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Willie Sutton · March 13, 2013, 08:47 AM

The T24 was a flop (US attempt to make a .30-06 MG-42 copy) and the 7.62x51 conversion for the MG-42 is a drop-in (new feed tray & barrel) so your point is well taken.

I've picked the original 8x57 for my own FG-42 build, seeing as how this will be a special-event rifle and not a weekly range-beater.

Discussed with the builder the possibility of making one "convertable" and it's possible... with a second fitted barrel and barrel pin. The only imperfect bit would be the mag housing, you can have it "right" for one or the other caliber, but not both. I declined the opportunity to try having one built and will stick to the original caliber.

Privi is gonna love me....

Willie

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March 13, 2013, 08:47 AM	#15
Willie Sutton Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2012 Posts: 1,066	The T24 was a flop (US attempt to make a .30-06 MG-42 copy) and the 7.62x51 conversion for the MG-42 is a drop-in (new feed tray & barrel) so your point is well taken. I've picked the original 8x57 for my own FG-42 build, seeing as how this will be a special-event rifle and not a weekly range-beater. Discussed with the builder the possibility of making one "convertable" and it's possible... with a second fitted barrel and barrel pin. The only imperfect bit would be the mag housing, you can have it "right" for one or the other caliber, but not both. I declined the opportunity to try having one built and will stick to the original caliber. Privi is gonna love me.... Willie .