Great Movie! I once was given a very rare opportunity for one day years ago at a machine gun shoot. I connected with a fellow LEO who had brought his M-14 and a Belgian Congo FAL (select fire). To make a long story short, it only took me 4-5 hours before I was able to shoot accurately with 3-5 round bursts. At 200 yards I was able to keep at the very least 3 rounds on the target. It took me a while to do it but I did it and it wasn't the M-14 that did it either. The FAL was so much more comfortable to shoot and I walked away that day a big believer in the FAL. Just IMHO. Years later my department picked up from DRMO a brand new M-14 with selector. Everybody but me was so happy with the M-14. They asked me why I wasn't so willing to go shoot it. My response to them was simple: "You ever shot a select fire FAL before?" They didn't get it. Oh well...
+ReconOhioTeam I owned an M-14 for nearly 20 yrs. & liked it. Then I bought a DSA Fn-fal in '97 & LOVE the thing. I wouldn't trade it for 2 M-14's or 3 of those abominable HK-91's. I only wish I COULD fire the Fn at full auto. I put a hooded rear sight on the Fn for a much better sight picture & Belgian handguards w/no bipod cuts. Much better looking. The muzzle break works great, & the recoil is about half that of the other two rifles.
Really? I converted to the (Nottingham made) L85 in 1989 and much preferred it. Did a tour of NI with both (1986 & 1990) and would've taken the L85 every day of the week. Yes, I'm serious
@@arthurjarrett1604 each to his own I suppose. Never liked the SA80 or any bullpup for that matter I suppose I am old fashioned. My brother liked the L85 but he generally carried the sterling before it came in to service. Funny, we eventually adopted the 5.56 round years after others and now the yanks are going up on calibre's now with the 6.8 rounds. I would still take an SLR to war.
@@reubendobbs8011 I'll give you stopping power but everything else that was measurable (weight (controversial), accuracy (much better) ease of cleaning (especially!) etc,etc) goes to the L85. In my book of course - boring world and all that
@@arthurjarrett1604 no sorry can't agree, SLR is easy to maintain and accurate enough. The weight well most didn't have a problem you just got used to it. I know it's all an subjective point of view but why do you think the bullpup period is coming to an end and so called conventional platform back in vogue. The problem with the Sa80 it was a child of two failed systems. 1 it was a bastard child of the AR18. 2 it was built by engineers and accountants not gun smiths. That's why it has had major redesign work. The L85 A1 was a heap of crap and fell to bits. Mine kept dropping the Mag out just for fun, plastic replaced 4 time's and the sight fell off. Improved tons on the A2 model but that was virtually a new rifle.
@@reubendobbs8011 Fair do's mate. I was careful to mention that the one I used was manufactured in Nottingham which is important. Your points are valid and echo Ian McCullom's excellent video on the shortcomings of the A1. However, I (pre-tour, I never fired a shot in anger) spent a lot of time on the ranges with both rifles and felt more confident of a hit with the L85. I disagree the A2 was "virtually a new rifle" - McCullom even said it was a matter of better materials and finish. There was no improvement in accuracy.
when the powers that be scrapped the SLR in favour of the SA80 it was a sad day for most British infantry men, we replaced a powerful, robust weapon for a pile of shit, the SA80 not only lacked power but lacked the range of what we had with the SLR as it was using the 5.56mm round as opposed to the SLR 7.62mm, the SA80 was only ever good for range work, if it rained you got a stoppage, if you were doing any sort of attack you'd get stoppages, it put guys lives on the line in places like the gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan, in Afghanistan the SA80 was out done by the Talibans Ak47, the Taliban realised this and so engaged British troops at a greater distance, to combat this the MOD issues a new rifle which used the 7.62mm round, most people I know would have rather had the SLR, it's a fantastic bit of kit, stoppages were rare and the stopping power was excellent, if we'd had that in Iraq and Afghanistan we could have done a lot more damage to the enemy, the SA80 round was not powerful enough at distances over 400m
trupnk My uncle was a Rhodie that fought in the Bush War and he hold adamantly to the opinion that his South African R1 (South African SLR) is the greatest rifle he ever fired.
trupnk Having been in the British Army in the early to mid 1970s I remember the SLR well, wonderful weapon both reliable and with good stopping power, the SA80 was coming in as I left and my short recollection of it was it was junk in comparison constantly jamming. However I understand they improved it later but it never had the range nor stopping power of the SLR.
+trupnk Idiots in glass towers make decisions based on their ignorance. The people on the ground pay the price. I loved my SLR in the Army Reserve. It was long, it was heavy but it was no toy.
+kevin vincent When properly zeroed on the ranges and sights glued in place the good old SLR was extremely accurate , I could easily get a 5" group at 300 yards with my trusty " Sally " weapon number 33 :)
@@november50 not certain who you trainec with, when I was doing my reserve training with the New Zealand Army, we were taught to take the gas plug out first, because you could aleays manually cock it, if you needed to. Last time I handled one was about 10-12 year ago.
@@lesthiele4921 RF not TF (NZ and Singapore based) Was trained make weapon safe, then gas plug out, exactly for the reason you state. So I'm trying to understand your comment in relation to me?
@@lesthiele4921 The match stick under the sear. Would enable your SLR to fire automatic, not recommended for obvious reasons but doable if required for short bursts and not a prolonged period if you didn't have a heavy barrel fitted. Before you ask, There was a battalion exercise in Tekapo, in the early eighties. The enemy party for that exercise were rather surprised, when they attacked the mobile echelon and found themselves under countless GPMG return fire. It was common knowledge at that time, that nearly all of the unit's GPMG's had been 456'd and then BLR or BER'd hence the enemy party's surprise. Two things I learned serving with the NZ Army. You make do with what you have got and get the job done and learn to live off the land, even if it's bolted into solid concrete. I'm sure the American military can attest to this.
@@november50 I did hear rumours about the match stick idea, but as Territorial Volunteer in 1974, for some reasom we were not shown this, but I still have fond memories of Burnham Camp, and now at 66yo I am living the dream in Melbourne, keep safe and well my Kiwi mate.
Put the scope from the Steyr on the L1A1 SLR and the Australian Army would have been on a real winner. The improved accuracy of the scope combined with the hitting power of the NATO 7.62 mm ammunition would have paid dividends in Iraq and Afghanistan.
More reliable than the AK but at least as effective as the M16. I would certainly say this is one of the best assault rifles of all time. Except when it comes to weight. Lighter than the AK, yes. The M16, no.
Raspian Kiado you can’t really compare weapons with different calibres, the Soviet equivalents would be the AKM as it’s also 7.62 one of the main reasons the original M16 was not popular was the light rifle 5.56 round lacked penetration and stopping power at range, good video ruined by idiotic pictures of dead animals presumably “hunted” using assault rifles ☹️I wonder what country they are from🤔
First Battle rifle put in my 16 yr old hands . When I joined up as a Junior Leader in the British Army in the 80s. "Butt number 58 intermediate stock" it said on my arms card.
I loved this Rifle together with the F1 and the M 60 back in the Australian Army Reserve (Formerly the CMF) in the 70s - 80s. You felt reassured that you were putting an effective round down Range
+michael mcbride How often do the psychopaths who run our military or gov't, make a good decision? Never in my lifetime & I'm 60. I went through Marine boot camp with the M-14. The Fn, which I now own, is a MUCH better choice.
+michael mcbride yes ..."if only"....but we see more and more rifles popping up in 7.62x51...old ones G3, M14, modified or totally new ones like the HK417, FN SCAR, M110, All those so called benefits from the 5.56 are nice but what it lacks are the most important parts of all:1st stop power...2nd range...so even an .22 LR would come good out of that story when it was introduced as the 5.56x45. All that compact shit and reduced barrel length is nice...but in combat you need an hammer which reach out far and hits hard...penetrate bullet protective gear...rips through tree's...car doors...brick wall's...you name it...try that with 5.56... Many lifes could been saved by keep up the 7.62 as an battle rifle. In Iraq in Afghanistan in Africa the US did had their problems with the 5.56, that they keep hanging in this caliber for so long is unbelieveble. Check CNN, check UA-cam...today the infantry is supported by snipers in the open...and the snipers walk next to the infantry men...that say's enough about the situation itself.
FN FAL otherwise called here Vektor R1 in SADF/ SANDF made by Denel firearms (prev Armscor) . and also called as Haathi maar ("elephant killer") in India.
2:59, These Men are not Indian. They are actually Bangladeshi Freedom Fighters shooting at Pakistani Army...This is true India gave them to us😊 This was favoured a lot by the Freedom Fighters of Bangladesh...Thanks to all those countries that helped us in our 1971 Liberation War...Especially India and Russia(then Soviet Union).
The one rifle I always wanted but can't own in Canada . I'll have to be contented with my M305 which isn't hard to do because its a sweet straight shooter just a bit on the heavy side 11+ Lbs
I loved my SLR, it was accurate, reliable and the 7,62 NATO round was a beast; but the rifle was also quite long and relatively heavy and it could be a bit awkward in a confined space such as a helicopter or in FIBA. Still preferred it to the M16, particularly on a range.
The beuty of the SLR was it vould fire ammunition from an AK47 but not visa versa. That was because the SLR round was slightly longer and would not fit into the AK's breach.
you should see what IWI (Israeli Weapons Industries) have done with the FN/SLR, basically an exercise to show that far from having no future as a battle rifle, it was scrapped way too soon, the 7.62 x 51 Nato round was and still is the most powerful round for a standard issue infantry rifle, even the Kalashnikovs 7.62 x39 didn't come close ,especially at long distance targets. the power of the round was of course the thing that made the FN all but useless on auto fire,but the IWIs project has made the rifle almost recoiless and given it a semi auto,a 3 round burst and auto selector, (something as simple as a burst choice could've been the saviour of the FN as an assault rifle for probably no more than $3 to $5 per weapon. other changes from the original include a built in silencer (so effective the only noise comes from the bolts movement, it's also nearly 3 pounds lighter and 11inches shorter, I guarantee if our troops in Afghanistan had been given the choice between the SA80 a2 and this version of the FN ,it would've been a no contest and it wouldn't have been the bull pup pea shooter they'd have chosen.
+Manas Surya The UK switched to 5.56 with the infamous SA80. 5.56 rounds were consistently shown to be underpowered in places like the Afghan and and iraq. however 5.56 its still effective in more dense environments such as jungles and urban settings.
NATO switched to 5.56 Although...if you're going to fight across the open fields of Europe...200-300m into a barn or something Ya....well....that's a head scratcher...
NATO as a whole would have been better served by adopting 5.56x45 as its assault rifle cartridge,while keeping 7.62x51 as its GPMG and service (battle) rifle cartridge. In effect, that is what has happened anyway.
A guy using the name of an SS officer some suspect of war crimes especially at Malmedy against US troops, using the American insult (even though we don't give a fuck) towards Brits of 'Limey!' lol
Rifle fires one or two shots and stops; work charging handle and continue firing. Rifle fires one or two shots and stops again; turn gas regulator up one or two notches, continue firing.
I loved my FNFAL BRUISER (yes I named my rifle) MAY YOU REST IN PEACE For your long military service and the 32 years that you worked with me . Countless Wallabies, goats and deer have fallen to bark and your ferocious bite. But you have fallen to a Socialistic government God Defend New Zealand.
they really shouldn't have replaced the fal, especially in comparison to the rifles it was replaced like the l85, the 556 power isn't good enough for today's combat environment, in Afghanistan where you have a lot of mountains and valleys where the combat range is much further than the range of the 556 is effective, 556 is maybe good for a SAW but they really should have more rilfes in stock for certain combat environment
FN Fal best AK 47 & FN False are the most copying rifles in the world, the False an old modern gentleman who was 20 years ahead of all other rifles, The standard long barreled Fal and with good optics killed a man at 2000 meters. It is more powerful than the FN Scar 17
As much as I love the FAL, one thing about it is hard for me to over look. The gas regulator. You always have to tune it just right when you change ammo. That being said its too easy to over and/or under gas the system. If it was simpler I would love it. But I'll stick with my ar 10.
It was designed to be fired with M80 Ball,i.e. NATO-stanag ammo. 145-150-grain FMJ-BT at aboyut 2750-2800 fps. Most users simply set their gas system to work well with that, and then crank the system 1-2 clicks open in case a bit of excess is needed (when the rifle is cold, dirty, etc.). The well-prepared trooper would also mark -maybe on a piece of tape inside the buttstock - his valve setting.
Rifle fires one or two shots and stops; work charging handle and continue firing. Rifle fires one or two shots and stops again; turn gas regulator up one or two notches.
The only short coming of the fal no forward bolt assist spring only, the m14 no gas adjust , hk 91 no last shot bolt hold open, any ar 10 based gas impinged gun to dirty to fire to soon after fire fight starts and no mag commonality in the bunch😂
David, the American M-14 has no need of an external gas regulator, since its internal short-stroke gas piston system with gas expansion cutoff valve is self-adjusting, self-calibrating and - to a degree - self-cleaning. Back when it was first drawn up, it received a number of patents. This is one of the chief differences between it and its "parent," the M-1 Garand. The Garand, being a 1st-generation SLR, has no external or internal gas regulator or valve; whatever gas pressure the operating rod "sees," is what cycles it. This is why Garands tend to function best - to "like" - certain propellants (gas pressure profiles) and loads than others. Powders in the burn-rate range of IMR-4064 or IMR-4895, bullets in the 147-175-grain range, etc. If you want to shoot modern "high-pressure" hunting loads in your M-1, it is recommended that you replace the OEM gas plug under the muzzle with an aftermarket version by Schuster or one of their competitors. The after-market plug will allow the safe use of higher-pressure loads, without the danger of bending or even breaking an op-rod. The M-14/M1A-pattern rifle is an excellent design, albeit one somewhat more-traditional in appearance than the FAL. The FN FAL, of course, is well-deserving of its status as the "right arm of the free world." It was very hard for many soldiers and Marines in Vietnam to turn in their M-14s for M-16s; but perhaps even harder for British troopers to hand in their SLRs for the SA80.
The CETME/G3 design is quite idiosyncratic. Being of roller-locked delayed blowback operation, it has no gas system whatsoever to adjust, to get fouled or damaged or dirty. The design is legendary for its toughness, durability, and ability to tolerate - to shrug off - abuse that would break most other rifles. For this reason, it became popular with rebels, mercenaries and other irregulars fighting in Africa's "bush wars" of the 1960s and 1970s. An ill-trained man could neglect to clean, lubricate or otherwise maintain his G3/CETME for months, and it would keep on working anyway. Good thing, too, because the weapon has its drawbacks. It is a disaster ergonomically. The charging handle, magazine release, and safety are all located poorly, and the rifle has no last-shot hold-open (as you already noted), a real detriment in a combat weapon. The factory/OEM trigger is typically set to ~ 12 lbs. and is needlessly poor, as are the factory iron sights, which are only graduated out to 400 meters. The zeroing procedure is needlessly complex and requires a screwdriver or a special tool. The barrel is of high-quality, so G3/CETME rifles can be made into an accurate platform, but they need a trigger job or improved trigger. Mounting a scope or an optic is possible, but not easy on older versions of the rifle,which lack a P-rail/M1913 rail. It requires a special claw-mount. The rifle, due to its large reciprocating mass of the bolt-BCG, is noted for beating up on optics pretty hard, knocking them out of zero or damaging them. Firing the NATO-standard 7.62x51, the rifle hits hard out to 800-1000m. Given these defects, the rifle has enjoyed a surprisingly long service life in more than fifty nations at one time, and even today, many nations still use it - including Spain, Portugal, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and some others.
The forward assist was found useful only a few versions of the M16, I hear. That other rifles do not need it is not a problem. If the rifle is so dirty that it fails to feed, that's the firer's own fault.
Indian SLR was the best rifle Indian Army has ever used. This weapon ensured victory in 1965, 1967 and 1971 war that created Bangladesh.
The right arm of the free world, loved using the FAL or SLR as we knew it , accurate once zeroed
The wild geese and the odd angry shot. Among the best war films evr!
Great Movie! I once was given a very rare opportunity for one day years ago at a machine gun shoot. I connected with a fellow LEO who had brought his M-14 and a Belgian Congo FAL (select fire). To make a long story short, it only took me 4-5 hours before I was able to shoot accurately with 3-5 round bursts. At 200 yards I was able to keep at the very least 3 rounds on the target. It took me a while to do it but I did it and it wasn't the M-14 that did it either. The FAL was so much more comfortable to shoot and I walked away that day a big believer in the FAL. Just IMHO. Years later my department picked up from DRMO a brand new M-14 with selector. Everybody but me was so happy with the M-14. They asked me why I wasn't so willing to go shoot it. My response to them was simple: "You ever shot a select fire FAL before?" They didn't get it. Oh well...
+ReconOhioTeam I owned an M-14 for nearly 20 yrs. & liked it. Then I bought a DSA Fn-fal in '97 & LOVE the thing. I wouldn't trade it for 2 M-14's or 3 of those abominable HK-91's. I only wish I COULD fire the Fn at full auto. I put a hooded rear sight on the Fn for a much better sight picture & Belgian handguards w/no bipod cuts. Much better looking. The muzzle break works great, & the recoil is about half that of the other two rifles.
Excellent Video!
The FAL is a "Masterpiece Rifle!"
It is so good, that it holds intense properties of addiction.
Wolfwolveswolf yes
Former British soldier, great bit of kit. Given the choice i would always pick an SLR above all other weapons.
Really? I converted to the (Nottingham made) L85 in 1989 and much preferred it. Did a tour of NI with both (1986 & 1990) and would've taken the L85 every day of the week. Yes, I'm serious
@@arthurjarrett1604 each to his own I suppose. Never liked the SA80 or any bullpup for that matter I suppose I am old fashioned. My brother liked the L85 but he generally carried the sterling before it came in to service.
Funny, we eventually adopted the 5.56 round years after others and now the yanks are going up on calibre's now with the 6.8 rounds. I would still take an SLR to war.
@@reubendobbs8011 I'll give you stopping power but everything else that was measurable (weight (controversial), accuracy (much better) ease of cleaning (especially!) etc,etc) goes to the L85. In my book of course - boring world and all that
@@arthurjarrett1604 no sorry can't agree, SLR is easy to maintain and accurate enough. The weight well most didn't have a problem you just got used to it. I know it's all an subjective point of view but why do you think the bullpup period is coming to an end and so called conventional platform back in vogue. The problem with the Sa80 it was a child of two failed systems.
1 it was a bastard child of the AR18.
2 it was built by engineers and accountants not gun smiths.
That's why it has had major redesign work. The L85 A1 was a heap of crap and fell to bits.
Mine kept dropping the Mag out just for fun, plastic replaced 4 time's and the sight fell off.
Improved tons on the A2 model but that was virtually a new rifle.
@@reubendobbs8011 Fair do's mate. I was careful to mention that the one I used was manufactured in Nottingham which is important. Your points are valid and echo Ian McCullom's excellent video on the shortcomings of the A1. However, I (pre-tour, I never fired a shot in anger) spent a lot of time on the ranges with both rifles and felt more confident of a hit with the L85. I disagree the A2 was "virtually a new rifle" - McCullom even said it was a matter of better materials and finish. There was no improvement in accuracy.
I haven't been in service, but love the look, the sound, and the feeling of the gun. A bit hefty, but certainly not unwieldy.
when the powers that be scrapped the SLR in favour of the SA80 it was a sad day for most British infantry men, we replaced a powerful, robust weapon for a pile of shit, the SA80 not only lacked power but lacked the range of what we had with the SLR as it was using the 5.56mm round as opposed to the SLR 7.62mm, the SA80 was only ever good for range work, if it rained you got a stoppage, if you were doing any sort of attack you'd get stoppages, it put guys lives on the line in places like the gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan, in Afghanistan the SA80 was out done by the Talibans Ak47, the Taliban realised this and so engaged British troops at a greater distance, to combat this the MOD issues a new rifle which used the 7.62mm round, most people I know would have rather had the SLR, it's a fantastic bit of kit, stoppages were rare and the stopping power was excellent, if we'd had that in Iraq and Afghanistan we could have done a lot more damage to the enemy, the SA80 round was not powerful enough at distances over 400m
trupnk My uncle was a Rhodie that fought in the Bush War and he hold adamantly to the opinion that his South African R1 (South African SLR) is the greatest rifle he ever fired.
trupnk Having been in the British Army in the early to mid 1970s I remember the SLR well, wonderful weapon both reliable and with good stopping power, the SA80 was coming in as I left and my short recollection of it was it was junk in comparison constantly jamming. However I understand they improved it later but it never had the range nor stopping power of the SLR.
+trupnk Idiots in glass towers make decisions based on their ignorance. The people on the ground pay the price. I loved my SLR in the Army Reserve. It was long, it was heavy but it was no toy.
+kevin vincent When properly zeroed on the ranges and sights glued in place the good old SLR was extremely accurate , I could easily get a 5" group at 300 yards with my trusty " Sally " weapon number 33 :)
trupnk True and it was heavier then the L1A1.SLR.
Makes you wonder who got their back pockets filled on the deal huh .
It has been 47 years since I last used a SLR, and to this day I think I could still strip one down, they were a little heavy, but very good to use.
36 years for me and like you, could still field strip today (and remove the match stick from under the sear lol).
@@november50 not certain who you trainec with, when I was doing my reserve training with the New Zealand Army, we were taught to take the gas plug out first, because you could aleays manually cock it, if you needed to. Last time I handled one was about 10-12 year ago.
@@lesthiele4921 RF not TF (NZ and Singapore based) Was trained make weapon safe, then gas plug out, exactly for the reason you state. So I'm trying to understand your comment in relation to me?
@@lesthiele4921 The match stick under the sear. Would enable your SLR to fire automatic, not recommended for obvious reasons but doable if required for short bursts and not a prolonged period if you didn't have a heavy barrel fitted.
Before you ask, There was a battalion exercise in Tekapo, in the early eighties. The enemy party for that exercise were rather surprised, when they attacked the mobile echelon and found themselves under countless GPMG return fire.
It was common knowledge at that time, that nearly all of the unit's GPMG's had been 456'd and then BLR or BER'd hence the enemy party's surprise.
Two things I learned serving with the NZ Army. You make do with what you have got and get the job done and learn to live off the land, even if it's bolted into solid concrete. I'm sure the American military can attest to this.
@@november50 I did hear rumours about the match stick idea, but as Territorial Volunteer in 1974, for some reasom we were not shown this, but I still have fond memories of Burnham Camp, and now at 66yo I am living the dream in Melbourne, keep safe and well my Kiwi mate.
I used the L1A1 in two armies; and saw it replaced in both with something inferior; F88 and SA80!
Richard Harper slr any time every time
Put the scope from the Steyr on the L1A1 SLR and the Australian Army would have been on a real winner. The improved accuracy of the scope combined with the hitting power of the NATO 7.62 mm ammunition would have paid dividends in Iraq and Afghanistan.
U can add india to that list too, we replaced our beloved with the infamous INSAS 5.56 and it's absolute garbage
nice tribute to my favorite rifle!!
D F ditto
Ah yes, my favourite, the trusty and indestructible SLR, standing for I was reliably informed "Seriously Long Rifle".
More reliable than the AK but at least as effective as the M16.
I would certainly say this is one of the best assault rifles of all time. Except when it comes to weight.
Lighter than the AK, yes. The M16, no.
Raspian Kiado you can’t really compare weapons with different calibres, the Soviet equivalents would be the AKM as it’s also 7.62 one of the main reasons the original M16 was not popular was the light rifle 5.56 round lacked penetration and stopping power at range, good video ruined by idiotic pictures of dead animals presumably “hunted” using assault rifles ☹️I wonder what country they are from🤔
@@raspiankiado4658 The FN FAL is a battle rifle, not an assault rifle.
Loved the SLR, the 7.62 did the job 🇬🇧
All my computer passwords start
FN FAL C1......
Because...there are somethings you just CAN'T forget
First Battle rifle put in my 16 yr old hands . When I joined up as a Junior Leader in the British Army in the 80s. "Butt number 58 intermediate stock" it said on my arms card.
If you want to “reach out and touch someone”, this is the ideal rifle to do it.
I love seeing the FAL in action! Great Video!!!
FN FAL, the right arm of the free world!
I loved that rifle and would love to own one.
I loved this Rifle together with the F1 and the M 60 back in the Australian Army Reserve (Formerly the CMF) in the 70s - 80s. You felt reassured that you were putting an effective round down Range
The L1A1 was an excellent weapon. I fired it during my service in the RAF 1980 - 89. Accurate, reliable and would down a gorilla!
Wonderful video THANK YOU for making it.
Beautiful weapon!
If only the U.S. Military had given the F.A.L. the chance 90+ countries had.
+michael mcbride How often do the psychopaths who run our military or gov't, make a good decision? Never in my lifetime & I'm 60. I went through Marine boot camp with the M-14. The Fn, which I now own, is a MUCH better choice.
If only, my Friend. If only.
+michael mcbride yes ..."if only"....but we see more and more rifles popping up in 7.62x51...old ones G3, M14, modified or totally new ones like the HK417, FN SCAR, M110,
All those so called benefits from the 5.56 are nice but what it lacks are the most important parts of all:1st stop power...2nd range...so even an .22 LR would come good out of that story when it was introduced as the 5.56x45.
All that compact shit and reduced barrel length is nice...but in combat you need an hammer which reach out far and hits hard...penetrate bullet protective gear...rips through tree's...car doors...brick wall's...you name it...try that with 5.56...
Many lifes could been saved by keep up the 7.62 as an battle rifle.
In Iraq in Afghanistan in Africa the US did had their problems with the 5.56, that they keep hanging in this caliber for so long is unbelieveble.
Check CNN, check UA-cam...today the infantry is supported by snipers in the open...and the snipers walk next to the infantry men...that say's enough about the situation itself.
True, thanks. If only..........
Political
Good old Mad Mike Hoare. He knew how to handle cowards lol.
Good video , the right hand of the free world
Thanks for noting IMBEL, I love Brazillian FALS
DS Arms of Lake Barrington, Illinois, premier manufacturer of the FAL rifles.
FN FAL otherwise called here Vektor R1 in SADF/ SANDF made by Denel firearms (prev Armscor) . and also called as Haathi maar ("elephant killer") in India.
2:59, These Men are not Indian. They are actually Bangladeshi Freedom Fighters shooting at Pakistani Army...This is true India gave them to us😊
This was favoured a lot by the Freedom Fighters of Bangladesh...Thanks to all those countries that helped us in our 1971 Liberation War...Especially India and Russia(then Soviet Union).
Best thing the british did to that great rifle to make it exceptional is remove auto
Belgium
Nice!I love my FAL!
The one rifle I always wanted but can't own in Canada . I'll have to be contented with my M305 which isn't hard to do because its a sweet straight shooter just a bit on the heavy side 11+ Lbs
Favorite rifle and music from my favorite movie
Cant Wait to see The IA2 in forgotten weapons
love FAL's!good call on the Illinois comment!
I loved my SLR, it was accurate, reliable and the 7,62 NATO round was a beast; but the rifle was also quite long and relatively heavy and it could be a bit awkward in a confined space such as a helicopter or in FIBA. Still preferred it to the M16, particularly on a range.
Bit of a cheek playing the Luftwaffe March over the British section!
L1A1 The Falls Road Equalizer.
The beuty of the SLR was it vould fire ammunition from an AK47 but not visa versa. That was because the SLR round was slightly longer and would not fit into the AK's breach.
Absolute fucking bollocks. Do you even have the slightest idea of how firearms operate? Fucking cretin.
No it wouldn't !! AK 7.62 X 39 SLR 7.62 X 51 !!!
00:01 what music?
Favorite rifles
FN FAL Series
Colt M16A1 Series
The dady gun.. when you at ladak I only think I have my SLR with me...
Where can I find this up tempo version of The Great Escape theme?
Nice gun. It's service royal Thai police in name automatic rifle type05 since 1962.
Cracking bit of kit..SLR
Fn Fal models used by the Greek special forces and still in use in special forces reserves
Way better than trash g3a3 design
you should see what IWI (Israeli Weapons Industries) have done with the FN/SLR, basically an exercise to show that far from having no future as a battle rifle, it was scrapped way too soon,
the 7.62 x 51 Nato round was and still is the most powerful round for a standard issue infantry rifle, even the Kalashnikovs 7.62 x39 didn't come close ,especially at long distance targets.
the power of the round was of course the thing that made the FN all but useless on auto fire,but the IWIs project has made the rifle almost recoiless and given it a semi auto,a 3 round burst and auto selector, (something as simple as a burst choice could've been the saviour of the FN as an assault rifle for probably no more than $3 to $5 per weapon.
other changes from the original include a built in silencer (so effective the only noise comes from the bolts movement, it's also nearly 3 pounds lighter and 11inches shorter,
I guarantee if our troops in Afghanistan had been given the choice between the SA80 a2 and this version of the FN ,it would've been a no contest and it wouldn't have been the bull pup pea shooter they'd have chosen.
2 thumbs up! Love my Imbel Fal.
Is the FAL still ideal today? Should the British army have switched to 5.56 instead of sticking to the 7.62?
+Manas Surya The UK switched to 5.56 with the infamous SA80. 5.56 rounds were consistently shown to be underpowered in places like the Afghan and and iraq. however 5.56 its still effective in more dense environments such as jungles and urban settings.
NATO switched to 5.56
Although...if you're going to fight across the open fields of Europe...200-300m into a barn or something
Ya....well....that's a head scratcher...
NATO as a whole would have been better served by adopting 5.56x45 as its assault rifle cartridge,while keeping 7.62x51 as its GPMG and service (battle) rifle cartridge. In effect, that is what has happened anyway.
7.62 All the way baby!!! The Ultimate Beast of Round in the old Faithful L1 A1!
very good, got me laughing too.
Great music!
If Carlsberg made assault rifles
arm chair generals giving advice again
gary perry par for coarse
ahh the memories :-)
love me some fal...got a g1...hope to have others
my favo rifle!!
Nice advertisements for rifle ever , alright i will buy it
SLR is the rifle i love shooting.
O fabuloso FAL!
Anyone else catch the stove pipe on the L1A1 at 2:29? Adjust that gas setting there Limey :)
A guy using the name of an SS officer some suspect of war crimes especially at Malmedy against US troops, using the American insult (even though we don't give a fuck) towards Brits of 'Limey!' lol
Rifle fires one or two shots and stops; work charging handle and continue firing.
Rifle fires one or two shots and stops again; turn gas regulator up one or two notches, continue firing.
3.01 was a Bangladeshi freedom fighter of 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh
Odd angry shot,, Aussie nam film one of the best
I loved my FNFAL BRUISER
(yes I named my rifle)
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
For your long military service and the 32 years that you worked with me . Countless Wallabies, goats and deer have fallen to bark and your ferocious bite.
But you have fallen to a Socialistic government God Defend New Zealand.
good times
Nice
What's the flag at :52? I know the following flag is apartheid South Africa, but I'm not sure about the country before it.
Rhodesia.
they really shouldn't have replaced the fal, especially in comparison to the rifles it was replaced like the l85, the 556 power isn't good enough for today's combat environment, in Afghanistan where you have a lot of mountains and valleys where the combat range is much further than the range of the 556 is effective, 556 is maybe good for a SAW but they really should have more rilfes in stock for certain combat environment
Id go to war with this rifle anyday
SLR every time.
right arm of the free world
I will any day pick an SLR over an SA80
FN = Fucking Nice
Real men wear skimpy shorts into battle.
you didnot mention lebanon with lebanese type 2 fnfal greeting from the cursed middle east
FN Fal best
AK 47 & FN False are the most copying rifles in the world, the False an old modern gentleman who was 20 years ahead of all other rifles, The standard long barreled Fal and with good optics killed a man at 2000 meters. It is more powerful than the FN Scar 17
Noice
Random! Hot Fuzz featured! 2:46
As much as I love the FAL, one thing about it is hard for me to over look. The gas regulator.
You always have to tune it just right when you change ammo. That being said its too easy to over and/or under gas the system. If it was simpler I would love it.
But I'll stick with my ar 10.
It was designed to be fired with M80 Ball,i.e. NATO-stanag ammo. 145-150-grain FMJ-BT at aboyut 2750-2800 fps. Most users simply set their gas system to work well with that, and then crank the system 1-2 clicks open in case a bit of excess is needed (when the rifle is cold, dirty, etc.). The well-prepared trooper would also mark -maybe on a piece of tape inside the buttstock - his valve setting.
Rifle fires one or two shots and stops; work charging handle and continue firing.
Rifle fires one or two shots and stops again; turn gas regulator up one or two notches.
Fal
very nice thanks!
👍👍
The only short coming of the fal no forward bolt assist spring only, the m14 no gas adjust , hk 91 no last shot bolt hold open, any ar 10 based gas impinged gun to dirty to fire to soon after fire fight starts and no mag commonality in the bunch😂
David, the American M-14 has no need of an external gas regulator, since its internal short-stroke gas piston system with gas expansion cutoff valve is self-adjusting, self-calibrating and - to a degree - self-cleaning. Back when it was first drawn up, it received a number of patents. This is one of the chief differences between it and its "parent," the M-1 Garand. The Garand, being a 1st-generation SLR, has no external or internal gas regulator or valve; whatever gas pressure the operating rod "sees," is what cycles it. This is why Garands tend to function best - to "like" - certain propellants (gas pressure profiles) and loads than others. Powders in the burn-rate range of IMR-4064 or IMR-4895, bullets in the 147-175-grain range, etc. If you want to shoot modern "high-pressure" hunting loads in your M-1, it is recommended that you replace the OEM gas plug under the muzzle with an aftermarket version by Schuster or one of their competitors. The after-market plug will allow the safe use of higher-pressure loads, without the danger of bending or even breaking an op-rod. The M-14/M1A-pattern rifle is an excellent design, albeit one somewhat more-traditional in appearance than the FAL. The FN FAL, of course, is well-deserving of its status as the "right arm of the free world." It was very hard for many soldiers and Marines in Vietnam to turn in their M-14s for M-16s; but perhaps even harder for British troopers to hand in their SLRs for the SA80.
The CETME/G3 design is quite idiosyncratic. Being of roller-locked delayed blowback operation, it has no gas system whatsoever to adjust, to get fouled or damaged or dirty. The design is legendary for its toughness, durability, and ability to tolerate - to shrug off - abuse that would break most other rifles. For this reason, it became popular with rebels, mercenaries and other irregulars fighting in Africa's "bush wars" of the 1960s and 1970s. An ill-trained man could neglect to clean, lubricate or otherwise maintain his G3/CETME for months, and it would keep on working anyway. Good thing, too, because the weapon has its drawbacks. It is a disaster ergonomically. The charging handle, magazine release, and safety are all located poorly, and the rifle has no last-shot hold-open (as you already noted), a real detriment in a combat weapon. The factory/OEM trigger is typically set to ~ 12 lbs. and is needlessly poor, as are the factory iron sights, which are only graduated out to 400 meters. The zeroing procedure is needlessly complex and requires a screwdriver or a special tool. The barrel is of high-quality, so G3/CETME rifles can be made into an accurate platform, but they need a trigger job or improved trigger. Mounting a scope or an optic is possible, but not easy on older versions of the rifle,which lack a P-rail/M1913 rail. It requires a special claw-mount. The rifle, due to its large reciprocating mass of the bolt-BCG, is noted for beating up on optics pretty hard, knocking them out of zero or damaging them. Firing the NATO-standard 7.62x51, the rifle hits hard out to 800-1000m. Given these defects, the rifle has enjoyed a surprisingly long service life in more than fifty nations at one time, and even today, many nations still use it - including Spain, Portugal, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and some others.
Forward assist is a bad thing, you shouldn't be forcing a round in under any circumstances. Just ask an armourer they will confirm that fact.
The forward assist was found useful only a few versions of the M16, I hear.
That other rifles do not need it is not a problem.
If the rifle is so dirty that it fails to feed, that's the firer's own fault.
what can I say
Spain is different.
Aden...
2:58 Mukti bahini.
Liberation war of Bangladesh 1971 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
EEEEEErmmmmm! British section? Luftwaffe march? someone aint read the history books !!!!!!!!
7-62 every time
Wrong music for the UK!
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