Mausers sturdy enought for .308?

Spectre · October 23, 1998, 08:11 PM

Gentlemen: I have acquired two different bolt-actions Mausers in the last few months. They are both chambered to accept a 7.62x51mm-sized cartridge. One of the rifles is a Steyr, believe it was called a 1912. The other rifle is an FR8.

The 2nd rifle is a very handy package, with a short barrel and flash supressor. I fired a few rounds to sight it in, and was very impressed. Since then, I have heard that these rifles may not be safe to fire with .308 or even 7.62x51mm. This would be a major disapointment to me, as I especially like the FR8. The forum's input would be appreciated.

[This message has been edited by Spectre (edited 10-28-98).]

fdifulco · October 28, 1998, 05:58 PM

there is a faq at the rec.guns site on the FR-8 - it http://www.recguns.com
then click to FAQ then look under rifles, then under rifle reviews - non self loading.

as far as the styer - it should but have it checked by a smith for headspace, etc.

Spectre · October 28, 1998, 10:26 PM

Thanks.

Nestor Rivera · October 29, 1998, 02:16 PM

I have an FR-8 alow it it works just fine with cavim .308 as well as my handloads, I use 110g Game King just so the recoil will be very light (I just shoot paper any way)

October 23, 1998, 08:11 PM	#1
Spectre Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 23, 1998 Location: ATL Posts: 3,277	Gentlemen: I have acquired two different bolt-actions Mausers in the last few months. They are both chambered to accept a 7.62x51mm-sized cartridge. One of the rifles is a Steyr, believe it was called a 1912. The other rifle is an FR8. The 2nd rifle is a very handy package, with a short barrel and flash supressor. I fired a few rounds to sight it in, and was very impressed. Since then, I have heard that these rifles may not be safe to fire with .308 or even 7.62x51mm. This would be a major disapointment to me, as I especially like the FR8. The forum's input would be appreciated. [This message has been edited by Spectre (edited 10-28-98).]

October 28, 1998, 05:58 PM	#2
fdifulco Junior Member Join Date: October 28, 1998 Location: New Orleans, LA USA Posts: 2	there is a faq at the rec.guns site on the FR-8 - it http://www.recguns.com then click to FAQ then look under rifles, then under rifle reviews - non self loading. as far as the styer - it should but have it checked by a smith for headspace, etc.

October 28, 1998, 10:26 PM	#3
Spectre Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 23, 1998 Location: ATL Posts: 3,277	Thanks.

October 29, 1998, 02:16 PM	#4
Nestor Rivera Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 1998 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 446	I have an FR-8 alow it it works just fine with cavim .308 as well as my handloads, I use 110g Game King just so the recoil will be very light (I just shoot paper any way)