Made: 2005-2006 Made by:Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, Russia Made in: Russia Reviewed On: Mon Apr 10 2006 6: 17 pm
Reviewed By: Bubba
Review 7.38 out of 10
364 votes
29119 visits
Ease of Use:
Easy
Quality:
High Quality AK-47 variant
Pros:
Cons:
Size:
37.3 - 43.3 inches overall
Weight:
8.5 pounds w/o Magazine or Accessories
Price:
$ ???
Bubba's Review:
.308 Win (7.62x51) Stamper Receiver
I saw these at the SHOT show in 2006 they looked sturdy and well built. I would guess they'll be to the AR-10 as the AK47 vs the AR-15.
Manufacturer Description:
THE SAIGA 308 IS AN AUTOLOADING RIFLE with a hunting wooden buttstock and fore end. The iron sight consists of a sight leaf and a front sight, adjustable in windage and elevation. The range of the aimed fire through the iron sight is 300m. Found on the receiver LH side is an unified rail for mounting the optical sight. The aimed fire through the iron sight may be conducted with an optical sight in place.
The Saiga-308 autoloading hunting rifles are intended for hunting big and medium-sized game under various climatic conditions. The rifles are developed on the base of the venerable Kalashnikov assault rifle and are chambered for the following cartridge: Saiga-308-1 for .308Win (7.62x51) cartridge
Honestly, I can't recommend this rifle enough for someone interested in a full caliber semi-automatic. I've fired mine using Wolf ammunition and achieved 2-3" groups at 75 yards with iron sights. I'm ordering a military scope from Kalinka Optics for it. In all honesty, I'd skip the higher cost Springfields for a Saiga any day.
An AK battle rifle in 308. What more to say? AKs don't need the attention of other rifles and they shoot steel case no problems. The rifle you want for the end of times.
In .308 this is a very dependable, light recoil weapon.
It’s a steal at the low price its at now.
Mags are expensive but when you consider the total package you can’t go wrong with this weapon.
Everyone should have one in their "Tool Box"
As I have always said, different tools, for different jobs.
And this is one great all around tool.
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