Ok, as fate would have it, I ended up with another FN 49. This one in 7mm Mauser. Having the adjustable gas port, I can see how they would be great for cast loads. This brings up my question (if this has been covered all ready, please forgive me), is leading a problem in the gas port of barrel. I have always wondered about this in Garands, too. I have always shot my cast out of my bolt guns. I am a novice on this one!!
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