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08-04-2009, 22:27 #1Moderator
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FN FAL 308
could some one enlighten me on the FN FAL.
what is the metric or imperial make reference to?
what is the R1 based on?
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08-04-2009, 23:22 #2User
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Re: FN FAL 308
Check out http://www.centuryarms.com/receivers.htm for a simple explanation.
As I understand it, the R1 is a metric type II receiver. This receiver type was introduced by FN in 1961-62 and gave the FAL its most visually appealing look with its distinctive lightening cuts. www.dsarms.com is the source for this info.
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09-04-2009, 08:54 #3Moderator
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Re: FN FAL 308
The R1 is metric.
Mags are different and not interchangeable.
Front sight ears are different too, amongst other things.
The threads on imperial guns are, wait for it, imperial.Cattle die, kindred die, every man is mortal:
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09-04-2009, 23:18 #4
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Re: FN FAL 308
Do we see any of the imperial ones around SA?
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Re: FN FAL 308
You and abhm get together often? hpy194 hpy194
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13-04-2009, 17:04 #6Moderator
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Re: FN FAL 308
There are a few of the Israeli ones we got during the embargo days which are imperial. Originally Posted by Craig
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13-04-2009, 18:41 #7Moderator
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Re: FN FAL 308
so is the FN -FAL and the R1 both metric?
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14-04-2009, 22:20 #8
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Re: FN FAL 308
Ah, I've seen one of those, didn't realise they were imperial though. I also believe that a few L1A1's were issued north of our borders, I wonder if any of those made it into SA? Originally Posted by SSP
There are a few of the Israeli ones we got during the embargo days which are imperial. Originally Posted by Craig
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All R1,s are FALs and Metric. Originally Posted by KK20
Not all FALs are metric.Cattle die, kindred die, every man is mortal:
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15-04-2009, 19:30 #10Moderator
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Re: FN FAL 308
I looked into it, apparently not all Israeli FALs are imperial! Originally Posted by Craig
Ah, I've seen one of those, didn't realise they were imperial though. I also believe that a few L1A1's were issued north of our borders, I wonder if any of those made it into SA? Originally Posted by SSP
There are a few of the Israeli ones we got during the embargo days which are imperial. Originally Posted by Craig
Im sure some L1A1's made the Beitbridge 500.
I have seen one (metric) FAL that apparently made that run.Cattle die, kindred die, every man is mortal:
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