PTR-91 GI range report

[F2CMaDMaXX]

Monkey flung poo has accuracy but not precision...


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Brass Vs bullet

 

[nehalemguy]

I finally got around to reloading some of my once fired brass that I have shot through this rifle. I ran the brass through a thorough cleaning and then resized them using a small base die.

I have a good supply of W748 on hand and found a loading on the Nosler website for 7.62 NATO that used that powder.

20 rounds later.........the rifle is still flawless.

So as to the myth that you can't reload brass that has been shot in a fluted '91 chamber....myth busted.

 

[nehalemguy]

Yesterday I acquired a German manufactured wide handguard AND German steel bipod for a very reasonable price. (Thank you Oregon Rifleworks).

I have lost count on the number of rounds I have fired (nearing 1000, maybe over) and the rifle is still flawless for function. Heading out today to test out the bipod!

 

[Tully Mars]

I also purchased a rubber recoil pad made for a HK--21E light machine gun and swapped it out for the stock polymer pad. The HK-21 pad had nearly twice the surface area of the original pad and fit the stock nicely.

Neat idea. I may do the same.

I've reloaded for my HK's for many years with no issues. With that being said, I keep my brass divided ie HK brass and everything else. I've found that I get neck splits in the HK stuff sooner than from other auto loaders, no biggie but it happens. The CETME kits also seem to be a bit gentler on the brass for some reason. Can't say why, but the one I have here is. Glad you are enjoying the rifle. You really should consider a FN-FAL kit sometime in the near future

 

[Tully Mars]

I have always wanted a PSG-1 as well, maybe it's time to get a de milled kit and a flat and start building

Let me know if you do. I have all the jigs, books and videos. It's not hard, but you dang sure want to pay attention to detail. Not a build for a beginner, but that doesn't apply here

 

[Ura-Ki]

Let me know if you do. I have all the jigs, books and videos. It's not hard, but you dang sure want to pay attention to detail. Not a build for a beginner, but that doesn't apply here

Will do bro! I picked up a PSG specific flat kit and managed to score most ( I think) of the specialised parts including the correct bolt, forward assist, and the barrel. I also scored an Austrian stock set and grip from a buddy in Germany, so I can replicate the PSG's we played with. Its been a back burner project but i need tp move it to the build it next list and get it done. I did a couple of H- K 53s and a early CETME with the correct non modified barrel, so I am ready for the big dawg now!

 

[The Heretic]

It is my intent to ultimately put optics on this rifle. PTR gives the option of purchasing the rifle with a welded rail on the receiver, and even though it doesn't match the look of an "original" G3 I thought it a good choice to make.

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I had an HK91 (not a clone) - oh, about 30 years ago I think, then Valmets (which, in 7.62x51, interestingly, use modified G3 mags), then an FN FAL. I had problems with the ARMS claw mount for optics. No matter how much tension I put on it, the mount would move around on the receiver while shooting, with unpredictable results.

Also, I am willing to bet those mags you got cheap are the aluminum mags meant for single use in combat. I had a few - rarely used them. I had other mags that were steel. The mag lips can be bent and if they get dinged up then they cause problems in feeding (true of most any mag).

 

[nehalemguy]

Also, I am willing to bet those mags you got cheap are the aluminum mags meant for single use in combat. I had a few - rarely used them. I had other mags that were steel. The mag lips can be bent and if they get dinged up then they cause problems in feeding (true of most any mag).

No I haven't purchased any of the steel mags yet. I haven't really seen the need to considering the price of the aluminum magazines. I've purchased about 50 so far and the greater majority have been unissued or barely used.

This is a pic of the two extremes that I have received. The mag on the left shows heavy use but still functions fine. It is date stamped April 1964 and was manufactured by Rheinmetall. The other is unissued and still in its wrapper. I sealed up the unissued ones in their wrappers and put them away for long term.

 

[The Heretic]

No I haven't purchased any of the steel mags yet. I haven't really seen the need to considering the price of the aluminum magazines. I've purchased about 50 so far and the greater majority have been unissued or barely used.

This is a pic of the two extremes that I have received. The mag on the left shows heavy use but still functions fine. It is date stamped April 1964 and was manufactured by Rheinmetall. The other is unissued and still in its wrapper. I sealed up the unissued ones in their wrappers and put them away for long term.

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That is good. At that price it is okay to have a lot of throwaways - but I would still get more robust mags that can be reused more times.

 

[Boboclown]

Yesterday I acquired a German manufactured wide handguard AND German steel bipod for a very reasonable price. (Thank you Oregon Rifleworks).

I have lost count on the number of rounds I have fired (nearing 1000, maybe over) and the rifle is still flawless for function. Heading out today to test out the bipod!

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A LGS has a PTR like that available. If it wasn't for their asking price, and that I'd prefer the look of a sexy STG-58, I would have gotten it.

Don't know why but I only like thr G3/PTRs that have the wide handguard and bipod.

 

[nehalemguy]

A LGS has a PTR like that available. If it wasn't for their asking price, and that I'd prefer the look of a sexy STG-58, I would have gotten it.

Don't know why but I only like thr G3/PTRs that have the wide handguard and bipod.

Buy both. It would be like dating sisters.

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[Boboclown]

Buy both. It would be like dating sisters.

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Eventually I'm getting the big three (and yes my PTR will have the wide handguard and bipod too, too sexy to not have it). Just gotta get a few FALs first.