New Kalashnikov

[CJS3]

Looks like the Russians are trying to update the venerable AK design.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2012/01/26/kalashnikov-ak-12-unveiled/

Since the Russian army anounced it wouldn't be buying anymore rifles soon, I think this is an attempt to compete on the foriegn markets with western styled rifles.

[Pathfinder]

The part I liked best was that there will be 2 versions - a light (with 3 different calibers) and a heavy that shoots - wait for it - the NATO 7.62x51!!!!!

[billt]

The part I liked best was that there will be 2 versions - a light (with 3 different calibers) and a heavy that shoots - wait for it - the NATO 7.62x51!!!!!

http://www.jgsales.com/saiga-308-1-7.62x51-sporter-rifle,-tgi-import,-new.-p-6343.html

[Pathfinder]

http://www.jgsales.com/saiga-308-1-7.62x51-sporter-rifle,-tgi-import,-new.-p-6343.html

Well, it was not so much the Russian rifle shooting the .308, it was that the illustrious AK-47's descendent was now configured to shoot the previous NATO standard round. It's called irony. 

And it's called we won. Sort of.

[Timothy]

Well, it was not so much the Russian rifle shooting the .308, it was that the illustrious AK-47's descendent was now configured to shoot the previous NATO standard round. It's called irony. 

And it's called we won. Sort of.

There's millions of rounds or .308/7.62x51 cartridges laying all over the planet!  It's only sound reasoning....

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[Magoo541]

The part I liked best was that there will be 2 versions - a light (with 3 different calibers) and a heavy that shoots - wait for it - the NATO 7.62x51!!!!!

I prefer the .308/7.62x51 over the poodle puncher (.223/5.56) but I have my dad's HK 91 Frankengun and would have a hard time replacing it with an AK.  Now an M1/M14 or an AR-10 or even better a SCAR I wouldn't even hesitate but the AK will always be the 7.62x39 rifle-and it is an awesome gun in its own right.

[CJS3]

http://www.jgsales.com/saiga-308-1-7.62x51-sporter-rifle,-tgi-import,-new.-p-6343.html

I guess this is just a military version of the Saiga rifle.

My 308 after mods;

[Ping]

Sweet CJ53!!!

[GATOR007]

Hello guys, (And gals) I'm new here. The first thing I look at is this article about the AK!! Just took Del. of a new Saiga Sporter in 308...I am happily amazed at all the Co.'s now offering "extras" for the saiga..Still making my shopping list, look forward to lots of fun on this build.. Oh, the rifle as I expected shoots great!!!