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Old 07-09-2014, 12:34 AM
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Hello the camp.

It's been a while since I've posted, and I thought I should show off my Battle Rifle. I also have an AR, but wanted something that could turn cover into concealment.

Enough preamble, here are a few photos and then a bit about the rifle.

The rifle as received.


With the retractable stock.


A close up of the steel lower and wood hand grip.


And an overall shot with the steel lower and wood hand grip.


Now for a few details. This is a PTR-91 Classic and is an American made HK-91 clone. PTR makes these on tooling purchased from an HK licensed facility which was closed down.

The PTR-91 is chambered in .308WIN/7.62x51mm NATO and uses G3 magazines. I can purchase new in wrapper/near new mags for $1.79 each (if I purchase 100 mags)

The lower that the rifle comes with is a US made version of the later Navy composite lower. I've replaced the Navy lower with a clipped and pinned steel lower and a custom wood hand grip.

So far, function has been flawless and the recoil is less than anticipated. The brass (when I can find it) is very much reloadable. Accuracy is not too bad, 2.5 to 3 inch, five shot groups at 50 yards. This is standing, unsupported. When I get a chance, I'll get out the benchrest and see what it (and I) can do at 100 yards.

I'm considering adding a paddle mag release and I plan to refinish the stock and hand guard to more closely match the hand grip.

I'll be sure to update this thread if anyone is interested.
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Old 07-09-2014, 01:45 AM
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I like it. I had to go over to GB and check them out. I'm in the market for a 308.
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Old 07-09-2014, 03:42 AM
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Nice gun.....I like the PTR lineup...have the PTR PDW .308 pistol......they recently moved to South Carolina, about 2 hours from my house. Going to their new plant in November. Their fluted chambers chew up brass but I'll be damned if the things don't eat ammo.
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I like that rifle.
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I like that rifle.
me too! Very nice !
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Beautiful weapon. I like your mods. Starting to love the wood again. No. not that kind of wood!!!!!
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On my list of 308 contenders. Nice rifle, thanks for sharring.
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I like it - congrats!
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Just curious but is that the same as a CETME? I know CETME is a Spanish military rifle but am not sure of its relations to HK. I would love to know more as I believe my grandfather has one but I have never seen it first hand.
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I like it. 7.62 is a battle round
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