Just got a Saiga .223 for $460.
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For the market now days I would not say badly but if you were more diligent in shopping around you likely could have found it for less. I bought a NIB .308 a month ago for $450 if that is any indication. I have seen the x39s and .223s for 300-350. I have also seen people asking more than $460 for them too though. I don't know if they are getting that. It is a great gun and will last a life time so I wouldn't sweat it too much either way.
duckman007
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They were selling at a gun show last month for between $500 and $850. The lowest I've personally seen them selling for is $275 at a gun show last year. With supply and demand being what it is due to the current political climate, I'd say you didn't get skinned. Yes, I'm sure (or at least very hopeful) that prices will drop back to normal. You may kick yourself at that time for not waiting, but don't worry about it. It's OK to live in the moment every now and then. If you plan to keep and shoot it, then over the long haul, you'll get your money back and then some with all the fun you'll have.
maskedman504
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All of the Saigas I have seen in Tampa, FL have been $499+. I think you did okay. 
sarduy
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it's about average on todays market, is that a 20 or 16'' barrel?
hunter25
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paid 400 plus shipping. shops in the area charge 500 so you did fine. I think they will only go higher. They where 200 about 6 years ago. Now go to saiga-12.com and learn everything there is to know about the whole family. you will want much much more.
Bennyb747
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You,ll need to add a Tapco trigger group too for compliance if you add a pistol grip.
Check out Carolina Shooters Supply for Saiga parts and conversion stuff.
http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/StoreFront
And check out these guys
http://www.mississippiautoarms.com/
Check out Carolina Shooters Supply for Saiga parts and conversion stuff.
http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/StoreFront
And check out these guys
http://www.mississippiautoarms.com/
xbox360
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you got ripped man. I just got home I just bought my saiga for 380$ one gun store had it for 475 and another 380 its a 7.62.39 thou mags are 60$ each
very very funny
You should get in touch with xbox360. You guys could start the ultimate "Saiga- should I buy, return, rechamber, load, unload, clean, look at, shoot, etc." thread.
its a 7.62.39 thou mags are 60$ each very very funny
You should get in touch with xbox360. You guys could start the ultimate "Saiga- should I buy, return, rechamber, load, unload, clean, look at, shoot, etc." thread.
xbox360
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I am very happy with my saiga. Just make sure you clean it before you shoot and read your mannual
W L Johnson
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Paid $200 for mine 
and they shipped it loaded.
and they shipped it loaded.xbox360
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200 I bet it was last year and used?
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W L Johnson
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Oh... what was it, I think in Oct. Yep used, very lightly used. But hey I got a free mag of ammo.
lionking
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You should know for yourself whether you got ripped off or not.It is very easy in the internet age to shop and compare.
Nobody should say you got ripped though,so another guy might know where is one for $50 less,not that much of a money difference.And besides guns usually go up in value or at least hold their value.
A couple years ago I got ragged on for buying a K31 for $200 because others were saying they got theirs for $125.But I bought mine face to face and saw it before I bought it,and look now only two years latter prices have gone up to where they are above $200 for a nice one and are drying up in supply.
Have fun with it.
Nobody should say you got ripped though,so another guy might know where is one for $50 less,not that much of a money difference.And besides guns usually go up in value or at least hold their value.
A couple years ago I got ragged on for buying a K31 for $200 because others were saying they got theirs for $125.But I bought mine face to face and saw it before I bought it,and look now only two years latter prices have gone up to where they are above $200 for a nice one and are drying up in supply.
Have fun with it.
xbox360
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well from reading online guides they say CLEAN before you shoot. as for cleaning I always clean my guns after shooting. For A sagia I open the top put hoppes gun oil on moving parts. I put rem oil on the outside barrel to prevent rust. I use bore cleaner inside. I dont know what to do with the spring though. What should I apply on the spring ???
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