Dlask VZ 58 "Shorty" Conversion (updated with range review)
- Thread starter Clobbersauras
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Clobbersauras
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Waaay out west.
It took a couple of months, but DLASK has a busy shop and I wouldn't have minded if it took longer. I'm sure it depends on what they have going on at the time. No, I didn't get the old barrel back.
No it's not. Not an issue though, I clean my guns religiously.
No it's the same length. The FAB hand guard is fatter which makes it look shorter.
I'm not sure. The barrel looks to be parked but I could be wrong about that too.
I don't want to get into that in an open forum. It was a custom job that I don't think they have set prices on. It's best to e-mail or call DLASK and ask them. I was very happy with the price I paid for the rifle and re-barrel. I found the rifle on this board and then sent it to them. My total price was very comparable to the new ones that are being imported by Wolverine. Plus I got to support a Canadian firearms manufacturer.
- Location
- East ontario
very ###y clob,another fine you you have put togeather.
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Romeo Sierra
Regular
My suggestion is that you learn to shoot by cupping the mag well.
It keeps your core tighter and you become much more stable without having your arm stretched out.
Cupping the mag well also helps with mag reload times as the body only needs one position to remember. Look where your thumb is. Right where it needs to be. Right by the mag release. Look where your hand is. Wrapped around the mag that will need changing.
Unless you have a ton of lasers and junk strapped to the front of your rifle my opinion is that vert grips are a bit whiz bang and superfluous.
Clobbersauras
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Waaay out west.
Good points, but I like having my hand a little higher up on the bore line. I use a thumb break method with the TP9. I find It offers more control. To each his own I guess.
Clobbersauras
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Waaay out west.
Range review! The rifle is a blast to shoot. Put 300 rounds through it with no problems. Muzzle blast is not terrible, but it gets your attention.
See my other post about muzzle brake options.
I was able to get sighted in at 75 yards quite easily, and was able to get reliable hits while standing at 125 and 200 yards. I'll say it again, this rifle is just handy. It's very controllable and compact and would make a perfect bush gun if our laws allowed it.
One thing to note is that the FAB defense hand-guard really vented a lot of heat! After a few rapid fire stings you noticed it! I also officially hate the folding stock. For whatever reason it bashed my cheek every time I used it. I don't have this problem with the "'wood" stock. I'm going to try doing a paracord wrap and see if that helps, otherwise it's gone.
Now to the interesting stuff. I chrony'd my rifle with surplus Czech ammo against my buddies Non-restricted 858. I fired ten rounds through each rifle. I was very happy with the results!
858 Results: 19inch 7.62x39
AVG Velocity: = 2294fps +/- 21fps
DLASK Conversion results: 12inch 7.62x39
Average Velocity: 2119fps+/- 29fps
So we lose roughly 175 fps with a 7 inch reduction in barrel length! IMO this is very acceptable velocity loss for such an increase in portability and compactness. I was also impressed with the consistency of this ammo. Inexpensive surplus it may be, but it's ain't cheap.
See my other post about muzzle brake options. I was able to get sighted in at 75 yards quite easily, and was able to get reliable hits while standing at 125 and 200 yards. I'll say it again, this rifle is just handy. It's very controllable and compact and would make a perfect bush gun if our laws allowed it.
One thing to note is that the FAB defense hand-guard really vented a lot of heat! After a few rapid fire stings you noticed it! I also officially hate the folding stock. For whatever reason it bashed my cheek every time I used it. I don't have this problem with the "'wood" stock. I'm going to try doing a paracord wrap and see if that helps, otherwise it's gone.
Now to the interesting stuff. I chrony'd my rifle with surplus Czech ammo against my buddies Non-restricted 858. I fired ten rounds through each rifle. I was very happy with the results!
858 Results: 19inch 7.62x39
AVG Velocity: = 2294fps +/- 21fps
DLASK Conversion results: 12inch 7.62x39
Average Velocity: 2119fps+/- 29fps
So we lose roughly 175 fps with a 7 inch reduction in barrel length! IMO this is very acceptable velocity loss for such an increase in portability and compactness. I was also impressed with the consistency of this ammo. Inexpensive surplus it may be, but it's ain't cheap.
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Interesting...thanks very much for the velocity specs, I had been wondering a lot about that.
Clobbersauras
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Waaay out west.
Me too. I could never find any real reports of testing for short barreled 7.62x39. As with most things, if you want something done you have to do it yourself.
Sweet
2119fps does't seem half bad to me. I bet it's still a killer.
If you hate that little stick folder
You should get one of those galil sidefolders for yours, or that Stormwerkz/ACE AK stock. God knows we don't need another M16 stocked red out there. And man is that short and sweet folded up.
2119fps does't seem half bad to me. I bet it's still a killer.
If you hate that little stick folder
You should get one of those galil sidefolders for yours, or that Stormwerkz/ACE AK stock. God knows we don't need another M16 stocked red out there. And man is that short and sweet folded up.
GMC Trucker
Regular
- Location
- Airdrie, AB
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try a troy stubby, i have one on mine and it works well and does not get in the way of the mag.
Your gun looks good.
