MG34 in .308

Post by **Pirate** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 7:44 pm

Has anyone seen an mg34 in .308? I saw some .308 bbls for sale in shotgun news. it would be nice to have a .308 conversion so I could shoot nc ammo in my tnw gun.

Post by **JBaum** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:25 pm

Israelis converted them to .308. Considering the ease of converting the 42 to .308, I wouldn't think it would be too hard to do for the 34.

smoggle · Post by **smoggle** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:10 am

I think Ryan has one in .308. He posted pictures of the conversion. I believe it was the barrel, feedtray and the foreward piece in the top cover that depresses(or guides) the round into the chamber. It was a bit longer.

Post by **Blanksguy** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:29 am

The Norwegins converted many MG34s to 7.62x51mmNATO/.308.

We fire Blanks from these all of the time in 7.62x51mmNATO/.308........and as listed in the Blank-Adapting tutorial/thread.......the only parts that we change are the feed-tray and barrel (for a 2-pcs. Blank-Firing Barrel)....as the case-heads are the same so same bolts.

For firing live ammo in .308.....I believe that the only new parts would be:

1: Feed-Tray. (IE: Look at my photos....a "dedicated" .308 length feed-tray with a spacer and feed-guide welded onto it).

2: Barrel-Assembly

3: Booster-Cup/"Nozzle"

You will be able to use the same belts in most guns.

Regards, RichardS.
Blanksguy2001@chartermi.net

smoggle · Post by **smoggle** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:11 am

http://panzer46.net/mg42board/viewtopic.php?t=524

This should take you to the picture of Ryan's .308 34.
Whether this is part of the Norweigian modifcation or his I do not know.