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Posted: 2/5/2011 8:14:58 PM EDT
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anyone have one?
Impressions? are they still available? |
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Dad has one he got for $90 maybe 10 years ago. His is in very good condition. It's a nice short, and more modern looking bolt rifle because of the flashider and cleaning kit on the barrel, make it look that way.
Not sure when these were imported, but secondary market is the only place to find them. Not sure what they are worth., maybe 250-350?, but you can probably grab one cheaper is you look. |
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I had one about 10 years ago. They are accurate little carbines but heavy. The front sight is your windage adjustment. It doesn't drift from side to side but rather rolls one way or the other. The front sight post is mounted a part that twists to one side or the other to change the windage.
The tighter the front stock ferrule is, the better it will shoot. I sold mine because I am left handed and didn't shoot it often. I paid around $80 and sold it for over $200 a couple of years later. I believe the last one I saw was bringing $350 or so. |
| I have the Fr7 and basically from what I can tell the only difference is the bent bolt on the FR7 But i may be wrong. I love mine i picked up mine for $200 at a pawn shop two years ago. Its in really good shape, ive seen some shitaaaaay ones selling for way more. In a book of surplus arms its listed between $200 and $375 depending Ive been offered as much as $450 at gun shows. I love mine I think of it as a poor mans SOCOM 16. its a fairly decent shoot too once I finally figured out how to adjust the damn sights. |
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Quoted: I have the Fr7 and basically from what I can tell the only difference is the bent bolt on the FR7 But i may be wrong. I love mine i picked up mine for $200 at a pawn shop two years ago. Its in really good shape, ive seen some shitaaaaay ones selling for way more. In a book of surplus arms its listed between $200 and $375 depending Ive been offered as much as $450 at gun shows. I love mine I think of it as a poor mans SOCOM 16. its a fairly decent shoot too once I finally figured out how to adjust the damn sights. The main difference between the FR-7 and FR-8 is that the FR-7 is made from a small ring Mauser (the 1893) and the FR8 from the large ring M43 (a K98 derivative). Consequently, the FR8 is a more stout piece, better able to handle 7.62 NATO pressures and .308. They are accurate and handy. Recoil is noticeable, but not too bad. Adjusting windage is, stated, tedious and requires the proper tool, as the front sight is on an eccentric cam that moves the sight not only up and down when turned, but in turns, left and right. Here's my two FR8's.  I got them in 2005-6 for $100 a pop. Current going rate is well north of $300 these days, even more for a cherry example. |
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The FR8 is a solid rifle and an excellent shooter. I lucked out w/ mine in regards to accuracy because I never had to sight it in. I was able to take the rifle to around 200 yards with solid groupings.
You cannot go wrong with one by any means. I sold my FR8 for $400 because it was by far one of the cleanest examples you can lay your hands on. Rifle was damn near mint. I have seen less quality examples go for around $300-$350. |
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Mine is one of my most accurate milsurps, with SA surplus no less.
Not many to be found these days so it is best to keep your eyes open at gun/pawn shops and shows. They show up on Gunbroker but always seem to go for $300+. I found this one at a local shop a few years ago with a brand new bayo and sling for $300. I gave my butt a friction burn pulling my wallet out. 
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Quoted: Quoted: I have the Fr7 and basically from what I can tell the only difference is the bent bolt on the FR7 But i may be wrong. I love mine i picked up mine for $200 at a pawn shop two years ago. Its in really good shape, ive seen some shitaaaaay ones selling for way more. In a book of surplus arms its listed between $200 and $375 depending Ive been offered as much as $450 at gun shows. I love mine I think of it as a poor mans SOCOM 16. its a fairly decent shoot too once I finally figured out how to adjust the damn sights. The main difference between the FR-7 and FR-8 is that the FR-7 is made from a small ring Mauser (the 1893) and the FR8 from the large ring M43 (a K98 derivative). Consequently, the FR8 is a more stout piece, better able to handle 7.62 NATO pressures and .308. They are accurate and handy. Recoil is noticeable, but not too bad. Adjusting windage is, stated, tedious and requires the proper tool, as the front sight is on an eccentric cam that moves the sight not only up and down when turned, but in turns, left and right. Here's my two FR8's. http://images30.fotki.com/v434/photos/2/28682/226821/1282817_IMG-vi.jpg I got them in 2005-6 for $100 a pop. Current going rate is well north of $300 these days, even more for a cherry example. Bastard you have 2 of them? I would like to pick up one of them someday. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Does anyone know if the magazine floorplates/mag well of an FR-8 is compatible with a GEW/K98? I have a little project in mind.  Magazine fed? Oh man that would rock. I would love a bolt-action assault rifle. Someone on here has a photo of their FR-8 with an AAC FH and can installed. It looks pretty sweet. Regarding ammo selection, I've read some really compelling arguments complete with chamber pressures and other data that made me avoid the commercial .308 ammo altogether. Some may have no issues at all, but I'm a big fan of "if there is doubt, then there is no doubt." My rifle is fantastic. It's a great field gun. It's short and light but not so much that the recoil is unpleasant. The sights are very visible and easy to acquire. Yes, adjustments take a bit, but otherwise it's a fantastic gun. Get one today because they're only getting harder to find. It's going to be one of those guns that you always wished you bought and never did, and you're going to end up on GB in fifteen years, paying $800 for one.  |
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