[ARCHIVED THREAD] - FAL + .308 commercial ?

Posted: 7/21/2011 4:35:04 PM EDT

I have a friend with an Fal, I believe it's a L1A1. Is the action strong enough to fire commercial ammo ?
He was asking my advice and I'm not an expert so I thought I would ask the members here. I've heard it was best
to stick with nato pressure ammunition but I don't know......
Thanks

Posted: 7/21/2011 5:37:38 PM EDT

[#1]

Depends on the ammo. Most commercial will be fine, but nothing marked "bolt rifles only" or known to be a high pressure loading.

Posted: 7/22/2011 2:40:43 PM EDT

[#2]

I use Remington Core-Loks in my FAL for hog hunting. Hasn't been a problem.

Posted: 7/22/2011 4:25:34 PM EDT

[#3]

I've read to avoid the heavier weight projectiles ie. 168 grain, commercial brass isn't as thick at the base as surplus so if the gun is loose on its headspace I believe case ruptures may occur.

Posted: 7/22/2011 7:28:31 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks everyone for your responses, I will pass the info on to my friend.

Posted: 7/22/2011 7:37:36 PM EDT

[#5]

The headspace is the only issue. Here's the info on pressure: http://how-i-did-it.org/762vs308/

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