I picked up a haggard old FN-49 in 8mm not too long ago. managed to get it to what I thought was a decent price for a beat up Fn49, and after a few marathon cleaning sessions the barrel seems to be pitted. It still has strong refiling and the pitting is not bad, however I have not shot it yet so I don't know how it shoots.
Then, I had a thought. If the rifle shoots alright ill leave it as is, but if the barrel is too far gone, would it be possible to have a .308 barrel turned and installed?
I noticed a .308 FN49 conversion on the EE and wondered what the process was. as far as I am aware the head on the 8mm is the same diameter to the .308, and the magazine should not be a problem. So it should just be a matter of a barrel swap.
Anyone know of a converted FN49? If its going to cost thousands ill pass but if it can be done for a few hundred it might be a good way to keep the ol FN49 going.
Then, I had a thought. If the rifle shoots alright ill leave it as is, but if the barrel is too far gone, would it be possible to have a .308 barrel turned and installed?
I noticed a .308 FN49 conversion on the EE and wondered what the process was. as far as I am aware the head on the 8mm is the same diameter to the .308, and the magazine should not be a problem. So it should just be a matter of a barrel swap.
Anyone know of a converted FN49? If its going to cost thousands ill pass but if it can be done for a few hundred it might be a good way to keep the ol FN49 going.