First put a slight downward bend at the end of the short end of the BHO spring
On the Saiga 12 i installed the Tapco trigger group first, then slide the axis pin thru from the left side, leave just enough room to install the BHO spring ( holding it down in place with needle nose pliers) then simply slide the axis pin all the way to the right. This holds the spring in place.Set the BHO in place. Pull the rear of the spring up with needl nose pliers after the hammer and mainspring assembly
I just installed a BHO on my Saiga 410. It's a little harder, cuz the dental floss trick doesn't work. The BHO slot isn't below the trigger axis pin. It sucked, but I got it. By the way, does anyone know if the 410 BHO is supposed to lock the bolt back so far forward that it doesn't clear the the magazine? Seemed weird to me.
use a PUNCH/BOLT/DRILL ROD,ANYTHING of similar or smaller diameter to aline those holes....trust me,...MUCH MUCH MUCH easier and how they build those in the first place
I tried that method first and couldn't get it to work actually. Then I went to the dental floss method and got it in about 5 minutes. It is interesting how different ways work better for different people.
here's how to AVOID the dental floss/needing three hands problem..
get a PUNCH/BOLT/DRILL ROD,ANYTHING that diameter..actually a little smaller then the pin your attempting to run from one side to the other,then the PIN pushes out the assembly:"PUNCH/BOLT/DRILL ROD,ANYTHING" that was holding the parts in correct relationship to omne another....trust me..MUCH,MUCH EASIER,then fighting with tension,and an indirect pulling force to aline holes.
Interesting. I'm getting my 7.62 on Tuesday and am thinking of doing the conversion. Seems like you need a lot more dexterity for the BHO install than just the pistol grip move. Did you also install a bullet guide? Thanks for the vid.
Wish it was this clean and sturdy lookin an option for us non-Saiga owners
busared06 1 year ago
yours didnt come with a bho ????
jacobninja25 1 year ago
Couldn't believe it, but it worked for me. Thanks for the vid!
georgemc68 1 year ago
First put a slight downward bend at the end of the short end of the BHO spring
On the Saiga 12 i installed the Tapco trigger group first, then slide the axis pin thru from the left side, leave just enough room to install the BHO spring ( holding it down in place with needle nose pliers) then simply slide the axis pin all the way to the right. This holds the spring in place.Set the BHO in place. Pull the rear of the spring up with needl nose pliers after the hammer and mainspring assembly
dingle2145 2 years ago
I just installed a BHO on my Saiga 410. It's a little harder, cuz the dental floss trick doesn't work. The BHO slot isn't below the trigger axis pin. It sucked, but I got it. By the way, does anyone know if the 410 BHO is supposed to lock the bolt back so far forward that it doesn't clear the the magazine? Seemed weird to me.
Thanks
IzzyShooter 2 years ago
You can bend the legs of the hammer spring behind the ears of the hammer and avoid dental floss.
sytilife08 2 years ago
Thanks for posting! Do you have any feeling back in your fingers yet? lol.
broncobra 2 years ago
good video. your convincing me on upgrading both my saigas (s-12 and 7.62) . doesnt look that hard. thanx
putodedago 3 years ago
thanks for taking the time to make a video..good info
midway27272727 3 years ago
you could have just used the old hammer
with a new trigger
turboMATRIX03 3 years ago
I think the Tapco hammer counts as one of his 922R compliance parts.
jigen22 2 years ago
sorry for the repost..I didnt get confirmation the first time,and yes your method does gives ANOTHER way,if the other doesnt do it.
only thing that counts is..it worked
nature223 4 years ago
use a PUNCH/BOLT/DRILL ROD,ANYTHING of similar or smaller diameter to aline those holes....trust me,...MUCH MUCH MUCH easier and how they build those in the first place
nature223 4 years ago
I tried that method first and couldn't get it to work actually. Then I went to the dental floss method and got it in about 5 minutes. It is interesting how different ways work better for different people.
rjs3484 4 years ago
here's how to AVOID the dental floss/needing three hands problem..
get a PUNCH/BOLT/DRILL ROD,ANYTHING that diameter..actually a little smaller then the pin your attempting to run from one side to the other,then the PIN pushes out the assembly:"PUNCH/BOLT/DRILL ROD,ANYTHING" that was holding the parts in correct relationship to omne another....trust me..MUCH,MUCH EASIER,then fighting with tension,and an indirect pulling force to aline holes.
nature223 4 years ago
Interesting. I'm getting my 7.62 on Tuesday and am thinking of doing the conversion. Seems like you need a lot more dexterity for the BHO install than just the pistol grip move. Did you also install a bullet guide? Thanks for the vid.
buzzkillr 4 years ago
I purchased a bullet guide but have yet to install it. In the process of installing a US made gas piston.
rjs3484 4 years ago