Anyone have a Saiga in .308?

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Anyone have a Saiga in .308?

Post by dbarnes357 on Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:08 pm

I know we've discussed the Saiga rifles in several threads here, but it seems like everyone (myself included) has the 7.62x39 version. Does anyone have a .308 model? I've been thinking about trading in my x39 for a .308 with the 21.8 inch barrel. I was wondering if anyone here had shot one or owned one. I've read a few reviews and such online with claims of pretty good accuracy, plus it would be nice to be able to buy off the shelf ammo at any gun store that is relatively consistent and performs well on medium/large game. So, any experience?

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Re: Anyone have a Saiga in .308?

Post by Richard on Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:48 pm

I had one for four years, no problems. Well worth the money. Better than expected accuracy with 3" groups at 100 yds. I paid $375 for it in 2004 IIRC. Many accessories availiable now.

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Re: Anyone have a Saiga in .308?

Post by dbarnes357 on Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:49 pm

Thanks, I've just become dissatisfied lately with the hunting load offerings for 7.62x39. I've been successful with the wolf 154 gr soft point, but that thing's ballistics are terrible, might as well have a primitive weapon. I've been perusing the internet lately and the .308's in the long barrel format seem to be elusive and expensive. I'm thinking I might just end up keeping my x39 for the coolness factor and get a decent bolt gun for hunting.

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Re: Anyone have a Saiga in .308?

Post by kaferhaus on Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:21 pm

I had one. It was okay except it seemed you had to really stretch to reach the trigger

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Re: Anyone have a Saiga in .308?

Post by dbarnes357 on Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:57 pm

Good to know, thanks.

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