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Barrell cutting on sks
kissgoodnight
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I want to remove the granade launcher on a yugo sks. How do you do that? Do you cut the barrell with a hacksaw? Then I would assume the next process to to finish the end of the barrell to remove burrs. I need advise on this.
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Grenade launcher is screwed on a barrel and secured with a cross pin.
Drive the pin out, secure the end of a barrel in a heavy vise (use 2 hardwood panels in a vise). Now use strong pliers to unscrew the grenade launcher. It is often neccessary to apply a heat from a torch if it doesn't loose off.
There is always a time to cut the barrel, but doing this just for removing a grenade launcher - is not recommended.
Hulvin
I seem to recall 16 inches BATF Min.BBl. Length on rifles, 26 Inches O.A.L.
Shotguns 18 In. Bbl.s and 28In.overall.
Have the rules been changed?
Wasn't sure my self, just wanted to check, I knew for many years following GCA68 it was 16"BBl.Min. Thanks for clarification.
I've got the impression that Kissgoodnight asks for the procedure how to remove the grenade launcher.
The pin hole is on the launcher, and there is only a small slot on the barrel in the threaded area. Those threads are useful if someone wants to have a muzzle brake.
I cutt off the barrel on one of my SKS and the accuracy is poor. I will never do that again and that is why I do not recommend cutting off, especially if the purpose is to remove the grenade launcher.
Hulvin
The grenade launcher you are about to remove, can be shortened, turned on a lathe and machined into a muzzle brake.
Now you would have a cap that covers those threads on your barrel and something which looks like a muzzle brake. When polished and blued it looks very nice.
If you have a good gunsmith in your area, he can do the job for you.
Hulvin