Purchased my first FN-FAl a SAR 48

Suttonmgt · April 24, 2008, 11:53

Paid $1050.00 came with two mags, sling, and extra top cover w/scope rings. Two comments, did I get a deal? and what type of scope would be correct for the gun.
Thanks in advance.

**johnny.308** · April 24, 2008, 13:38

I wouldn't waste my money on a scope. The FAL is not a tack driver and was never intended to be. It is a battle rifle with acceptable accuracy out to 300 yards or so, battle rifle distance. If you can get a six inch group, or better, at 300 yards, the rifle is performing it job. If you need to put something on top get a red dot sight like AimPont or EoTech.

cbr954fz1 · April 24, 2008, 14:42

so true, but i did the same thing. i put a cheap scope so that i can see the target better and only at 100yds. got a nice grouping but not consisent, due surplus ammo, but it was great. also sounds like you got a good deal.

halfinchharvard · April 25, 2008, 02:12

I'm a firm believer that one should have at least 2 fal's, one with glass and one with iron. Or a Larue or A.R.M.S. (quick detach) mount. Two rifles is best! You can always cannibalize one for parts if needed (when the SHTF). Don't spent too much on the scope, a bushnell 3200 or a burris short mag work fine. It is nice to be able to clearly identify the target!

Bryan 45 · April 25, 2008, 05:33

I would say you got a very good deal. Kit guns are selling for around $950.

Lets see some pictures of it!

IanMor · April 26, 2008, 14:42

Ya done fine. A nice SAR 48 will bring $1000+ all day long. Thats not too far off from what they cost brand new in the '80s. You didn't get hurt.

As far as scope mounds go, get the one from DSA. I have one, and I am real happy with it. I can pop head sized rocks consistenly at 200 yards with my Aimpoint comp M2 on my carbine. That's all I need.

April 24, 2008, 11:53	#1
Suttonmgt Registered FALaholic #: 35264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	Purchased my first FN-FAl a SAR 48 Paid $1050.00 came with two mags, sling, and extra top cover w/scope rings. Two comments, did I get a deal? and what type of scope would be correct for the gun. Thanks in advance.

April 24, 2008, 13:38	#2
johnny.308 Veteran Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 32261 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Der Hafen, Midgard Posts: 1,171	I wouldn't waste my money on a scope. The FAL is not a tack driver and was never intended to be. It is a battle rifle with acceptable accuracy out to 300 yards or so, battle rifle distance. If you can get a six inch group, or better, at 300 yards, the rifle is performing it job. If you need to put something on top get a red dot sight like AimPont or EoTech. __________________ God bless the American people and keep your powder dry. "Cry "havoc," let slip the dogs of war." Marc Anthony, Shakespear's Julius Caesar "Ignorance can be cured, but stupid is forever and often fatal." Unknown

April 26, 2008, 14:42	#6
IanMor Moderator Guerilla gunsmith FALaholic #: 2417 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: New York State Posts: 1,354	Ya done fine. A nice SAR 48 will bring $1000+ all day long. Thats not too far off from what they cost brand new in the '80s. You didn't get hurt. As far as scope mounds go, get the one from DSA. I have one, and I am real happy with it. I can pop head sized rocks consistenly at 200 yards with my Aimpoint comp M2 on my carbine. That's all I need. __________________ Peace, Poptarts, and 7.62

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April 24, 2008, 14:42	#3
cbr954fz1 Registered FALaholic #: 35401 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: florida Posts: 1,079	so true, but i did the same thing. i put a cheap scope so that i can see the target better and only at 100yds. got a nice grouping but not consisent, due surplus ammo, but it was great. also sounds like you got a good deal.

April 25, 2008, 02:12	#4
halfinchharvard Registered FALaholic #: 34090 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 98	I'm a firm believer that one should have at least 2 fal's, one with glass and one with iron. Or a Larue or A.R.M.S. (quick detach) mount. Two rifles is best! You can always cannibalize one for parts if needed (when the SHTF). Don't spent too much on the scope, a bushnell 3200 or a burris short mag work fine. It is nice to be able to clearly identify the target!

April 25, 2008, 05:33	#5
Bryan 45 Registered FALaholic #: 17465 Join Date: May 2005 Location: 40 miles South of Louisville Posts: 311	I would say you got a very good deal. Kit guns are selling for around $950. Lets see some pictures of it!