Saiga semi-automatic rifle

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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) 7.62×39mm 5.6×39mm 5.45×39mm .223 Remington/5.56×45mm .308 Winchester/7.62×51mm .30-06 Springfield 9×53mmR
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, tr. 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.