Listen to my audio podcast review of the PTR-91/CETME

[kilopaparomeo]

Take a listen and tell me what you think

http://gunreviewpodcast.com/category/long-gun/rifles/

[2HOW]

I think it was a very in depth evaluation and some great history. After I woke up I still don't know which one is better. I have been researching these rifles because I would like a good .308 , since then I have chosen a Saiga. My critique (since you asked) would be to come right out and say which is best , or worst and give reasons. Lets skip the pregnancy and get right to the birth. I'm not really trying to be hard on you but take it as constructive criticism. But I have to say you didn't leave anything out . It was well done. And you asked. I will be back to your site, I think you have some great evals there.

[kilopaparomeo]

Good feedback...but I wasn't trying to say which was best or worst.  Just the background, overview and my impressions of the rifles.  The CETME and G3 are interesting rifles, and there are a few advantages, but as I said in the podcast, there are a lot of things I don't like about them.

Also, as I mentioned, I tend to get into the history and the technical aspects of the rifles versus pro/cons.  That isn't for everyone.

As for which is better or worse between these two?  Neither.  FAL wins hands down.

Thanks again.  It does make sense to put the "punch line" up front.

[tombogan03884]

 This is the 3rd or 4th one you have linked to, I always look forward to hearing them, (I haven't listened to THIS one yet but will as soon as I post this    )
Keep up the good work !

EDITED TO ADD ;
I just finished listening to it, the only thing I would add is that the polymer furniture on the Century CETME that I had was cheezy, and the buttstock had no way to attach a sling.
Also, on the CETME to reinstall the bolt assy pop the bolt head forward with a screw driver blade, this frees up the rollers and allows the bolt assy to slide into place.

Agian, another fine podcast. I look forward to the next.

[warhawke]

Couple things;

1) In The Five Fingers by Gayle Rivers, he used an M-3 "Greasegun" .45acp submachinegun, not a G-3 (I know, I wore out 4 copy's in high school)

2) Grinding the bolt-head allows you to use worn or out of spec locking rollers and locking shoulders and still get a bolt-gap between .08 and .12 inches. If your rollers are not engaging the slots in the barrel extension properly it beats up the locking system as well as allowing the weapon to fire with the rollers out of full engagement. CIA G-3's and CETME's are one of the reasons that broken shell extractors have gotten so popular. F.Y.I., the H&K/CETME/PTR are very forgiving of headspace which is one reason for the extreme reliability of the type.

3) The paddle release ATF rule is because if you grind off the holes for the paddle release you cannot get a full-auto trigger-pack to seat. The fact that the bolt-carrier has a slot ground in to prevent an F/A pack from working in the auto setting makes no difference to ATF.

ok stuff otherwise

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[kilopaparomeo]

Good stuff!

1) I musta mis-remembered the book where the protagonist used an HK-pattern rifle.  Dang, that's a long time ago.

2) Good summary of the ground bolt issue

3) Yup, you pegged it.

[twyacht]

Thanks kpr, I listened as I put a fresh oiling on my Argentine Mauser, and FN9, great brain food while fondling and doing maint. on firearms.

[shooter32]

Good job KPR, enjoyed it and waiting for the next one.

[warhawke]

rereading Tom's post reminded me, to open the bolt easily just grab the bolt carrier by the recoil-spring and ram it into the receiver backwards, but not all the way in, then just turn it around and drop it in.

[kilopaparomeo]

Good tip!  Never knew that one.