The Saiga 410 carabiner is a smooth-bore weapon for which the .410 “Magnum” cartridges are used to equip. Arrows use it to hunt birds and animals of small and medium sizes. The carbine design withstands temperatures from -30 to +50 degrees Celsius. The weapon has several modifications, differing characteristics and some structural solutions.
Saiga 410 General Information
Family "Saiga" began existence in the 1970s. The IZHMASH plant was tasked with creating an AK-based rifle under the “weak” cartridges. Thus, the first carbine of the series appeared, using charges of 5.6x39 and having a low cost.
After that, the plant offered new versions of guns, which had different characteristics and used different ammunition. At the end of the last century, the first smooth-bore guns appeared. One of the first was the gun Saiga 410.
Saiga carbine device 410
Saiga 410 has a simple structure. This makes it stand out from the background of foreign competitors who are not easy to understand, have many small details. The tool is easily maintained, its repair is relatively inexpensive.
Construction Information
For reloading weapons use the energy of the return spring and powder gases entering the gas chamber from the barrel.
To install nozzles barrel equipped with a special thread. Nozzles differ from each other in size of narrowing. From them depends on the effectiveness of shooting: accuracy and accuracy. The worst results are achieved when shooting without nozzles, the best performance is obtained when using the nozzle type "choke". Using factory ammunition, it is recommended to use smooth nozzles. One of the best is considered "Paradox", it is more effective than the rest improves accuracy when shooting bullets.
Many details of the Saiga 410 weapon are chromed (barrel bore, chamber and gas piston). The protective coating extends the life of the gun. The barrel bore is locked in a manner familiar to many weapon lovers: the bolt rotates around its axis, resulting in a longitudinal slide of the bolt carrier. USM Kurkova, allows for single shots and set the carbine on the fuse.
Gas engine carbine can be adjusted. This is done by changing the stub mode. The design provides for positions 1 and 2, which take into account the ballistic characteristics of the charges. This allows you to adjust the speed of the recoil of the weapon parts.
Standard mode is 1. If, when changing cartridges, the sleeve is not removed from the chamber, it is necessary to switch to the second mode. The position of the gas plug in the second position can increase the wear of the parts of the gun. If during shooting there is an increased return to the shoulder, it is better to move the cap to the first position.
Principle of operation
Sending the cartridge from the chamber occurs during the movement of the bolt carrier and the shutter, which occurs under the influence of the work of the return spring. Then the bolt turns and locks the barrel bore.
The shot occurs after striking the hammer on the drummer. The blow occurs after squeezing the trigger, as a result of which the trigger goes out of engagement with it. Blow contributes to the spring of combat. After the shot, the cartridge case is removed from the chamber by means of a reflector. The release of the sleeve occurs after the movement of the bolt carrier and the bolt back under the influence of powder gases.
Before the next shot, the trigger is cocked and captured by the sear. The bolt carrier and bolt, having reached the extreme rear position, begin to move forward under the influence of a return spring. While moving forward, the next ammunition is sent to the chamber. When the trigger returns to its original position, the trigger is released from the sear and installed on the combat platoon, clinging to the hook.
Storage
The Saiga 410 carbine manufacturer took care of convenient storage and transportation of the gun. Some models allow you to fold the butt, which significantly reduces the size of the gun. For safety, such instances are equipped with a firing lock system with a folded butt.
Option 410С has a folding mechanism, but is deprived of a blocking mechanism, therefore shooting is possible even with a folded butt. Version 03 allows you to remove the butt and handle completely. They are attached to the body of the carabiner with a spring-loaded lock.
Accuracy and firing range of Saiga 410
The average shooting distance from a weapon is 25 meters when using a fraction. When using bullets, the firing range of Saiga 410 is increased to 50 meters.
Each hunter must remember that the trajectories of shooting shot and bullet differ from each other in height. The difference can be clarified at the training ground before practical use of the Saiga 410. The correction of the open sight is done by changing the aiming point. The telescope is modified by rotating the drum vertical corrections.
Various modifications of the guns are equipped with open and optical sights. The manufacturer recommends setting the optimal settings when using:
- Fractions: set to 25 meters at position 6;
- Bullets: set to 50 meters at position 1.
Used cartridges
In the late 1990s, when the Saiga 410 carbine was launched, there was little information about such munitions in Russia. Inch change caliber came from America, according to the Russian metric scheme, the charges had a caliber of 10.4 mm. Such cartridges are considered one of the smallest for guns.
Classic cartridges with a sleeve length of 70 millimeters show low efficiency. Powerful cartridges with a length of 76 millimeters demonstrate better power and allow you to hunt the average beast. It is not recommended to use fraction and canister in this case: the efficiency is low.
The owners of the 410th use bullet cartridges. Smooth barrel limits range and power. Guns with rifled barrels outperform smooth-bore in many respects. Despite this, the Saiga 410, using 76mm Magnum cartridges, is ahead of many competitors. Widespread this weapon received in amateur shooting and self-defense. Many buyers choose a carbine because of the appearance - some options are similar to the Kalashnikov assault rifle.
Saiga 410 Modifications
The 410's family has several varieties with distinctive design features:
- Saiga 410 is the standard version. Butt and forend is made of plastic or wood. The length of the barrel is 570 mm. Some variants of the classic model include a non-folding machine gun butt and a pistol grip, which are made of durable polymer;
- Saiga 410С - differs from the classical modification by folding butt;
- Saiga 410K - barrel length is 330 millimeters, butt folded. For safety, the gun is equipped with a firing lock with a folded butt;
- Saiga 410K-01 - barrel length is 404 millimeters. Made of plastic handguards. With AK74M copied fly, placed on the end of the trunk, and two-position rear sight. Pillar positions allow firing at a distance of 25 and 50 meters. Accuracy improved due to the increased sighting line;
- Saiga 410K-02 - the design is closest to the Kalashnikov machine gun. Equipped with a muzzle brake-compensator. Butt can be both plastic and metal. Handguards are made of plastic or wood;
- Saiga 410K-03 - barrel length is 351 millimeters. Externally similar to the shortened Kalashnikov assault rifle 100. The lodge is made of plastic;
- Saiga 410K-04 - the butt, in contrast to the 3rd version, is made according to a metal frame technique. Handguards can be plastic or wooden;
- Saiga 410K "Tactics" 06 - equipped with a convenient pistol grip, the gas tube is transferred from the base model. The tube and barrel are closed with a wooden handguard to the point of their connection. The flame arrester is slit-shaped, butt made of metal;
- Saiga 410K "Tactics" 12 - a rare model of the family. Equipped with orthopedic wooden butt. The box is made in the style of a Dragunov sniper rifle. It has the longest aiming line.
Saigi Shop 410 can hold 2, 4 and 10 rounds.
To install an optical sight all versions of the carbine are equipped with a dovetail rail. It is located on the left side of the receiver. A similar bar can be seen on AK74M.
Safety regulations
In order to avoid unforeseen situations, the manufacturer has developed a number of safety rules that should guide every shooter using this weapon:
- Even in the absence of charged cartridges to the weapon should be treated as ready to fire;
- Do not point tool at person;
- First of all, always check the absence of ammunition in the chamber: for this it is necessary to take the bolt carrier;
- Before charging the rifle, make sure that there are no debris or foreign objects in the barrel;
- In the event of a misfire, you can only open the weapon after 3-5 minutes, since a prolonged shot may occur;
- The fuse, when not firing, must always be in the activated state;
- When approaching the places of the population of people, the gun must be completely defused;
- Keep the tool must be separate from the cartridges. It is better to use such a place that strangers and children will not have access to (safe - the best option);
- Do not use ammunition with expired or rust stained on the sleeve;
- Do not use bullets with a diameter greater than that of the choke.
After each shooting the carbine is recommended to check for the presence of breakdowns and defects. To extend its working life after each shooting it is necessary to carry out cleaning and lubrication. To do this, you need to know how to complete and incomplete disassembly of weapons. Disassembly instructions are included.
Conclusion
Saiga 410 is a simple and reliable weapon. Many guns lovers choose it because of the external similarity with the Kalashnikov assault rifle. The practical application of Saiga is varied: hunting, entertaining shooting, self-defense. The stock of the working life of the gun is high, with proper care, his work will be stable even after 10-15 thousand shots.
