Hands on with the FAMAE 542

OK where are those accuracy reports? It's Friday, haven't you been to the range yet?

Theoretically close to the Swiss?

Of course they've been to the range, that's the FIRST thing any of us would do!! Now, if the range report proved MOA or 2moa, it would have already been posted with nice clear big pictures... I know this thing is built like a tank and it's very reliable and I trust what some people say about it BUT why isn't there any bragging about it's accuracy?
 
Nope...the Swiss one is a work of art, not a rough sheet metal job with rough edges and a poor finish. Its like people who get a Norc 1911 and SWEAR its just as good as Ed Brown because they cannot understand why you pay for quality.

The classic green Swiss, made for the retail market, is very 'refined' due to the retails buyer demands. Military issue however are a whole different kettle of fish. You could take that famae as is and make it look as finished as the classic green and have no affect at all on the function of the rifle. Some want it to look pretty others are happy it works good.
 
Of course they've been to the range, that's the FIRST thing any of us would do!! Now, if the range report proved MOA or 2moa, it would have already been posted with nice clear big pictures... I know this thing is built like a tank and it's very reliable and I trust what some people say about it BUT why isn't there any bragging about it's accuracy?

There is exactly one prototype rifle in Canada. It is available for use at Calgary Shooting Centre. Drop in and give it a try.
FWIW any accuracy results effectively mean nothing. This is a prototype not a production barrel. It is a service rifle not a target rifle so it certainly isn't being promoted as an MOA capable rifle. Anyone expecting it to be a long range target rifle will likely be disappointed. Having said that, FAMAE uses good quality hammer forged barrels and the guns should all be capable of 2MOA with good ammo.
 
There is exactly one prototype rifle in Canada. It is available for use at Calgary Shooting Centre. Drop in and give it a try.
FWIW any accuracy results effectively mean nothing. This is a prototype not a production barrel. It is a service rifle not a target rifle so it certainly isn't being promoted as an MOA capable rifle. Anyone expecting it to be a long range target rifle will likely be disappointed. Having said that, FAMAE uses good quality hammer forged barrels and the guns should all be capable of 2MOA with good ammo.

Gotcha, Thanks for the explanation!
I want the 7.62 in green, Beautiful looking beast.
 
There ya have it :D

I haven't done any accuracy or distance shooting myself.

I was on a number of US forums when they were first getting their Tavors, and one of the things they kept talking about was: "We don't understand why the Canadians are so obsessed with 1 MOA accuracy. Must have something to do with their tiny mags?"
 
"We don't understand why the Canadians are so obsessed with 1 MOA accuracy. Must have something to do with their tiny mags?"

"Only Accurate guns are interesting" T.W. ;)

I don't think i'm the only one that keeps dreaming that one day, someone will import a non-restricted 223/308 accurate semi for the LR crowd. I'd be buying an AR15 and AR10 tomorrow if I could them legally in a dynamic environment. Ranges are boring.

Hope springs eternal ;)
 
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There ya have it :D

I haven't done any accuracy or distance shooting myself.

I was on a number of US forums when they were first getting their Tavors, and one of the things they kept talking about was: "We don't understand why the Canadians are so obsessed with 1 MOA accuracy. Must have something to do with their tiny mags?"

They are obsessed with MOA as almost all are range guns, which shoot at small targets. It's a behaviour thing. The challenge on most ranges is to shoot small groups. Same goes for pistols, most talk is about accuracy and light triggers to help accuracy.
 
Interesting.

I wonder if we could get a stock like this for either the rifles or sub-guns?

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TV, isn't that the folding stock option you can pick when ordering?? for sure will need one heckuva riser to get any sort of cheek weld



just double checked, not even close to factory folder. appears to be much sturdier
 
I love this thing but I'd like to see an adaptor to fold the full stock. The tube stock is Mickey Mouse, but the full stock is excellent.

Exactly what I was thinking, the tubed folder ruins the look of the rifle. Really like the look of the full stock and a folding adapter would definitely give the rifles more versatility. For those vain individuals like myself.
 
"Only Accurate guns are interesting" T.W. ;)

I don't think i'm the only one that keeps dreaming that one day, someone will import a non-restricted 223/308 accurate semi for the LR crowd. I'd be buying an AR15 and AR10 tomorrow if I could them legally in a dynamic environment. Ranges are boring.

Hope springs eternal ;)

FNAR is 1 moa
 
Interesting.

I wonder if we could get a stock like this for either the rifles or sub-guns?

IBkWreV.png

Stats list as found on the FAMAE site;

Ballistic
Calibre 30 S&W / 40 S&W
Initial velocity 350 m/seg.
Number of grooves 6
Rifling 1 giro en 420 mm.
Fire selector S : Safety
1 : Semi auto
Weight
Fixed butt without magazine 3,30 kg.
Folding butt without magazine 3,31 kg.
10 rounds empty magazine 95 gr.
Loaded magazine 3,49 kg.
Length
Fixed butt 883 mm.
Folding butt/without butt 890/630 mm.
Barrel 410 mm.
Sight radius 438 mm.

For those wondering the 40S&W seems to be this model;

2_g.jpg


Looks to be pistol caliber carbines.
 
Stats list as found on the FAMAE site;

Ballistic
Calibre 30 S&W / 40 S&W
Initial velocity 350 m/seg.
Number of grooves 6
Rifling 1 giro en 420 mm.
Fire selector S : Safety
1 : Semi auto
Weight
Fixed butt without magazine 3,30 kg.
Folding butt without magazine 3,31 kg.
10 rounds empty magazine 95 gr.
Loaded magazine 3,49 kg.
Length
Fixed butt 883 mm.
Folding butt/without butt 890/630 mm.
Barrel 410 mm.
Sight radius 438 mm.

For those wondering the 40S&W seems to be this model;

2_g.jpg


Looks to be pistol caliber carbines.

TI said that they still haven't heard anything from the factory about these guys :( I want one so bad :(
 
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