M1919a6 Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 I did a .308 conversion on my Maxim. I was wondering if this was a feasible product. Custom barrel and feedblock rework with cartridge insert and guides. It was way more expensive than I planned. By the end, I was in it almost 3K. I don’t think people would pay this much for a conversion, but my friend is trying to push me to do more. I have also done .308/7.62 NATO conversions for the Vickers and one 1914 Hotchkiss also. What do you think? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bartlett Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 I think it looks interesting. I had considered it as a project for my own 08/15 and you showed it is feasible. I've also considered a conversion of my Jap 99, currently in .308 using MG13 mags, to eat some of the 7.92 surplus I have. With the way things may be going in the near future I'm not sure I want to tie up the time and money in either project. Keep posting here with updates if you continue with it. Kevin in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1919a6 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Will do, it’s nice to have it running on modern ammo. No more Berdan cases or corrosive primers. I’m really happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdbakerjr Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 I just bought a vickers in 7.62x54, id definitely be interested in the .308 conversion. And by the way, if anyone has a conversion kit for a type 96 jap, it would be useful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradFloyd29 Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 How much for a barrel and the cartridge stop? That is if you are still working on this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdbakerjr Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Guys I got busy with work and forgot to check up on this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalliatic Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 I have a 308 barrel. What other parts do you have to make it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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