SVT-40 to SVD Dragunov Build
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fyi, standard birch plywood will have a thin birch veneer on the outsides and softwood will be used on the insides (of varying thicknesses). For others looking to do something like this and don't mind gluing up their own blanks, source some "Baltic Birch" plywood from stores like Windsor Plywood or a specialty wood supplier in your area. Baltic Birch plywood has the multiple thin layers you're looking for and every layer is birch (hardwood) and is very strong.
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A wannabe? A wannabe be what? I'm a firearms enthusiast but just what are you insinuating. Your comment is inappropriate and I believe you owe me an apology. One certainly wouldn't want to mar even one of the precious millions of these rotting away in wax paper and cosmoline across the Steppes of Mother Russia.You know why I didn't post in milsurp? So I didn't have to deal with whiney, pedantic gasbags blowing off on how every one of the millions of these things out there is sacred. If it makes you feel any better soldier-boy, this rifle was not a conscript, but heartily volunteered and is looking forward to a new lease on life.
He considered the change as elective cosmetic plastic surgery and is looking forward to getting out there and seeing some action instead of being a safe queen only taken out twice a year to be rubbed down with old man tears from years long gone by and a fresh diaper.
Between these blowhards and the trigger nazis on the Girls with Guns thread it makes me want to go on a 3 province
spree.No one cares what you think so go back to your room, take your teeth out and let the nurse give you your applesauce and suppository... it's almost 4 pm and time for bed. Learn to live amigo, enjoy a less regimented life... it's liberating. And if you're happier living in an area where everyone else should thinks the way you do I believe Khadafi is currently hiring. Bon appetite!
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I don't think your SVT needs to play dress-up to have a new lease on life. It's still an SVT no matter how you dress it up and play make-believe. That's just my opinion. It's a wannabe.
I don't think you should expect unconditional praise for every chop shop bubba project you post on here. Some people will like it, some will be critical. Deal with it.
I don't think you should expect unconditional praise for every chop shop bubba project you post on here. Some people will like it, some will be critical. Deal with it.
Haters gonna hate but I think that support for this project is far more prevalent; as it was for it's predecessor.
I'm eager to see how the ejection port works out in the end and good work on the laminate stock! This rifle will get a lot of looks at the range.
I'm eager to see how the ejection port works out in the end and good work on the laminate stock! This rifle will get a lot of looks at the range.
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That's just awesome for you. I'm attempting to replicate a piece of firearm art history that in their wisdom the Canadian government has deemed we're all not responsible enough to own and the you come in, poop on the thread and bring the whole thing down to your base level with your whining.
I'm so very proud of you for having the strength, nay I say the courage, to stand up for the poor, defenseless SVT-40. And please feel free to stick around and generally douche on every change that is made as the conversion goes along, even invite your little buddies, make it a party!
Or... perhaps a option could be to pop a couple Midol, Pamprin or whatever they take for that condition that makes people think that others should care and embrace your feelings as their own. Maybe even a good cry would help... btw they're delicious
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skirsons that was absolutely un called for
This man did a great job fabricating pieces to make HIS rifle into wht HE wants. and it looks great. you knew what this thread was about by the title why did you view this thread if modified military rifles so offend you? Yet another person wha has discovered that they can be rude on the internet because it is anonymous.
This man did a great job fabricating pieces to make HIS rifle into wht HE wants. and it looks great. you knew what this thread was about by the title why did you view this thread if modified military rifles so offend you? Yet another person wha has discovered that they can be rude on the internet because it is anonymous.
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Nice conversion. I wonder if you could carefully put various sized weights on the ring shaped cocking handle to tune the bolt carrier velocity. I thought about doing this with my sks, but opted for another means as i thought to myself the stem might not be able to hold the extra weight on the end of the cocking handle reciprocating. Maybe a small weight.
(I was thinking along the lines of a machined weight press fitted into the hole). I hope your conversion works out well. I think the box should be made of heavy stock, but it's your rifle. Best regards, Tony
Hmmm these SVT40's are very interesting rifles. . .
Does anyone know if the stock bedding is really solid in the SVT, with the normal stock? Is there any one making custom stocks out there anywhere, or would this be a diy project more or less?
(I was thinking along the lines of a machined weight press fitted into the hole). I hope your conversion works out well. I think the box should be made of heavy stock, but it's your rifle. Best regards, Tony
Hmmm these SVT40's are very interesting rifles. . .Does anyone know if the stock bedding is really solid in the SVT, with the normal stock? Is there any one making custom stocks out there anywhere, or would this be a diy project more or less?
Mine has a Polish aftermarket stock on it. But I bought it with the aftermarket stock already on it so I can only steer you towards the previous owner. But he was a pretty good guy so maybe he can help.Nice conversion. I wonder if you could carefully put various sized weights on the ring shaped cocking handle to tune the bolt carrier velocity. I thought about doing this with my sks, but opted for another means as i thought to myself the stem might not be able to hold the extra weight on the end of the cocking handle reciprocating. Maybe a small weight.
(I was thinking along the lines of a machined weight press fitted into the hole). I hope your conversion works out well. I think the box should be made of heavy stock, but it's your rifle. Best regards, Tony
Does anyone know if the stock bedding is really solid in the SVT, with the normal stock? Is there any one making custom stocks out there anywhere, or would this be a diy project more or less?
It does need some additional fitting as well.
PM me and I may be able to steer you in the right direction FatTony.
OP; I wouldn't have the patience or skill to do as nice of a job, but I'm still impressed with your project.
Funny you should mention that. I do a display of Russian firearms at gunshows whenever I can and one day a gentleman came up to me and looked at my M38 and showed me a picture of his wonderful project where he put a synthetic stock and scope on his M38... I did not hesitate to tell him what I thought right to his face.
Yes, its his project, it's his gun, but it will never be a Dragunov no matter how much you pretend...so why bother destroying a Tokarev to make it look like something it's not.. it's a 3 dressed up as a 9 at best.
Have fun playing make-believe. I agree the OP has talent, it's just too bad it can't be put to better use.
Can someone explain to me why people cry about some modified military rifle while you can buy another one original right away ? Its not like if there is only 1000 svt out there..
http://www.theammosource.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_23&products_id=678
Well good job on making this dragunov, look really nice !!!
http://www.theammosource.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_23&products_id=678
Well good job on making this dragunov, look really nice !!!
Of course.. there's always an endless supply of the currently popular military surplus rifle that will never run out. There was an endless supply of Johnsons, Garands, Lee Enfields...endless.. and now there's an endless supply of SVTs, Mosin Nagants, SKSs...endless.
Just curious, but couldn't a compromise be made on the parts that require altering? So far the front sight/FH assembly and the cocking handle are the only parts that can't be covered or masked....
So why not see about pulling the SVT front sight/bayo lug/brake assembly and simply mounting an SVD assembly? If the barrel diameter is greater on the SVT then the SVD assembly can be remounted onto a larger diameter mount, and if it's smaller, it can be shimmed..... The SKS, SVT and SVD all use press fitted and pinned front sight/bayo/FH assemblies as far as I can tell, so not like it's a big deal to swap them out.
In all seriousness, gun owners are so set into "my way or the highway" that they end up argueing when a compromise would usually work better, be easier and satisfy both parties.... just that generally gun owners phrase their opinions so offensively and badly that both sides just end up yelling at each other.
P.S. A question for those in the know - do SVD's have fluted chambers to ease extraction? I ask because that's always been my one complaint over the SVT and I'm wondering if they carried it over to the SVD. If I had my druthers I'd have an SVT without the fluted chamber, since mine is very unlikely to get as dirty as is required to benefit the fluted chamber.
So why not see about pulling the SVT front sight/bayo lug/brake assembly and simply mounting an SVD assembly? If the barrel diameter is greater on the SVT then the SVD assembly can be remounted onto a larger diameter mount, and if it's smaller, it can be shimmed..... The SKS, SVT and SVD all use press fitted and pinned front sight/bayo/FH assemblies as far as I can tell, so not like it's a big deal to swap them out.
In all seriousness, gun owners are so set into "my way or the highway" that they end up argueing when a compromise would usually work better, be easier and satisfy both parties.... just that generally gun owners phrase their opinions so offensively and badly that both sides just end up yelling at each other.
P.S. A question for those in the know - do SVD's have fluted chambers to ease extraction? I ask because that's always been my one complaint over the SVT and I'm wondering if they carried it over to the SVD. If I had my druthers I'd have an SVT without the fluted chamber, since mine is very unlikely to get as dirty as is required to benefit the fluted chamber.
I stand corrected you can act rude, in person good for you
Incorrigable don't worry about skirsons he played the same song when i announced that I was building a new stock for my mosin nagant. Skirsons is one of those people who feel justified in being rude to people who chose to use thier own property in the way in which they like. I believe that his parents didn't teach him that if he can't think of something nice to say to be quiet. Your project looks great you should be proud .
Incorrigable don't worry about skirsons he played the same song when i announced that I was building a new stock for my mosin nagant. Skirsons is one of those people who feel justified in being rude to people who chose to use thier own property in the way in which they like. I believe that his parents didn't teach him that if he can't think of something nice to say to be quiet. Your project looks great you should be proud .
Just to avoid total derailment of the topic - OP, it looks like the SVD and SVT front sight/FH/bayo lug assemblies should be pretty interchangeable. The depth the barrel goes into one versus the other may be a bit different, but you should be able to get an SVD assembly on there without permanently altering the barrel. As a plus, it'll probably be easier than trying to alter an SVT assembly to look similar.
