New to me MAS 49/56

bigalshootmupper · January 31, 2025, 10:45 PM

Just wanted to report my experience with the Royal Tiger new addition. I know, I know, RTI is all junk, according to youtube. I've bought 3 previous rifles from them and all have been what I expected. This is a non-refurbished and no re arsonel stamp. RTI says this one is all original and has a very good bore. I wouldn't call it very good but I see clear rifling and it needed a deep scrubbing.

I've only shot 30 handloads out of it. It shot all without any malfunction. It is as accurate as I can shoot with the huge front sight. Very hard to line up on my 8 inch paper plate. I got an 8 inch group with 10 shots at 100 yards. All 10 were within the paper plate and I didn't even have to adjust any of the sights. This is a great battle rifle that is ready for action. I know it can do a lot better, but to me, not bad for first time shooting this rifle.

Jim Watson · February 1, 2025, 12:58 PM

Neat
Ze French Foreign Legion opens fire at 700 metres.
Or that is what they said about Fort Zinderneuf.

shuvelrider · February 1, 2025, 11:02 PM

Mine is a wonderful shooter and I roll my own ammo also, you can do better with your groups with more trigger time, and tuning your load recipe. If I remember correctly, if you remove the handguard there should be a manufacture date for the rifle, mine was 1962.

jonnyc · February 2, 2025, 08:39 PM

Mine is a .308 conversion. After a bit of 'tweeking' it's an excellent rifle.

eastbank · February 3, 2025, 01:07 PM

i installed a adjustable gas vavue and kvar scope mount on my refurbed like new 49/56 and reload for it.

bigalshootmupper · February 3, 2025, 08:59 PM

According to the serial number, mine is around 1962. I haven't yet removed the handguard to check the date code on the barrel.

I reloaded 40gr, 41gr, and 42 gr of W748 with a 145 gr FMJBT bullet and all of them shot pretty good with the iron sites. I just reloaded another 30 rounds of the same with 42 gr. I can't wait to shoot it again. I am using Winchester WLR primer and make sure I get the primer in all the way and I haven't had any slam fires so far...but I will practice as much safety as I can.

I think I will try to set up my targets to place the front site right on the bottom of the target corners and I will try for better grouping.

February 2, 2025, 08:39 PM	#4
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,749	Mine is a .308 conversion. After a bit of 'tweeking' it's an excellent rifle. __________________ 2024 PA Cartridge Collector Show; Aug. 16-17, 2024!!! Buy...Sell...Trade All Types of Ammunition & Ordnance PM or email me for 2024 show details.

February 3, 2025, 08:59 PM	#6
bigalshootmupper Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 175	According to the serial number, mine is around 1962. I haven't yet removed the handguard to check the date code on the barrel. I reloaded 40gr, 41gr, and 42 gr of W748 with a 145 gr FMJBT bullet and all of them shot pretty good with the iron sites. I just reloaded another 30 rounds of the same with 42 gr. I can't wait to shoot it again. I am using Winchester WLR primer and make sure I get the primer in all the way and I haven't had any slam fires so far...but I will practice as much safety as I can. I think I will try to set up my targets to place the front site right on the bottom of the target corners and I will try for better grouping. __________________ ”If you want to find out what is wrong with your country, go look in the mirror.” Ross Perot

February 1, 2025, 12:58 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 19,186	Neat Ze French Foreign Legion opens fire at 700 metres. Or that is what they said about Fort Zinderneuf.

February 1, 2025, 11:02 PM	#3
shuvelrider Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2011 Location: West Coast of Michigan Posts: 136	Mine is a wonderful shooter and I roll my own ammo also, you can do better with your groups with more trigger time, and tuning your load recipe. If I remember correctly, if you remove the handguard there should be a manufacture date for the rifle, mine was 1962.

February 3, 2025, 01:07 PM	#5
eastbank Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2008 Location: pa. Posts: 2,512	i installed a adjustable gas vavue and kvar scope mount on my refurbed like new 49/56 and reload for it.