Just wondering how many of you guys if any have ever carried a FAL for hunting. I've always been a fan and lover of these weapons although not as popular in the US. I prefer the shorter carbine versions of it however but although I havent used one yet for deer I think they could be a fine rifle for the situation. good caliber, reasonable weight(with alum. receiver), not as big an investment as a .308 AR(usually)

I have experience with two different Fal and alsoa SAR-4800.
All will hold 2MOA with junk ammo.
One is scoped and will easily shoot under 1MOA without adjusting Regulator.
You gain a little accuracy with more recoil "locking" it down.
Not really worth the trade off unless you are shooting beyond 400 yards.

I don't usually hunt with them but I have with success in the past.

Well, the good thing about an FAL is that it will handle hotter loaded .308 ammo;whereas rifles likethe M1/M1A dont do well with the hotter loaded commercial ammo as there is a chance of bending/breaking the op-rod. Garand actions tend to be a bit more accurate, and I find, have a better feel. That being said, the FAL should do fine as a hunting rifle if you can find low capacity mags legal in your state.














There's also that ridiculous suitcase handle to carry it to the stand with

I've killed some with an SKS so I'm sure the Fal will do just fine. It's not the gun so much as the hunter, and I think the little handle is cute !