Are the FN SPR enthusiasts extinct?

[jetmd]

@MTS308

That is not a Badger rail.
If it was the part number and Badger Ordnance would be on top.
Also the lugs on top of the rail do not cross the rail L-R continuous.
The center is milled out forward all the way aft, where the mounting screws go and where the other information is.
P/N 306-06SPR
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Chet

 

[MTS308]

@MTS308

That is not a Badger rail.
If it was the part number and Badger Ordnance would be on top.
Also the lugs on top of the rail do not cross the rail L-R continuous.
The center is milled out forward all the way aft, where the mounting screws go and where the other information is.
P/N 306-06SPR
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Chet

I had noticed on their website how the rail was milled out in the center and said badger ordinance. I may just have to try to get my hands on a badger rail and try it.

 

[moosemeat]

Think the badger rail is on sale on midway.

 

[RONIN45230]

Of course it’s not a Badger rail….. here’s a picture of one of my FN supplied XP rails, unmarked/no numbering. It appears to be identical to the OP’s rail.

 

[MTS308]

Been looking around all night for a badger rail. All out of stock or discontinued. May give badger ordinance a call later and see if they still make them

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

The Model 70 short action rail may fit.

When you call Badger, it would be worth asking if it’s true the SPR rail has been discontinued.

 

[MTS308]

The manual in the box says a standard model 70 base will not fit the spr. Not sure why. I may compare my spr to my featherweight when I get home and see why.

 

[RONIN45230]

There’s a NEAR base on Gun Broker, see pic. (As far as standard M70 bases, remember the SPR has larger screws)

 

[CO00Z]

I believe EGW makes a 20 MOA rail for the SPR's also.

 

[MTS308]

I talked to someone at badger today and they said they will have a batch of rails ready to go in 3-4 weeks. Out for parkerizing right now. Also said the Winchester 70 bases will not work on the spr because of base height difference between the spr and the model 70s.

 

[BarkBeetle]

It's all very interesting the minute differences that appear during production runs .

 

[Keystones]

I've been running the ptg bottom metal with aics mags and it's been 100% even in matches. It's not my favorite design but we don't really have many choices since cdi is no more.

Quick question if you don't mind:

I have an A3G and am looking to finally upgrade it to a DBM.
Is this the correct Bottom Metal from PT&G?
Winchester Model 70 and Older FN Police SPR (SA) Stealth DBM and 4267W Mag

I've noticed that the "nose" of the bottom metal on my A3G isn't quite exactly the same shape as the one from PT&G.
Will the PT&G bottom metal require removing a bit of stock material?
How does one typically go about this? A chisel/file and some patience?

 

[Keystones]

I talked to someone at badger today and they said they will have a batch of rails ready to go in 3-4 weeks. Out for parkerizing right now. Also said the Winchester 70 bases will not work on the spr because of base height difference between the spr and the model 70s.

If that doesn't work, this is the rail that's currently on my SPR

OPS 2 Titanium 20 MOA Short Action Skeletonized Scope Rail

Check out the deal on OPS 2 Titanium 20 MOA Short Action Skeletonized Scope Rail at MGW

www.midwestgunworks.com

 

[PBWalsh]

I’VE GOT AN SPR A1A WITH CDI BOTTOM METAL INBOUND!!!! WHOOOOOO HOOOO

assuming the seller on here is legit lol…

 

[diggler1833]

I found and ordered a .264 Brux barrel, 8 twist, 27", M24 contour at Southern Precision Rifles today. Have an A1 that just won't shoot consistently, so I'm going to turn it into another 6.5x47 (long story).

Going to have Matt Stewart of Stewart Rifles chamber and screw it on for me. The last 6.5x47 he did for me on my FN SPR A2 runs a Krieger barrel and is hammering with virgin brass (albeit Lapua) and I couldn't be happier.

 

[moosemeat]

Quick question if you don't mind:

I have an A3G and am looking to finally upgrade it to a DBM.
Is this the correct Bottom Metal from PT&G?
Winchester Model 70 and Older FN Police SPR (SA) Stealth DBM and 4267W Mag

I've noticed that the "nose" of the bottom metal on my A3G isn't quite exactly the same shape as the one from PT&G.
Will the PT&G bottom metal require removing a bit of stock material?
How does one typically go about this? A chisel/file and some patience?

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That looks like the one but try giving them a call. You may accidentally get someone who knows what they are talking about. My FN has the square ish bottom metal that takes the wide mouth.

 

[M8541Reaper]

I’VE GOT AN SPR A1A WITH CDI BOTTOM METAL INBOUND!!!! WHOOOOOO HOOOO

assuming the seller on here is legit lol…

Dude the CDI BDM is where it is at (I have one on my A3G). Nice snag.

 

[moosemeat]

Dude the CDI BDM is where it is at (I have one on my A3G). Nice snag.

CDI doesnt exist any more is the sad thing.

 

[M8541Reaper]

CDI doesnt exist any more is the sad thing.

Yea.
Got mine done years ago and glad I found out about him when I did.

 

[PBWalsh]

Yeah I told myself the time to buy an SPR has past unless I found a “perfect” one.

Was going to just do a Tikka build. But as some of us do, I was casually scrolling the PX and came across an A1a, factory trigger, A3 stock, CDI metal, a few AICS mags, and a Steiner T5Xi as a packaged unit. All I will need to do is a few stock modifications to make it functional for me. Hope to get it Monday and will post pics of it then.

 

[BuLLet]

Twin Perfection

Maybe it's time to take them out for their first rodeo!

Yeah I told myself the time to buy an SPR has past unless I found a “perfect” one.

Was going to just do a Tikka build. But as some of us do, I was casually scrolling the PX and came across an A1a, factory trigger, A3 stock, CDI metal, a few AICS mags, and a Steiner T5Xi as a packaged unit. All I will need to do is a few stock modifications to make it functional for me. Hope to get it Monday and will post pics of it then.

 

[stello1001]

Twin Perfection

Maybe it's time to take them out for their first rodeo!

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Damn, I want these 2 so bad. Any chance you'll sell them lol?

 

[BuLLet]

We never sell perfection!

Damn, I want these 2 so bad. Any chance you'll sell them lol?

 

[stello1001]

We never sell perfection!

I figured most likely not, still had to ask!

 

[One Holer]

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This is the best picture I have of the rail on the rifle. Maybe one of you can identify it.

Where did you send your bolt to get the FN knob installed?

 

[One Holer]

Had my SPR out a couple weekends ago Shot her at 100, 200, 368, and 500 yards. She didn't disapoint. 5 shots at 100 were in one hole (orange target). Had the same thing going on at 200 but I blew it. 368 and 500 weren't bad, under MOA anyway.

 

[MTS308]

Where did you send your bolt to get the FN knob installed?

Bolt knob came on mine from the factory

 

[One Holer]

Bolt knob came on mine from the factory

Bwa-ha-ha! Good one...come to think of it mine came with a bolt knob too.

 

[PBWalsh]

Monday can’t get here fast enough… feel like a kid waiting for Christmas.

 

[One Holer]

Quick question if you don't mind:

I have an A3G and am looking to finally upgrade it to a DBM.
Is this the correct Bottom Metal from PT&G?
Winchester Model 70 and Older FN Police SPR (SA) Stealth DBM and 4267W Mag

I've noticed that the "nose" of the bottom metal on my A3G isn't quite exactly the same shape as the one from PT&G.
Will the PT&G bottom metal require removing a bit of stock material?
How does one typically go about this? A chisel/file and some patience?

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From what I recall when I ordered my DBM from PT&G last year, there were two different choices, square or round. Mine is like yours so I ordered the round. Fit perfectly so I didn't have to do any inletting at all. Feeds good, so I am a happy customer. Ordered an extra mag that took several months to get here. Just looked at their site and only see the round now.

 

[beavis1971]

We never sell perfection!

I'd sell mine. It's awesome, I just have too many toys.

 

[stello1001]

I'd sell mine. It's awesome, I just have too many toys.

Let's see some pics...

 

[beavis1971]

Here are pics from when I bought it a year ago. It was NOS (I way overpaid) and I put 40 rounds through it. I just don't shoot this enough. I have three other 308s. I also bought two additional 5 round mags for it.

 

[beavis1971]

The target was shot at 100yds with Creedmoor Sports 167g Lapua Match ammo

 

[Undrgrndprdcts]

Quick question if you don't mind:

I have an A3G and am looking to finally upgrade it to a DBM.
Is this the correct Bottom Metal from PT&G?
Winchester Model 70 and Older FN Police SPR (SA) Stealth DBM and 4267W Mag

I've noticed that the "nose" of the bottom metal on my A3G isn't quite exactly the same shape as the one from PT&G.
Will the PT&G bottom metal require removing a bit of stock material?
How does one typically go about this? A chisel/file and some patience?

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The one you linked doesn't accept AICS mags, only a 5 shot single stack style mag that no one really uses. It may fit with minimal material removal. The square nose metal is what takes AICS mags and requires CNC inletting from a gunsmith.

 

[PBWalsh]

I think I have already dry fired this about 200 times in the past hour. Extremely pleased with it. Now I just need to add two left side flush cups, a bipod pic rail, and a RRS tripod rail. Thought the LOP would be an issue, but after playing with a few positions, I think it’ll be ok.

@future_sniper sold me this package with 3 10 round metal mags (1 AI + 2 Accurate Mags) and 2 5 round PMAGs, definitely appreciative.

Any tips on inserting a mag? I’m used to AW, AR, and pistol mags easily thrown in the mag well, and this seems to take a bit more effort.

 

[Twinsen]

The one you linked doesn't accept AICS mags, only a 5 shot single stack style mag that no one really uses. It may fit with minimal material removal. The square nose metal is what takes AICS mags and requires CNC inletting from a gunsmith.

My PT&G DBM fit the factory inlet and takes AICS.

 

[One Holer]

My PT&G DBM fit the factory inlet and takes AICS.

Mine did too, but was not aware that it would accept AICS. I'll have to try that. Thanks for the info.

 

[Undrgrndprdcts]

My PT&G DBM fit the factory inlet and takes AICS.

If it accepts the aics 10 rounders, then you had a factory square nose inlet.

 

[Twinsen]

It was the inlet for the original OEM 4 round DBM.

 

[Ghjukn]

Has anyone had the TBM metal NOT drop into a DBM gun? Mind you, it was built by GAP and I think they rebedded it so the bedding may be more expansive, I don't know what a factory FN mcmillan bedding job looks like.

I think I've determined that somewhere my TBM metal (that's been sitting here for years) is hanging up, the cartridges and magazine just sit too low to be picked up by the bolt. But, I'm can't tell what the specific cause is, the mags also rattle around quite a bit and I suspect that's related.

 

[Aaros143]

Well some dude walked into the shop that I part time at and wanted to sell this thing. Only paid $1100. He had the original FN data book with it that showed a .338 group from the factory and he had only put 373 rounds through it. Obviously the scope has to go. And I'm hoping the muzzle threads are compatible with a TBAC brake.

 

[beavis1971]

Is that an A3G?

 

[moosemeat]

Nice A3G.

 

[Aaros143]

It is

 

[Shootnwrench]

Who’s got a borescope? What’s your SPR chrome bore look like?

FN SPR barrel chrome lining failing? photos

This FN SPR is making me question my sanity. 20” Model A5M XP in .308win serial number in the 35,000 range. TBAC Ultra 7. Prone and rear bag. 1,100 rounds down the tube. Sometimes it shoots 3 or 5 rds decent (.5-75moa) but the next time out or even the next group maybe substantially...

www.snipershide.com

 

[Mooseknuckles]

Hmm I will have to pull the bore scope out and check. Had my SPR out last weekend and it was still shooting very good.

 

[moosemeat]

For those who have switched to 6br/Dasher how does the rifle feed?

 

[Pappasniper]

My FN SPR shoots lights out with its CL 24 inch barrel in 308. What a great gun. Can't believe the military did not adapt these rifles in groves ? Mine will shoot .5 MOA groups with a variety of 155-175 grain cartridges.



PB

 

[PBWalsh]

Just got the stock back from @jducos who put in a bipod pic rail, mlok inserts for a RRS tripod rail and sling point, as well as a flush cup in the rear. Really made the rifle usable for me. Good price and turn around time as well.