Did it, a .303 to 7.62 x 39

MapleSugar said:
Do you still have that photobucket tutorial PM I sent you awhile ago?

Personally, I think you're enjoying this little game you're playing with us.:D
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No, I cleaned out my inbox awhile ago. I was posting pictures successfully, then for some reason, even though I'm doing things the same, the pics aren't always loading.

I enjoy computer gitches as much as I enjoy a trip to the dentist. :D
 
BarrelRecieverandCutOffPortion.jpg


The barrel and the removed portion.
 
burnt_servo said:
i've been accumulating parts to build one of these , it looks like a person could easily turn the shoulder of the barrel down and run the threads up the barrel , then use a barrel nut similar to the savage bolt rifles .

mkrainc ;

did you leave the 303 bolt head stock ?

how far did you have the cartridge head stick out of the chamber ?

any idea how much distance you have between the bolt face and the end of the barrel ?
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You can also cut a shoulder on the barrel and use a "breeching washer"; easy to make up.

Just lap it until you get the right thickness for perfect alignment.
 
L.Eno.4, I don't have the rifle in front of me, but if I remember correctly it's a 1944. I'll double check, and look at the markings. No, the numbers don't match the rifle.

I know what you mean about the bolt. I had never seen that style cocking piece before, then I picked up a No. 1 that came with two bolts with that same style. Then a third bolt for the No.1 with a 3 thou. longer bolt head.

Is that style common for the No.1?

The No.4 was basicly pooched when I got it. The right side of the barrel was touching the stock, and I wrongly thought the wood was warped. I sanded the stock so there was enough space between the barrel and the wood. When I installed the forestock during reassembly, the re-machined barrel was sitting where it was supposed to be.

I think the barrel wasn't true on the action. In it's .303 configuration, I couldn't hit squat with it. First shot out after rechambering, it hit what I was aiming at, at 100 yards.
 
mkrainc said:
L.Eno.4, I don't have the rifle in front of me, but if I remember correctly it's a 1944. I'll double check, and look at the markings. No, the numbers don't match the rifle.

I know what you mean about the bolt. I had never seen that style cocking piece before, then I picked up a No. 1 that came with two bolts with that same style. Then a third bolt for the No.1 with a 3 thou. longer bolt head.

Is that style common for the No.1?

The No.4 was basicly pooched when I got it. The right side of the barrel was touching the stock, and I wrongly thought the wood was warped. I sanded the stock so there was enough space between the barrel and the wood. When I installed the forestock during reassembly, the re-machined barrel was sitting where it was supposed to be.

I think the barrel wasn't true on the action. In it's .303 configuration, I couldn't hit squat with it. First shot out after rechambering, it hit what I was aiming at, at 100 yards.
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The Round style cocking pieces were used on the really early production No.4. They were phased out really quickly in place of the slab style that is more common.

The round ones are not all that common as far as I know, so just had me wondering.

Neat Project by the way. post some pics of the groupings when you get her out to the range.
 
LeeEnfieldNo4, there are very few markings on that rifle. On the left side under the safety lever is an "R" and a "J K". Under that is what I believe to be "IZIA", then under that, the serial number.

All the lettering is half wore off and I'm only guessing at some of those letters. As for the year, I may have machined it off, I wasn't paying attention to lettering while I was doing the work.

Hope this satisfies some of your curiosity.

Cheers, Mike
 
LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1 said:
The Round style cocking pieces were used on the really early production No.4. They were phased out really quickly in place of the slab style that is more common.

The round ones are not all that common as far as I know, so just had me wondering.

Neat Project by the way. post some pics of the groupings when you get her out to the range.
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sorry to be off topic but did any no.1mkIII* have square cocking pieces as compared to round ones?
just curious,as i've seen squares on smle's and round ones on no.4's...
 
toyboy said:
sorry to be off topic but did any no.1mkIII* have square cocking pieces as compared to round ones?
just curious,as i've seen squares on smle's and round ones on no.4's...
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My Parker Hale is a No.1 in disguise with the blade type cocking piece. I don't know if that helps you at all.

Incidently, I finished making the magazine work. I don't think I'll ever do it the way I did it ever again. I'ld post pictures, but it looks like a dogs breakfast right now. I will clean it up though, and it is functional.

If any one else does this kind of project, I would recomend finding a different route when it comes to the magazine, instead of what I described. Good suggestions from others on this thread on the magazine.
 
i picked up a mag last may at the p.g. gun show , i'm assuming it is out of a " sks D " .

it has to be made narrower at the sides in the front by about 1/16" then tapered to the back .

so looking from the top the sides are now tapered slightly instead of square .

then it is just a matter of building a small box section that is welded to back of the mag with a similar locking mechanisim to the 303 mag .

the heavy curve in the 7.62 mag might also cause me some issues , as i don't want to grind out the front of the floor plate if i can help it
 
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