Quote Originally Posted by Dave Hoback View Post
It doesn’t matter what some other rifles may be. The point is no one will take on that job. And none of us, who actually understand & do a lot or a little machining ourselves, would do. But you can try it yourself.

If you want to do it, have the barrel cut back an inch or two preferably, thread & re-crown the muzzle. This should provide a great deal more wall thickness & shoulder.
I'll find someone who will do it I'm not at all worried about that, my only concern is whether or not it's a good idea. I agree that it seems thin, it does to me too. But I'm wondering why it doesn't seem to be a problem on equally thin FAL's and even thinner examples like 14x1L 308, 7.62x39, and 7.62x54r AKs? As well as every 1/2x28 9mm that has a .05" wall