Enfield conversion to .223 or 7.62x39?

[read6737]

I have been thinking along the lines of a 7.08
Which I think would be easy as I think the all the 308 conversion bits should work. (except the barrel).
In France the restrictions on the type of license or permission are nearly all done on military calibers.


NOT REALLY REPEATING MT SELF JUST A GLITCH. BUT NOT AT MY END.....

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[jmoore]

I have been thinking along the lines of a 7.08

I think the 7mm-08 runs at a little higher pressure than 308, 260Rem also.
Someone will elaborate further, esp. if I'm wrong..

Anyway, if that's the case, stresses on the action will be somewhat higher even though felt recoil is generally less.


OK- so I'm wrong as per Mr. Horton. I don't mind! And I really don't care what my post count is! Take it off altogther for all I care.

[crusty]

I have a converted rifle & have done some work on two other conversions.

For 7.62x39 a standard .303 barrel can be used by shortening at the chamber, re-threading & re-chambering. (I don't do this bit)
RJW - I'm in Auckland NZ

I have used two methods for the magazine;

1. VZ52/57 mag - requires grinding of feed lips in the action body.

2. Mini 30 5 round mag - excellent option - I folded a box & soldered to the trigger guard, set right forward. I also silver soldered a block to the mag release. The mag sits flush & feeds perfectly with no modification to the action.

The bolt head was modified by building up a rim with weld & milling (again not by me)

[Edward Horton]

I think the 7mm-08 runs at a little higher pressure than 308, 260Rem also.
Someone will elaborate further, esp. if I'm wrong..

Anyway, if that's the case, stresses on the action will be somewhat higher even though felt recoil is generally less.

Yes I will elaborate and stresses on the action will be somewhat "LOWER"

.308 Win 52,000 CUP - 62,000 PSI
7mm-08 51,000 CUP - 61,000 PSI (lower)
.260 Rem 50,000 CUP - 60,000 PSI (even lower)