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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