I didn't build that AR10 until the pandemic started, so I didn't start loading for that round until then either. The 150gr that I was able to find were the Hornady SP, they shoot plenty good for a hunting bullet. I plan to play around with some different bullets when reloading stocks come back online but this combo performs well.
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FN FAL in 7.62x51 NATO (aka L1A1 SLR)
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The FAL is a fine, well made rifle. However it's action is just about pushed to the max with the 7.62 X 51 MM / .308 cartridge.
By the time I joined the Australian Army, we had moved from the 7.62 FAL SLR to the 5.56 Steyr AUG bullpup assault rifle.
The FAL was carried by Australian Diggers (soldiers) in Vietnam and I believe well liked for its ability to punch through the bush when fighting in the jungle. I also hear they were very reliable, but on the large side.
This is Sapper SR5 doing the bayonet assault course in the Australian army with a Steyr.
I found it tough and reliable, but with a poor trigger feel.
The bullpup design allowed a 20" barrel, in a 31" rifle, which is a convenient size when jumping in and out of trucks etc. The bore and chamber is chromed, but I think that is standard on many military rifles.
Yeah. Go for it. However years ago a friend of mine brought his and we were Target shooting. A guy with his son was 30ish feet to the right of us Target shooting with a rife 30-30 maybe. The second my friend got his AK out the guy gave us a weird look grabbed his son packed it up and left.
How are the PSA AK rifles?
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Australia still has the Steyr AUG, we have never used the SA80 / L85 that's a pommy rifle.
We make our own version of the AUG rifle in Australia, called the F88 Austeyr, made by ADI (Australia Defence Industries). It's been recently upgraded to the EF88 (Enhanced Steyr), fluted barrel, picatinny rail for optics etc. It's much nicer to shoot, but I think the old integrated carry handle with internal optics was tougher. You could slam the living stuffing out of it doing the obstacle course and it would still shoot fine immediately after.
You can also get a F88C carbine version with 16" barrel, about 28" total length. It handles like a sub machine gun, but it's a 5.56mm rifle with a 1:7 twist rifling for the SS109/M855 with steel penetrator, and the usual gas-piston action. It was issued to armoured and parachute units.
Here is the classic F88 on patrol.
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The later version, gf3,4,and 5 are worth getting. Forged trunnion and bolt are absolutely essential. I would pick the PSA third after Arsenal and Wasr...assuming you could inspect the gun.
PSA is local and warranty work is obtainable. Arsenal and Cugir not so much.
If you went PSA, i would go Gf5, with FN barrel
I have the knowledge and ability to fix alot of common ak issues, and change ak barrels, so my opinion is skewed perhaps.
i cant stand people like that
I wish I could afford an M14. I am happy with the M1 Garand though.There.
Fixed it for you...
firebreatherBest of both worlds. M-4 compactness. 7.62 X 51 MM power and range. 20 round capacity.
16" barrel, Saiga 308, I converted it years ago to standard military pattern. Since, I made a special adapter to use Magpul forend.Best of both worlds. M-4 compactness. 7.62 X 51 MM power and range. 20 round capacity.
