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Saiga Conversion Instructions
Sheik Yerbouti's Saiga Conversion website is a great start if you are looking to convert a Saiga yourself, specifically a Saiga rifle. Keep in mind this was created some time ago and some of the material may be a little dated. There's much respect due to him for his time and energy invested in getting all this data assembled and uploaded.
Saiga Conversion Tips
These downloads are basic overviews and parts lists for the conversion process so you know what all is involved.
Saiga Small Rifles - 5.45x39, .223 & 7.62x39 calibers.
Saiga-308 Rifles - .308 standard rifle.
AKS12 Assembly Instructions
S12 Gas Tube Assy Install - Instructions for installing standard AK handguards on the Saiga-12 Shotguns.
Bullet Guides & Magazines
Bullet Guide Install - instructions for installing all bullet guides I offer.
7.62x39 Magazine Options - Three ways to use high-cap AK magazines in your x39 Saiga rifle.
.223 Magazine Options - Three ways to use high-cap AK magazines in your 223 Saiga rifle.
Magazine Catch Hardware - $5 kit for working on Saiga/AK mag catch levers.
FCG Instructions
Tapco G2 FCG Install - instructions for installing Tapco AK fcg's.
Arsenal FCG Flier - Promotional Flier for the Arsenal brand FCG.
Barrel Threading & Crowning
Threading Instructions - Tips for shotgun & rifle threading.
S12 Barrel Threading - Supplement for threading the barrel to factory specs.
S308 Front Sight Block - Removal & Reinstall instructions for the Saiga 308 so you can thread the barrel.
Crowning Kit - Instructions for crowning your rifle or shotgun barrel.
Muzzle Cutter Kit - Instructions for cutting barrel OD down on your rifle.
Saiga Tech Specs & Drawings
Saiga Owners Manual - Owners Manual from EAA importation, all models included.
Saiga Receiver Template - Template for cutting the pistol grip nut hole when you do the conversion. This is not to scale.
Bolt Hold Open Diagram - Diagram for proper BHO lever and spring position.
Saiga-12 BHO Notch - This mod to the S12 BHO lever makes safety lever removal & reinstall much simpler.
Polishing Saiga-12 - Author unknown, but great tips for polishing up the action on a Saiga-12.
Rifle Side Folder Drawing - Drawing showing dimensions for receiver modifications to install the AK-100 series sidefolder buttstock and latch.
Saiga-12C Receiver Mods - Drawing showing dimensions for receiver modifications for the forward receiver latch on the Saiga-12C shotguns. The forward latch is different on these.
Dinzag Arms Wallpaper
Dinzag Arms Wallpaper 1024x768 - Wallpaper image provided by Juggernaut.
Map to the PIT in Lapeer
Pit Map - Map to the PIT in Lapeer, our last free shooting refuge. Please help keep the place clean and pick up all your own trash and targets. This place is in danger of being shut down due to complaints from local residents. Everyone should do their part and pick up their own trash.
Saiga Parts Count
The ATF's definition of Saiga-12 parts count Page 1 and Page 2. Soupbowl industries wrote a letter to the ATF requesting the official parts count on the Saiga 12 shotgun. This is the ATF's official definition. Also see my 922R page for further information.
