Took the 8.25" FAL out for its maiden voyage. Tested with a Rugged Micro 30, using the DSA suppressor plug.
Attached FileFor the suppressor plug, I used the jet with the smallest hole. For the adjustable gas, it was about 5 clicks from being covered. I also use the Magpul qd attachment as a guard to keep my thumb from moving over the gas exhaust port.
Attached FileOverall, all loads functioned perfectly. The micro 30 and the short barrel was noticable compared to a 16" barrel (as expected). Didn't notice any gas to the face, but wasn't shooting rapidly. Brass was going about 15 feet.
Velocity of a few loads below:
Federal FGMM 168gr was 1900fps. (16" ~2500 fps)
Attached FileFederal 130gr Varmint was 2200fps (16" ~2800 fps)
Attached FileHandloads American Reloading MP540 43.5gr, 168gr Amax, 2.815 OAL was 2050fps (16" ~2550 fps)
Attached FileThe plastic DSA mag sucks. They swell when loaded. I have a few surplus mags I need to try, looking forward to the new steel DSA mags coming out.
The hogue grip is so much better than the stock grip.