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8/6/2010 3:32:09 PM EDT
I recently acquired an Arsenal SGL-106 rifle and have been most impressed with it.





What is the origin of these rifles? I know they're from Bulgaria and have chrome lined barrels. Were they
brought in as parts kits before the cut off for import of these barrels?
 
8/6/2010 3:57:55 PM EDT
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Bulgarian factory rifle brought  in by Arsenal who added the finishing touches.  Some of the best stamped rifles Arsenal has ever put out IMHO.
8/6/2010 4:00:39 PM EDT
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SLRs are brought in in a sporting rifle configuration, US parts are added after they arrive to make them evil.
8/6/2010 4:19:22 PM EDT
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SLRs are brought in in a sporting rifle configuration, US parts are added after they arrive to make them evil.


So they are similar to a Russian Saiga in their original form?



 
8/6/2010 4:25:23 PM EDT
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Some of the best stamped rifles Arsenal has ever put out IMHO.



Other than a buggered up paint job on the barrel under the forend, I'll have to say I'm more impressed with my SLR-106 than my SGL-21 (ignoring the difference in caliber and stock type).





 
8/6/2010 4:48:18 PM EDT
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Use a mild cleaner like Breakfree CLP or Ballistol, or the finish will come right off.   A lot of people found this out the hard way, especially with the high-pressure spray cans like Breakfree's "Powder Blast" or Birchwood Casey's "Gun Scrubber".
8/6/2010 5:05:20 PM EDT
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Use a mild cleaner like Breakfree CLP or Ballistol, or the finish will come right off.   A lot of people found this out the hard way, especially with the high-pressure spray cans like Breakfree's "Powder Blast" or Birchwood Casey's "Gun Scrubber".



It was in this condition NIB from Arsenal/K-Var but its under the foregrip / UltiMak so I'm really not bothered by it. Other than that minor (unseen) imperfection its a really nice rifle. I was really more interested in its origin.





 
8/6/2010 5:09:26 PM EDT
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SLRs are brought in in a sporting rifle configuration, US parts are added after they arrive to make them evil.

So they are similar to a Russian Saiga in their original form?
 


I haven't seen them come off the boat, but I thought they may be less "complete" than a regular Saiga, which is destined to get sold as is.

I guessing some of the parts are like the Glock plastic target sights that come off before they get sold. Useless escept for getting through customs.
8/6/2010 7:36:50 PM EDT
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I bought an SLR-106 on Monday, I will pick it up from my FFL next Monday.  I have an SGL-21 and am really looking forward to the SLR.  Now I need to get some mags.
8/7/2010 9:03:53 AM EDT
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I bought an SLR-106 on Monday, I will pick it up from my FFL next Monday.  I have an SGL-21 and am really looking forward to the SLR.  Now I need to get some mags.


What is better the SLR or SGL?
8/7/2010 9:31:19 AM EDT
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I bought an SLR-106 on Monday, I will pick it up from my FFL next Monday.  I have an SGL-21 and am really looking forward to the SLR.  Now I need to get some mags.




What is better the SLR or SGL?


I won't get my SLR for a few more days so I can't say right now.  I would say that they are both quality rifles but the SLR does have a folding stock.



 
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