The Down Range Forum
Member Section => Tactical Rifle & Carbine => Topic started by: MAUSERMAN on November 26, 2022, 01:24:18 AM
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Guys I’ve had my eye on a ptr91 for now for a couple of weeks. Just need some opinions from owners or shooters that have first hand knowledge on the platform.
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I own one and it shoots fine. Recoil is as expected BUT be warned that they had some quality issues years ago. It was hit-and-miss. Some came out of the factory fine (like mine) but others, not so much. I have not kept up with the company but I did hear that quality had come up a few years ago. I love mine but I am not current on new PRT91s.
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Just for grins and giggles, what's driving your PTR-91 choice?
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I’ve always wanted a G3 battle rifle and I like something nerd cool. Not to mention I’ve got 12 ctme mags collecting dust. Lastly I’ve got tons of surplus 7.62 x 51
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Did you ever get that rifle?
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Yes I did, but I’ve had to send it back twice for repairs. The bolt developed a crack around the rollers and it jammed up real good. So far customer service has been good. I’m waiting on a replacement or a refund
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Sorry to hear about your problems. Do you think it was it metal fatique or out of spec or ?????
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Poor heat treatment and horrible QC. I couldn’t believe that 311 rounds could break it. Complete waste of time
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That's really disappointing. I remember salivating over the H&K's back when and never buying one. Then I kinda got over it reading the reviews of the H&K over time it just did not fit what I needed. I ended up with an FAL (don't ever take one to training class...that will be the day you have failure drills) which has since been replaced by a PSA AR-10 variant.
The PTR is supposed to stand for precision target rifle...other than breaking does it group well? Keep us posted on how this ends up.
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When it did function it rang the gong at 200 regularly. I’m getting a refund. Not waiting another 3 weeks for a replacement to be sent. Ammo is expensive and a 500 round breaking in period is 💩
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Well that's a shame. I just came back across this thread I've been having to take care of a family member for a while and missed it.
Are you selling your CTME mags? They oughta be good trade material at a gun show.
I really like my PSA Gen II AR10. Got everything as parts when they introduced Gen III they were selling off the lowers and uppers cheap. The entire completed was under $500. It shoots well.
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I was using both g3 and ctme mags with no success. Rollers were out of spec and the bolt was trash. I have an old dpms oracle that’s been sitting in my safe for a while. It’s a 16 inch gun with no sights. Probably going to buy a new upper and go all in on it.
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That sounds like a plan. Are you sticking with 16" or taking it out to 18" or so?
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I’m going to stick with 16, but I’d like to get 20 inch in the future.
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I like the 20" option. It's been a bit. Have you gotten anywhere on the project?
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So far all I’ve done is buy a new 4-12x40mm vortex scope diamondback scope. Finally put on a muzzle brake and new heavy buffer. I’m waiting to hit the range but between work and training Im on hold for now. Hopefully by the new year I’ll have an update
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Pics or it didn't happen. ;D Just kidding, but if it's finished I'd like to see. My rifles are works in progress, but if I can quit sleeping for 1-2 days at a time, I should be able to finish them before I start riding my ATV in the spring. Then I'll be busy again until after Labor Day.
One thing I don't understand is why Brownell's made the pinned and welded 12.7' barrel as long as they did. It could be 1/2" shorter and still be over 16" long. If I knew someone with a metal lathe, I might just have them take the end of the flash suppressor off making it 6 prongs instead of a closed end. I can't remember what company it was, but someone takes Colt's and maybe other ARs, and turns down the barrels and re-threads them so the new flash suppressor goes on farther and the 16.1" barrel looks shorter than it really is. Whoa, I found myself adrift again.