[AnklePocket]

I've got a DSA Carbine that's pretty close to as good as it gets. Just got a Kahles 6x42 that I'm planning on putting on a Tikka WTH. I'm just a paper puncher so might the FN/FAL be a better candidate for the scope? Please don't yell at me.

[JohnBT]

I have no experience with any of the items you've mentioned. In fact, I'm not sure I even know what you're talking about :)

I guess you'll have to go ahead and do it and report back.

John

[David Park]

AnklePocket, I'm planning to put a scope on my FAL soon, but since I've never owned or used a scope before I'm trying to do as much research as possible first.

Your FAL is so light and handy that fast target acquisition might be more important than long-distance precision. You'll probably want a lower magnification than 6x on the FAL -- maybe 4x, a low-power variable like the Leupold Vari-X III 1.75-6x32, or even a red-dot style sight. For a scope mount, the ARMS mount (from TAPCO and elsewhere) is supposed to be fairly light and streamlined, but it's more expensive than the DSA mount.

[cheygriz]

Congratulations! You have one of the best rifle scopes ever made!

The FAL is primarily a military rifle. I would put the scope on the bolt gun, and learn to shoot the FAL with the iron sights.

A second option would be to save your money for a Trijicon ACOG scope for the FAL, which is specifically designed for militaty applications and low light conditions. These ACOGs must be seen to be believed. They're phenomenal!

Good luck!

[TC109]

You should put an Elcan on that FAL. If you are interested I can e-mail you some more info.

http://www.tapco.com/item_pics/md/OPT2401_md.jpg

[AnklePocket]

Thanks for the input. Looks like it'll be iron sights on the FN/FAL and a bolt action for the scope. Still can't find the "right" bolt action unless you count the Dakota that I saw (until I saw the price). Looking for some nice natural wood in a smaller package and heavier barrel. A Savage 10FP with a nice wood stock would be perfect. I'll just keep saving until it appears.