TKIV-85

[meles meles]

We've just seen this, oomans



and think it might be a better option than trying to convert our P14 to fire 7.62x54R. It's a Finnish TKIV-85, a sniper rifle in 7.62x54R that was the precursor to the Sako TRG.

How simple is it to re-barrel a Mosin Nagant? We're thinking a Joe West stock, a MN1891 action and a nice heavy stainless barrel.

[saddler]

[dromia]

I thought they were chambered for the Finnish 7.62x53R cartridge,

[meles meles]

They are. Originals being pretty scarce, we were thinking of taking a standard MN and putting a heavyweight stainless barrel on it. It wouldn't be an exact copy of the real thing,

[kennyc]

:55:

[meles meles]

We have always believed 7.62x54R is capable of excellent accuracy ...

[Sandgroper]

No wonder you need protecting - memory like sieve. I gave you a link to the TKIV-85 months ago! :roll:

http://www.full-bore.co.uk/viewtopic.ph ... r&start=40

[Blighty]

I'm willing to bet that the Finns converted M28/30s to make those. No need to rebarrel.

[Fedaykin]

You beat me Kennyc! That is a Moss Pawn build on the Iraqveteran8888 Youtube channel. They have done more then one as I understand it.

AS I understand it the 7.62x54r cartridge is regarded by Lapua of Finland as an inherently accurate round There are a few American examples of rebarrelled on the internets and Youtube.

I have certainly considered it as an interesting idea for a project, the rifle for the moment is widely available and cheap as chips so there is no worry about cutting up some rare antique. I suppose if a gunsmith can put a new barrel on a Remington 700 why not a Nagant!

A few pics to wet appetites:

[meles meles]

Perchance we should ask ovenpaa if something like this is within his capabilities and have one built as a forum project...