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Johnny Guest · December 2, 2002, 01:56 AM

You request, " load data in 7.62 CETME for Spaniish Guardia Civil Carbine."

Are you referring to the carbine itself as being a CETME, a plastic stocked semi-auto or a bolt action Nauser used by the Guardia, and chambering the same cartridge as the CETME?

I understand the GC used some of the bolt guns. I THINK the FR7 version is built on the older model actions, and is considered a little weak for "hot" .308 Win. loads. I also think the FR8 is on the Mauser 98 action and should be safe with any sane .308 load.

There have been some allegations that the Spanish military ammo for the CETME rifle was loaded somewhat lighter than standard .308 (7.62X51 mm NATO) ammo, in deference to the older-action bolt guns.

This, admitedly, is an area with which I am not familiar. erhaps some other member could set me straight on the FR7 and FR8 carbines, and the Spanish ammo.

In any case, my question is still: Is your carbine a bolt or autoloader?

Best,
Johnny

December 2, 2002, 01:56 AM	#3
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	Let's see if I understand properly, Walk Softly - -- You request, " load data in 7.62 CETME for Spaniish Guardia Civil Carbine." Are you referring to the carbine itself as being a CETME, a plastic stocked semi-auto or a bolt action Nauser used by the Guardia, and chambering the same cartridge as the CETME? I understand the GC used some of the bolt guns. I *THINK* the FR7 version is built on the older model actions, and is considered a little weak for "hot" .308 Win. loads. I also think the FR8 is on the Mauser 98 action and should be safe with any sane .308 load. There have been some allegations that the Spanish military ammo for the CETME rifle was loaded somewhat lighter than standard .308 (7.62X51 mm NATO) ammo, in deference to the older-action bolt guns. This, admitedly, is an area with which I am not familiar. erhaps some other member could set me straight on the FR7 and FR8 carbines, and the Spanish ammo. In any case, my question is still: Is your carbine a bolt or autoloader? Best, Johnny