Do you live in California? This is the only gun that I found is most similar to a real AK47 with all parts and mechanism. Except they made it into a sports gun. T_T
So if you file down the magazine catch on the rifle itself, its just as good as trying to modify the tab on the magazines? Because if that is the case, I think I would rather modify the rifle itself, so I wont have to modify every new magazine I buy.
@TheMedievalMan Filing down the magazine tabs only works on very specific magazines. To get the rifle to accept standard AK-47 magazines, you must modify the rifle -- usually by adding a bullet guide which requires first drilling a hole inside the trunnion. My preference was to make the 30 second modification to the Thermold magazines, because they're cheap and reliable, but of course it's your choice.
@BlackSabbath1204 Not without modifications made to either the gun or the magazine. There are some 30 round magazines it will accept without modification, but not many.
I love russian firearms i am 12 i have a glock19 and a gsg ak .22 but this is the gun i asked for xmas do u mind telling me what u paid for this firearms...and anyone who replies saying cod nerd fuck u becuz i have been shooting since i was 5 and trust me i know how to shoot and i know gun safety..
@GIWolfGI Cool.I got a Saiga 7.62x39.My dad and i bought a 30 round magazine for it.Make sure it's a surefire magazine.Promag=Projunk.And you should then order a TAPCO t6 stock set.Look it up it's pretty cool.
@GIWolfGI hey if your are still looking for a cheaper Saiga check out J&G Sales, they have 4 different calibers of Saiga on sale right now, each one $300. Also try cursing less when defending yourself on the internet especially as a 12 year old, makes you seem more mature and confident and people will be less likely to ignore you.
How much does it cost? I've heard from russian sources thats not even a real gun, because russia's gun laws hasnt even made a national liberation of arms... dude ure an idiot, you could have got anything better at any gun store in minneapolis.
@alejandronskiy Could you please send me the address of the gun store in Minneapolis that sells newly manufactured, high-quality, Kalashnikov-endorsed 7.62x39 rifles for under $250? I'd like to buy 100! Thanks in advance!
@TheHiltnerds why dont u look over in academy shithead. 1. thats not an ak47 thats some smoothbore airsoft shit 2. i never said for a lower price, so reread or learn to read. 3. u cant buy 100 ak47s thats against the NFA. 4. Suck it!... Ure welcome :)
@alejandronskiy yea bro, you have "russian sources", did they also tell you that this rifle is "not even real".
I hope they informed you that it is not unlawful, neither here or in Russia, to import or export firearm componentes, as long as they are not assembled into a working rifle. Look up Arsenal Inc.
the .223/5.56 version is the one i want. the gun itself is about 350 and can be easily converted with a Magnolia State Armory Saiga 233 AR Mag well to accept AR-15 Magazines. it costs 75 bucks.
@SamPD2 Reason Number 1: It's an authentic, Russian-made, Kalashnikov-endorsed weapon, designed and constructed in the historical Izhmash factory, and as close as most of us will ever get to a 'real' AK-47, not just some Romanian-made aftermarket-altered knock-off.
@TheHiltnerds I see. But has it been tweaked in some way so as not to drastically alter it, but give it the range of a dedicated rifle? I like Kalashnikovs, but it seems that... Well they are nerfed if you only get a regular AK that only has the semi auto for obvious reasons. For that, I want it to be compensated with something in return for stripping the automatic function.
Reason Number 3: After ignition of the final round in the magazine the bolt will stay open allowing for easy magazine exchange; changing AK magazines without this feature can be difficult to do as it requires holding the bolt open with one hand.
I also chose the 7.62 over the 308. A 308 is great for a bolt action rifle IMO but they can get a little spendy when you're pumping them through a semi auto. You can find a 1000 rounds of 7.72 for 200 to $275. 308 is going to run you 400 to $600 for the same amount!!
@stnls1911 no such thing as a 922r conversion.there is a law 922r that states once you start changing parts on these weapons you can not have more than 10 imported parts on the list in the weapon.changing to a us made mag counts towards 3 pieces and doing the trigger conversion counts as 3 also. those alone make the weapon 922r compliant and by changing the stock and adding a pistol grip you just make it even more so.
@Damian1975 get the 7.62x39 because the ammo is only $100 for 660 surplus rounds. Get the M1A for the .308 because it a far more accurate gun for those longer shots.
they dont ship them from russia to your door, they go from russia to an importer, importer to distrubuter, distrubuter to gun shop/website gunshop to you
the one i bought has been in the country for almost a year.
@TheHiltnerds I was dissappointed myself when i found out about the modifications needed to accept certain parts on the saiga. But i couldn't be any more satisfied that it is an authentic Kalashnikov from the original factory!
@misoharny Bought it online and had it shipped to a local shop. If you do a Google search for Classic Arms, it's the first site that comes up. Don't judge them by their site design. I paid $249 at the time, but now they are $339. Still a good value for an authentic Russian made weapon, in my opinion.
@TheHiltnerds Thats the good thing about Russian products, they're cheap to make over there but really you're buying something that has way more quality than what you're paying for. God Bless them Russians lol
where did you go to purchase that sagia? was it a website or a store or what?Also if it was a store where did you go to find a store that distributes them?
@SavageArms357 Lots of people replace the factory trigger with a G2 and just about everyone seems to love the upgrade. If you do a Google search for "Saiga 12" you'll get to one of the best forum resources for upgrading all the different Saiga rifle/shotgun variations -- including the best way to upgrade to the G2.
I am thoroughly disappointed. I was expecting you to one-up the nintendo 64 kid, jump up on the table, and yell "saiga x 3 NIIIIINE!" and freak out.
+1 for classic arms. I did pay the "inflated" price, but as mine was 'ready to go' for the conversion with no extra modification req'd (knock out some rivets, pop off the floorplate, and BAM! AK-103 receiver minus bullet guide), I didn't mind paying $340. $60 would've got me a Romanian knockoff, but I'd rather have a REAL Kalashnikov.
I can't post a direct link, but if you Google search Classic Arms, that's the place. They still have them, but they are about $100 more now than what I paid. Still a good deal, in my opinion for a Russian-made, Kalashnikov-endorsed weapon.
Hehe i wish the same. But this is cheaper than the most other rifles and and a bit more relyable so its my 1st choice. Also i can go to a antique weapons dealer later and get a drum magazine for around 20 bucks and most of them are old leftovers from russia and some other countries. So parts are easy to find and cheap on thease guns. thats what i like. Only is the norwegian price but its cheaper than the normal hunting rifles and more relyable.
i have the same exact one!! i bought mine for 350 came with a sling, 3 mags 1 5 round mag and 2 25 round mags and i love it!!! shot over 1000 rounds through it no malfunction i clean it about every 50 rounds and its perfect for caribou hunting here in alaska!! i bring it on every hunting trip killed a caribou at 200 yards no problem ordered the trijicon scope and its just a bad ass rifle id recommend it for anyone!!
i have owned a few AKs but never a sporter model. there are some real good gun smiths who can put a pistol grip on there for ya, and make it look stock.
16 inch barrel on mine. It's not overly heavy, in my opinion. It's has a real nice look and feel right out of the box. It's not like one of the 7.62 variations you pick up that look like they were put together by Dr Frankenstein.
ok. is it for a v-clamp(ak) scope or a dragunov scope? the dragunov base has a horizontal channel groove along the center of that scope base and no vertical channel.
Nice pick up! Only thing I have to ask is did you read in the manual how toxic that paper wrapping is? It warns you not to touch your face after touching the paper, and the best way to dispose of it is to burn it.... and you unwrapped in on your dining room table!!!!
HAHA!! I don't know what is on the paper that makes it that toxic, or if it even is. But, the way I see it, anything coming from Russia that has that much warning should be burned, anyway.
As a side note, I am going tonight with a friend of mine to our local FFL to pick up HIS new 7.62 x 39!
Izhmash certainly has a reputation to live up to as the original manufacturer of the AK47, plus the fact that Kalashnikov still works there means that things get done right. The Saiga may be the sporting version of the AK, but it's still made to the same standards.
Yeah, get one. It's as close to a Russian AK you can get for a decent price. A lot of people convert them, but I've left mine. It's still lots of fun right out of the box.
The Saiga is most def the loudest AK i've heard, i got 3 30rd promags, and a red/green dot reticle sight on the top, looks badass enough for me with the 7.62 stopping power..
Not the best? Each night, every Saiga rifle is tucked into bed at the factory by Kalashnikov himself. In the morning, he holds each one in his arms and feeds them a bottle of gun oil and Russian Vodka.
That's pretty awesome. I got mine here in Los Angeles about a year ago for $399. You should have read the booklet with the information on your rifle and how the test shooting went at the factory.
this is actually a really cool video. I'm glad you made it. It always reminds me of the first time I got my WASR-10/63. :) Happy feelings and joyous affections.
To further expand on being stamped; Saiga's are Russian built civilian AKMs. Supposedly starting this summer there are going to be 5.45x39 rifles imported which would technically be civilian AK-74s.
Strange, when I got my Saiga the box had a hole in the very same spot. I guess they need to make the box a bit deeper so the bolt doesn't poke through.
Yea I'm getting my converted as soon as I get the rest of my parts. All I need now is my CBS and I can send it off to get converted. Don't know how much it's gonna cost. I payed $400 for mine. I spent at least $500+ for accessories.
ohhh lol now i under stand how it works i might sound of being dumb but is that a real gun or a airsoft because you where in the airsoft catergoreas.....lol!!!!
did you need a C&R license? i bought a Mosin Nagant and forgot about the license deal, and it probably won't ship, but if you do, how long did it take to get one processed and whatever. i heard it takes like 2 weeks, sometimes a few months, but maybe that's for the FFL license.
I picked one up yesterday as well, great rifles for the money. Looks like you are missing a cleaning rod though..... not like you would ever use it anyway.
How neat.. Now I am envious.. Enjoy your new gun:-)
justflooreit4me1 2 weeks ago
Minnesota, hm? Did you have a shop here import it for you, or how did you acquire it? I'm in the market for one of these.
SevenSixTwoNato 2 weeks ago
@SevenSixTwoNato I bought it online from classicarms then had it shipped to a FFL in my area.
TheHiltnerds 2 weeks ago
Aaaah! I just got a wonderful flash back of when I opened my lil bundle of joy!!!!! Mine came in a thick yellow plastic bag.
TheDawgtagg 3 weeks ago
I remember when i opened my saiga for the first time, greatest feeling ever.
gentrythomas1 1 month ago
Do you live in California? This is the only gun that I found is most similar to a real AK47 with all parts and mechanism. Except they made it into a sports gun. T_T
killacomeback 1 month ago
To all the people talking about filing down magazines, just get it converted and problem solved
ruski1001 2 months ago
why is there a bullet hole in the box?
Palillos1337 2 months ago
@Palillos1337 During shipping, the bolt poked through the box.
TheHiltnerds 2 months ago
Lol mine is gonna be from Russia to Minnesota!
MrBobert121 2 months ago
So if you file down the magazine catch on the rifle itself, its just as good as trying to modify the tab on the magazines? Because if that is the case, I think I would rather modify the rifle itself, so I wont have to modify every new magazine I buy.
TheMedievalMan 3 months ago
@TheMedievalMan Filing down the magazine tabs only works on very specific magazines. To get the rifle to accept standard AK-47 magazines, you must modify the rifle -- usually by adding a bullet guide which requires first drilling a hole inside the trunnion. My preference was to make the 30 second modification to the Thermold magazines, because they're cheap and reliable, but of course it's your choice.
TheHiltnerds 3 months ago
will that accept ak mags?
BlackSabbath1204 3 months ago
@BlackSabbath1204 Not without modifications made to either the gun or the magazine. There are some 30 round magazines it will accept without modification, but not many.
TheHiltnerds 3 months ago
@TheHiltnerds
What are the mags that it will accept that are 30 rnds?
BlackSabbath1204 3 months ago
@BlackSabbath1204 ProMag makes one, as does Master Molder/Thermold (with a slight bit of filing to the safety catch on the magazine).
TheHiltnerds 3 months ago
What kind of 7.62 ammunition works the best in the Saiga from your experience?
roadrager71 3 months ago
@roadrager71 If you don't care about reloading, buy the cheapest you can find. The Saiga loves all kinds of 7.62 ammunition.
TheHiltnerds 3 months ago
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thepoopstinks1 6 months ago
I love russian firearms i am 12 i have a glock19 and a gsg ak .22 but this is the gun i asked for xmas do u mind telling me what u paid for this firearms...and anyone who replies saying cod nerd fuck u becuz i have been shooting since i was 5 and trust me i know how to shoot and i know gun safety..
GIWolfGI 6 months ago
@GIWolfGI Cool.I got a Saiga 7.62x39.My dad and i bought a 30 round magazine for it.Make sure it's a surefire magazine.Promag=Projunk.And you should then order a TAPCO t6 stock set.Look it up it's pretty cool.
Humberto4790 6 months ago
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VolunteerMinimum 6 months ago
@VolunteerMinimum it requires no conversion.Look it up on Youtube it's worth the buy.
Humberto4790 6 months ago
@GIWolfGI I paid $250 for mine, but that was a few years ago. I don't think they can be found for that cheap anymore.
TheHiltnerds 6 months ago
@GIWolfGI hey if your are still looking for a cheaper Saiga check out J&G Sales, they have 4 different calibers of Saiga on sale right now, each one $300. Also try cursing less when defending yourself on the internet especially as a 12 year old, makes you seem more mature and confident and people will be less likely to ignore you.
derkrieger92 4 months ago
@derkrieger92 Oh cool dude thanks i didnt even realize i cursed i think it was my iipods stupid spell check ull be surprised what words it changes
GIWolfGI 4 months ago
@100silverpizza This was explained in the video's description.
TheHiltnerds 7 months ago
ignoring the troll beneath me, this is a very nice looking rifle, hope to get my hands on one myself.
darkman30200 7 months ago
How much does it cost? I've heard from russian sources thats not even a real gun, because russia's gun laws hasnt even made a national liberation of arms... dude ure an idiot, you could have got anything better at any gun store in minneapolis.
alejandronskiy 7 months ago
@alejandronskiy Could you please send me the address of the gun store in Minneapolis that sells newly manufactured, high-quality, Kalashnikov-endorsed 7.62x39 rifles for under $250? I'd like to buy 100! Thanks in advance!
TheHiltnerds 7 months ago
@TheHiltnerds why dont u look over in academy shithead. 1. thats not an ak47 thats some smoothbore airsoft shit 2. i never said for a lower price, so reread or learn to read. 3. u cant buy 100 ak47s thats against the NFA. 4. Suck it!... Ure welcome :)
alejandronskiy 7 months ago
@alejandronskiy lol no laws against how many guns you can buy.
Mako561 7 months ago
@alejandronskiy yea bro, you have "russian sources", did they also tell you that this rifle is "not even real".
I hope they informed you that it is not unlawful, neither here or in Russia, to import or export firearm componentes, as long as they are not assembled into a working rifle. Look up Arsenal Inc.
Mako561 7 months ago
badass gun
negativemotherfucker 7 months ago
where can you get the mounts for a AK
75ranger45 8 months ago
@75ranger45 A mount for a scope? Just about anywhere. Amazon, MidwayUSA, CDNN.
TheHiltnerds 8 months ago
I love it!! Watched this vid just to see what I will feel like Friday when I pick up mine!! Love it!!!
killjoy4376 8 months ago
@killjoy4376 Enjoy! Welcome to the club.
TheHiltnerds 8 months ago
the .223/5.56 version is the one i want. the gun itself is about 350 and can be easily converted with a Magnolia State Armory Saiga 233 AR Mag well to accept AR-15 Magazines. it costs 75 bucks.
blakkmask 8 months ago
is that real
celebration123456 8 months ago
Wow it looks like and early christmas/ lol nice rifle. I would get the same one instead of the knock offs myself:) ENJOY.
mercado391 9 months ago
Does it have an effective range larger than the AK assault rifle?
If not, why bother even purchasing one?
SamPD2 10 months ago
@SamPD2 Reason Number 1: It's an authentic, Russian-made, Kalashnikov-endorsed weapon, designed and constructed in the historical Izhmash factory, and as close as most of us will ever get to a 'real' AK-47, not just some Romanian-made aftermarket-altered knock-off.
Reason Number 2: See Reason Number 1.
TheHiltnerds 10 months ago 8
@TheHiltnerds I see. But has it been tweaked in some way so as not to drastically alter it, but give it the range of a dedicated rifle? I like Kalashnikovs, but it seems that... Well they are nerfed if you only get a regular AK that only has the semi auto for obvious reasons. For that, I want it to be compensated with something in return for stripping the automatic function.
SamPD2 10 months ago
@SamPD2
Reason Number 3: After ignition of the final round in the magazine the bolt will stay open allowing for easy magazine exchange; changing AK magazines without this feature can be difficult to do as it requires holding the bolt open with one hand.
Reason Number 4: Chromel lined barrel
pajiad191 9 months ago
I also chose the 7.62 over the 308. A 308 is great for a bolt action rifle IMO but they can get a little spendy when you're pumping them through a semi auto. You can find a 1000 rounds of 7.72 for 200 to $275. 308 is going to run you 400 to $600 for the same amount!!
76Stankfinger 1 year ago
This has less power than a .308? I didn't know that. Looks good though :D I am getting a Remington 700 .308 :D
piplup10203854 1 year ago
@piplup10203854 .308=7.62x51. so 7.62x39 is gonna be less powerful.
turboboy0 11 months ago
@turboboy0 Oooh alright thanks
piplup10203854 11 months ago
Have you done a 922r conversion yet?
stnls1911 1 year ago
@stnls1911 no such thing as a 922r conversion.there is a law 922r that states once you start changing parts on these weapons you can not have more than 10 imported parts on the list in the weapon.changing to a us made mag counts towards 3 pieces and doing the trigger conversion counts as 3 also. those alone make the weapon 922r compliant and by changing the stock and adding a pistol grip you just make it even more so.
turboboy0 11 months ago
Does the 762by 39. Have stopping power
Damian1975 1 year ago
@Damian1975 Plenty of power, but it's no 308.
TheHiltnerds 1 year ago
@Damian1975 aaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahah are you serious?
mancow5 11 months ago
i have been wondering whether to get this rifle in 308 or the orginal 762x39?
Damian1975 1 year ago
@Damian1975 Tough choice. 7.62 will be cheaper and more plentiful, but definitely more power in a 308. Get both?
TheHiltnerds 1 year ago
@Damian1975 get the 7.62x39 because the ammo is only $100 for 660 surplus rounds. Get the M1A for the .308 because it a far more accurate gun for those longer shots.
ajohnson 1 year ago
they dont ship them from russia to your door, they go from russia to an importer, importer to distrubuter, distrubuter to gun shop/website gunshop to you
the one i bought has been in the country for almost a year.
METALLIMAN545 1 year ago
i love that the charging handle on the right side made a whole all the way through the box lol mine did the same i guess it was ready to come on out
redmule02 1 year ago
In Soviet Russia, rifle owns YOU!
TheMedievalMan 1 year ago
Lame that it won't accept hi caps unless you make alterations.
Robertjcksn40 1 year ago
@Robertjcksn40 I agree with you, but that's the price you pay for a legitimate Kalashnikov-approved rifle.
TheHiltnerds 1 year ago
@TheHiltnerds I was dissappointed myself when i found out about the modifications needed to accept certain parts on the saiga. But i couldn't be any more satisfied that it is an authentic Kalashnikov from the original factory!
ChefFlyRy 1 year ago
@Robertjcksn40
All you have to do is *maybe* get a bullet guide and file down the mag catch a bit.
Omnignosis 1 year ago
@Robertjcksn40 Pro-mag makes Hi-cap mags especially for these rifles.
MrFuckyouintheneck 1 year ago
@Robertjcksn40 all you need to do is buy or make a bullet guide and then drill and tap a hole to install it. not hard to do.
turboboy0 11 months ago
thats a pretty fckin awesome rifle man
s0undtribe 1 year ago
how much did it cost you to ship it to minnesota, i live in St.paul?
SniparSkills 1 year ago
@SniparSkills I believe I was charged $15-20.
TheHiltnerds 1 year ago
@TheHiltnerds cool thanks
SniparSkills 1 year ago
Nice rifle!!! I want one!! I just bought a ruger 10/22 is fun but I want the real deal!
FenixXeon 1 year ago
@FenixXeon Give in to your gun-buying desires!
TheHiltnerds 1 year ago
its a nice pice
khaledxx100 1 year ago
Im jealous
kip151 1 year ago
is the rifle for sale
firewoodguy2009 1 year ago
@firewoodguy2009 Not mine. Selling guns is against my nature.
TheHiltnerds 1 year ago 2
where did you get your saiga? was it a store or a website or somthing? Also if it was a store where did you go to find a store that sold them?
misoharny 1 year ago
@misoharny Bought it online and had it shipped to a local shop. If you do a Google search for Classic Arms, it's the first site that comes up. Don't judge them by their site design. I paid $249 at the time, but now they are $339. Still a good value for an authentic Russian made weapon, in my opinion.
TheHiltnerds 1 year ago
@TheHiltnerds Thats the good thing about Russian products, they're cheap to make over there but really you're buying something that has way more quality than what you're paying for. God Bless them Russians lol
MrFuckyouintheneck 1 year ago
where did you go to purchase that sagia? was it a website or a store or what?Also if it was a store where did you go to find a store that distributes them?
misoharny 1 year ago
Nice, you got one with dimples
og1012 1 year ago
@og1012 I got lucky. It was just random chance, but I'm not complaining.
TheHiltnerds 1 year ago
Can you put a tapco trigger in a Saiga? and if so, will it help?
SavageArms357 1 year ago
@SavageArms357 Lots of people replace the factory trigger with a G2 and just about everyone seems to love the upgrade. If you do a Google search for "Saiga 12" you'll get to one of the best forum resources for upgrading all the different Saiga rifle/shotgun variations -- including the best way to upgrade to the G2.
TheHiltnerds 1 year ago
@TheHiltnerds Thank you very much!
SavageArms357 1 year ago
just got one from ammo bros. 400 even. plus tax. ready to convert the fucker.
marcoshxc 1 year ago
I am thoroughly disappointed. I was expecting you to one-up the nintendo 64 kid, jump up on the table, and yell "saiga x 3 NIIIIINE!" and freak out.
+1 for classic arms. I did pay the "inflated" price, but as mine was 'ready to go' for the conversion with no extra modification req'd (knock out some rivets, pop off the floorplate, and BAM! AK-103 receiver minus bullet guide), I didn't mind paying $340. $60 would've got me a Romanian knockoff, but I'd rather have a REAL Kalashnikov.
zchris87v 1 year ago
@zchris87v *$60 more, I meant to say. If I could get a wasr-10 for $60, I'd DEFINITELY take it.
zchris87v 1 year ago
@zchris87v I agree 100% on the Kalashnikov comments.
Sorry I didn't do any jumping and screaming...
TheHiltnerds 1 year ago
they sure don't splurge with the packaging
alpha9mm 2 years ago
what is the legal age to purchase a ak in texas?
thepoopstinks1 2 years ago
@thepoopstinks1, 18 years old.
esh325 2 years ago
Just picked up the full AK convert from Arsenal arms using this recever....check out the vid.
Goindeff 2 years ago
Where did you buy it at?
TheILLUSIONIST93 2 years ago
I can't post a direct link, but if you Google search Classic Arms, that's the place. They still have them, but they are about $100 more now than what I paid. Still a good deal, in my opinion for a Russian-made, Kalashnikov-endorsed weapon.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
I just ordered one in 5.45 from them. I pick it up from my ffl tomorrow. I can't wait! it was 340 for the rifle.
greengeep 2 years ago
Enjoy!
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
What you paid for that marvelous pice of russian enginering?
Wilyes 2 years ago
@Wilyes $249. Wish I could go back in time and by more of them at that price.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
Hehe i wish the same. But this is cheaper than the most other rifles and and a bit more relyable so its my 1st choice. Also i can go to a antique weapons dealer later and get a drum magazine for around 20 bucks and most of them are old leftovers from russia and some other countries. So parts are easy to find and cheap on thease guns. thats what i like. Only is the norwegian price but its cheaper than the normal hunting rifles and more relyable.
Wilyes 2 years ago
And a tip for your next vid pick up the gun and fondle it a bit people like that ;)
LONECOW117 2 years ago
nice vid dude im about to turn 18 and plan on buying one of these. i bet your wife thinks your wierd for making these vids tho lol.
LONECOW117 2 years ago
My wife is the one holding the camera. She's very understanding.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
dude i rly like the vid thanks for posting it
hopecamel 2 years ago
i have the same exact one!! i bought mine for 350 came with a sling, 3 mags 1 5 round mag and 2 25 round mags and i love it!!! shot over 1000 rounds through it no malfunction i clean it about every 50 rounds and its perfect for caribou hunting here in alaska!! i bring it on every hunting trip killed a caribou at 200 yards no problem ordered the trijicon scope and its just a bad ass rifle id recommend it for anyone!!
12345678987654321ass 2 years ago
I did the same thing last weekend. (Opened up a new Saiga) It was a good day.
ottorobotto 2 years ago
i have owned a few AKs but never a sporter model. there are some real good gun smiths who can put a pistol grip on there for ya, and make it look stock.
molemanlivesagain 2 years ago
I've had the conversion planned for a while, but to this point have kept it in its original form. I'm plenty happy with it as it is.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
20.47inch barrel? is it heavy? whats the overall fit and finish?
adrianrubi 2 years ago
16 inch barrel on mine. It's not overly heavy, in my opinion. It's has a real nice look and feel right out of the box. It's not like one of the 7.62 variations you pick up that look like they were put together by Dr Frankenstein.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
nice! does it come with the left side mounted scope base for mounting soviet scopes?
adrianrubi 2 years ago
It's there.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
ok. is it for a v-clamp(ak) scope or a dragunov scope? the dragunov base has a horizontal channel groove along the center of that scope base and no vertical channel.
adrianrubi 2 years ago
from russia with love.
bearshaman0 2 years ago 9
i got a wichester wildcat from russia and it was completley coverd with oil
Superninjasam 2 years ago
Nice pick up! Only thing I have to ask is did you read in the manual how toxic that paper wrapping is? It warns you not to touch your face after touching the paper, and the best way to dispose of it is to burn it.... and you unwrapped in on your dining room table!!!!
msbolan 2 years ago
Funny you should mention this. Ever since that day, I've had the strange desire to lead a bayonet charge into an entrenched machine gun position...
Oh, and I can see through walls.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
HAHA!! I don't know what is on the paper that makes it that toxic, or if it even is. But, the way I see it, anything coming from Russia that has that much warning should be burned, anyway.
As a side note, I am going tonight with a friend of mine to our local FFL to pick up HIS new 7.62 x 39!
Whatta kick ass platform the Saiga is. :)
msbolan 2 years ago
Nice. Enjoy it though him.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
Izhmash certainly has a reputation to live up to as the original manufacturer of the AK47, plus the fact that Kalashnikov still works there means that things get done right. The Saiga may be the sporting version of the AK, but it's still made to the same standards.
AnimeFanatic5602 2 years ago
The fact that my money might somehow end up in Kalashnikov's pocket (rather than some manufacturer in Romania) helped convince me to buy the Saiga.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
Alright fello MN shooter! I've been contemplating getting one of these recently. Any suggestions?
Triggahappy13 2 years ago
Yeah, get one. It's as close to a Russian AK you can get for a decent price. A lot of people convert them, but I've left mine. It's still lots of fun right out of the box.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
Thanks for the info....enjoy your nice saiga....
reyjking1 2 years ago
good video thanks for sharing it..
redraz09 2 years ago
The Saiga is most def the loudest AK i've heard, i got 3 30rd promags, and a red/green dot reticle sight on the top, looks badass enough for me with the 7.62 stopping power..
jbjoeho 2 years ago
So i see you have the saiga rifle, with the dimples on the receiver, can i ask where did you order it?
Excellent video....never seen unboxing of a rifle on youtube....think you started something.....lol
reyjking1 2 years ago
I got it online at Classic Arms. The dimples were a surprise to me. They weren't advertised and I didn't ask for them. It was just luck of the draw.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
I love that they still wrap stuff in oiled paper. It's how stuff used to come in the US 40 years ago.
dwcarkuff 2 years ago
I looked at these in the shop and I didn't think they were as nice looking as my
MAK-90s but I think I might just get one because it's Russian made.
esh325 2 years ago
It's not pretty. But it doesn't need to be.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
Is it an AK47 variant? couldn't quite tell from video
111dogon555 2 years ago
Yes it's a civilian version of the AKM.
esh325 2 years ago
It's more real than a lot of AK-47s out there, because it's made in Russia by Russians, under the supervision of Mikhail Kalashnikov.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
That's true, but it isn't the best AK I think. The MAK-90 has a thicker reciever and barrel then that of the Saiga.
esh325 2 years ago
Not the best? Each night, every Saiga rifle is tucked into bed at the factory by Kalashnikov himself. In the morning, he holds each one in his arms and feeds them a bottle of gun oil and Russian Vodka.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
Mmmmm, drunk baby AK-47s. That could either be really good or really bad.
razgriz4977 2 years ago
Ahh the good ol' original! nice gun. Is the receiver milled or stamped?
111dogon555 2 years ago
Stamped.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
These are GREAT rifles.. I only paid 225$ for mine, new in the box. God knows what they get for them now.
christopher1693 2 years ago
$255 for me, in the box. Best deal I ever got.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
That's pretty awesome. I got mine here in Los Angeles about a year ago for $399. You should have read the booklet with the information on your rifle and how the test shooting went at the factory.
lbcdemon 2 years ago
these dont come packed in cosmolin do they thats what i hated about my sks but either way i'll still get a saiga 308
GORILLAMAFIA17 2 years ago
No. Just wonderful, authentic Russian gun oil.
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
No there is no cosmoline.
lbcdemon 2 years ago
Great unboxing did you buy it online??
clubtc05 2 years ago
Nice video. Short & sweet. I still need to take mine out... maybe next week.
tinfamily 2 years ago
Does that rifle come with a cleaning rod that goes under the hand guard
Popsicle22754 2 years ago
I cried. :P
sniper034 2 years ago
Actually someone has videoed themselves opening there saiga AK here on youtube,but its always nice to see an AK anyway :)
TheAK47Militia 2 years ago
If someone beat me to it, I didn't see it. The more the merrier!
TheHiltnerds 2 years ago
all i can say is, ABOUT TIME! if you get any more real weapons please post the unboxing, :)
xMATTSTERx 2 years ago
I have one as well. I live in Commie California, so at this point its the next best thing. No Pistol Grip and only 10 round mag :(
Ryanstogner30 2 years ago
yeah,ca has some fucked up gun laws,way to strickt.
wisdomstar1981 2 years ago
that's because California is a joke of a state and an embarrassment to the USA
The4mericans 2 years ago 9
this is actually a really cool video. I'm glad you made it. It always reminds me of the first time I got my WASR-10/63. :) Happy feelings and joyous affections.
project870 2 years ago
Does it have a stamped or milled reciever?
clap5 3 years ago
Stamped
wolfgoblin 2 years ago
To further expand on being stamped; Saiga's are Russian built civilian AKMs. Supposedly starting this summer there are going to be 5.45x39 rifles imported which would technically be civilian AK-74s.
chris61182 2 years ago
Not really AKM as they are based off of the AK100 series (90* gas block etc.). They also use the smaller AK74 BCG.
0SumProductions 2 years ago
Strange, when I got my Saiga the box had a hole in the very same spot. I guess they need to make the box a bit deeper so the bolt doesn't poke through.
LukeL007 3 years ago
It sucks it they give you a 10rd mag and no pistol grip. Where did you order it?
clap5 3 years ago 3
Those features would add 300 bucks at least to the price, especially for a quality Russian made AK. That's why people buy these and convert them.
wav3form 2 years ago
Yea I'm getting my converted as soon as I get the rest of my parts. All I need now is my CBS and I can send it off to get converted. Don't know how much it's gonna cost. I payed $400 for mine. I spent at least $500+ for accessories.
clap5 2 years ago
SWEEEEEEEET!!!!
xWxHxIxTxExYx 3 years ago
Oh shit, this is a real rifle, I thought it was airsoft, nice rifle though.
1CME90 3 years ago
Airsoft gun chambered in 7.62 lol?
joeddamage1 3 years ago
yours has mag dents. my 223 saiga doesn't have those :-( what year was yours made? it should say in one of the books it came with.
soldierboy425 3 years ago
ohhh lol now i under stand how it works i might sound of being dumb but is that a real gun or a airsoft because you where in the airsoft catergoreas.....lol!!!!
thecreativeteen 3 years ago
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wait does it charge or its on co2??????????
thecreativeteen 3 years ago
did you need a C&R license? i bought a Mosin Nagant and forgot about the license deal, and it probably won't ship, but if you do, how long did it take to get one processed and whatever. i heard it takes like 2 weeks, sometimes a few months, but maybe that's for the FFL license.
michaeloveskelly 3 years ago
i am gonna buy one. good video!
1videoaday 3 years ago
I picked one up yesterday as well, great rifles for the money. Looks like you are missing a cleaning rod though..... not like you would ever use it anyway.
xjedi13x 3 years ago
The cleaning rod was still in the box -- I just got too excited when I was opening it and I forgot to look for it.