M14S Calibre

[#1bcshooter]

Just had a thought (this may have been asked before)
What about a Norinco M14 chambered in 7,62X39 instead of 308 ?
Since surplus 308 is non existent & X39 is plentiful

 

[GYRO 101]

Wouldn't that just be an over-sized, but possibly cheaper mini 30?

 

[CTS]

isn't a 7.62x39 basically a .308 caliber

 

[#1bcshooter]

isn't a 7.62x39 basically a .308 caliber

7.62X39 is cheap & plentiful 308 IS NOT

 

[matty86suk]

i like shooting my m14 and not having to clean it the second i get home...

 

[scott1911]

isn't a 7.62x39 basically a .308 caliber

2 different calibers.... you're thinking 7.62x51

 

[cobra_on_speed]

isn't a 7.62x39 basically a .308 caliber

Both .30 caliber, I think the bullets themselves are close

 

[9mikemike]

Pretty darn close, usually the 7.62 X 51 or 39 come out closer to .31? if they are military surplus rounds.

308 will still work in place of 7.62 and vice versa if you are handloading.

I'm pretty sure that you couldn't chamber the 7.62X39 into a 7.62X51 and make it work, but there is probably some idiot out there to prove me wrong...

 

[mosquito99]

no the 7.62X39 is not a .308, the base of the case is alot smaller, about .025 thou smaller, you would need a new barrel, & bolt, the mag might work

but nork M305 chambered in 7.62X39 would be fun to play with

 

[sunray]

"...isn't a 7.62x39 basically a .308 caliber..." No. Uses a .311" bullet.
"...would be fun to play with..." Yep. There'd be no felt recoil at all. Mag would be too long though.