Norinco Type 97 FAQ (small update 01/04/09)

[Dr.Lector]

I am not sure what the spring (clip) is for,
but it might be to stop the bayo ring from rattling.




The FH is pressed and pinned. Not threaded.
The 2 indents are the ends of the hole for the cross-pin.
If you want to knock it out, use a drift punch
slightly smaller than the hole, blah, blah, you'll figure it out.
Once the pin is out, put a rag around the FH and twist it out by hand.
Some penetrant oil or WD40 might help.
Once out, you can't cut threads in the FH since it's too big for 1/2"
(but you can sell it to Deckard,
who will use them as gingle-bells for his goats).

The barrel can be threaded 1/2" - 28tpi for AR attachments and such,
Dlask can do it (among others).

 

[Deckard]

Happy New Year Lectar!

 

[JohnC]

Great ! Thanks for the info Dr.L. and RobAK for the pic. Glad that the barrel can be threaded. I was afraid it was already threaded with a non-standard metric thread.


Now will go back to my daily checking on Can-Am's site

 

[Dr.Lector]

Happy New Year Lectar!

Happy New Year to you too, bro, and to everybody in here!!!






Here are some older pix that I found.

 

[Fremen]

What advantage would putting on a different flash hider do?

 

[Denn0001]

I don't know if I am on the right forum, being a newbie, but someone on a firearm blog said that someone on CGN has made a rail to hold optics etc. for the Norinco Type 97A rifle. Anyone know of this person or company? Thanks

 

[shawn357]

The member is Clobbersauras , I think they are all sold out right now, but I know there is another shipment on it's way very soon. Send him a PM for details. Looks like a great mount!

Here's the link:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=308691

 

[Clobbersauras]

I don't know if I am on the right forum, being a newbie, but someone on a firearm blog said that someone on CGN has made a rail to hold optics etc. for the Norinco Type 97A rifle. Anyone know of this person or company? Thanks

Ha, Ha. News travels fast. That would be me. They are currently sold out. I have more being made now. If you would like to know more check the link in my sig line. What firearm blog did you see it on? I'm curious.

 

[ridgearms]

See Clob, If you build it, they will come!

An honest man's work gets rewarded.

 

[TacticalDan]

i hope some one will make a detailed video on you tube on how to clean the t-97, a complete strip and reassembly. . ........ please

 

[Griffoneur]

i hope some one will make a detailed video on you tube on how to clean the t-97, a complete strip and reassembly. . ........ please

Pussy...

I told you I can almost always put back together whatever I take apart... it may take some time (couple of weeks) and there may be a part or two left over, but they always use too many parts anyways.

Let me know when you get yours, I am anxious to do an autopsy.

 

[forestguy]

Would firing .223 55 gr. in this rifle cause any premature wear in any form, or just a slight loss in accuracy caused by the not as tight chambering?

 

[CanAm]

There is no way 223 would have much affect on wear. In fact it may wear less due to lower pressure than M193/M855. The 1-7 twist of the rifle is not ideal for the 55gr bullet, so accuracy may suffer, but that's about it.

 

[Denn0001]

Does the Type 97A as we have ordered from CanadaAmmo have the same amount of twist 1:7 and if so, what would be the recommended bullet weight. Perhaps 60 grains? or do we go lower to 45 grains? I thought the rifle should handle the standard 55 grain FMJ bullet just fine as that is what it was designed for. Any opinions?

 

[JohnC]

What advantage would putting on a different flash hider do?

I was thinking of a compensator. Not so much for recoil which would be minimal I expect, , but rather rapid fire and/or double taps.

 

[CanAm]

Does the Type 97A as we have ordered from CanadaAmmo have the same amount of twist 1:7 and if so, what would be the recommended bullet weight. Perhaps 60 grains? or do we go lower to 45 grains? I thought the rifle should handle the standard 55 grain FMJ bullet just fine as that is what it was designed for. Any opinions?

1-7 is designed for a 62gr bullet.

 

[michaelsabre]

Don't worry. I shoot Hornady 55gr FMJ in my 1:8 SAKO. Super accurate.

 

[Denn0001]

I sure hope the 55 grain FMJ's work well as I have been building a stock of them and I have enough to start my own war I think. Is everyone sure that the Type 97A does in fact have a 1:7 twist? I guess I could ask Canada Ammo Duh!! I just want to get the most out of my rifle as I am sure we all do.

 

[KK1]

I sure hope the 55 grain FMJ's work well as I have been building a stock of them and I have enough to start my own war I think. Is everyone sure that the Type 97A does in fact have a 1:7 twist? I guess I could ask Canada Ammo Duh!! I just want to get the most out of my rifle as I am sure we all do.

He just said it was 1/7 like three post up.

Think im going to purchase some 68Gr and see what she can do.

 

[RobAK]

I was thinking of a compensator. Not so much for recoil which would be minimal I expect, , but rather rapid fire and/or double taps.

When you get yours I think you'll see that with it's bullpup configuration, and balance/weight distribution, the rapid fire issues you list are very minimal.