Goldeneagle76 24 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) I got all my parts in and am itchin to get started on it. But I have not had the chance to try light loads on my stock gun yet. My indoor range does not allow birdshot and between work, kids and weather I have not been able to get to my outdoor range. I have 3 un-obstructed ports and it ran PMC and Rio 00 buck flawlessly. Should I still wait until I run some Federal bulk through it on setting 2 before I jump into the conversion. I have read the stickies and such on this saying it is better to make sure the stock gun is working right before converting. Guess the pressure of doing it is just getting to me. the one time I wish CSS didn't have uch fast shipping!!! They got me the conversion parts 3 days after ordering them. Edited January 31, 2013 by Goldeneagle76 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lZl Jody lZl 1 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Will the results of shooting the bird shot make a difference? hehe You already have the parts so gitter done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'd just convert. If you know you are going to go there anyway, you may as well do the reliability service with the trigger parts that will contribute drag. There are also some weak slugs that launch 1 1/8 oz at 1200 FPS that should provide about the same baseline for testing as the bulk pack birdshot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kukurilynch 2 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 convert we want pics. when your done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeremiahisnaked 64 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Go for it. It's almost as fun as shooting it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KTM 72 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Convert to the dark side now ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneak 81 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Do the conversion. I sat on the parts for 2 months debating. I'm so glad I did, took me a few hours. It was a lot of fun, wondered why I didn't do it earlier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azatty 2 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 If it shoots and cycles on buckshot, then you know that your stock fire control, bolt, and gas systems are working. That would be my main concern before a conversion. If you are not modifying the gas system, swapping out the fire control group probably isn't going change that operation, and if it does, then you know you did something wrong. Test the light loads after conversion. Changing out the gas system is easy to do if it won't cycle low brass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gpetrucci85 1 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Convert now!! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldeneagle76 24 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 ok, you guys twisted my arm...I will be starting on it tonight after I get home from work. Will post pics when it is done. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KTM 72 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 If you run into any trouble spots just ask, lots of good people here that will help you out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldeneagle76 24 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Got rivets and old trigger guard off (man that center one was a pain in the arse). Painted bare metal and put on new trigger guard, Hogue grip and plastic plugs. Will tackle the rest tomorrow. I have to modify my BHO lever before install too. Bought the KVAR NATO stock and there are no holes in it...do I have to pre-drill it or will the screw just self tap the plastic in the stock? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 The pre-drill should be the size of the shaft of the screws, if you are using the screws from the original stock, which I do recommend. Use a quality screwdriver with a well fitting blade. Put a drop of oil in each hole before screwing them in. Take your time and make sure they get started straight. The forward screw can be difficult if it goes in at an angle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldeneagle76 24 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Well, about 98% done. Had to re-disasemble the whole thing once to cut more out of the BOH latch. The BHO spring was about the easiest thing to go together! The Kvar stock was a b!tch to get in...filed a little bit off (and could probably still use more). It actually knocked 2 of the plastic hole plugs out, so I need to replace them. Did a slight polishing of hammer, bolt, rails and this thing feels SMOOTH!!! Didn't go overboard, just used a brown buff wheel on the dremel. Did use a pad and some polishing compound on bolt where it rubs on the shells. Hoping to get out today and run it a little. Here is a pic. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sapper1371usmc 107 Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Looks good man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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