FFV890C on the range...

[Anders]

5 rounds at 100 meters with Sellier & Bellot 55gr M193 ammo....not that bad.

//Anders

 

[White Phosphorus]

Pretty good.

Say, what's the twist on a Golani barrel?

V.

 

[DoctorV]

Isn't M193 5.56 ammo and not .223 per se? I thought we shouldn't use 5.56 in a .223 rifle, but .223 will be fine in a 5.56 one.

 

[Mr Folgers]

Isn't M193 5.56 ammo and not .223 per se? I thought we shouldn't use 5.56 in a .223 rifle, but .223 will be fine in a 5.56 one.

Spot on apparently, but i won't put too much faith in wikipedia

 

[ak74auto]

Where did you find your Golani's forearm ?

 

[Anders]

My rifle is as it was issued in the Swedish AK5 trials in the 80's. It's a 5.56mm NATO and with a 1-12" barrel. Barrel is 13" long.

Very few FFV890C rifles trickled out on the civilian market.

Anders

 

[D.Brown]

The fnc is a fine rifle. The AK-5 refines it and raised the standard a little. But, this is an example of an even better weapon. If only it had entered and remained in production.

I would love to compare it to a Valmet or a Sako.

DB

 

[Anders]

The fnc is a fine rifle. The AK-5 refines it and raised the standard a little. But, this is an example of an even better weapon. If only it had entered and remained in production.

I would love to compare it to a Valmet or a Sako.

DB

Used to have an AK5 but I much prefer the FFV890C.....much more sturdy. The AK5 is however more accurate.

Also have M16/AR15 rifles they are nice lightway accurate rifles but my favourite is definately the FFV890C.

//Anders

 

[White Phosphorus]

I thought that was some strange furniture on that rifle. It's great when a rare example gets into private hands.

If your barrel is 1-12", then try out a handload with a 52gr. bullet. I don't know how it would work in a 13" barrel but I've had outstanding results in the longer barrels on the American imports.

You'll be surprised what the 5.56 Galil can do with the right ammo.

V.

 

[Anders]

Here are better pics of the rifle...

//Anders

 

[woof*]

I had never heard about these..awesome rifle!

 

[snipertn]

What would be involved in putting a set of those handguards on a Galil SAR?

snipertn

 

[TOOL_MAN]

+1 million. has anyone ever seen these off a rifle for sale?

JB

 

[Blazin]

Awesome rifle! Where'd you get that sling????

 

[Anders]

Awesome rifle! Where'd you get that sling????

Came with the rifle......the AK5 sling.

//Anders

 

[Anders]

About 1000 rifles were made for the trials. Some were destroyed and the remaining rifles are still in defence inventories.

Maybe 15-20 guns trickled out on the civilian market.

Value on my gun today........A LOT.

Spare parts....most parts (bolt, trigger group, mags etc etc) are regular Galil parts....the FFV specific parts are HARD to find.

//Anders

 

[Anders]

In case anyone is interested in FFV890C/AK5 slings a buddy of mine in California has a few brand new slings for sale.

http://uzitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56208

//Anders

 

[Mr Folgers]

About 1000 rifles were made for the trials. Some were destroyed and the remaining rifles are still in defence inventories.

Maybe 15-20 guns trickled out on the civilian market.

Value on my gun today........A LOT.

Spare parts....most parts (bolt, trigger group, mags etc etc) are regular Galil parts....the FFV specific parts are HARD to find.

//Anders

Be more specific please?
on the FFV parts i mean

 

[Anders]

Different parts are:

Handguards + handguard "ring".
Top cover (has case buffer).
Rear of recoil spring guide (has rubber "gasket" to prevet oil to blow back in shooters face).
Safety/selector (larger thumb piece).
Trigger/ trigger guard
Receiver markings

That's all the differences I think.

//Anders

 

[Anders]

+1 million. has anyone ever seen these off a rifle for sale?

JB

I have an extra set of FFV890C hand guards and some other unique FFV parts for sale.....if the price is right. Parts are new old stock.

Those interested can send me an e-mail: enfieldcollector (at) telia.com

//Anders