FN replaced my original FNAR (20" standard barrel) which just did not shoot.
The rifle carries a 1 MOA 3 shot guarantee, which it would not do with Federal GMM or handloads with 168 SMKs.
With military ammo it was terrible, 3 MOA or so.
It was also a weapon that I could not shoot unsupported, very muzzle heavy. Although it was not all that heavy overall, it was all barrel.
Took 3 months but the other day, UPS showed up with a mystery package.
It was like Christmas in September!
Nothing better than a new weapon, but one that appears out of the blue is even better.
Imagine my surprise when I discovered the new rifle was the 16" barreled version.
I was impressed by how much the balance of the rifle improved, and got to thinking that for my intended purpose (target and steel out to 600, possibly hunting/tactical if SHTF) a .308 doesn't give up that much with a short barrel. Rather than go through the headache of trying to get FN to send me the correct replacement, I figured I'd give it a try.
Mounted my USO SR-8s on it with some high rings I had sitting around, and with the tall comb and Triad stock pack installed, cheek weld is perfect. Maybe I'll get some medium rings if the pairing works out as it's a little tall.
Ran 65 rounds through it yesterday including PPU FMJ and an OCW with IMR 4007SSC & 168 gr SMKs, not the best powder, but it was available when there was nothing else around, with promising results.
Gonna try another OCW with a H414 next.
Maybe I'll look for another stock for it, too.
With 20 rounds of ammo it weighs 12 lbs., quite manageable.
Joe
The rifle carries a 1 MOA 3 shot guarantee, which it would not do with Federal GMM or handloads with 168 SMKs.
With military ammo it was terrible, 3 MOA or so.
It was also a weapon that I could not shoot unsupported, very muzzle heavy. Although it was not all that heavy overall, it was all barrel.
Took 3 months but the other day, UPS showed up with a mystery package.
It was like Christmas in September!
Nothing better than a new weapon, but one that appears out of the blue is even better.
Imagine my surprise when I discovered the new rifle was the 16" barreled version.
I was impressed by how much the balance of the rifle improved, and got to thinking that for my intended purpose (target and steel out to 600, possibly hunting/tactical if SHTF) a .308 doesn't give up that much with a short barrel. Rather than go through the headache of trying to get FN to send me the correct replacement, I figured I'd give it a try.
Mounted my USO SR-8s on it with some high rings I had sitting around, and with the tall comb and Triad stock pack installed, cheek weld is perfect. Maybe I'll get some medium rings if the pairing works out as it's a little tall.
Ran 65 rounds through it yesterday including PPU FMJ and an OCW with IMR 4007SSC & 168 gr SMKs, not the best powder, but it was available when there was nothing else around, with promising results.
Gonna try another OCW with a H414 next.
Maybe I'll look for another stock for it, too.
With 20 rounds of ammo it weighs 12 lbs., quite manageable.
Joe
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