My FN-FAL built on an StG 58 kit is a tack driver. No problem ringing the gong at 450 yards all day long. Recently added optics to compensate for my 66 year old eyes.
I hear a lot of people say that an FN FAL isn’t very accurate but my DSA FAL shoots 3/4” groups at 100 yards with an optic. I just wish it had better iron sights and didn’t have the stupid AWB era muzzle brake so I could thread on a suppressor. I’m looking at just replacing the barrel with a medium weight threaded barrel.
Steyr-marked barrel? Yeah, those are amazing. Some of the bores I've seen on those look new from the factory - must've had a bunch of unissued rifles, or maybe the Austrians just marched around with them (but not to the practice range).
What optic and mount did you use? My eyes aren't 66 yet, but getting there fast.
May I suggest Lasik? I know, not as much fun as buying gun stuff, but it works.