An interesting document for the FAL buffs:
Interesting reading. Thanks for posting. The FAL takes a little more effort to keep running than the average AK. Crap ammo combined with improperly adjusted gas system can induce a lot of stoppages. Bet most of those FALs don’t have sand cuts, either.
Very interesting reading—you need to understand the FAL gas system for reliable operation—I’ve owned three standard factory FALs (not parts guns)—two Argies and one FN 50.00 (308 match)—all three ran 100% on any military 7.62x51 ammo I feed them (white box Winchester, Federal American Eagle, Remington UMC, Australian military, FN Portugal military, S&B FMJ, PMC FNJ, etc.)—never shot any 308 Winchester in these rifles—I leave that for my Browning BLR 308…
I think a lot of FAL “problems” are ammo related as some folks make no distinction between 7.62x51 and the higher pressure 308 Winchester round…