AK Sponsor
Posted: 5/8/2003 2:41:56 PM EDT
|
I posted this in the Chinese Forum, was told to post it here: A buddy of mine has a NHM91 with a wrecked muzzle. My question is: what are the steps to replace the barrel? we've already pressed out the barrel pin, but I wanted to ask here before we proceeded further. We have access to presses, a lathe, etc. what kind of jig do we need to press the barrel out without damaging the reciever? Also, does anyone know if a reg chinese ak barrel ( like the ones kengs sells ) will press in, or is the size different? Or should I tell him to send the gun to a AK smith? Thanks |
|
what, exactly, is wrecked about the muzzle? pressing ths bbl out requires a hydraulic press, blocking material (to block against the front of the trunnion or receiver if milled variant) and a bar to push against the chamber face of the bbl.. also, you will need strapping to be used to prevent the parts front kicking out of the press and turning into shrapnel. it really isn't difficult, but safety is of the utmost consideration. steel + extreme pressure = danger! is the nhm a 20" bbl. or a 16". calling kengs will verify what level of completion their bbls. are in...and perhaps an entire new front end would be the way to go. |
|
Well the muzzle damage is a long story, lets just say the end of the barrel is missing the front sight, ( not caused by a misfire, or any other shooting accident ) but the rest of the gun is in like new condition. My friend thinks replacing the barrel is preferable to cutting the barrel shorter, recrowning, and adding a new front sight. The NHM91 has a 20" barrel, I know the kengs is a 16", I was wondering if the barrel specs were the same at the base of the barrel because the NHM91 has a heavy almost RPK type barrel all the way to the muzzle. The NHM91 reciever also seems more heavier duty and slightly longer than the standard Chinese AK recievers I have seen. Thanks for the help Campy, yes I have access to a hydraulic press. I'll have to look into making a rig like you describe. |
AK Sponsor