Traded away CAI L1A1 for a Browning Hi-Power Mk III

[Retro]

I have owned my C.A.I FAL/L1A1 for over 3 months. It is a C.A.I. receiver with W feeding ramp and Enfield barrel and lower receiver. It shoots and feeds .308 reliably but the accuracy is simply way off. With a 12 x 40 scope, I am getting a 12 inch group with a few totally off shots from time to time at 100 yards. The barrel is not timed right, plus the threaded barrel was neutered due to post-ban configuration. I own a M1A and a 20'' AR15, and really, I have no need for FAL except to waste my precious surplus .308 ammo.

Today, I just got so frustrated with its inaccuracy, and trade it in for a brand new in the box Browning Hi-Power Mark III for a total $800 (729 + tax). An even trade, I only paid 10 dollars for background check.

I paid about the same for that FAL along with all the accessory. I felt I got a fair deal... Unfortunately, the Hi-Power is matt epoxy-finished... I was hoping for a blued polish finish... oh, well... At least, I got my money's worth.

Will my Hi-Power Mk III out perform my 1915 Luger (see my other post)? I am getting 2 inch grouping at 25 yards with my luger. Can the Mk III do the same?

I couldn't go to the range until this weekend, so any inputs will be appreciated.

Retro

 

[Dienekes]

My 1996 vintage Israeli Mk III is enamelled; came in excellent condition. Only mods I made on it were to remove the mag disconnect, put on a C&S safety, Spegel delrins, and refit the proper lanyard loop. Good gun, IMHO. And since all my favorite guns show wear I will live happily with the original finish.

Haven't shot a Luger in 30 plus years. Yeah, I think the BHP will definitely do better in all respects.

Concur with dumping the FAL. The M1A and AR are sufficient and then some.

 

[MT GUNNY]

Where can i find info on L1A1

Make? Model ? and so on

 

[DougW]

One thing I found out is that holding the High Power with a very high grip pinched the web of my shooting hand the first time I fired it. FIRST time that has ever happened.

I had a Century L1A1 that patterned well like yours. I found that the muzzle brake was pinned to the barrel. The pin was sunk so deep that itwas protruding into the bore, thus jacking up the groups. I WECSOG'ed the barrel, cutting it back to 18", and re-crowned. The rifle then would shoot 3" groups at 100 yards all day. Not saying anything about your former rifle, bit that is what happened to mine. I did trade it on an M1 though. I still have my home built L1A1.

 

[browningguy]

Congrats on the BHP, I've got thre .40's and 2 9mm's, lover them all. I do have the mag disconenct removed in all of mine, really des help the trigger, and now even non-mousetrap mags will fall free.

As to groups, well 2" groups at 25 yards is pretty darn good, none of my MKIII BHP's will do that on a regular basis. Or maybe it's me, and the guns really will. My Competition model will do it, but not every group.

 

[BHPshooter]

Hard to say if they will do that... I honestly don't know, but it's because I'm not good enough to tell you for sure if it is within the gun's capabilities. I suspect that it is possible, but like I said, I'm simply not that good at printing tight little groups.

Wes

 

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello. Here are my observations on the Hi Power and grouping:

http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Accuracy.htm

Best.

 

[10X]

Groups in the 2" to 3" size at 25 yards should be quit achievable.
Trigger control is a big deal for me. So removing the mag disconnect and putting in a 26 pound trigger spring make a world of difference. Sometimes playing with loads really helps. I found the 123 grain Remingtons work best in mine followed by 124 grain Federals.

 

[HorseSoldier]

Classic for a classic, in my opinion. I'd have a hard time parting with my FALs of my High Powers, but if your Century was not properly assembled and not a consistent shooter, I'd say you came out on the better end of the deal with the High Power.