[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Converting saiga need help ?

Posted: 7/31/2014 8:18:58 AM EDT

I bought two saiga rifles a while ago at a gun show 350 each one it 7.62.39 and one 223. They have the shotgun looking stocks on them. I want to convert the 762 into a ak what do I need and is there a kit I can buy. I don't know much about aks more of an ar guy but have a lot respect for them. Also can I shoot 556 thought the 223 or is it a 223 only. Hope you guys can help.

Posted: 7/31/2014 9:59:45 AM EDT

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7.62x39

.223

Posted: 7/31/2014 10:32:31 AM EDT

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I bought two saiga rifles a while ago at a gun show 350 each one it 7.62.39 and one 223. They have the shotgun looking stocks on them. I want to convert the 762 into a ak what do I need and is there a kit I can buy. I don't know much about aks more of an ar guy but have a lot respect for them. Also can I shoot 556 thought the 223 or is it a 223 only. Hope you guys can help.

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Make sure you look through the conversion discussion threads here in this forum that are tacked at the top.

Posted: 7/31/2014 3:52:25 PM EDT

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I just did my conversion last night, bought the kit from www.carolinashooterssupply.com. Be careful tapping the hole for the piece to use a standard magazine, I applied too much force and broke the tap. It broke high enough for me to eventually remove it with pliers before grabbing a spare tap & starting a little slower.

There are some really good step by step videos on YouTube.

Also the bolt hold open spring is a pain but do-able with enough patience.

Posted: 8/1/2014 7:06:18 AM EDT

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saiga conversion video

I liked this youtube video series for my conversion. There are three total.

Posted: 8/1/2014 10:56:18 AM EDT

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thanks look very easy. iam going to do it

Posted: 8/1/2014 8:35:31 PM EDT

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thanks look very easy. iam going to do it

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Have fun.

The videos I used were http://youtu.be/waj8aLz-xY4