SKS Caliber Conversion

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I live in a really dumb province that won't allow me to use anything over .230 unless I hold a bear, deer or moose tag. :eek:

So... just outta curiosity, how hard would it be to convert an SKS to .223? :sniper:

I guess another option would be a used Mini-14 but where's the challenge in that? :dancingbanana:

Matthew
 
mmatt said:
I live in a really dumb province that won't allow me to use anything over .230 unless I hold a bear, deer or moose tag. :eek:

So... just outta curiosity, how hard would it be to convert an SKS to .223? :sniper:

I guess another option would be a used Mini-14 but where's the challenge in that? :dancingbanana:

Matthew
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Buy a caliber that is suitable for your purpose and leave the sks in the ditch............:sniper:
 
LOL! Thanks guys. I figured this'd be the advice I'd get. :rolleyes:

I'm not interested so much in price as "do-ability". I just kinda like the look of an SKS with one of them plastic ATI "Dragunov" styled stocks. I'm not gonna get one though based purely on the fact that I have no need for a .30 cal rifle (yet). I don't hunt anything larger than a coyote (yet) and unless I spend money that I don't have to on larger game tags, I'm not even allowed to carry anything larger than .230.

Ah well...

Matthew
 
I'm no expert on conversions but I would think that the differences between the calibers would bring about significant difficulties with the gas system of this semi, which would require a lot of very in depth work.
I do however understand the appeal of doing something which has never been done before (to my knowledge). So if you have the money, time and a great gunsmith maybe this is something that could become reality.
Having said that I'd take my dolla dolla billz and buy a Mini 14 or a Stevens 200 haha.

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they restrict you on cal size unless you buy deer/moose tags where you live ?
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I'd assume he lives in New Brunswick, note his display picture.
 
Yeah, here in NB they don't trust us with anything bigger than .230 unless we are hunting Deer, Bear or Moose. We can't even carry shot shells loaded with anything bigger than 'BB'. :mad:

At least we got lots of trees to play in. :rolleyes:
 
Wildcat, neck down a 7.62x39 to lets say 22 cal, call it a 220 russian, oh wait its been done. :)


oh but its easier to buy someting chambered in a smaller caliber then getting it converted
 
*LOL* Save some money and buy a deer tag :)

There are a couple of really good "what if" threads on this subject but you'd have to do some digging. I'd vote for the 220 Russian personally.

What caliber is a spike bayonette? :)
 
Unfortunately, moving is out of the question for now. I have no problems with the .223 but the cost of a semi is a bit more then what I'd like to spend on a rifle right now. Now that I've thought this through some more, I realize that converting anything would cost more than a new rifle so nevermind. Thanks though!

I guess I'll either just have to save my pennies or just settle for a good bolt action. They look kinda funny with a pistol grip though... :D

Matthew
 
I would go with the 220Russian as it will feed just fine. Not sure where you would find dies though.

Small diameter shorter 22cal barrels are available for reasonable dollars ($100 to 150). A reamer is $100 to 150 (don't see anyone having this lying around). Then its just time on a lathe fitting it all together. If you needed to pay someone, $500+??????

Start with a smaller port size then the orig ie 1/2 as big and enlarge till you get proper functioning.

Not a difficult project but it if you don't have the equipment/tools, will get pricey in a hurry.

Jerry
 
mmatt said:
Yeah, here in NB they don't trust us with anything bigger than .230 unless we are hunting Deer, Bear or Moose. We can't even carry shot shells loaded with anything bigger than 'BB'. :mad:

At least we got lots of trees to play in. :rolleyes:
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Holy crap! :eek: What are you supposed to shoot'em yotes with?
 
According to the Norinco web site they make a .223 SKS call Marstar and see if they can get you one.
Also if you are determined to do a conversion .22 PPC would work better as it has the same head diameter as 7.62x39 and it is not like .223 is cheap anymore so reloading would be the same.
 
Another vote for the .220 Russian, except use a 0.224" barrel rather than the 0.221" of the Russian.
RCBS makes dies; but they are pretty spendy. I'd use a 7.62x39 as a body die and a .22PPC or a .22 BR die as the neck sizer.

This is certainly do-able. SKS conversions to 6.5x39 have been done.
 
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