Well....IT'S FINISHED !!!

[Tankdriver]

With the help of several members on the board here, I have my Stg58 matching kit put back together, and ready to go.

I used a DSA type 2 as I like the looks of it. After collecting WW2 stuff for 50 years, I love the look of ogrinal firearms, so I left it as a "battlefield" pick up. The only part that looks bad is the charging handle. It is a TAPCO and it is jet black, but I'll correct that later.

I'm getting ready to go try it out in a couple hours. This is my first FAL build. I read all 450 pages on the BIY forum, and checked headspace a few times, and had it verified here. Now just one question left.... How many used a string for your 1st shot?.....

Thanks again guys for the help, and parts off this forum.

[brunop]

Congratulations - looks like a great build. I did not use a string - I read a lot, asked a few questions, and was sure I got it right. Walked out of the shop and pulled the trigger several times.

Perfect.

Peace.

[Falfegnügen]

Looks perfect! I personnaly like the experienced "battlefield" look too.

I don't know if it's just me, but it looks like the upper/lower receiver joint pin/screw is not tightened down all the way. And I've never once used a string on a FAL build. I have, however, held a couple out at arms' length for that first shot or two.

[sturmgrenadiere]

Tested by shooting a "string of fire", yes.

Hiding behind a rock with a string tied to the trigger. No. I had faith in my headspace abilities the first time I did it. It is rather difficult to do wrong if you follow the generally accepted methods(s).

[Lee Carpentieri]

Besides, BATFE says if you have a string tied to the trigger it will make it a machinegun.

[W.E.G.]

nice magazine

[Tankdriver]

Originally posted by Lee Carpentieri
Besides, BATFE says if you have a string tied to the trigger it will make it a machinegun.

Good point never thought of that. Glad I just trusted everyones knowledge, and my work.......

[Tankdriver]

OK took it out and tried it. Fuctioned very well. Only problem to work out is the bolt hold open is hanging up sometimes.

It is about 45 here, and I had 3 rifles to check operation on, so did not spend a lot of time out there. The AR15 did great on the Aimpoint, but BUIS I never could get right. The Polish AK47 Underfolder in great left and right, but is shooting low, the front sight is almost all the way out, and will not move. I'll have to pull it and clean it up. The FAL started out printing to the right, and high. As shown on the 1st target.




Once I got every thing close. I put up the second target. The 1st target was 3 round groups. The second target was a 5 round group. After I looked at it I figured I better quit for to day. Looked pretty good to my old eyes.....

[Tankdriver]

Originally posted by W.E.G.
nice magazine

Thanks

Mag is the one that came with the kit.

[sturmgrenadiere]

Good to see it all worked out. Are those 100 yard groups?

You say the mag release is hanging up? As in not really being "springy" up and down in its function? I have always found it useful to take a broze bore brush and lightly scrub the channel in the receiver. And I also clean out all the usual goup accumulated in the slot the spring and plunger reside in the bolt catch itself. Granted, yours may be spotless... And then just a little lube...

Someone noted it looks like your upper/lower pin is not all the way in. Actually, SGT-58 pins, like what you have, had the recessed pin tips.

[Schultz]

I too like the battlefield look, Very nice!

[torquemada055]

Bless you my son for doing such good work!!!

[Falfegnügen]

Outstanding groups! Gotta love those Österreicher Sturmgewehrs I'm personally working on a theory that there's much more to the Achtundfünfzig's legendary accuracy than pure precision and craftsmanship. I believe it has something to do with the Stoll muzzle device. Just my theory...

Originally posted by sturmgrenadiere
...Someone noted it looks like your upper/lower pin is not all the way in. Actually, SGT-58 pins, like what you have, had the recessed pin tips.

Yep, I agree. It still looks to me like it's not all the way in. Probably the perspective of the photo, the bevel and my lousy vision. Now I've got to go look at mine... Darn

[Tankdriver]

Originally posted by Falfegnügen
Outstanding groups! Gotta love those Österreicher Sturmgewehrs I'm personally working on a theory that there's much more to the Achtundfünfzig's legendary accuracy than pure precision and craftsmanship. I believe it has something to do with the Stoll muzzle device. Just my theory...



Yep, I agree. It still looks to me like it's not all the way in. Probably the perspective of the photo, the bevel and my lousy vision. Now I've got to go look at mine... Darn

You all are correct...... I put it together and forget to go back and tighten it down.......

[Tankdriver]

Originally posted by sturmgrenadiere
Good to see it all worked out. Are those 100 yard groups?

You say the mag release is hanging up? As in not really being "springy" up and down in its function? I have always found it useful to take a broze bore brush and lightly scrub the channel in the receiver. And I also clean out all the usual goup accumulated in the slot the spring and plunger reside in the bolt catch itself. Granted, yours may be spotless... And then just a little lube...

Someone noted it looks like your upper/lower pin is not all the way in. Actually, SGT-58 pins, like what you have, had the recessed pin tips.

Not the mag, it is the bolt hold open that is hanging. Sometimes. Just need to clean out the hole alittle. I have not gone back and checked the pin, so I'll find out in a couple of days if I left it lose or not.

The targets were just 50 yards. Easier to get it close. Pretty windy and cold. I'll get 100 yard later.

[lew]

Originally posted by Falfegnügen
I believe it has something to do with the Stoll muzzle device. Just my theory...

As others have noted, it's likely the superior quality of the barrel, above and beyond the rest of the parts.