magazine compatability - The Firearms Forum

crazy_ol_grunt · 02-25-2012, 12:39 AM

so I know quite a bit about fire arms, except what rifles use what mags.
I'm trying to find a cheap (under 1500) AR style rifle in .308 that uses FN FAL mags. Can anyone help me out here?

crazy_ol_grunt · 02-25-2012, 02:33 AM

was thinking like an armalite AR-10, anyone know if they use FAL mags?

jack404 · 02-25-2012, 03:38 AM

G'day crazy ol grunt , sorry mate they dont take FN mag's, in fact not a lot else does

AR 10 mags are unique to them but a few other 7.62 nato rifles use the same mag pattern so they are inter changable

i sold all my SLR ( L1A1 Lithgow made FN/FAL) mag's a heap ago

the B10-B was made to take FN mags and Lee Enfield clips but they had a hassle with import to the US from Oz ( stupid idiots used VN made stocks )

cheers to you from a cranky old grunt

armoredman · 02-25-2012, 01:11 PM

Only US made 308 rifles that take FAL mags I know of are the FALs from DSA, (the STG-58s are well under $1500), or the semi-mythical KelTec RFBs, which take FAL mags, if you can find one.

jlloyd73 · 02-25-2012, 07:22 PM

Rock River Arms LAR-8 uses FAL mags. From what they told me they can use either standard or metric. This is a picture of mine.

crazy_ol_grunt · 02-26-2012, 01:12 AM

how is the accuracy on the LAR-8?

jlloyd73 · 02-27-2012, 09:34 AM

Mine is great, it has no issues reaching out and touching what I want at about 400 yards......it should be capable of double that from what I have been told.

It came with a two stage trigger and that helps some.

crazy_ol_grunt · 03-01-2012, 02:09 PM

since its an AR-10, is it still compatible with all AR-15 cosmetic accessories, like butt stocks, and hand rails?

jlloyd73 · 03-01-2012, 02:57 PM

From what I have seem, stock AR10 and AR15 parts do not interchange, but I have seen some aftermarket parts listed to work with the 5.56 and .308. For example....

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/760...aluminum-black

Also, be weary because some AR .308 makers kind of do their own thing. A prime example is my Rock River...........their set up is specific to their rifle. From their site...

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.c...072311544c5969

02-25-2012, 12:39 AM	#1
crazy_ol_grunt Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 12	magazine compatability so I know quite a bit about fire arms, except what rifles use what mags. I'm trying to find a cheap (under 1500) AR style rifle in .308 that uses FN FAL mags. Can anyone help me out here? -->

02-25-2012, 02:33 AM	#2
crazy_ol_grunt Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 12	Re: magazine compatability was thinking like an armalite AR-10, anyone know if they use FAL mags?

02-25-2012, 03:38 AM	#3
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: magazine compatability G'day crazy ol grunt , sorry mate they dont take FN mag's, in fact not a lot else does AR 10 mags are unique to them but a few other 7.62 nato rifles use the same mag pattern so they are inter changable i sold all my SLR ( L1A1 Lithgow made FN/FAL) mag's a heap ago the B10-B was made to take FN mags and Lee Enfield clips but they had a hassle with import to the US from Oz ( stupid idiots used VN made stocks ) cheers to you from a cranky old grunt

02-25-2012, 01:11 PM	#4
armoredman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Proud to be in Arizona Posts: 1,367	Re: magazine compatability Only US made 308 rifles that take FAL mags I know of are the FALs from DSA, (the STG-58s are well under $1500), or the semi-mythical KelTec RFBs, which take FAL mags, if you can find one.

02-25-2012, 07:22 PM	#5
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,932	Re: magazine compatability Rock River Arms LAR-8 uses FAL mags. From what they told me they can use either standard or metric. This is a picture of mine. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!

02-26-2012, 01:12 AM	#6
crazy_ol_grunt Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 12	Re: magazine compatability how is the accuracy on the LAR-8?

02-27-2012, 09:34 AM	#7
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,932	Re: magazine compatability Mine is great, it has no issues reaching out and touching what I want at about 400 yards......it should be capable of double that from what I have been told. It came with a two stage trigger and that helps some. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!

03-01-2012, 02:09 PM	#8
crazy_ol_grunt Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 12	Re: magazine compatability since its an AR-10, is it still compatible with all AR-15 cosmetic accessories, like butt stocks, and hand rails?

03-01-2012, 02:57 PM	#9
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,932	Re: magazine compatability From what I have seem, stock AR10 and AR15 parts do not interchange, but I have seen some aftermarket parts listed to work with the 5.56 and .308. For example.... http://www.midwayusa.com/product/760...aluminum-black Also, be weary because some AR .308 makers kind of do their own thing. A prime example is my Rock River...........their set up is specific to their rifle. From their site... http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.c...072311544c5969 __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!