Saiga AK-pattern rifle chambered for .223 Remington. Features a purpose-designed magazine well accepting proprietary Saiga .223 magazines. Popular with varmint hunters who prefer AK ergonomics. Type: Semi-Auto Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .223 Rem Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1998, Russia Weight: 7.7 oz Overall length: 43" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Sporting