1950s Yugo 8mm In An FN49

GS455 · July 31, 2012, 21:46

I'd like to get into an FN49 and I have thousands of rounds of 1950 era Yugo 8mm. I know people are warned off from using this in semi autos. I use it in my Yugo M76 and Persian Mauser. Dud round every once in a while but no problems I can see.

So this leads me to an Egyptian. Would want a dovetail receiver. I'm thinking of an Egyptian just for the economy of already existing ammo.

Anyone ever see any issues using this ammo in an FN49.

american_pride · August 01, 2012, 22:06

the '55 yugo I have does not work in my FN49 do to long OAL. the Romanian works like a dream. This is the same problem I had with my 1919 as well.

GS455 · August 01, 2012, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by american_pride

the '55 yugo I have does not work in my FN49 do to long OAL. the Romanian works like a dream. This is the same problem I had with my 1919 as well.

What's OAL ?

zombie hunter · August 01, 2012, 22:12

My '50s Yugo ammo works in my Egyptian FN-49.

FAL-13 · August 01, 2012, 22:53

over all length

GS455 · August 02, 2012, 00:45

OAL . . aaah.

I'm down to one tin of Romanian 8mm. I shoulda bought deep on that when it was out there.

Tim Dreas · August 02, 2012, 02:31

The Yugoslavian 8mm bullet has a slightly different shape, being a bit fatter towards the tip with less taper. The 1950's ammunition leaks a lot around the primer and can erode the bolt and the firing pin quickly. The 1970's ammunition doesn't seem to have this problem but the bullet has the same shape.

FAL-13 · August 02, 2012, 21:05

I think yugo is heavy ball, 198 grain and the romanian is light ball but not 100% sure. This could cause problems also...

Tim Dreas · August 02, 2012, 21:19

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Originally Posted by FAL-13

I think yugo is heavy ball, 198 grain and the romanian is light ball but not 100% sure. This could cause problems also...

Egyptian 8mm is heavy ball for use in the FN49. The Yugoslavian 8mm is very SLIGHTLY heavier but the bullet shape and design is completely different. Yugoslavian 8mm is loaded SLIGHTLY milder but the 1950's version is in poor condition and leaks around the primer if it fires at all. The 1970's Yugo 8mm is very good but has the same bullet shape problem that often jams the bullet into the rifling of some firearms. The Yugo bullets usually weigh at right around 200 grains and the velocity is slightly lower than standard 8mm heavy ball ammo.

FAL-13 · August 03, 2012, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Dreas

Egyptian 8mm is heavy ball for use in the FN49. The Yugoslavian 8mm is very SLIGHTLY heavier but the bullet shape and design is completely different. Yugoslavian 8mm is loaded SLIGHTLY milder but the 1950's version is in poor condition and leaks around the primer if it fires at all. The 1970's Yugo 8mm is very good but has the same bullet shape problem that often jams the bullet into the rifling of some firearms. The Yugo bullets usually weigh at right around 200 grains and the velocity is slightly lower than standard 8mm heavy ball ammo.

Thanks for helping me out tim....

Topbanana · August 04, 2012, 00:38

We had LOTS of KABOOMS! with our yugo '50's 8mil... That stuff sucks! I don't recommend shooting it in anything!

GS455 · August 04, 2012, 01:03

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Originally Posted by Topbanana

We had LOTS of KABOOMS! with our yugo '50's 8mil... That stuff sucks! I don't recommend shooting it in anything!

What's ... "Kaboom"?

wolfspotter1 · August 04, 2012, 17:38

Some 50's Yugo brass will split lengthwise from the rim to midway up the case. Inspecting the brass beforehand does no good, won't know till it happens. Not as bad in a bolt action but can ruin a semi. I always pulled bullets and powder to use in commercial brass with non corrosive primers, worked very well.

I've also seen pics of Romanian splitting in the same fashion.

July 31, 2012, 21:46	#1
GS455 Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 63848 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 228	1950s Yugo 8mm In An FN49 I'd like to get into an FN49 and I have thousands of rounds of 1950 era Yugo 8mm. I know people are warned off from using this in semi autos. I use it in my Yugo M76 and Persian Mauser. Dud round every once in a while but no problems I can see. So this leads me to an Egyptian. Would want a dovetail receiver. I'm thinking of an Egyptian just for the economy of already existing ammo. Anyone ever see any issues using this ammo in an FN49.

August 01, 2012, 22:06	#2
american_pride Registered FALaholic #: 20275 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Land of fruits and nuts Posts: 74	the '55 yugo I have does not work in my FN49 do to long OAL. the Romanian works like a dream. This is the same problem I had with my 1919 as well. __________________ "He's dead now!" United States Marine Falluja, Iraq "Fifteen percent of all women who gave birth within the last year were noncitizens." Paul @ ARFCOM

August 01, 2012, 22:53	#5
FAL-13 Registered FALaholic #: 3467 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mandeville Louisiana Posts: 132	over all length __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER

August 02, 2012, 02:31	#7
Tim Dreas Registered FALaholic #: 17255 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: York,PA Posts: 842	The Yugoslavian 8mm bullet has a slightly different shape, being a bit fatter towards the tip with less taper. The 1950's ammunition leaks a lot around the primer and can erode the bolt and the firing pin quickly. The 1970's ammunition doesn't seem to have this problem but the bullet has the same shape. __________________ http://www.mpri.com/

August 02, 2012, 21:05	#8
FAL-13 Registered FALaholic #: 3467 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mandeville Louisiana Posts: 132	I think yugo is heavy ball, 198 grain and the romanian is light ball but not 100% sure. This could cause problems also... __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER

August 01, 2012, 22:12	#4
zombie hunter Registered FALaholic #: 62660 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 300	My '50s Yugo ammo works in my Egyptian FN-49.

August 02, 2012, 00:45	#6
GS455 Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 63848 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 228	OAL . . aaah. I'm down to one tin of Romanian 8mm. I shoulda bought deep on that when it was out there.

August 04, 2012, 00:38	#11
Topbanana Registered FALaholic #: 20443 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 3,262	We had LOTS of KABOOMS! with our yugo '50's 8mil... That stuff sucks! I don't recommend shooting it in anything! __________________ God created the Earth, Mauser drew the property lines.

August 04, 2012, 17:38	#13
wolfspotter1 Registered FALaholic #: 64473 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 104	Some 50's Yugo brass will split lengthwise from the rim to midway up the case. Inspecting the brass beforehand does no good, won't know till it happens. Not as bad in a bolt action but can ruin a semi. I always pulled bullets and powder to use in commercial brass with non corrosive primers, worked very well. I've also seen pics of Romanian splitting in the same fashion.

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