dan jones

Update. Gilbert's Guns wanted to charge me 15% to return the Poly-choke that did not fit. "store policy" or some such BS. I called Poly-Choke and they were nice and explained that the thread lengths vary on the Saiga's and if I send mine in they will exchange it for one that fits better. So, Poly-choke (the company), came through (at least they say they will) and Gilberts Guns were very unhelpful. Had to vent. Always amazed at the AH's that wind up working in the Gun business. Dan Jones

I ordered the poly-Choke from Gilberts guns and it arrived amazingly fast. When I scew it on the barrel it leaves about 1/4" of the barrel thread exposed. I really don't like this. No one mentioned the fact that it would take a machine shop to install this thing. The barrel would have to be shortened into the existing threads because the threaded portion of the poly choke is just too short. What is going on?

OK I am convinced. I need a choke. I understand the Polychoke just screws on and is $100. I don't understand about the Russian chokes. Do they just screw on also? I think if a choke is installed, I will not need or want to adjust it if it works. Are the Russian chokes cheaper? And where do I get them? Thanks alot Dan Jones atlasshrugged1999@yahoo.com

Hello. Sat (021409) tried my new Saiga in a match for the first time. The gun did really well except.....One stage had this star thing with 5- round, steel plates on it. I don't know what it is called, but i think it is common. Anyway, I had "bargain pack" Remington #8. The plates were maybe 20 yards or less. I shot 3 of the plates off, but then could not get any more to fall. I was hitting the plates because I could see them move backward slightly when I fired. Another guy with a Saiga hit his last plate 3 times before it fell. I suppose the Saiga has an open choke and I was shooting bargain loads. Is this a common problem and what load is reccomended? Thanks Dan Jones