder
-furniture depends on what you choose we used wood that we got for 45
-misc gunsmith fees 200
-refinishing havent even looked we are doing it ourselves

what we found is too expect to spend more than you did on the original rifle to make it correctly.  I consider this the basic conversion.

romg def not 2 moa sorry shot 3 of them and at best was 3 moa slow and controlled fire.
my tantal wz88 will get 2 moa.   but i just spent 5k on a sub 1/2 moa ar for accuracy.  aks are good for point and shoot type shooting and cannot compete with the technology in ar's.  dont get me wrong i love my aks just cant take it to a range and try and compete w/the ar guys.
3/12/2008 3:19:59 PM EDT
[#4]
I was looking at the AK side because they fire 7.62x39, but I guess it's just not designed to fire at the MOA I'm wanting. .223 has gotten more expensive that any of us would like it to be...
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