juan_matus Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 I have an FR 8 Mauser in 7.62 nato is it safe to use 308 Win ammo in it? I have heard different opinions of the Spanish action and it's strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 An FR8 (Model 98 action) is safe enough. It may suffer setback after extensive firing, so monitor headspace over the life of the rifle. It is not likely to "blow up" or suffer catastrophic failure. It would be a progressive problem if it develops headspace issues. Clemson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladymere Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 An FR8 (Model 98 action) is safe enough. It may suffer setback after extensive firing, so monitor headspace over the life of the rifle. It is not likely to "blow up" or suffer catastrophic failure. It would be a progressive problem if it develops headspace issues. Clemson What Clemson said. +1 Vlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzRednek Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Juan, welcome to the board, hope to see you here more often. It is my understanding from what I've read on the net and elsewhere. The ammo used by Spain for these rifles was loaded to shoot at a lower pressure than the 7.62 as used by other countries in the NATO alliance. If you're a reloader I suggest you use 300 Savage or 30/30 loading data and your FR8 should last a long time. If you intend to use the rifle for hunting you might want to consider using Remington's 308 Reduced Recoil ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerfive Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 I've heard that the Spanish stuff can run soft, leading to the set-back / head space issue. If you want to shoot full load .308 consider having it properly heat treated then you can have at it with no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Your a lucky man to have an FR8! Welcome to the board Juan. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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