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    Default Semi-auto barrel + calibre change?

    Changing the barrel and calibre of an manually operated (hunting rifle) is a well documented process, with no major difficulties (besides the time it takes with forms to and from the SAPS and sending the gun for proofing etc).

    Anyone done this with a semi-auto? My thoughts would be that it has not been done much (if at all) in SA, but that exactly the same procedure will/should work.

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    Default Re: Semi-auto barrel + calibre change?

    No one with experience?

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    Default Re: Semi-auto barrel + calibre change?

    Best to call one of the gunsmiths that specializes in barrel swaps such as Truvelo, or Bloem Custom rifles. They will be able to advise you better.
    I assume it would be the same procedure, with SABS testing afterwards.

    DSG

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    Default Re: Semi-auto barrel + calibre change?

    LSS - if you could be more specific about the rifle you are considering converting you may get more input. There are no technical difficulties with achieving this other than getting the gas system tuned, easier with some rifles than others. For instance, FN produced FALs in .243 and .358 with only a barrel change but others may not be so forgiving.

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