Wow! I never thought about a 7.62x39 conversion of a model 8! That would be incredible! Having a semi auto that you can shoot surplus from without having to tear it down each time would be great, let alone a cheap option! All the regular rounds these were chambered in are none existant, to just stupid expensive now!
I Just wonder if some of the corrosive residue would find it's way down into the magazine after a number of corrosive rounds. That may be not such a good thing, but not terrible as taking the butt stock off and trigger/mag group out isn't that hard at all.
Would love to find a beater to do this conversion with at some point. These are my favourite rifle! I've got 23 of them! Need to find an 8 in 25 Rem, and an 81 in 32 Rem to complete my collection. LOL
3, 8's in 35 Rem
2, 8D's in 35 Rem
1, 8C in 35 Rem
3, 8's in 30 Rem (one very early marked 30-30)
1, 8 in 32 Rem
1, 81 in 30 Rem
3, 81's in 35 Rem (One with the early semi beavertail forend, one with the rare stith scope mount and scope)
5, 81's in 300 Sav (One with the Krieger detachable magazine mod)
Annnnnd
4 Browning Patent 1900's in 35 Rem.
They are amazing and I take one deer hunting with me every year!
I Just wonder if some of the corrosive residue would find it's way down into the magazine after a number of corrosive rounds. That may be not such a good thing, but not terrible as taking the butt stock off and trigger/mag group out isn't that hard at all.
Would love to find a beater to do this conversion with at some point. These are my favourite rifle! I've got 23 of them! Need to find an 8 in 25 Rem, and an 81 in 32 Rem to complete my collection. LOL
3, 8's in 35 Rem
2, 8D's in 35 Rem
1, 8C in 35 Rem
3, 8's in 30 Rem (one very early marked 30-30)
1, 8 in 32 Rem
1, 81 in 30 Rem
3, 81's in 35 Rem (One with the early semi beavertail forend, one with the rare stith scope mount and scope)
5, 81's in 300 Sav (One with the Krieger detachable magazine mod)
Annnnnd
4 Browning Patent 1900's in 35 Rem.
They are amazing and I take one deer hunting with me every year!
