When it rains !..Another Mauser..

**ozark1** · 08-20-2020 10:23 AM

Just found an FR8 in .308. I have a case of Winchester .308 left over from when I sold my 1919 Browning Semi. Am I good to go with this ammo ?..thanks..JV...........

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**Ovidio** · 08-20-2020 11:02 AM

I’m looking for one myself. Nice toy!

**ozark1** · 08-20-2020 06:07 PM

I've been looking for an answer. Seems there are 2 schools of thought about the ammo. I think I'm good using my Winchester .308 ammo.. Am I wrong ??..thanks..j..

**HOOKED ON HISTORY** · 08-20-2020 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Ovidio

I’m looking for one myself. Nice toy!

Make that two.

**Lee Enfield** · 08-20-2020 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Steve762

The FR8 is an interesting rifle. Open bolt slowly. If you place your thumb on top of the bolt handle and work it fast you will pinch your thumb between the bolt handle and the rear receiver mounted sight. You will only do it once. Front sight adjustments are made with a CETME tool. Enjoy.

Hahaha, did that too....drew some blood....

**ozark1** · 08-21-2020 10:41 AM

Gentlemen..Thank you for your help. I'll take the info. as a YES !. I'm just getting into Military rifles..so I'll be needing the expert help available here. Again..I appreciate it...jv...

**Ovidio** · 08-21-2020 01:22 PM

Ten minutes after you posted and I answered, a guy put one on sale in central Italy icon

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I’ll be less than 300 km from him next Saturday and will go look at it...
What a disease...

**HOOKED ON HISTORY** · 08-21-2020 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Ovidio

What a disease...

At least you do not to wear a mask for this disease and it does not place the infirmed at risk.
Good luck. Hope its a winner.

**Aragorn243** · 08-21-2020 08:48 PM

Constant debate on this The FR 8 is designed with NATO ammo in mind. 308 can be a little hotter as the case thickness is difference and can produce pressure differences. Probably will not hurt a bolt action rifle. The rifle is strong enough to handle it. The FR 7 on the other hand I would not recommend it.

Here's mine:

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...07/FR-8001.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...07/FR-8005.jpg

Full thread https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=39355

**Igor Polski** · 08-21-2020 09:27 PM

Both the FR 7 and FR 8 rifles are strong enough to handle the round they were chambered in...7.62x51mm NATO...as long as the rifles afore mentioned are in sound condition. The FR 8's '98 Mauser action should be strong enough for .308 Winchester but why tempt fate? Trade the 308 for 7.62 even up.

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