Direct impingement, detachable magazine fed, rotating bolt, semi automatic 7.62x39 Arisaka Type 38 - coming soon.
Posted by DMTLTD@reddit | GunnitRust | View on Reddit | 20 comments
This idea has been rolling around in my head for a while now. The more caffeine I drink, the more plausible it seems. Going to start this week - more than likely will be done either right before or right after the comp.
Beanz1896@reddit
have you made any more progress on this?
DMTLTD@reddit (OP)
This is still in R&D. Hangup is on the helical machining.
Beanz1896@reddit
I hope to see it completed someday. I'm working on my own semi auto conversion for the Carcano.
MerganserMaster@reddit
I have a somewhat off topic question, I assume you would have to remove the barrel for this project, so what is your method of removing them (if you have/ are going to)? The reason I ask is that I also have a Type 38 that needs the barrel removed and I cannot find any info on how to do so online (I have a barrel vice and such, just need a "strategy").
DMTLTD@reddit (OP)
Strip it down, torque the chamber end of the barrel into the vise with an impact wrench, torque on the action wrench, and turn with a 6' breaker. Most of these old actions have breaking torque around the 400-600 ft lbs range.
Responsible-One-6232@reddit
Can't wait to see what this comes to be could be pretty nice from some things in imagining it w/on it good work brother deff do detailed build document so can be replicated easily
Abelskiver0811@reddit
I made my mosin nagant magazine fed with vepr single stack mags. Don't be afraid to follow your dreams.
Roland_was_a_warrior@reddit
Hey, question about that rifle. What barrel profile is that and how much does the whole thing weigh?
Abelskiver0811@reddit
It's one of the target profile barrels from McGowan, whole thing is about 15 lbs.
Roland_was_a_warrior@reddit
Woof. That’s beefy. Oh also, barrel length?
Abelskiver0811@reddit
I think about 24" is what I had put on
Stray3dfar@reddit
Interesting 👍
R1chard_Nix0n@reddit
Caffeine? Take a leaf out of keltec's book and let the cocaine train bring you inspiration.
DMTLTD@reddit (OP)
That was many moons ago, I'm sober now except for a nicotine vape.
TX_Metal@reddit
Oh you have all of my attention.
CKJ1109@reddit
Interesting, so somewhat improving upon the lineage of the Chinese converted type 38s into 7.62x39.
rifleshooter2@reddit
I love it. Can't wait to see it complete
Lupine_Ranger@reddit
I'm intrigued. Can't wait to see it take shape
chrisdetrin@reddit
Yes bubba let the dark side guide you.
Foolprooft@reddit
Now this is an oddball project i wanna keep eyes on.
Good luck.