Modified semi-auto for hunting (legally)

[nick2570]

So I am curious as to whether I could use my AK (Wasr) to legally hunt game in PA, if I modified that action so that it is no longer semi-auto; but I would not want it to be permanent, something I could return back to normal upon arriving home.

I was thinking I could simply buy a new bolt carrier and cut off the piston, and/or possibly work with the gas tube a little to figure out a "fix". Does anybody have any suggestions on how this could all be done, has anyone done anything similiar?

Thanks all

[justashooter]

any fix you make should require tools to remove and restore to original function. can't cut off the gas piston or the carrier won't track right. a heavily vented piston would be a "drop-in".

[CL3]

Seems like you'd potentially be inviting a lot of unnecessary attention on yourself. Plus, what round would you use? Are you a good shot under pressure, in the brush or woods, or bad weather to use a light grain bullet that could just maim a deer that you may end up tracking for hours and hours?

[chad.blood05]

I would have to disagree with the individual above. Most of my family hunts with .223's and I have seen this caliber drop a deer in it's tracks. You should know this caliber is actually designed for varmit hunting.

[nick2570]

My AK is 7.62x39, so I have no doubt that the .30 caliber round could drop a deer

But, back on topic; how do I go about making this rifle legal for hunting purposes? What can do done to disable the semi-auto action?

[dartagnan]

You can get a decent hunting rifle or slug gun for a very reasonable price. It might be easier to get one than to modify your AK.

Even if you can make the AK legal to hunt with, it will draw attention to you. Anytime and every time a CO sees you hunting with it they will investigate further.

[CL3]

My AK is 7.62x39, so I have no doubt that the .30 caliber round could drop a deer

But, back on topic; how do I go about making this rifle legal for hunting purposes? What can do done to disable the semi-auto action?

This is just my opinion, but if I read the Hunting Regs:

"Unlawful Firearms & Devices: 1) Automatic and semi-automatic
(autoloading) rifles and handguns; 2) air or gas operated rifles and
handguns."

The AK is a semi. Period. You modify it, so what? You state you want to be able to modify it back. Would you do that in the field? If I was a WCO, I'd call BS. Sounds like a fine waiting to happen. Where do you plan to hunt so I can stay clear away?!

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal...=726681&mode=2

There's the info. You do what you got to do.

[bigrdenu]

Plus, what round would you use?

Hornady 123 Gr VMAX

http://www.hornady.com/store/7.62X39-123-gr-SST/

They make bolt actions and singles in 7.62X39 BTW.
Sorry, continue your discussion on the legality of this idea.

[bolski]

What pisses me off is that there are some real a$$holes out there with a lever action that are a lot more dangerous than me with an automatic. Fact, I know 3 off hand. I'd even take a 3 shot max clip reg just to be able to use a semi auto, just because I have an accurate AR Maybe there should be shooting test done before license can be purchased. My 2 cents........Not trying to start a argument with Lever guys, just saying I know some dangerous dudes that I d never hunt near.

[Mr_Gixxer]

What pisses me off is that there are some real a$$holes out there with a lever action that are a lot more dangerous than me with an automatic. Fact, I know 3 off hand. I'd even take a 3 shot max clip reg just to be able to use a semi auto, just because I have an accurate AR Maybe there should be shooting test done before license can be purchased. My 2 cents........Not trying to start a argument with Lever guys, just saying I know some dangerous dudes that I d never hunt near.

I agree that there will always be those A-holes no matter what they are carrying.

The 3 shot magazine restriction is one of many sensible restrictions that many wouldn't find terrible in order to hunt with a semi.