Looking around for a new semi-auto .308, came across PTR, almost all the reviews I read praise this gun as it is pretty much a remanned H&K G3. I am hoping for some guys who have shot or own these rifles to chime in as well as anyone else that has a recommendation for a long range .308 semi-auto.

I still kick myself in the ass when I see one. About 8 years ago, Sarco had NJ compliant ones for $600 or so. And I didn't buy one or ten...

I have the PTR91KC (K is for shorter 16" carbine length. C is for compensated) . You need to get the PTR91C or my model for it to be NJ compliant. Super accurate rifle. Very well built. Nice machining. Fun to shoot. I wish the front sight post was a little skinnier so I could shoot it further with irons. Right now I am limited to a little over 200 yards on a 18"x24" target.

I believe that the PTR 91C is the NJ compliant version. I was looking into one, was very close to purchasing one, but read many reviews that they beat the hell out of the brass as it is being extracted/ejected. As I plan to reload for the rifle, I want the brass to be in good shape. I decided to get an AR style .308. I won't be surprised if I question my reasoning in the future. It is a unique rifle, compared to the AR.

My only negative about the rifle is that there is no chance (I know of at least) for any kind of cowitness. I love shooting irons, but it's nice to cheat with a red dot once in a while, and even better if you don't need to fiddle with one to do the other. The PTR does not come with a top rail. You need to mount a claw style rail and it makes it too high for you to have any kind of cowitness with an optic. The best you can do is a quick release mount on your optic.

I wanted to put a optic of some kind on it probably like a 1-4x, i'm ok without the cowitness, my one hang up with the rifle is the polymer trigger group. I hate plastic on fire arms, my only exception is my GSG-5, but thats a $400 .22, not a $1000 .308.

You are welcome to try mine at Central Jersey some time.

I believe that the PTR 91C is the NJ compliant version. I was looking into one, was very close to purchasing one, but read many reviews that they beat the hell out of the brass as it is being extracted/ejected. As I plan to reload for the rifle, I want the brass to be in good shape. I decided to get an AR style .308. I won't be surprised if I question my reasoning in the future. It is a unique rifle, compared to the AR.

Yup, these rifles destroy brass, and they also kick like a mule. That all being said, they are great rifles and everyone should have one, besides there is plenty of surplus 7.62x51 berdan primed ammo out there that reloading isn't super critical.

The Ptr 91C is the NJ model.I just got one not too long ago.I hope to try it this weekend. I do not like the new style hanguard with rail. Thankfully I was able to find a NOS slimline handguard. I also want to get the paddle release installed. Has anyone tried the steel cased wolf .308 in one of these?

Let me know if you try it, how you like it.

 

Gotta say, it sure is a good looking rifle:

The Ptr 91C is the NJ model.I just got one not too long ago.I hope to try it this weekend. I do not like the new style hanguard with rail. Thankfully I was able to find a NOS slimline handguard. I also want to get the paddle release installed. Has anyone tried the steel cased wolf .308 in one of these?

 

The Wolf Steel cased ammo works fine. I think it may be hotter than the surplus military 7.62 though. The point of impact is a good deal lower than it is with milsurp. The ability to shoot steel cased is a big reason I sold my M1A Scout Squad and got this.

I have also heard that this thing shoots steel fine, since it destroys brass anyway, makes sense to just put steel through it.

I have also heard that this thing shoots steel fine, since it destroys brass anyway, makes sense to just put steel through it.

 

 

Just don't switch back and forth between the two ammo types, or you will wonder where the hell your shots are going. The POA is WAS different.

Maybe use the optics for one and irons for the other.

, and they also kick like a mule.

 

I wonder why that is. Is it very light weight? I would think the semi-auto action would soak up a lot of the recoil.

I never thought it kicks badly. It does have a pronounced ka-chunk and sproing with that spring driven piston going back and forth

My PTR 91 is one of my never sell guns. Shoots steel case ammo no problems. It will destroy spent casings. True battle style rifle pretty easy maintenance. Just an awsome gun with a transferable lifetime warranty.

I handled one at a gunshow in PA. It was cool. Definitely a true "battle rifle". Mags were 99 cents for a while. Its on my list of wants.

I have the PTR-91C. Very unique. I don't get to shoot it nearly enough. But pretty much second what everyone else here says. Love it, lots of fun. Also, I have this low-rise mount that is worth the investment.

I bought the $30 rail. It has worked fine for me so far, but most of my shooting is with irons anyway.

All I want for Xmas is my PTR91.

All I want for Xmas is my PTR91.

 

I hope you nabbed one, I had to start an AR build & ditch my hopes for a PTR.

I do believe this gun just made my 2013 "want" list, replacing a DD V7 .556 that I originally wanted. Where can I find one? Everywhere I checked, all semi auto rifles I wanted are gone.

I do believe this gun just made my 2013 "want" list, replacing a DD V7 .556 that I originally wanted. Where can I find one? Everywhere I checked, all semi auto rifles I wanted are gone.

 

Contact Ira at Legend Firearms. If anyone can get you a NJ compliant version, he can.

Are there any 15 round mags available or do you use 10 rounders?

They come in 10 and 20 round configurations. I only have 10 rounders. But you could buy 20 rounders out of state and block them so they will only accept 15.

I do believe this gun just made my 2013 "want" list, replacing a DD V7 .556 that I originally wanted. Where can I find one? Everywhere I checked, all semi auto rifles I wanted are gone.

 

Check with PK90/ Arms and Ammo. I got mine from him not too long ago. They are not a in stock item, he would have to order you one.

They come in 10 and 20 round configurations. I only have 10 rounders. But you could buy 20 rounders out of state and block them so they will only accept 15.

 

This place converted some 20s into 15s for me. http://www.mtnarmory.com/

Check with PK90/ Arms and Ammo. I got mine from him not too long ago. They are not a in stock item, he would have to order you one.

 

Do you remember approx. price?

The MSRP from PTR is $1295.00 I do not know if the price has gone up at all.These guns are not cheap but his price was pretty good compared to the MSRP. Best bet is to give him a call or PM him. You might be in luck getting one since they are banned state model.

Do you remember approx. price?

 

I got the PTR91KC (K is for carbine with 16" barrel. C is for compliant or comp). Ira's price was $1125. I waited a few months for it. Ban state versions are nearly impossible to find. I looked for quite a while on GunBroker, etc.