Just got back from the range with the new scope.
Love the way these rifles shoot.
Love the way these rifles shoot.
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Are the FN SPR enthusiasts extinct?
- Thread starter mahiman
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I picked up a used FN SPR barreled action last year. The round count on the action is around 6500. SAC reworked the action and installed a new barrel after about 5000 rounds.
I know absolutely nothing about FN SPR / WIN 70 actions and I am contemplating having a new 6.5 CM barrel spun up for it. Question for those on this thread...are there things I need to watch for or be concerned about with a FN action with this high of a round count?
I know absolutely nothing about FN SPR / WIN 70 actions and I am contemplating having a new 6.5 CM barrel spun up for it. Question for those on this thread...are there things I need to watch for or be concerned about with a FN action with this high of a round count?
@Smitty192 No. See my previous posts. Only thing I would be concerned about is men hitting on you because you are shooting a 6.5.
@Bigfatcock American Rifle Company's Archimedes is the fastest action I've ever handled. I haven't held an Enfield in many years, but the Archimedes makes my Rem 700's, Bighorn TL3/SR3, Defiance, and FN actions feel down right sluggish.
I use the same (or very similar) bolt manipulation technique as you have described and I can say that with my Archimedes I have extra time to re-establish NPA in rapid fire strings when shooting NRA HighPower Comps. Here's a couple videos of a one of my practice sessions last year - late summer or fall.
The Area 419 bolt knob that I threaded on looks/feels similar to my Archimedes, so I'm thinking it may speed that up as well.
Regards,
Ross
I use the same (or very similar) bolt manipulation technique as you have described and I can say that with my Archimedes I have extra time to re-establish NPA in rapid fire strings when shooting NRA HighPower Comps. Here's a couple videos of a one of my practice sessions last year - late summer or fall.
The Area 419 bolt knob that I threaded on looks/feels similar to my Archimedes, so I'm thinking it may speed that up as well.
Regards,
Ross
Amazing looking rifle. Sorry if you said already but what bolt knob do you have installed?
Thank you sir. As a Model 70 guy I’m really enjoying it.
Thanks, it’s the factory XP model knob.
Out of all the rifles I have or have had, I think I enjoy
Shooting my custom FN SPR in 7WSM the most.
She still hammers even though the barrel should
Be close to giving up the ghost. Will just send it to LRI
To get the full work over when it does go.
Shooting my custom FN SPR in 7WSM the most.
She still hammers even though the barrel should
Be close to giving up the ghost. Will just send it to LRI
To get the full work over when it does go.
Someone needs to come out with a new AICS DBM for these guns. And winchesters by default.
With the amount of shooters who have gotten into long range and those looking too. You would think FN would bring these rifles back to the market or something similar. DBM/6.5 caliber/maybe a better trigger. I'd sure be interested in grabbing another one.
FN seems to not care about civilian rifle sales. I’d like one personally as well. I still regret selling mine.
Have CDI do the install and stay with the aics. The magpul mags work but, you are tied to them and I have had feed issues with certain cartridges.
I have 3 rifles. One switch barrel set up. If need a barrel done up I recommend ALD. Rthur on here. He has done numerous for me and others. Fast turn around. I’ve been running one for 1o plus years. Love the action. Personally I really like the factory trigger. I have one with a timney in it and like it as well but not as much as the factory. The factory is pretty much bomb proof. One of my favorite rifles. Two of the guys I shoot with still run them for comps also.
I have all the components to have a 6.5 built (SPR action, Bartlein blank, A3 stock, TBM). Just gotta get it sent out. With how things are right now, it’s a holding pattern.
If someone can resurrect the one from CDI it may give it a run for the money.
We just have to accept that FN hates us. The PBR was a SPR poors version in a hogue stock with a non-chrome lined barrel. Might be a cheaper alternative and then find a take off stock, or have McMillan make you a new one.
I’ve been considering getting a woodland camo HTG made for a SPR.
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I have a cdi on mine in a manners eh2. I also have cdi on three other rifles. What an outstanding bottom metal. I actually dealt face to face with him on all four as I only lived an hour away back when he was still alive. Great guy for sure just so willing to help. It’s a real shame no one was able to carry on his awesome product.
Woodland camo is my favorite camo pattern from Mcmillan. I have an spr action, factory trigger and Williams bottom metal. Was thinking a McMillan classic hunter stock and #3 barrel. But after reading the vintage sniper rifle thread on these actions I may go in that direction with a htg stock.
Read through the thread. Not sure what page it's on but someone had found a gun shop that had a few of them new in box for a good if not great price. May still have some.
I’ve considered selling one several times over the years, but I always put it back in the safe. It would cost double to build out a same rifle with the same capabilities.
I was going to get another and went to pull the trigger, out of stock now 
It was from here:
It was from here:
I have had issues with the tbm 10 round mag. I finally got it to feed decent by bending the feed lips. Now I can get any more 10 round mags.
Hell might have got a damaged or bad mag. Have not seen an issue with 308 unless someone messed up the mag.
I’ve had to do that and have replaced springs in some also but they get a lot of wear so expect that.
175 SMK and Varget load at 400yds today.
Nice group, I also use ARC rings , how do you like them?
What barrel length does your SPR have ?
Mine is a 20" 1n12 fluted and likes 178 ELD-X , 175 SMK , 168 Berger Hybrids and 155 Sierra Palmas so far!
How do you like the NX8?. I'm using a GEN II Razor on mine!
What barrel length does your SPR have ?
Mine is a 20" 1n12 fluted and likes 178 ELD-X , 175 SMK , 168 Berger Hybrids and 155 Sierra Palmas so far!
How do you like the NX8?. I'm using a GEN II Razor on mine!
It’s a 20” XP model.
I like the ARC rings, easy set up and mounting. Don’t have the grabbing/canting tendencies of the typical split rings while mounting. Run them on my 6.5 as well.
The NX8 is good but not on the same level as my 7-35 ATACR, no surprise right. Focus is touchy and I did buy it with the intent of using it as a 4-25x.
I wanted to keep the weight lower, lower price but similar controls and reticle to the ATACR, honestly though I’d prefer if the ocular turned like the ATACR, in Alaska with cold hands being able to palm the thing is easier and it doesn’t bother me at all if the ocular turns.
Shot a Kraft Challenge the other day for the first time, very slow and methodical.
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Well fellas, some very expensive dental work has put me out of the game
I hope this helps someone. They could send it to Mark like I was going to.
www.snipershide.com
I hope this helps someone. They could send it to Mark like I was going to.
Firearms - FN PBR XP 300WSM + McMillan A5
As the title says. Bought this package from another hide member. I've never shot the rifle and, he was pretty sure it had never been fired either. The only thing I did was install an MCARBO trigger spring. The McMillan A5 is inletted for the SPR. I was going to send booth the rifle and A5 to...
www.snipershide.com
Picked up my first can yesterday.
TBAC Ultra 7In 2011 I had one of the A3G models. It’s was awesome until I put my thumb into the stock while holding it due to an air bubble under the surface. Took it back to to the LGS in Margate, QLD (any Aussies reading this know which one), and it sat there for over a year before they finally refunded me. I was pretty pissed about what happened with respect to that, but that set aside, I loved the rifle and would buy one again if I ever came across one at the right price. My brother has a A5M, and it’s lights out also (sucks you need to buy the 10 rounder seperate)
Ran across this on another forum. Not affiliated but I know people are looking for these rifles in this thread.
www.longrangehunting.com
FN Herstal Special Police Rifle with Nightforce NXS
Very clean FN Herstal SPR 308 with a Nightforce 5.5-22x56 MOA. Threaded barrel for a suppressor. No thread protector. Comes in a hard case with a total of 4 magazines. Angle indicator is not included with any sale. Non Zerostop. $2750.00 shipped. Always looking for NXS 8-32x56 Mil scope 2nd focal
I was in the Omaha Cabela's yesterday and they had an SPR with a 30" SS barrel on it in 300Win.
