French Foreign Legion MK

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Anonymous

French Foreign Legion MK

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I have an old French Foreign Legion MK that has been bored out to .308.
I really like the rifle, but unfortunately it doesn't eject the spent shell half the time.
Does anyone know where I can find spare parts for this rifle?
Thanks for you time.
Tim
Anonymous

Re: French Foreign Legion MK

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First, check the extractor fit and function. Most ejection problems are actually extractor problems.
Contact me direct at mryan1@ford.com if you wish to discuss this further.
Al in TN

Re: French Foreign Legion MK

Post by Al in TN »

The problem is most likely the gas system. The gas port in the barrel is too large. Those rifles were 7.5 French, now with the rechambering to 308, the 308 is a hotter round. With mine, the gas port was .117, I made an orfice and drill to .094, runs like a champ, now.
Al in TN

Re: French Foreign Legion MK

Post by Al in TN »

Sorry for sticking my nose in. I don't even know what a MK is. I had it in my head the topic was about the MAS. My bad.

Al
Tim Gary

Re: French Foreign Legion MK

Post by Tim Gary »

Al,
You were right. It is a MAS. I brain farted and mis-identified it.
Thanks for the info!
Tim
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