My Sexy, Spanish Milsurp FR8 - Bolt Action 7.62x51

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Just got one of these last week & put up a thread. Cruzans told me to look for an ongoing one, so here I am. Figured I'd post my pics.

Mine is shooting a bit high out to 100 yards, so I've been oiling up the front sight in anticipation of breaking it free from rust. All of my 308s have been small rifles, so this one doesn't seem to kick any worse than the others. It does however hurt like a SOB if I'm down shooting prone with it.

Anyways, after getting this, I may have caught the milsurp bug.

Wow. NICE!

Looks to be in excellent condition and I love the color of the wood. I like mine because it's different, but prefer that darker tone.


Just needs a sling and a pokey thing!

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A few recent photos to add...

[Chunky Monkey]

I joined the club today! Been wanting one for about 10 years. Now to get it out to the range. 9840-1.jpg

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Hey stranger! Congrats!!!

[GrumpyBear]

Like wise congrats, also have the FR7.

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Like wise congrats, also have the FR7.

OK, now you're just showing off.

LOL!

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Hey, thought I'd bump this up with some recent pics of people shooting this rifle at the group shoots!




















Not sure if I posted this pic in this thread.

Spanish FR-8 compared to a "typical" Mauser...




Plastic, German training rounds. Not blanks - the plastic bullet is fired and will eff you up. Not a toy.







If you don't have one, go get one. That aren't super expensive.
Really happy with this rifle.

[cruzans]

Sweet. Wish the shoots were closer - would love to attend. I keep putting off buying some of those blue rounds - I'll have to grab some. Still need to get a FR-7 too so my 8 has a sibling

Hey, thought I'd bump this up with some recent pics of people shooting this rifle at the group shoots!




















Not sure if I posted this pic in this thread.

Spanish FR-8 compared to a "typical" Mauser...




Plastic, German training rounds. Not blanks - the plastic bullet is fired and will eff you up. Not a toy.







If you don't have one, go get one. That aren't super expensive.
Really happy with this rifle.

[R L Suehr]

Sweet. Wish the shoots were closer - would love to attend. I keep putting off buying some of those blue rounds - I'll have to grab some. Still need to get a FR-7 too so my 8 has a sibling

Cruzans if your in Mechanicsburg, your only about an hour and a half from the central PA ones. You should try and make one.


We'll look for you hauling in your range gear.

[R L Suehr]

Sweet. Wish the shoots were closer - would love to attend. I keep putting off buying some of those blue rounds - I'll have to grab some. Still need to get a FR-7 too so my 8 has a sibling

Cruzans if your in Mechanicsburg, your only about an hour and a half from the central PA ones. You should try and make one.


We'll look for you hauling in your range gear.