Another Spanish discussion

[Brutus]

Yep.
I own both an FR-7 and one FR-8.
Recently my 300 Savage level handloads in the 7 grouped ok at 100. But I need to change the sites to match this formula.
Although, these same handloads in the 8 were rather dismal at 100.
But I tell you what, I end these shooting sessions with the FR-8 at 300 meters on steel gongs. It never disappoints from the rest.
7.62 Hirtenberger, always.

 

[cyclone]

The sights on the FR-8 are a thing of beauty.

 

[Craig0ry]

Same sights on both rifles for the above comment. I also have a 7 and 8 and love them, I haven't got them out as much as I'd like, I also have a Project FR-8 that I don't know if I'll ever actually finish, it was a POS when I got it, another member here took advantage of my extreme want of one and I didn't do my due diligence and ask for more questions and better photos, so i payed a premium for a junker.

 

[Brutus]

Coming to the conclusion the 7 prefers the 300 Savage level handloads. After nine rounds of 7.62 Hirtenberger, the bolt manipulation became very stiff for opening.
However seemingly the 8 is, so far, trouble free and accurate as well. Just my opinion here, based on my two rifles recently.
Anyone else please feel free to interject based on personal experience.

 

[fat tony]

So the FR7 is leisurely loads only. Not in this case but ppl. get say the post WW2 Mauser contract carbines and assume standard rifle loads give optimum performance. I wonder if the Mosin Nagant m44's had specific ammunition made for them while in service with all the Soviet aligned nations?

 

[MiG25]

I prefer the 7 over the 8 and use 300 Savage data.

 

[Brutus]

I think Fat Tony I am only just scratching the surface here. In reality I have only brought it to the range twice now. Also I think I should subject it to a deep cleaning. One thing I can say with somewhat confidence. Both the 7 & the 8 feed all live ammo fairly smoothly from the magazine.

 

[fat tony]

I think Fat Tony I am only just scratching the surface here. In reality I have only brought it to the range twice now. Also I think I should subject it to a deep cleaning. One thing I can say with somewhat confidence. Both the 7 & the 8 feed all live ammo fairly smoothly from the magazine.

It sounds promising. You are on your way to results.