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| Saiga Semi-Automatic Rifle | |
|---|---|
 The Saiga-308 rifle | |
| Type | Semi-automatic rifles |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov |
| Designed | 1990s |
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash) |
| Produced | 1990-present |
| Variants | (based on the caliber of ammunition used) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) |
| Length | 900 mm (35 in) |
| Barrel length | 415 mm (16.3 in) |
| Width | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Height | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Effective firing range | 500 m (550 yd) |
| Feed system | Magazine |
| Sights | Iron "Leaf" sights |
The Saiga semi-automatic rifles (/ˈsaɪɡə/, Saiga) (Russian: сайга, romanized: Sayga) are a family of Russian semi-automatic rifles manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash), which also manufactures the original AK-47 and its variants, Saiga-12 shotguns and Dragunov sniper rifle. Saiga rifles are a sport version of the Kalashnikov rifle, and are marketed for hunting and civilian use. They are sometimes referred to as Saiga Sporters.