German DAG 7.62 x 51 ammo questions | FN Herstal Firearms
Mar 6, 2013 · I have a ton of this German 7.62 x 52 surplus ammo in green battle packs. Here is the description from wiki: Patrone AB22, 7.62mm x 51, DM111, Weichkern, (Germany): 147-grain 7.62×51mm NATO ball cartridge, cupronickel-coated steel jacket.
Wolf ammo in FAL? - FN Herstal Firearms
Oct 21, 2011 · ammo I am the biggest steel-case-ammo bigot on the internet. I'm also a realist. There have been a few cases of people reporting KABOOM of FAL's using steel-case ammo. Nobody ever has good account of exactly what happened when the KABOOM went off. Could just as easily have been some sort of out-of-battery issue as any inherent shortcoming of the
History & Specs of the FN FAL - FN Herstal Firearms
Dec 31, 2010 · The L2A1 or 'heavy barrel' FAL was used by several Commonwealth nations and was found to frequently experience a failure to feed after firing two rounds from a full magazine when in automatic mode. The 50.41 is fitted with a plastic buttstock, while the 50.42's buttstock is made from wood. FAL 50.61 Folding-stock, standard barrel length. FAL 50.62
FN SCAR17 VS FN FAL | Page 2 | FN Herstal Firearms
Jan 19, 2011 · From everything Ive seen the scar shoots between 1-3 MOA which is what my FAL shoots now depending on ammo. OK 1.5-3.5 but still good. Weight. The scar weighs 8 lbs empty, but feels like 5. I just weighed my FAL without the bipod empty and the scale says 10, and feels like 10. 2 pounds isnt alot but it feels like it.
Bullet Weight - FN Herstal Firearms
Nov 29, 2011 · Hornady's 150 grain SST style bullet shot a bit more accurately in my Fal's, but I don't think I would use them for Hogs. I have tried them on deer and based on that I don't think they would hold together well on heavier animals. The SST works great on coyotes. I have had great accuracy with Sierra's old style spitzer bullets in the Fal rifle.
RANGE REPORT: FAL with bolt-on bipod & bayonet...
Jul 5, 2013 · AMMO: LC 03 NATO headstamped ball. NINE (9) rounds shot. BAYONET: One of my own design using a Mauser & stock FAL bayo. I made a seperate thread about it. BIPOD: Harris design using their UNIVERSAL ADAPTOR RANGE: 95 yards measured with a …
Issues with 7.62x51 / .308 reloads | FN Herstal Firearms
Apr 17, 2012 · Semi auto military or ex military rifles chambered for 7.62 Nato will function best with military ammo, but commercial cases can be reloaded to produce the required gas pressure to ensure reliable operation. Commercial 308 ammo could cause problems with gas pressure, althought the SLR/FAL has an adjustable gas regulator.
Magtech .308 (brass-cased): decent ammo for the range?
Feb 27, 2023 · In a FAL, does it eject ok, whether the (visible) Gas Vent is fully-closed, or not? We all know that the gas vent is right under/next to the Gas Selector Knob. I just tried a little new-prod. Lith. "GGG" ("7.62x51") which is fine . Just trying to save some money, while also choosing a brand which ejects ok. Thanks.
Interesting study: Belgian ArmyFN FNC battle rifle...
Apr 21, 2020 · So, What is so special about the Belgian FN FNC M3? Let me start with the beginning. After the FAL succes and winning the 5,56mm NATO ammo trials. FN was eager to develop something in this magic calibre. By 1968, the FN CAL saw daylight. To beautifull, to expensive, to complex but hey, what a smoking hot looking gun!
Possible FNAR operating problems??? - FN Herstal Firearms
Apr 4, 2009 · I would clean it and stay away from Wolfe ammo, use quality ammo since you have the ability to use different types that would be much cleaner (I like Hornaday Leverlution 308, Lake City 7.62x51 and Fderal 7.62x51).