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Posted: 9/30/2004 12:30:45 PM EDT
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it is strong enough for 308. $180 is way to much.
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Posted: 9/30/2004 3:46:24 PM EDT
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It was never made for the preasure of the .308 and does not function well. $180 is too much, and too much for a gun that is a POS in this form.
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Posted: 10/5/2004 5:20:44 PM EDT
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Other problem with the 308 concerns the stock. When the mods were made to change the caliber a piece that keeps the stock from sliding forward was eliminated. After a few rounds the stock starts creeping forward.
I've always been fascinated by these things but will not buy the 308 version and 7.5 French ammo is both scarce and expensive. If memory serves 6.5 Swede brass can be converted but that's more trouble than an old military rifle is worth. |
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Posted: 10/5/2004 5:35:23 PM EDT
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FNM makes good quality reloadable 7.5 french ammo. Coles carries it.
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Posted: 10/7/2004 3:02:59 AM EDT
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Graf's has 7.5 French brass cheap. The bore is .308 so bullets are easy to get. Don't let the lack of factory ammo keep you from getting one of these rifles. They function well and are very accurate.
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Posted: 10/7/2004 12:41:42 PM EDT
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The MAS is potentially one of the best rifles ever made....
to survive being dropped  Seriously, the MAS has a very strong action but I can't tell you how well it iwll stand up to .308 pressures. I believe the 7.5 french round was listed fairly high pressure wise but I am not sure. BTW, if you are talking about a MAS 36, remember, they do not have a safety mechanism. |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 10:07:50 PM EDT
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The one at the store did, SKS safty. I'm going to pass, because the front stock does slide back and forth and the rifle really is fugly.
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Posted: 10/9/2004 8:54:44 PM EDT
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As an aside, what is a good source for non-corrosive 7.5 French? I have a MAS 49/56 - that's the model number right? LOL... I have a bunch of mags and have onwed the rifle for a year, haven't fired it yet.
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Posted: 10/9/2004 9:26:58 PM EDT
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Graf's might have some loaded ammo. Coles has that Indep FMN stuff.
I load my own using the Graf brass. Dennis Jenkins
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Posted: 10/18/2004 8:39:21 PM EDT
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I believe an advertiser in Shot Gun News sells various obsolete military rounds, but you will pay through the nose for them. Incredibly, someone did a kit that will convert the 49/56 into an AR-10 look-alike. 
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