Building FN FAL Cost

[SweetPotato]

They got another selection for the lower for 200 or so, I was just wondering about the barrel parts.

[SweetPotato]

The bipod cut HGs have had material removed along the bottom of the HG so that when the bipod is in the up position, it tucks up tight against the riFAL.

Thank for explanation on HG cut. I assume that for the bipod in up position to be tight, it has to be FAL type bipod not just any, right? Any insight on the bipod cut itself? I assume some fal mount the bipod and some don't, right?

[ar15barrels]

They got another selection for the lower for 200 or so, I was just wondering about the barrel parts.

The $500 parts kit with the bipod is what makes the best deal IF you want a bipod.

[ar15barrels]

Thank for explanation on HG cut. I assume that for the bipod in up position to be tight, it has to be FAL type bipod not just any, right? Any insight on the bipod cut itself? I assume some fal mount the bipod and some don't, right?

The bipod cut barrels have EXTRA material on them to create the shoulder that holds the FAL bipod in place.
You can't simple MAKE Bipod cuts into a non-bipod cut barrel.
The bipod is specific to the parts kit type.

[Top Shotta HiFi]

I dont think that you will be able to get non-FAL bipods to lock up tight on either the bipod or non-bipod cut handguards. Bubba could prolly figure out how to affix non FAL bipods but I dont think you want to be 'that guy'. Some Imbel FALs were manufactured with bipods, others without - not really sure of the overall percentage of each.

If you interested in having a bipod on your build, I recommend doing the 'buy once-cry once' approach and go all in with the $500 (BC+BP). The Argy bipod is considered acceptable on an Imbel by all but the most persnickety of FAL snobs.

The one Imbel on Imbel I built was non-bipod, though I am currently building up an Israeli Heavy Barrel FAL - which does have a bipod - on an Imbel receiver I have coming from this group buy.

YMMV

[Sicarius]

Bipod cut barrels are somewhat uncommon. i have one and as novel of a setup it is, it really doesn't aid in accuracy. In fact, the poi can change using the bipod. I knew this going in on the build so I didn't have any expectations of it. Just that it was neat to have it integrated.
Kevin

[SweetPotato]

This will probably be just novelty and range toy for me. From all my reading, it is going to be less accurate then any of my AR so having bipod affect POI should matter. Thanks for that tid bit.

[SweetPotato]

I dont think that you will be able to get non-FAL bipods to lock up tight on either the bipod or non-bipod cut handguards. Bubba could prolly figure out how to affix non FAL bipods but I dont think you want to be 'that guy'. Some Imbel FALs were manufactured with bipods, others without - not really sure of the overall percentage of each.

If you interested in having a bipod on your build, I recommend doing the 'buy once-cry once' approach and go all in with the $500 (BC+BP). The Argy bipod is considered acceptable on an Imbel by all but the most persnickety of FAL snobs.

The one Imbel on Imbel I built was non-bipod, though I am currently building up an Israeli Heavy Barrel FAL - which does have a bipod - on an Imbel receiver I have coming from this group buy.

YMMV

Same group buy, I think. Heavy barrel appeal to me for this build. Where are you getting your kit?

[SweetPotato]

The $500 parts kit with the bipod is what makes the best deal IF you want a bipod.

Thanks a bunch, I will probably go for that one if nothing else come up. The link has pictures of the kit. They look pretty beat up, is that normal for FAL kit?

[Eddie1965]

I should receive mine on Tuesday, I'll post pictures.

[ar15barrels]

The link has pictures of the kit.
They look pretty beat up, is that normal for FAL kit?

This is normal for ALL types of parts kits; FAL, G3, AK, Uzi etc...
The original users of the guns moved on to newer and better guns and cut up the old ones and sold them for scrap metal prices when they are done with them.

It would be normal to need to fully refinish them and even replace damaged wood or plastic parts.

[-hanko]

The bipod cut barrels have EXTRA material on them to create the shoulder that holds the FAL bipod in place.
You can't simple MAKE Bipod cuts into a non-bipod cut barrel.
The bipod is specific to the parts kit type.

All barrels haave a wide flat groove cut in the barrel just forward of the hand guard. It's there for the sling swivel. Bipod-cut barrels have a second groove forward of that for the bipod. No second groove, no FAL bipod. Though you could probably do a kluge job and mount one.

Heavy barrel (FALO) guns are definitely heavy. Not too enjoyable position shooting one unless you're prone.

[SweetPotato]

All barrels haave a wide flat groove cut in the barrel just forward of the hand guard. It's there for the sling swivel. Bipod-cut barrels have a second groove forward of that for the bipod. No second groove, no FAL bipod. Though you could probably do a kluge job and mount one.

Heavy barrel (FALO) guns are definitely heavy. Not too enjoyable position shooting one unless you're prone.

Do you know estimate weight for FALO?

[sigstroker]

I picked up a very nice STG parts set circa 20ish years ago for spare parts for my Argie. It hasn't needed any spare parts so far, so maybe I should pick up a receiver while I still can. Otherwise I might not have one some time in the distant future when I want one.

Still remember the Canadian inch sets that were stacked like cordwood for $150 each. They looked like the rifles had never been fired. Not a speck of carbon anywhere and no wear on the hammer bluing. I wouldn't be surprised if the things hadn't even been cocked 10 times.

[SweetPotato]

The link above is not STG, I think. It said EAI liquidation but I don't really know what that is yet.