shooting 7.62x39 in a lee enfield?
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Some folks have been known to pull 7.62x39 rounds apart and use the powder and bullets but other than that it's not true. Other than bullet size, the two rounds are too dissimilar.
While theoretically possible to create an adapter, the .303 is a rimmed round while 7.62x39 is rimless, which means a new bolt head is needed. Enfields have been converted before but a smith must re-barrel and re-chamber as well as modify the mag, bolt, extractor. In my opinion it's not worth it, just re-load your .303 with light loads.
While theoretically possible to create an adapter, the .303 is a rimmed round while 7.62x39 is rimless, which means a new bolt head is needed. Enfields have been converted before but a smith must re-barrel and re-chamber as well as modify the mag, bolt, extractor. In my opinion it's not worth it, just re-load your .303 with light loads.
Look on Surplusrifle.com, there is an article about doing the conversion. A lot of Aussies had stockpiles of 7.62x39 and no semi-autos to shoot them through, hence there are a number of these conversions in Australia. Also the AIA Lee-Enfield clones are available there in that calibre.
bubba's enfields aren't beautiful anymore
na we want something we can shoot for fun because price of X39 are really cheap
Some were done so that all you saw was a smaller round being loaded, others like the IA M10 rifles are new builds and look it although most here were built using good service rifles of which we had plenty but very little ammo in the mid 90's.
The insert was loaded with the x39 round and then chambered as if it was a .303, the Vickers guns and .22 rf trainers had these carriers for short range practice from WW1.
The insert was loaded with the x39 round and then chambered as if it was a .303, the Vickers guns and .22 rf trainers had these carriers for short range practice from WW1.
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- Tucson, Arizona
Then there is www.specialinterestarms.com
Unfortunately they don't export so one would need someone on this side to possibly the bits or carry them over. They do a kit to convert the No4 to 7.62x39.
It involves setting back the barrel, an insert for the magazine well and alteration, to the bolt and reciever. Uses single stack Roumanian 5 or 10 round AK mags.
I did send a No4 that had the barrel and wood shortened to them (so no originals were harmed in the process) Works very well
Oh by the way, Viper that looks like one of their conversions.
Unfortunately they don't export so one would need someone on this side to possibly the bits or carry them over. They do a kit to convert the No4 to 7.62x39.
It involves setting back the barrel, an insert for the magazine well and alteration, to the bolt and reciever. Uses single stack Roumanian 5 or 10 round AK mags.
I did send a No4 that had the barrel and wood shortened to them (so no originals were harmed in the process) Works very well
Oh by the way, Viper that looks like one of their conversions.
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From Bruno Gross in Fairview Alberta...
I built a No4 into a 7.62 x 39mm a couple of years ago. I was actually quite supprized by the kick, I did not expect it at all. Fired fine and shoots reasonably accurately. Used the origonal barrel, set back and rechambered, .303 extractor was replaced with a .308 extractor I think but I'm not sure. Used Norinco bolt gun mags, I think I will try the Ruger Mini 30 mags though, I think they will fit better!
Scott
Scott
A guide how to make it/ all piece used would be nice
pictures are always welcome.(do it if you want i dont force you
)How many did you buy?
xcaribooer
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- The fishing highway
can u post a pic of it please? thanks
When I get it...
