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nemesisenforcer
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I've heard that you don't want to run slow burning powders through automatic guns with gas systems.
I usually load 4895 (either one) for my FAL 308, but I was wondering if Varget and Reloader 15 would be too slow. I know one writer said not to use anything slower than Varget, but the steel cased Russkie stuff I shoot out of it seems to be loaded with even slower stuff, like Russian stuff usually is and I haven't seen any problems.
I usually load 4895 (either one) for my FAL 308, but I was wondering if Varget and Reloader 15 would be too slow. I know one writer said not to use anything slower than Varget, but the steel cased Russkie stuff I shoot out of it seems to be loaded with even slower stuff, like Russian stuff usually is and I haven't seen any problems.
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I have used Reloader 10 and 15, 4895, and some others with no issues.
I don't think the FAL has these type of issues.
Perhaps some gunsmiths with experience in repairs may have some comments.
I have heard this about the M 1 Garand but not the FAL. My FAL has an adjustable gas tube and I think most if not all do.
I have used Reloader 10 and 15, 4895, and some others with no issues.
I don't think the FAL has these type of issues.
Perhaps some gunsmiths with experience in repairs may have some comments.
Yeah, all FALs that I've seen have adjustable gas ports, and I've heard it's more of an issue with M1 and M1As because of the non adjustable nature of their gas ports and the shape of their op rods.
Just thought I'd ask.
quote:Originally posted by Nordicwargod
I have heard this about the M 1 Garand but not the FAL. My FAL has an adjustable gas tube and I think most if not all do.
I have used Reloader 10 and 15, 4895, and some others with no issues.
I don't think the FAL has these type of issues.
Perhaps some gunsmiths with experience in repairs may have some comments.
Yeah, all FALs that I've seen have adjustable gas ports, and I've heard it's more of an issue with M1 and M1As because of the non adjustable nature of their gas ports and the shape of their op rods.
Just thought I'd ask.
That is correct. Also, you can buy an aftermarket adjustable gas piston for the M14, not sure if one is available for the garand.