Wierd that she squealed, but nice kill regardless man.
Wierd that she squealed, but nice kill regardless man.
Got this piggy yesterday evening at about 130-ish yards with the SPR. Shot it head on as it never got broadside. Placed the crosshair right on its forehead and the rest you guys already know. She let out a few squeals and kicks before it was all over.
Used norma factory ammo with a 175 golden target.View attachment 8304839View attachment 8304840View attachment 8304841View attachment 8304842
She’s a beauty!Got this SPR recently. It came with a custom barrel which I believe the previous owner said was a rock creek. Work was done by precision barrel works out of Hempstead texas. Action face has been squared, magwell has been opened up.
Barrel is 25.5" long and has a very well blended muzzle break. The rifle came with a PTG bottom metal, FN TBM, and an fn flush mag bottom metal & mag. Previous owner also included a drag bag into the deal.
Can't wait to see how it's gonna turn out. I have no idea yet what glass it'll sport and what kinda paint job it'll get but if anyone knows anything about me, its that I like to give my rifles some wicked paint jobs.View attachment 8328619View attachment 8328620View attachment 8328621View attachment 8328622View attachment 8328623View attachment 8328624View attachment 8328625
Just had my bolt break on my FN SPR A5M XP 308.
I live in Australia and we don't have an FN dealer. I've emailed FN to ask what the part is and am waiting for a reply, hopefully that nets a result.
I got told to check with Winchester as it's a pre-64 action and Winchester has gone back to making the pre-64s but when I asked Winchester they referred me to FN.
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement firing pin for the SPR and/or does anyone know the appropriate alternate part from Winchester?
Thanks
CarsoView attachment 8332084
Thanks for the reply mate, but the link doesn't work - maybe because i'm in Aus.Most likely it is this, part number 14
Firing Pin Assembly, Short Action, Matte 70 NEW MODEL MADE IN SOUTH CAROLINA WINCHESTER
Firing Pin Assembly, Short Action, Matte 70 NEW MODEL MADE IN SOUTH CAROLINA WINCHESTERwww.gunpartscorp.com
Thanks for the reply mate, but the link doesn't work - maybe because i'm in Aus.
The SPR uses a short magnum action doesn't it? is that the same size as a standard 308 action?
Midwest Gun works sold lots of FN parts for the SPR. I would send them an email or call and i bet they can point you in right direction if not have the part you need. Hope the link worksJust had my bolt break on my FN SPR A5M XP 308.
I live in Australia and we don't have an FN dealer. I've emailed FN to ask what the part is and am waiting for a reply, hopefully that nets a result.
I got told to check with Winchester as it's a pre-64 action and Winchester has gone back to making the pre-64s but when I asked Winchester they referred me to FN.
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement firing pin for the SPR and/or does anyone know the appropriate alternate part from Winchester?
Thanks
CarsoView attachment 8332084
Yeah bud, link works, i'll hit them up.Midwest Gun works sold lots of FN parts for the SPR. I would send them an email or call and i bet they can point you in right direction if not have the part you need. Hope the link works
FN Bolt Action Rifles
Parts listed here are designed for FN bolt action rifle models like the FN SPR and FN TSR unless noted otherwise. MGW offers replacement stocks, sights, box magazines, bolts, trigger guards and more for these FN rifles. Outfit your FN SPR/TSR with quality aftermarket and OEM parts and components...www.midwestgunworks.com
The Winchester part number you need is U352300980.Just had my bolt break on my FN SPR A5M XP 308.
I live in Australia and we don't have an FN dealer. I've emailed FN to ask what the part is and am waiting for a reply, hopefully that nets a result.
I got told to check with Winchester as it's a pre-64 action and Winchester has gone back to making the pre-64s but when I asked Winchester they referred me to FN.
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement firing pin for the SPR and/or does anyone know the appropriate alternate part from Winchester?
Thanks
CarsoView attachment 8332084
Seems like a weird thing to break! Has anyone known of this happening to other SPR's? This piece is shaped differently on various FN Model 70s from what I can see.Just had my bolt break on my FN SPR A5M XP 308.
I live in Australia and we don't have an FN dealer. I've emailed FN to ask what the part is and am waiting for a reply, hopefully that nets a result.
I got told to check with Winchester as it's a pre-64 action and Winchester has gone back to making the pre-64s but when I asked Winchester they referred me to FN.
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement firing pin for the SPR and/or does anyone know the appropriate alternate part from Winchester?
Thanks
CarsoView attachment 8332084
You're a legend mate, thankyouThe Winchester part number you need is U352300980.
honestly mate, she's seen some work.Seems like a weird thing to break! Has anyone known of this happening to other SPR's? This piece is shaped differently on various FN Model 70s from what I can see.
The portion that broke - is it only responsible for cocking the firing pin or does it also take the brunt of dry-firing? Just trying to think of what would cause that.
Thanks for the technical outlook. I have confirmed what you stated about the clearance in the cam slot of the bolt body and the little cocking piece cam, with the firing pin all the way forward, there is clearance.This part should not impact anything during firing or dry fire. The firing pin shoulder should act as the stop when dry firing. The part that broke here is the cam that interacts with the bolt body cam slot: cocks the firing pin/striker when the bolt is opened.
You can see the relationship if you install the striker into the bolt (out of the rifle) and rotate the striker (must press the bolt sleeve lock to rotate) into the fire position with the safety on fire. The firing pin protrusion that broke will fall into the cam slot in the bolt body and there should be plenty of clearance with the firing pin all the way forward. Rotating the striker shroud to recock the striker will demonstrate the caming action of cocking. With a broken cam, this will not work as there is nothing to interact with the cam slot.
The only way (I can logically see) the cam protrusion could impact something it is not supposed to is if the bolt handle is not complete down when the trigger is pulled. This will result in the cam protrusion hitting the cam slot as it moves forward. This force could break the cam in the manner your photo indicates. Not sure how many of this type of event it would take to break. It is also less likely that the rifle would fire if this is occurring because the striker will be robbed of energy as it forces the bolt to completely close via the cam slot aligning with the falling striker. Not saying it can't fire, just that it depends on how far the bolt handle is raised and how far the bolt is forced to turn, being forced by the striker and whether there is enough energy remaining to ignite the primer.
Hope this helps and good luck.
AG
Getting ready to rebarrel my SPR A1. Thinking heavy varmint at 22". Staying 308.
Reason for rebarrel is its given up the ghost at 8000+ rounds.
Pics of one with a Heavy Varmint would be nice.
Getting ready to rebarrel my SPR A1. Thinking heavy varmint at 22". Staying 308.
Reason for rebarrel is its given up the ghost at 8000+ rounds.
Pics of one with a Heavy Varmint would be nice.
99% chance LRI.Sorry, no heavy varmint. Have done a couple of M24s, and they look great.
Where are you sending yours to?
Glad to hear it fits without inletting.My SPR is still on the factory barrel, but if you pull up pictures of Win M70 308 Heavy Varmint it should be very similar profile though 26". I've dropped a Heavy Varmint barrled action in a A-3 take off and fit fine....
99% chance LRI.
Glad to hear it fits without inletting.
Getting ready to rebarrel my SPR A1. Thinking heavy varmint at 22". Staying 308.
Reason for rebarrel is its given up the ghost at 8000+ rounds.
Pics of one with a Heavy Varmint would be nice.
Who did yours? I called and emailed 10 differnt what I would consider top of the line smith's. Only 2 responded after several calls and emails.
Anyone who can rebarrel a Model 70 can do the FN. I know I've seen several SPR's that got rebarreled at LRI on here maybe in this thread.
She’s a beaut, Clark!
Thanks! It's actually my m70 heavy varmint in .223 sporting one of my spr stocks. But I do agree it looks really good. Especially with how those colors work together.She’s a beaut, Clark!
Agreed. I’ve always been a fan of FDE Ceracote on the action/barrel with a black or green stock.Thanks! It's actually my m70 heavy varmint in .223 sporting one of my spr stocks. But I do agree it looks really good. Especially with how those colors work together.
I would go aics now that 10 round mags for the tbm are difficult to find.
^^^^This. If you’ve got a lead , please share!!!Except, where you getting aics bottom metal?
The problem there is Pt&g.Winchester Model 70 Wide Mouth and Wide Mouth FN Police (SA) Stealth Detachable Mag Bottom Metal - Pacific Tool and Gauge
Winchester Model 70 Wide Mouth (SA) or FN Police SPR Stealth Detachable Mag Bottom Metal at Pacific Tool and Gaugepacifictoolandgauge.com
Except, where you getting aics bottom metal?
Make sure you do Supporter first.I have at least one new CDI bottom metal for an FN-SPR, I may have up to three, I don’t recall, I bought a few from Jeff six or so years ago before he passed away. I’ll see what I have and post it.