Thread: Change my mind...

Originally Posted by Preacher

Seriously considering a short bush gun project in either 7.62x39 or 300Blk.

Will be based on Howa Mini but only if can source a Jefferson bottom kit (cannot tolerate protruding mags).

Purpose will be CNI bush, lucky if more than 70m. More like 25-40m at MAX. Last one was about 11m.

Reds/Sika occasionally slightly longer on Fallow. Don't need to be hyped up Roar Stag capable as have the .308 for that.

Don't reload as of yet so factory ammo a must. Barrel will be short enough to be suppressor at just off fore stock.

Am leaning towards the x39 as have had success with the calibre before, however would like to play with subs and .300Blk is much more suitable for that with factory ammo.

Pros/cons... Sell me a dream.

I've been thinking of doing the same thing when funds allow, I like the 7.62x39 for good factory hunting ammo, cheap(ish) plinking mil-surp ammo, and once you do reload there are a lot of projectiles designed for the .303 that should work. I'm thinking something around 200 grain cast lead hollow points for sub loads, I've loaded jacketed 7.62 subs before but there is about zero expansion. I also like red dots for that kind of range, I have an Aimpoint which has been orphaned which will hopefully go on mine once I sort it. Those Jefferson bottom kits look well made but pricey, I think I'm going to try to kludge something together with spare parts. I did find that the magazine box, spring and follower from a Zastava M85 fit into the Howa mag well and allow it to cycle and feed, at least the .223 model did, and I'd have a go at cutting and welding an aluminium bottom metal myself.