Bolt action 7.62x39?

[Kythe]

Hey guys what's up. I'm new to the forums and was just Looking at getting a good bolt action rifle that fires 7.62x39 ammunition. I'm wanting something in the area of about $500.00 or less if possible. I'm not a hardcore shooter or anything. I typically go shooting with a 22 but I'm looking to get something with a little more punch that isn't to expensive on the gun or the ammo. I was reading around and I have found that the Ruger M77 Hawkeye is pretty good. But I was wanting your opinion.

What bothers me is that it appears only the "Compact" model can fire the 7.62x39 round. But I could be wrong.I would really like the "Alaskan" model if it shoots in 7.62x39. Well that's all I have for now. Hope you can help. Thank you

 

[deersniper]

Re: Bolt action 7.62x39?

I think CZ makes a good 7.62x39.

-dan

 

[bohem]

Re: Bolt action 7.62x39?

Use the search button, this is discussed about twice a month.

CZ and Tikka both make one.

 

[Whisper308]

Re: Bolt action 7.62x39?

Remington made one on the mini mauser action it is a good little shooting rifle, and you can pick them up used online I believe the model is a 799.

Good luck on your quest!

 

[Kythe]

Re: Bolt action 7.62x39?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Whisper308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Remington made one on the mini mauser action it is a good little shooting rifle, and you can pick them up used online I believe the model is a 799.

Good luck on your quest! </div></div>

Thanks I'll check it out... I actually just came across this idea someone posted on another forum. What do you think?

"<span style="text-decoration: underline">If you can find a friendly smith, it is easy to convert the Lee Enfield to 7.62x39; remove the barrel, trim it a bit and recut the threads & rechamber in 7.62x39. For a while it was a popular conversion in the UK and much more accurate than an SKS/AK47</span>."

 

[Whisper308]

Re: Bolt action 7.62x39?

On cutting the threads and using the old barrel. I would check into the following part.
If i remember right Most 7.62 x 39 ammo is .311 dia and a 303 brit would be a .30 dia bullet which if I am right about the diameter. This fact would hinder your shooting fun. I would check with someone more gunsmith savey than me but just food for thought.

Steve

 

[Kythe]

Re: Bolt action 7.62x39?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Whisper308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On cutting the threads and using the old barrel. I would check into the following part.
If i remember right Most 7.62 x 39 ammo is .311 dia and a 303 brit would be a .30 dia bullet which if I am right about the diameter. This fact would hinder your shooting fun. I would check with someone more gunsmith savey than me but just food for thought.

Steve </div></div>

Ya your actually probably right. I wouldn't want to risk it. Well I was searching a bit more and came accross this. Where Can I buy an AIA M10-A2 for $500 or less?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYMBgZO9S-c

 

[Whisper308]

Re: Bolt action 7.62x39?

Try Gunbroker, Auction Arms or Gunsamerica you might even give a shot to the WTT/WTB here I have been able to find a lot of things just by asking on there. After all one mans junk is another mans prize!

 

[Kythe]

Re: Bolt action 7.62x39?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Whisper308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Try Gunbroker, Auction Arms or Gunsamerica you might even give a shot to the WTT/WTB here I have been able to find a lot of things just by asking on there. After all one mans junk is another mans prize! </div></div>

LOL isn't that the truth.

 

[beretta682]

Re: Bolt action 7.62x39?

cdnn sports has the remington mini mausers moddel 799 for $399.00 there number is 1800 588 9500

 

[bohem]

Re: Bolt action 7.62x39?

You can use Enfield barrels, my dad built a x39 chambered mauser by using a take-off Enfield barrel that he had left over from a customer that wanted a 7mm-303 Brit wildcat.

It shoots surprisingly well.