Got an FR-8 today :)

[Smitty258]

I finally got one of these rifles. I've always thought they were the coolest Mauser based carbines you could get. I haven't been able to get a good pic yet, but once I do I will post.

I also picked up a few battle packs of South African 7.62x51 for it. I guess this stuff is cool to shoot through it. From what I've read you should only shoot military surplus through these and not any "hot" loads.

A few questions if I may for those of you who have one...

Do the .308 5 round stripper clips that TAPCO sells work with this?

Is there anywhere I can get the issue cleaning kit for these? the one that is supposed to go in the little capsule that sorta looks like a gas tube?

Also...anywhere I can get a bayo for it?

Thanks guys :)

[Speedfish]

I just mailed funds out for one on Friday myself. I believe that the CETME bayonet fits the FR-8 and TAPCO has these in stock for nineteen dollars and some change. I haven't checked for the cleaning kits though. I'm looking forward to your pics and please give us a complete range report.

Happy shooting!

Speedfish

[AKWARRIOR]

Yes,

A Cetme bayonet is what you need.I got one in mint condition off ebay.I been looking for Cetme cleaning kits for months so good luck on those.You can always just put a wrapped up pull through cord and brush in your tube and carry an oil bottle on your belt or bag.It will do fine.Glad to see you finally bought one.

Regards,

[NRAJOE]

Took me a long time of searching but finally have all the cleaning kit parts in the tube (oil capsules included) and the front sight tool in there also....