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Are the FN SPR enthusiasts extinct?

I put one of mine up for sale on a commonly used website for selling guns and listed it pretty cheap.
 
I didn't know if I was allowed to, but yeh it's on there. I consider that price "cheap" considering I paid 1200 for mine.
 
My first "custom" rifle was a .308 built on an FN SPR action and McMillan stock by Accurate Ordnance. For some reason, I could never make myself like the action or setup, even though I still have the orginal fluted 20" barrel laying around somewhere.
 
My first "custom" rifle was a .308 built on an FN SPR action and McMillan stock by Accurate Ordnance. For some reason, I could never make myself like the action or setup, even though I still have the orginal fluted 20" barrel laying around somewhere.
My first custom was a spr 6.5 creedmoor when it first came out. It was done up by accuracy addiction. Love that rifle. It’s on its 4th or 5th barrel. Now I have 3. One in 6 gt one in 6.5 creedmoor and one in 7/300 wsm.
 
My first modern* bolt gun was an SPR. I've now owned 20+ bolt guns. Each time I shoot an SPR, I remember all the reasons I like them best. I've shot a dozen customs and none are as good in my opinion. I've had terrible luck with guns, gun parts, reloading bits, etc. I really lucked out on the SPR. So dang smooth and fast.
 
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What suppressor is this SPR set up for?

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I had plans to install a CG Xtreme two-stage trigger in my SPR A5 this year and it looks like their website is down....maybe permanently. I haven't heard back from Tom. Looks like I'll have to try and find one of these triggers used. I really need the adjustable trigger shoe.
 
I used the 300 WSM PBR today. The action is fantastic and the cartridge is fun.

I had my RPR with me, which has grown on me greatly. I love the RPR. But it is trash compared to the SPR and PBR.
 
I had plans to install a CG Xtreme two-stage trigger in my SPR A5 this year and it looks like their website is down....maybe permanently. I haven't heard back from Tom. Looks like I'll have to try and find one of these triggers used. I really need the adjustable trigger shoe.
Oof. I’m a big 2-stage guy, but have been holding off buying one of the CGs because a) funds, and b) I can’t find enough about how well they hold up. Maybe I waited too long... :confused:
 
Oof. I’m a big 2-stage guy, but have been holding off buying one of the CGs because a) funds, and b) I can’t find enough about how well they hold up. Maybe I waited too long... :confused:
I’ve run a CG trigger, (also CG triggers in my American Rifle Nucleus and Archimedes) in my FN PBR for about 5 years and 3200ish rounds. I don’t have a lot of time on different triggers, but so far it is my favorite by a long shot. Mostly just target shooting in the field. Little bit of FL sand and rain, zero problems.

I run mine setup with the mil spec spring set 1lb first stage and 2.5lbs second for a total 3.5lb pull weight. Springs, individual stage weight, take up, over travel, and sear engagement are all user changeable. If memory serves me correctly, the CG trigger is a approved Accuracy International replacement. Can’t remember the AI model, was few years ago when I last talked to Tom.

The adjustable trigger shoe version is compatible with replacement Anschutz shoes. I prefer the solid shoe for more field durability.
 
Well I bought the last 5 round spr mag .
3 others at midway .
So if I cant find magazine...any options for an internal box magazine for the fn sprs?
I would think that any model 70 short action internal box magazine would work ...right?
 
Well I bought the last 5 round spr mag .
3 others at midway .
So if I cant find magazine...any options for an internal box magazine for the fn sprs?
I would think that any model 70 short action internal box magazine would work ...right?

Check out Midwest Gun Works for FN parts. Ordered a few things from them.
 
Is that the cci bottom metal?
It’s the PTG proprietary 5 round detachable mag. It’s not compatible with any other magazines. Originally I had the BDL internal mag system. Another Hider was looking for the BDL system. So we swapped. I planned from the beginning to drop this into a chassis, so I didn’t care about the crappy proprietary 5 round mag. Then life happened, but I’m back to slinging lead with the FN.
 
It’s the PTG proprietary 5 round detachable mag. It’s not compatible with any other magazines. Originally I had the BDL internal mag system. Another Hider was looking for the BDL system. So we swapped. I planned from the beginning to drop this into a chassis, so I didn’t care about the crappy proprietary 5 round mag. Then life happened, but I’m back to slinging lead with the FN.
That's cool. Second edit
I just found it on their site. Seems like a solid option to keep the FN running.
Any feeding issues or modifications needed for reliability?
 
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Looks like the 5round fn mags are in production and just hard to find. Which is good.
The 10 rounders seem long gone.
Midwest had the 5 round bodies but 10 round springs and no followers. So the assembling the mag idea is DOA
 
The PTG bottom metal that accepts AI mags is still available. Might have to do some minor inletting. If using a stock that is the route I would take. The AI pattern magazines are widely found and better in function.

That is great news. And no modification needed on the receiver itself?
I thought that was for the ai mags, maybe it was a byproduct of the cdi metal.
 
That is great news. And no modification needed on the receiver itself?
I thought that was for the ai mags, maybe it was a byproduct of the cdi metal.
Depends on the mags. Some yes, some no. I think the new generation MDT metal double stack center feed mags work, but not sure. Their polymer mags work according to the last time I talked to their tech support.

Take me a few days, but I’ll try and pull my stock FN receiver out and mock up a MDT metal mag and see if it clears.

edit: just checked, nope. Have to clearance the front of the receiver mag well ever so slightly to fit the MDT metal mags.
 
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Depends on the mags. Some yes, some no. I think the new generation MDT metal double stack center feed mags work, but not sure. Their polymer mags work according to the last time I talked to their tech support.

Take me a few days, but I’ll try and pull my stock FN receiver out and mock up a MDT metal mag and see if it clears.

edit: just checked, nope. Have to clearance the front of the receiver mag well ever so slightly to fit the MDT metal mags.
Thanks for checking!.
It's great news though that the proprietary ptg 5 rounders work, which look like the old AE MK 1 mags.
A bit pricier than the FN 5 rounders, but it's good to have options in case FN halt the 5 round version.
 
Picked up one today in Canada with 70 rounds down the pipe, 1 x 5 round and 1 x 10 round mags
pretty excite.
going to top it off with SPUHR rings and Minox LR
 

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Anybody getting rid of a chrome lined FN SPR barrel?
Have a lead on one need a second one
 
Pretty sure mine is somewhere at LRI... if you can get it from them, you can have it, haha!
 
Anybody getting rid of a chrome lined FN SPR barrel?
Have a lead on one need a second one

Whats your plan with the barrels? I have one off an a3g (keeping it). Reason I ask is I have a spr action and all the parts to put another a3g together. I posted my intentions but was told that the likelihood of that barrel fitting the spr action was highly unlikely. So saving it to out on original action that is currently wearing a 260 barrel.
 
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Whats your plan with the barrels? I have one off an a3g (keeping it). Reason I ask is I have a spr action and all the parts to put another a3g together. I posted my intentions but was told that the likelihood of that barrel fitting the spr action was highly unlikely. So saving it to out on original action that is currently wearing a 260 barrel.
Similar idea. I figure spin it on and check with a go/no go gauges and see..either it will work or I will have a chrome.lined paper weight.
Now I did check the pre64win website and they sell old pre64 barrels for pre64 actions. And they have a barrel fitting service which sounds like they can make a takeoff barrel work on an action.
I emailed them to ask about if its doable with an fn spr takeoff barrel and a different receiver. May also check with moon or chad.
Not expecting a diy spin the barrel on and go kinda thing, but I wonder if a amoth can make it work.
 
I have absolutely no idea how to gunsmith or fit a barrel to a receiver but I've heard these barrels have a relief cut for the claw extractor. If that's the case and a take-off from a different rifle doesn't fit or time perfectly, can't you set it back a bit and start from scratch like if you were doing a new barrel?
 
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Similar idea. I figure spin it on and check with a go/no go gauges and see..either it will work or I will have a chrome.lined paper weight.
Now I did check the pre64win website and they sell old pre64 barrels for pre64 actions. And they have a barrel fitting service which sounds like they can make a takeoff barrel work on an action.
I emailed them to ask about if its doable with an fn spr takeoff barrel and a different receiver. May also check with moon or chad.
Not expecting a diy spin the barrel on and go kinda thing, but I wonder if a amoth can make it work.
Let us know how this works out. Very interested in seeing the results.
 
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I have absolutely no idea how to gunsmith or fit a barrel to a receiver but I've heard these barrels have a relief cut for the claw extractor. If that's the case and a take-off from a different rifle doesn't fit or time perfectly, can't you set it back a bit and start from scratch like if you were doing a new barrel?
Yeah. I have heard that and it makes sense that the relief cut has to time perfectly. But can the relief cut be expanded a bit on a takeoff barrel to fit a different action? Thinking out loud here. The work that pre64win was doing is what set the wheels turning in my brain. It maybe a total bust, but I figure I may as well as the question. If it doesnt work I can always go down the new barrel route.