[7.62x39]

I saw this over at the files.

It looks like there are some issues regarding the hole locations on the cold steel blanks.

I know some of you guys were talking about using these blanks.
You better double check the location of the marks before you drill.



http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3355

 

[erikk]

Yes, the center punch marks were out of line on some of mine but I just used an Ace template to correct the problem. the mag rough cut out was ok. For me, the ace template is the one to use.

 

[hcpookie]

"Mine were out a whole lot" means nothing... How much were they out? Did the action fail to operate? Did they even test?

It has been my observation that there is a great deal of tolerance for hole location, so a slight amount shouldn't affect functionality. I've built from several templates and had no problems so far. YMMV.

 

[Coldsteel]

Coldsteel Receiver Blank Center Punched Location Holes

Hi Guys-

I have worked out the problem with the locations holes being off on the blanks. My customers seem pleased with the results. Here is what Leper had to say:

i sent my old cs reciever back to cold steel on 8 aug, a month and 2 hurricanes later, i recieved a beauty in the mail today. nice square corners, even surfaces, true, square, ect. thanks for the greatly improved product, and i would have no problem recomending one to anybody. thanks again

or you can go to see what Chad Gassaway had to say about his replacement blanks http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3525&highlight=coldsteel. I am always willing to help to correct any problems, I just need to hear about them.

Coldsteel :thankyou: