FAL vs. CETME vs. Saiga vs. AR10?

[e28rusty]

Thanks for the advice from everyone, I looked at that cetme yesterday and the guy made me a deal I couldn't say no to. It's a century build (no ground bolt) and doesn't appear to have been fired. The action is a bit stiff, but improved when I cleaned the monkey-grime out of it. My headspacing is right on the low end ~.006 but I'm going to try to shoot it before I order new rollers, if it's not broke (yet) I won't fix it
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Oh yes, it came with a bayonet

Thanks again for the replys, I'm off to buy a selection of ammo for it to eat

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[Blitzkrieg]

Century builds are notorious for having minimal bolt gap.. fortunately, unless they already have +8 rollers, you can fix it with the correct roller set. Also look for mis aligned sights, tight cocking handle tube and functional issues (FTF, FTE, etc)

My PTR 91 came with .015 bolt gap and it remains the same after about 700 rds so far

 

[e28rusty]

Went for a quick shooting trip this afternoon to see if it worked, and it did! 20 rounds of brown bear downrange without issue. The sights are horrible for me though, the front 100m sight is just a blur, I ended up using the 200m sight and aiming a bit low. Very good group from 75 yards though. I already got a scope mount mounted so now I just need to pick an optic out for it. What do you guys use on yours?

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Went for a quick shooting trip this afternoon to see if it worked, and it did! 20 rounds of brown bear downrange without issue. The sights are horrible for me though, the front 100m sight is just a blur, I ended up using the 200m sight and aiming a bit low. Very good group from 75 yards though. I already got a scope mount mounted so now I just need to pick an optic out for it. What do you guys use on yours?

I too despise the buckhorn sight so I also set up my PTR using the 200 yards peep for the 100 yard setting, and setting the sights 3 inches low. That way I am dead on at 200 yards. It's nice to have the HK sight tool to get the elevation dialed in

For optics I use the German surplus claw mounts.. CDNN has 'em new in the wrapper, last I saw for $170. I have one claw with a .308 BDC Eotech, and another claw that I have just fitted and laser bore sighted with a 3x9 x 40 Leopold. Must get to the range. Next is night vision on another claw, but I'm holding out for the time being in the hopes of being able to afford thermal NV

I have a non HK claw mount for sale or trade if you need a less expensive mount. I bought it years ago when the HK claws were $400 +, but just never used it. PM me if interested

 

[SquatchWorks]

Here is a pic of mine that is Not completed yet, Im still adding stuff to it...

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Took me over a year to get my PTR the way I want it. I still need the adjustable Mag Pul stock

 

[trainsktg]

I use a clawmount and 4x Hensoldt FERO-Z military scope. You can find the whole kit for about $350 these days. Here's a link that has a picture of mine to show you the scope (and no, if anyone is wondering, I'm not currently looking for a trade on this rifle unless I receive a very good offer ).

Mine, too, isn't satisfactory to my tastes either; I still need to get the Magpul stock, HK heavy bipod, carry handle and port buffer.

http://www.northwestfirearms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24633&highlight=sar-8

Keith