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Saiga Saiga .308 Win 16.5-inch

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Heavy-caliber Saiga chambered for .308 Winchester. Uses a scaled AK action and proprietary Saiga .308 magazines. Popular with hunters seeking a semi-automatic .308 in AK format.

Type: Semi-Auto Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: .308 Win

Capacity: 8

Year introduced: 2000, Russia

Weight: 9 oz

Overall length: 43.5"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Hunting, Sporting