Which FN49 Stripper Clip?

k98dave · November 25, 2016, 08:01 PM

Are there unique stripper clips for the FN49? I have some that fit k98 but they seem a little loose in the Fn.

Thanks

jonnyc · November 26, 2016, 11:14 AM

Stripper clips usually mate with the ammunition, not the weapon. What caliber is your FN49 (7mm, .308, .30-06, 7.92)?

T. O'Heir · November 26, 2016, 01:04 PM

Chargers that fit a K98 are 8mm Mauser. Same case head diameter as .7.62NATO/.30-06/.308/7mm Mauser. Probably a tick loose because the spring is a bit flattened.

tahunua001 · November 26, 2016, 06:09 PM

don't forget 77 and 65 japanese and 6.5 swede which also had similar case heads and I use 6.5 swede strippers for all.

k98dave · November 26, 2016, 06:38 PM

Mine is 30/06. I found some steel strippers that came from old DCM (aka CMP) ammo I had and they fit somewhat better into the receivers channel than the brass strippers that were from 8mm ammo. Glad I hung onto them.

tangolima · November 27, 2016, 03:56 AM

8mm Mauser and 30-06 have different stripper clips.

I started with 8mm and thought I could reuse the clips for 30-06. It didn't work, and I had to get different clips. Not because of cartridge head diameters, but the clip guides on the rifles.

I also found quite some number of different calibers used the 30-06 clips.

My fn49 is in 8mm, so the 8mm clips for k98k obviously work.

-TL

James K · November 27, 2016, 11:11 PM

"8mm Mauser and 30-06 have different stripper clips."

Yep, especially if you are talking about the FN Model 49. Belgium adopted two FN-made rifles at about that time, the Model 49 (SAFN auto rifle) and the Model 50, a Mauser '98 copy bolt action. Because the U.S. was supplying ammo, both were in .30-'06 and used Springfield clips because that is how the U.S. ammo came. (Model 49's made in other calibers used Mauser clips.)

Jim

Bartech · December 7, 2016, 10:37 PM

I have a piece of black walnut and would like to make a stock for my FN49-8mm rifle. I am ready to start ruffing out the barrel channel !! I would appreciate any advise with this task. Thank you Bob Barton

tangolima · December 7, 2016, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bartech

I have a piece of black walnut and would like to make a stock for my FN49-8mm rifle. I am ready to start ruffing out the barrel channel !! I would appreciate any advise with this task. Thank you Bob Barton

Ah ha. My fn49 doesn't have a cross bolt for the receiver to rest on. It took me a while to figure out where the recoil bearing surface is. It is unconventional. You may want to look into that too.

-TL

November 25, 2016, 08:01 PM	#1
k98dave Junior Member Join Date: November 2, 2016 Posts: 11	Which FN49 Stripper Clip? Are there unique stripper clips for the FN49? I have some that fit k98 but they seem a little loose in the Fn. Thanks

November 26, 2016, 11:14 AM	#2
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	Stripper clips usually mate with the ammunition, not the weapon. What caliber is your FN49 (7mm, .308, .30-06, 7.92)? __________________ 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.

November 26, 2016, 01:04 PM	#3
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Chargers that fit a K98 are 8mm Mauser. Same case head diameter as .7.62NATO/.30-06/.308/7mm Mauser. Probably a tick loose because the spring is a bit flattened. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

November 26, 2016, 06:09 PM	#4
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	don't forget 77 and 65 japanese and 6.5 swede which also had similar case heads and I use 6.5 swede strippers for all. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

December 7, 2016, 10:37 PM	#8
Bartech Junior Member Join Date: December 4, 2016 Posts: 1	new guy I have a piece of black walnut and would like to make a stock for my FN49-8mm rifle. I am ready to start ruffing out the barrel channel !! I would appreciate any advise with this task. Thank you Bob Barton

November 26, 2016, 06:38 PM	#5
k98dave Junior Member Join Date: November 2, 2016 Posts: 11	Mine is 30/06. I found some steel strippers that came from old DCM (aka CMP) ammo I had and they fit somewhat better into the receivers channel than the brass strippers that were from 8mm ammo. Glad I hung onto them.

November 27, 2016, 03:56 AM	#6
tangolima Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2013 Posts: 3,816	8mm Mauser and 30-06 have different stripper clips. I started with 8mm and thought I could reuse the clips for 30-06. It didn't work, and I had to get different clips. Not because of cartridge head diameters, but the clip guides on the rifles. I also found quite some number of different calibers used the 30-06 clips. My fn49 is in 8mm, so the 8mm clips for k98k obviously work. -TL

November 27, 2016, 11:11 PM	#7
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	"8mm Mauser and 30-06 have different stripper clips." Yep, especially if you are talking about the FN Model 49. Belgium adopted two FN-made rifles at about that time, the Model 49 (SAFN auto rifle) and the Model 50, a Mauser '98 copy bolt action. Because the U.S. was supplying ammo, both were in .30-'06 and used Springfield clips because that is how the U.S. ammo came. (Model 49's made in other calibers used Mauser clips.) Jim