Newbie's humble collection

osallent · March 2, 2011, 12:47 PM

I just started hunting and recreational shooting about 4 months ago. I also got my concealed permit and some pistols. (but that's a post for a different thread)

Here is my very humble collection of rifles. As you can see, I have a passion for Russian-inspired rifles. I'm not a technical person, so complex rifles like the AR-15 do not appeal to me. I like rifles that you can spray down with a little oil and shoot all week in adverse weather conditions without having to do maintenance. The simpler the better. Anyway, I hope you enjoy my poor and humble collection.

OHW · March 2, 2011, 01:05 PM

Nice eastern block rifles. I need to get one someday. The problem is they cost as much as a new AR upper half that pops right on to my DIY lower. Plus it is a more precision shooter with a multitude of caliber options.

ARs are not that technical. Even a clod like me built a lower from scratch. Upwards of 2500 rounds and not a mechanical problem yet. Cleaning is not as hard as you might think.

thesheepdog · March 2, 2011, 01:10 PM

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ARs are not that technical. Even a clod like me built a lower from scratch. Upwards of 2500 rounds and not a mechanical problem yet. Cleaning is not as hard as you might think.

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10mmAuto · March 2, 2011, 01:14 PM

Yes, please don't think I am dogging you for being incorrect as you are by your own admission a newbie. But the notion that ARs are over engineered and underwhelming in regards of reliability and durability is History Channel BS and half truths grandfathered in from Vietnam.

Also, I like your Saiga, they are really a top of the line AK despite not looking as RFC as one with a pistol grip.

Beentown71 · March 2, 2011, 02:20 PM

Nice start especially considering 4 months worth of ownership/interest. AR's are not near as complicated as it seems. If you can put together a bicycle/grill from the store you can build an AR.

Beentown

chris in va · March 2, 2011, 02:38 PM

Going to 'unconvert' that Saiga any time soon? Not terribly difficult or expensive.

Here's mine.

Father Time · March 2, 2011, 03:18 PM

Nice rifle's. I also like the SKS and AK family of rifles a lot, for the reasons you mentioned.

What kind of optic do you have on the Saiga?

Achilles11B · March 2, 2011, 10:18 PM

Great collection! I've always been curious about the Saiga hunting rifles. Do the internals of the Saiga differ from the AK at all?

osallent · March 3, 2011, 05:01 AM

Father Time: It's just a standard red dot sight, nothing fancy really.

Achilles: Yes, the internals of the Saiga are the same as the AK. In fact, the Saiga is just a Russian AK-47 that has been converted into a hunting rifle. Some people convert their Saigas back into AK-47 configuration, which can be done easily and cheaply. However, am keeping my Saiga as is, since I use it primarily as a hunting rifle. Comes in handy against wild boars. The last boar i shot (at 70 yards) instantly dropped dead. I find the 7.62x39 extremely effective for killing boars, and at $3.50 USD per box of 20 rounds in some online stores, it is cheap as dirt to shoot with....so I can get plenty of practice with it.

March 2, 2011, 12:47 PM	#1
osallent Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2011 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 116	Newbie's humble collection I just started hunting and recreational shooting about 4 months ago. I also got my concealed permit and some pistols. (but that's a post for a different thread) Here is my very humble collection of rifles. As you can see, I have a passion for Russian-inspired rifles. I'm not a technical person, so complex rifles like the AR-15 do not appeal to me. I like rifles that you can spray down with a little oil and shoot all week in adverse weather conditions without having to do maintenance. The simpler the better. Anyway, I hope you enjoy my poor and humble collection.

March 2, 2011, 01:05 PM	#2
OHW Member Join Date: September 30, 2009 Posts: 50	Branch out Nice eastern block rifles. I need to get one someday. The problem is they cost as much as a new AR upper half that pops right on to my DIY lower. Plus it is a more precision shooter with a multitude of caliber options. ARs are not that technical. Even a clod like me built a lower from scratch. Upwards of 2500 rounds and not a mechanical problem yet. Cleaning is not as hard as you might think.

March 2, 2011, 02:20 PM	#5
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,381	Nice start especially considering 4 months worth of ownership/interest. AR's are not near as complicated as it seems. If you can put together a bicycle/grill from the store you can build an AR. Beentown __________________ Μολὼν λάβε Time for the Mall Ninja list: Beretta 92fs, Springer XD9, High Standard Model HB, RRA bull bbl...aw heck with it time to go plink

March 2, 2011, 10:18 PM	#8
Achilles11B Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Posts: 588	Great collection! I've always been curious about the Saiga hunting rifles. Do the internals of the Saiga differ from the AK at all? __________________ Good equipment will never be a substitute for good training.

March 2, 2011, 01:14 PM	#4
10mmAuto Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2010 Posts: 598	Yes, please don't think I am dogging you for being incorrect as you are by your own admission a newbie. But the notion that ARs are over engineered and underwhelming in regards of reliability and durability is History Channel BS and half truths grandfathered in from Vietnam. Also, I like your Saiga, they are really a top of the line AK despite not looking as RFC as one with a pistol grip.

March 2, 2011, 02:38 PM	#6
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 11,723	Going to 'unconvert' that Saiga any time soon? Not terribly difficult or expensive. Here's mine.

March 2, 2011, 03:18 PM	#7
Father Time Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2007 Posts: 625	Nice rifle's. I also like the SKS and AK family of rifles a lot, for the reasons you mentioned. What kind of optic do you have on the Saiga?

March 3, 2011, 05:01 AM	#9
osallent Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2011 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 116	Father Time: It's just a standard red dot sight, nothing fancy really. Achilles: Yes, the internals of the Saiga are the same as the AK. In fact, the Saiga is just a Russian AK-47 that has been converted into a hunting rifle. Some people convert their Saigas back into AK-47 configuration, which can be done easily and cheaply. However, am keeping my Saiga as is, since I use it primarily as a hunting rifle. Comes in handy against wild boars. The last boar i shot (at 70 yards) instantly dropped dead. I find the 7.62x39 extremely effective for killing boars, and at $3.50 USD per box of 20 rounds in some online stores, it is cheap as dirt to shoot with....so I can get plenty of practice with it.