User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
TX, USA
|
Posted: 2/16/2012 5:11:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: acarpenter]
[#1]
Originally Posted By gelmir:
Nice rifles acarpenter! After seeing your pix I decided to go with a Tantal to Beryl conversion also. Removing the old Tantal stock was easy as there were no roll pins and I knew about the manditory grip removal. After the grip was removed all that was necessary was to remove the rear tang screw which has a machine thread and pull the old stock rearward. Now, with the old stock out I discovered that the plate that goes under the pistol grip is no longer needed and can't be used. This plate provided the spring tension required for the old side folder and also helped support the whole thing. What I want to know is...Is the rear tang short machine screw the only hardware you reinstalled? Or, did you install a new tang screw for the front of the rear tang (the one under the recoil spring)? If you did place a screw in the front of the rear tang what size & type was it? The whole thing is tight but is the small original machine screw all that is needed? Thanks. Sorry for the no-reply, but thanks for the praise! I only used the one screw, just use some loctite. Nice shooting rifles with the beryl goodies. carp |
|
|
PA, USA
|
Posted: 2/23/2012 5:59:54 PM EDT
[#2]
just refinished in Pennsylvania "no-see-um"
|
|
|
MN, USA
|
Posted: 2/28/2012 11:01:24 AM EDT
[#3]
This is all I have done so far but there's more to come.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/5/2012 12:52:41 AM EDT
[#4]
Polish markings 
|
|
|
|
WI, USA
|
Posted: 3/10/2012 5:24:42 PM EDT
[#5]
When I first got my Tantal.
Then I got a Bulgarian stock set from APEX. Realized that I really didnt like it because of the bakelite upper. I wasnt going to spend the kind of money IWD wants for an upper. 
How it is right now but I still want to get a Bulgarian/K-var black ak74 lower hand guard and buttstock. But I had this lower and buttstock at home already so they will work for now 
|
|
|
OK, USA
|
Posted: 3/12/2012 5:02:24 PM EDT
[#6]
Century Tantal from Classic Arms I picked up couple weeks ago. She shoots real nice. Beryl upper from RTG, Kvar lower. RPK 74 mag
Crappy pic took the day I got the rifle. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/15/2012 12:40:18 PM EDT
[#7]
Her current dress up.
    BTW this is my truck gun, since in Michigan it is registered as a "Pistol"
 |
|
|
|
SC, USA
|
Posted: 4/18/2012 10:24:52 PM EDT
[#8]
|
|
|
NV, USA
|
Posted: 4/19/2012 8:21:55 PM EDT
[#9]
sylwia......hot! love the furniture.
|
|
|
USA
|
Posted: 5/29/2012 6:02:05 PM EDT
[#10]
My CIA tantal
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy98/naj42/akbul.jpg http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy98/naj42/ak.jpg After grinding down the hammer a little bit the rifle worked flawlessly, and I couldn't be happier with the weapon. Other than the cheap plastic Tapco hand guard that doesn't even have a heat shield the gun is very solid. |
|
|
OK, USA
|
Posted: 6/4/2012 12:20:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: naj3000]
[#11]
Just got my Polish upper hand gaurd from robertrtg.com, huge step up from the Tapco piece that was on it.
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy98/naj42/1fcf9041.jpg |
|
|
OK, USA
|
Posted: 6/9/2012 8:01:32 PM EDT
[#12]
took off the lower tapco peice, and put on a Russian style hand guard. Also the RIS barrel mount.
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy98/naj42/tanhndgrd.jpg |
|
|
TX, USA
|
Posted: 7/14/2012 12:35:36 PM EDT
[#13]
I recently got an Interarms Tantal, that I've already mostly converted to a Beryl lookalike.
And how it looks now. I'm just missing the rail, because I can't find a DPH Arms Beryl rail in stock anywhere right now. 
|
|
|
TX, USA
|
Posted: 9/1/2012 3:41:20 PM EDT
[#14]
First time owner of an AK - just picked up this sweet looking Tantal folder from Century Arms today. Been reading a little bit
about these rifles and "key-holing" - everything says get one with a "Y" in the serial number and you are okay. What about a "Z" in the serial number? Also on the side before the serial number there is 1994 stamped on it - not sure the significance of that either - is this gun that old? anybody have any ideas? Looking fwd running some rounds in it later this weekend. http://www.davidcappello.com/AK47/AK-tantal-IMG_5782.jpg |
|
|
TX, USA
|
Posted: 11/29/2012 6:54:11 PM EDT
[#15]
I finally got my Wz.96 Beryl clone done. Based off a Tantal in 5.45x39
|
|
|
MS, USA
|
Posted: 1/17/2013 4:48:30 AM EDT
[#16]
What kind of lower is that on your rifle? and does the tantal accept "standard" ak Lowers? thanks!
|
|
|
FL, USA
|
Posted: 1/17/2013 2:07:43 PM EDT
[#17]
Originally Posted By fearnone-respectfew:
What kind of lower is that on your rifle? and does the tantal accept "standard" ak Lowers? thanks! Chill with the caps. That lower handguard is from a Beryl and yes, they can take standard AK lower handguards. |
|
|
UT, USA
|
Posted: 1/27/2013 2:48:19 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ckkone]
[#18]
Here is my Interarms Tantal
|
|
|
MS, USA
|
Posted: 1/29/2013 7:38:10 AM EDT
[#19]
Where did you find that muzzle break? looks great!
|
|
|
TX, USA
|
Posted: 1/30/2013 10:30:45 AM EDT
[#20]
Originally Posted By fearnone-respectfew:
Where did you find that muzzle break? looks great! Are you asking about my Beryl clone? If so I got it at RTG parts |
|
|
MS, USA
|
Posted: 2/1/2013 1:12:04 AM EDT
[#21]
Yeah thats the one im asking about. Didnt know any other muzzle break would fit on the tantal.
|
|
|
TX, USA
|
Posted: 2/1/2013 10:10:24 AM EDT
[#22]
Originally Posted By fearnone-respectfew:
Yeah thats the one im asking about. Didnt know any other muzzle break would fit on the tantal. It kind of fits. The barrel extends pretty far into the middle of the brake, which will decrease its effectiveness. I also had to cut my own detent pin slot in the brake. |
|
|
TX, USA
|
Posted: 2/1/2013 8:20:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PBAtax]
[#23]
CAI Tantal -NO COMPLAINTS! Beryl upper hand guard from ROBERTRTG, KVar short stock, off brand pistol grip, muzzle nut from TOTHTOOL, Tantal in stock cleaning kit, replacement cleaning rod also from ROBERTRTG.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/3/2013 7:30:58 PM EDT
[#24]
|
|
|
|
USA
|
Posted: 4/14/2013 9:13:16 AM EDT
[#25]
Originally Posted By nyati13:
Originally Posted By fearnone-respectfew:
Where did you find that muzzle break? looks great! Are you asking about my Beryl clone? If so I got it at RTG parts Yeah, and how does that work with the unthreaded portion protruding into the insides of the Flash hider? Last I checked, there was about an inch of non-threaded barrel after the threads.. 
Or did you cut your barrel down and recrown? |
|
|
TX, USA
|
Posted: 4/15/2013 11:34:09 PM EDT
[#26]
Originally Posted By MyGrassIsBlue:
Originally Posted By nyati13:
Originally Posted By fearnone-respectfew:
Where did you find that muzzle break? looks great! Are you asking about my Beryl clone? If so I got it at RTG parts Yeah, and how does that work with the unthreaded portion protruding into the insides of the Flash hider? Last I checked, there was about an inch of non-threaded barrel after the threads..
Or did you cut your barrel down and recrown? I didn't cut it. The barrel extends into the middle of the flash hider, and it does reduce its effectiveness a bit. |
|
|
|
Posted: 9/3/2013 7:13:15 PM EDT
[#27]
|
|
|
|
PA, USA
|
Posted: 12/14/2013 11:22:17 PM EDT
[#28]
Just a standard Century Tantal. My first AK and I love it. Shoots fine and I'm pleasantly surprised by the recoil on this thing.
I was going to tactical this thing out, but I just ordered a new pistol grip and Polish sling. Love it. |
|
|
WA, USA
|
Posted: 1/25/2014 12:30:58 AM EDT
[#29]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/16/2014 1:26:50 AM EDT
[#30]
Not much action in the Tantal pic thread anymore, I guess they have kind of dried up. Glad I got my kit when I did.
AK Builder kit with headspaced chrome lined barrel and a Childers receiver. Matching bolt, carrier, gas tube and brake, the rest is mismatched. Heading to the range tomorrow to see how it shoots. 
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/14/2014 2:29:44 PM EDT
[#31]
Put a few hundred rounds through it so far, seems to work fine. Went ahead and finished it with Rustoleum appliance epoxy baked at 400* for an hour.
I love the way this one turned out. 
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/14/2015 9:46:35 PM EDT
[#32]
|
|
|
|
TX, USA
|
Posted: 5/11/2015 6:26:43 PM EDT
[#33]
Original matching kit with Childers receiver and Polish rail. I left the brake blued like it suppose to be.
|
|
|
VA, USA
|
Posted: 1/24/2016 2:59:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rmplstlskn]
[#34]
Tantal built by the late Bobby at Salbo Arms on a very low number Nodak receiver.
Magpul (non-destructive) add-ons... Rmpl %20(Medium).jpg)
%20(Medium).jpg)
For info on how the Mapul AK/AKM items fit on the Tantal, here is that thread... MAGPUL_and_the_Tantal |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/22/2018 2:20:25 AM EDT
[#35]
Baby pictures!
All mocked up and no place to go. 
I'm waiting on my Tapco G2 and time to make an appointment with a local shop to use their tools. I'm excited! 
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/5/2018 12:35:38 AM EDT
[#36]
Got her done yesterday. Shot today.
I couldn't help getting artsy with the pose. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/18/2018 8:43:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Z09SS]
[#37]
Gave up on that ridiculous wire stock. Brand new Polish WBP laminated.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/17/2019 9:16:16 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aeros:
My home buildI have since put the rear site one but have not put the rubber bumper on as I need to do one more finish coat. I like it but the first time I shot it the stock dug into me a little more than I would like... Can't wait to try out the Bulgy Sidefolder I just finished.  Oh and I need to get a bipod too. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/22/2022 1:47:36 AM EDT
[#39]
Tap tap tap, this thing still on?
Decided to get a little artsy and take a Polish ATF shot!  Mostly because the local liquor store had Źyweic lager. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/22/2022 1:20:04 PM EDT
[#40]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 8/20/2022 9:02:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Pakieser]
[#41]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 8/21/2022 8:43:58 AM EDT
[#42]
Nice to see a new post in here.
|
|
|
|
AZ, USA
|
Posted: 8/24/2022 6:45:49 PM EDT
[#43]
 |
|
|
|
Posted: 8/24/2022 8:29:05 PM EDT
[#44]
Nice
|
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
Attached File