svd gas block conversion (adjustable)

[lockwood]

I just converted the gas block on my ndm 86 SVD I basically drilled a 1/8 inch hole in the sleeve just above the case head slot and then drilled a 1/16 inch hole thru the gas block itself for adjustment for clean/dirty rifle and as well to reduce the recoil and battering of the action with regular loads, it works great and the recoil actually did lesson somewhat.

[mack8384]

not sure if I quite understand what you have done. do you have pics? and would something like this be able to be performed on a Tiger.TIA

Mack M.

[lockwood]

There are pics on kalashnikov gun boards under svd and yes it can be done to the tiger and is probably recommended if you are not a pure collector.

[PeeWee]

Mack,lockwood used the same pics that I sent you.The Tigr does not have the sleeve on the block.Lockwood has a 308 chink, they came with the sleeved block but no holes. It looks like it would be easy to make one though,if you can find a metal tube with the right diameter.Connor had an adjustable block but i think he sold it.

[mack8384]

Thanx PeeWee, I wasn't to clear on how the gas block worked. now I understand. it uses a sleeve that sits over the gas block tube that has regulated holes in it.

Thanx again

Mack M.

[Ken]

Something like this?

http://album.gunsnet.net/data/kenneth/824_p7371.jpg

[lockwood]

Conner was going to sell the gas block to me but I didn't need it anymore so he probably still has it.

[PeeWee]

Thank You Lockwood,I just sent him email to see if I can get it.