The FR8 rifles were among those that I wish I had held back and kept one when we were selling them at the shop and gun shows. During the early 90s the things were pouring in and I want to think about $49 give or take was dealer cost. I did shoot several and liked the things. I saw them as a very, very reasonable priced .308 Winchester bolt action rifle. Then too, couldn't keep every surplus gun I liked.
The mount is made by XS Sight Systems. It slips over and around the barrel. It's pretty easy to install.
I've handled Hensch's FR-8, and he has shot mine. He has the same Clifton Scout mount from XS Sight Systems that I do.
I had one briefly so idk if I can be a part of the club. But I wish I could find another one or something similar. I hadn't read this article but at the time I was concerned about the safety, on top of that mine wasn't in great condition so I got rid of it and got an Ishapore Enfield instead. I like the Enfield for its action, capacity and soft recoil with the 762 NATO, but I liked the fr8 for it's sights, shortness, and wow factor of the short barrel combined with the flash-suppressor. Just like my Enfield, I would stick to the military loading considering the usually over-sized chambers, pressure concerns, and cost. At least the fr8 has more built-in safety over the Enfield.You just had to ask. This is generally a subject subject to some controversy. My answer is yes and I have sent plenty of factory .308 Winchester down range with these rifles. However, this is a very good well researched article on the subject, I suggest you read it. That saves many of us some serious typing. Feel free to read other articles which may or may not agree.
Ron
