So, one might have a difficult time getting them to feed/strip correctly.Д®xactly - Ive found Mauser stripper clips - But nothing for the. 7.62x51 brass will go into an 8mm stripper but it is a tight fit. Original Spanish FR8 Mauser Wooden Handguard, Used in Fair condition, Sold As Is with NO Returns. Meant to be a cheaper alternative to issue out instead of the more expensive modern (at the time) CETME rifle. 308 Mauser action with an assault rifle looking front. In fact, the FR actually stands for Fusil Reformado in Spanish, or Converted Rifle. Because of this, the stripper clips are different. With out going into all the details or the history, the FR8 is a. Spanish FR8 This is a bolt-action rifle, which was developed in Spain in 1951, based off of the Spanish 8mm Mauser rifle. The rim thickness of the 7.62x51NATO is slightly thicker than that of the 8mm/30-06. I do not know if the FR8 stripper clip guide is cut for a standard Mauser stripper clip or a stripper clip for the 7.62x51 round, as they are different. Disclaimer, since I have now expirience with the FR8, what I am saying may be wrong. However, since the FR8 is in 7.62x51NATO/308 Win, you may have issues with the stripper clip. FWIW, Grafs has/had some reasonably priced 7.62 CETME ammo last time I looked. 308 chamber pressures) but theres lots of information available on the internet to help you decide for yourself. I do know that the Chilean 1912-61 rifles are cut for the 7.62x51 stripper clip, as the opening is too big for either the 8mm Mauser stripper clip or the 30-06 stripper clip. The use of 7.62x51/.308 ammo in Spanish FR-7 and FR-8 rifles is a contraversial subject ( and to a somewhat lesser degree 7.62x51 vs. There is a rumor or myth that the rifles were made of inferior steel, but from what I can find that is untrue. It was manufactured to accept the 8mm round and is an all around reliable rifle. The M43, like the K98, is a large ring mauser, unlike the Spanish M1893. So, one might have a difficult time getting them to feed/strip correctly. The rifle was the Spanish adopted version of the K98. 7.62x51 brass will go into an 8mm stripper but it is a tight fit.

Marked on top of receiver ring with the original rifle markings, right side with the conversion ''Cal.7.62'', and on left side rail ''FR8''. Because of this, the stripper clips are different. Spanish FR8 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle, 32253, 7.62x51mm cal., 18.5'' barrel, parkerized finish, hardwood stock, hooded post front sight and adjustable diopter rear sight. Disclaimer, since I have no expirience with the FR8, what I am saying may be wrong. Stripper clips work just fine for the double stack magazine. Unfortunately, they are 'Hi Carp' mags, so they are usually not availible for sale here in CA. They should be a direct bolt on or replacement for your rifle. There are replica 'trench warfare' extended magazines out there that hold 25 rounds.

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