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22-07-2016, 08:28 #11
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Re: .303 to 7,62×39 calibre conversion.
MS, can you tell us what you want to do? Reading between the lines I understand that you have a 303 and wish to shoot at a better price? Or do you just want something different?
One of the easiest ways to plink a 303 very cheap is to use .32 LRN bullets and a small charge of MP200 together with a filler. My uncle did that for my cousins and it works like a charm. There were some articles on that late 2012 or early 2013.
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22-07-2016, 08:32 #12
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Re: .303 to 7,62×39 calibre conversion.
I think its a lekker idea for a survival rifle in Africa. Getting your hands on 7.62x39 on this continent must be like picking up seashells at the beach. Strictly in a EOTWAWKI scenario. There. My useless contribution to this thread.
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22-07-2016, 10:13 #13
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Re: .303 to 7,62×39 calibre conversion.
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22-07-2016, 18:55 #14
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Re: .303 to 7,62×39 calibre conversion.
I would agree with the mojority here and say that it makes no sense to convert, rather purchase a rifle in the caliber you are after.
I see the new Howa mini action rifles are offered in 7.62x39 so that is an option you could look at.
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22-07-2016, 19:51 #15
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23-07-2016, 17:19 #16
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23-07-2016, 17:22 #17
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23-07-2016, 18:47 #18
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Re: .303 to 7,62×39 calibre conversion.
Making the 7,62x39 feed in a LE will be quite a job, but not impossible. Getting the action to eject the spent case will be more interesting. The LE uses a fixed ejector, being a screw though the left receiver wall, that the case rim must bump against to eject. Try that with a smaller case head!
I would tink it will be much cheaper to just download the 303 to "AK" ballistics. While AK ammo is relatively cheap, reloading a 303 with an AK bullet will likely cost even less. With the lighter load (lower pressure) and proper case prep (neck sizing) the cases should last many firings.
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