Originally Posted by kletzenklueffer
Here's a tip for reassembly in the case that you don't know. Assuming you've disassembled, cleaned and reassembled the bolt assy, some have suggested you put the carrier in the receiver backwards to get the bolt head to extend so that the rollers can retract. If this is done frequently it can flare the end of the receiver and a stock won't go back on nicely. Instead, turn the bolt head 90 degrees (one way it comes off, so turn it the other way smile. Pull it out and turn it back to the original orientation.

How do you compare the PTR to the HK91? I had a 91 just before the Bush EO89 (which was not law, but...) and then three Springfield SAR3's afterwards. I've been shopping for another just this week.


Thanks, I did that reversal install trick to get the rollers in the first two times I reassembled, but then I read the instruction more carefully and discovered how to assemble it so the rollers stay in and don't require being slammed in backwards first. I think that's the method you're referring to.

I think it compares well, so far, to the original H&K91. The only difference I see is the trigger assembly being a one piece plastic unit rather than stamped steel and plastic. Seems a high quality part, though.