Gunsmithing Rechamber 7.62x39 to .308 possible?
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Re: Rechamber 7.62x39 to .308 possible?
The 7.62x39 has a slightly smaller case head, but who knows if the bolt can fit the .308 or not. What rifle is it? You could easily try a piece of .308 brass or a cartidge in the bolt and see if it will fit. If not, you would have to have it turned out. If the rifle is a Remington, this will mean changing the extractor, but it would be much easier to find a used .473" bolt to trade for. In fact if your rifle is a Remington 700, I would trade you out of your PPC face bolt...
Dave
The 7.62x39 has a slightly smaller case head, but who knows if the bolt can fit the .308 or not. What rifle is it? You could easily try a piece of .308 brass or a cartidge in the bolt and see if it will fit. If not, you would have to have it turned out. If the rifle is a Remington, this will mean changing the extractor, but it would be much easier to find a used .473" bolt to trade for. In fact if your rifle is a Remington 700, I would trade you out of your PPC face bolt...
Dave
Re: Rechamber 7.62x39 to .308 possible?
Without more information on the rifle, a clear answer is just about impossible.
Without more information on the rifle, a clear answer is just about impossible.
Re: Rechamber 7.62x39 to .308 possible?
Not to mention the bore and groove diameter differences. But hey .003" ain't much so don't sweat it.
Not to mention the bore and groove diameter differences. But hey .003" ain't much so don't sweat it.
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