To change an SMLE No.4 MK1 that is already sporterized into 7.62X39 caliber.

Thanks for any estimation.

Why not .303? Well I don't believe firing a full-power cartridge in a gun that has rear locking lugs. Some enfield even have extra shoulder clearance in chamber, not good for reloading cases.

And like said, 7.62X39 is fun.

For far less then the cost of that work, you can get a brand new charles daly 7.62X39 mini mauser barreled action ~$250. Not sure what stocks will cost, but you ought to be able to get something in the $100-150 range.

Good luck and good shooting

Good luck and good shooting

The goal of this project is to build a "bolt-action rifle chambered in a low power, same bore diameter caliber with medium accuracy potential, high pleasure coefficient, and low cost on ammo and reloading components". So I figured 7.62X39 is one choice.

Paul H, you really should get to know an SMLE, SMLE is a god's gift to a project like this, most problem you mentioned don't exist except the mag feeding : Barrel can be set back, SMLE has a flat bolt face, and the extractor blade sticks out just enough for the smaller Russian round rim.

Pete E, I already have an SKS, don't like its mediocre accuracy. Scoped it too but it's a hassle.

eldeguello, I am aware of the Ishapore 2A1 .308Win you mentioned, if I can get my hand on these, I'll get them too.

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Originally posted by Pyrotek:
How much will it cost for this project?

To change an SMLE No.4 MK1 that is already sporterized into 7.62X39 caliber.

Thanks for any estimation.

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How much? How much money ya got?

Signed,

Dewey, Cheetum, & Howe
Custom Gunsmiths

Is your small ring mauser originally chambered for this round or it's modified from a standard bolt-face, what's involved?

Thanks

The alternative is to yank the barrel and install a cheap pipe from Numrich, then chamber.

Any alternative will cost as much as a decent SKS, likely more.

D, C, & H

I figured the rifle will have to be a single-shot as well because the bolt-head and ejector configuration will not eject the brass although it would extract fine.

Reliably yours,

Dewey, Cheetum, and Howe
Custom Bank...oops GUNsmiths!

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Originally posted by Pyrotek:
GSF1200 (What does your name stands for?),

Is your small ring mauser originally chambered for this round or it's modified from a standard bolt-face, what's involved?

Thanks

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All you have to do with the Mauser is weld up the extractor, gunparts corp sells a kit for mausers, you get a barrel, spacer, mag follower for $100.