PSL build starting

warwickben said:
Still no word from prexis. im just gonna use some one else for the barrel.
They linked to this thread on weapons guild. So I'll probably get ban for the down fall video I made when I was pissed. Guess some one started a thread on ak files? If you see it shoot me a link .


Any one got tips on removing a barrel with a trunnion riveted in ?
Click to expand...

I've removed and replaced rivets many a time on my motorcycle exhausts and other heavy sheet metal (High grade stainless steel rivets). So long as you don't plan on reusing the rivet just drill them out with a high strength bit on the side with the broken off dimple then pop the head off with a flathead and it should all fall out.

use a drill bit smaller than the OD of the rivet shaft, and you'll never even touch the original hole
 
Yeah I planned on filling a flat then center drilling it .
Then stepping up my bits.
Just little worried about it walking and messing the receiver.

I'll just do it in my shop on my mill. And go crazy slow.
 
Not to hijack the thread (thought you would know best) but I was just curious if there are any shops in NH or MA that sell PSLs? I've always thought it would be badass to have a semi-auto rifle in x54r. Pretty pricy on gun broker. $1200+. I don't see myself getting one anytime soon but wouldn't mine checking one out in person.
 
andrew1220 said:
Not to hijack the thread (thought you would know best) but I was just curious if there are any shops in NH or MA that sell PSLs? I've always thought it would be badass to have a semi-auto rifle in x54r. Pretty pricy on gun broker. $1200+. I don't see myself getting one anytime soon but wouldn't mine checking one out in person.
Click to expand...

There no longer being imported and parts kits have dried up . I built mine for 600$ ish. Last parts kit with barrel I saw was 1k. My carbine mutt will be around the same cost.

You have to hunt down the psl parts and mix and match other parts . Rpk bulged trunnion since you will not find a psl trunnion .
 
warwickben said:
There no longer being imported and parts kits have dried up . I got mine built for 600$ ish. Last parts kit with barrel I saw was 1k

You have to hunt down the psl parts and mix and match other parts . Rpk build he trunnion since you will not find a psl trunnion .
Click to expand...

Oh wow, I didn't wasn't aware they're not being imported anymore. Good to know. Thanks.
 
andrew1220 said:
Oh wow, I didn't wasn't aware they're not being imported anymore. Good to know. Thanks.
Click to expand...

If you don't mind hunting down parts etc I can give your advice where to look. But you will not find a psl trunnion so you need to trim the top cover for the yugo one.

You'll have to buy one used or just hunt down the parts .
 
warwickben said:
If you don't mind hunting down parts etc I can give your advice where to look. But you will not find a psl trunnion so you need to trim the top cover for the yugo one.

You'll have to buy one used or just hunt down the parts .
Click to expand...

Oh nice, appreciate that. I thought about trying to buy/build one but I've been spending way too much money lately. So I've just been looking around to see what they go for when you can find one. This was the cheapest one on GB:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=423535237

With almost 2 days left, I'm sure that will go well over 1k.
 
Is that even a fair price with 2 scopes and 1 mag? Well assuming it sold for where it's at now - $855 + $45 for shipping lol.
 
The 1-4 and 1-8 scope are odd specs. But I only know about the stock pso scope 4x 100$ ish but a lot of the other scopes are 300-900$

I'd buy that at that price.

I've been seeing most psl 1-3 mags no scope for 1-1.5k$
 
warwickben said:
The 1-4 and 1-8 scope are odd specs. But I only know about the stock pso scope 4x 100$ ish but a lot of the other scopes are 300-900$

I'd buy that at that price.

I've been seeing most psl 1-3 mags no scope for 1-1.5k$
Click to expand...

Cool. I guess my concern with buying one online is that you don't know the condition of the bore/piston etc. Who knows if the previous owner kept it clean after shooting the corrosive rounds.
 
I looked at the photos in that auction a little more closely and noticed there's no import marks (Imported by CAI...etc.). So it's most likely a parts kit?
 
warwickben said:
Kinda Some where manufactured from kits by company's . Not home builders.
Click to expand...
Ohh ok. I was reading in an older thread you talked about the receivers cracking (with surplus ammo) with the ones NOT imported from Romania? So it would be kinda risky not knowing the history of this gun in the auction.
 
warwickben said:
Prexis wants me to send my barrel back to him. Saying if it's just the extractor groove hell send me a replacement.
Another company offered me a free one for my problems dealing with prexis .
Click to expand...

So what's your move gonna be? I wouldn't send that dude his junk back, he probably just wants to make it disappear.
 
andrew1220 said:
I see. And the ones that cracked, were they with light ball ammo 147gr or the heavier stuff like 174-182 gr?
Click to expand...

I've heard so many different things. Most of the surplus I've found is 147....
You can get adjustable gas block or make the stock one adjustable. It's the carrier hitting the rear that cracked them.
 
I wish I didn't love the x54R round so much lol. Now I'm wanting one of these badly. Must. Say. No.
 
warwickben said:
No you don't . You really want a belt fed . If you know how to mig weld you'd probably can build it for less then a psl.......
Click to expand...

Haha, I'm definitely no welder that's for sure.

I've just got so much x54r ammo that it only makes sense to get another rifle chambered in x54r.
 
Last edited:

Similar threads

WTK - Interest in Build Party
Replies
7
Views
875
Muther
M
10/22 build
Replies
15
Views
844
lilbear
L
Black powder build
Replies
17
Views
768
Sweeney
Sweeney
Working on my build.
Replies
25
Views
1K
mac1911
M
Upper Build Tips/Lessons Learned
Replies
17
Views
849
chris_1001
chris_1001
Back
Top Bottom