Finally getting around to the STG 58 project. It was originally going to become an SBR. I had a wild idea tonight.

After gong to the range today, I want to build a 7.62 semi auto precision rifle. I see way too many AR10's, SR25's, M1A's on the range. Never been one to follow the crowd I want to use an FAL. Being fairly new to the STG I thought I'd ask if it is feasible or am I just spining my wheels.

I already have an "Austrian" DSA STG 58 that will routinely shoot 2 1/4" groups for the base of this project.


Off the top of my head this is what I'm thinking:

rebarrel, it will be a target crowned, stainless steel, medium heavy contour, fluted 20" -  22" (.989 diameter to fit under the DSA railed forend)

Clean up and lighten trigger to 2 3/4 - 3 lbs

Are there any other areas I need to consider? Gas system? The bolts looks like it would lock up as well as an AR or M1A.  

I'm not expecting a 1/4 or 1/2 moa like the bolt guns. All I want is about a 1 moa rifle that will run with modified the AR's and M1A's.

Any recommendations or prior expierence would be appreciated.

Joe

The starting barrel blank is going to dictate what the end product of what the rifle is going to be.

Time to shop for someone to make you custom barrel from a Krieger or Douglas blank, then make sure to have it chambered/throated for the match ammo that you will be using. Also, don't forget what grain bullet you will be shooting since you will need to decide on barrel twist as well.

As for the new stock since you will want to scope the rig to get the most out of it,
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As for barrel weight, there are items hanging off it, and without a place to make a tension point, you will be better off with the most ridged barrel you can find, so think full weight.