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M53/MG42 308 conversion
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:48 pm
by aussiemg3
Hi I am new to the site, and have a question I hope someone can help me with.
I recently purchased a Yugo M53/ Mg42 and also purchased all the parts required to convert to 7.62 nato. My problem is the 308 feed cover catch will not clear the rear of the gun. I would like to get this resolved as I have multiple 7.62 guns I like the caliber and like buying one caliber in bulk. pls Help if you can
Thank you
Aussiemg3
Re: M53/MG42 308 conversion
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:02 am
by JBaum
"cover catch will not clear the rear of the gun"
What does that mean, exactly? The cover won't close?
Re: M53/MG42 308 conversion
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:19 pm
by aussiemg3
right. when you try to close the feed cover the spring loaded catch that locks the feed cover in place, will not go back far enough for the cover to fully close.
Re: M53/MG42 308 conversion
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:21 pm
by aussiemg3
I'll take a photo and see if i can upload it to show you.
Re: M53/MG42 308 conversion
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:24 am
by waffendude
i think on the mg3 top cover you will need to retract the bolt/carrier to the rear then close the top cover----the "roller" on top of the carrier needs to fit into the rail inside of the top cover
hope this helps
waffen
Re: M53/MG42 308 conversion
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:25 pm
by aussiemg3
Ok I now know what the problem is see photo 1 the feed cover release on the mg3 is longer than m53 so wont clear the receiver opneing photo 2. I found if I switch the mg3 for the m53 it does work but need to mill a few thou from screw hole to get a better hold as it's shorter. i added a couple of general photos as well. I love this gun.