Don't get me wrong, the PTR-91/G3 is cool, but it's a night and day difference. The PTR 91 damages the brass pretty bad upon ejection (a problem for people who like to reload), and has a problem with the OEM hammer breaking. My bro's hammer on his PTR 91 broke after just 3 or 4 mags worth of shooting from brand new. Also, the PTR-91 recoil is a motherfucker. It beats you AND the brass up. In comparison, a good AR-10 kicks not much more than an AR-15 and is smooth as fuck. Plus an AR-10 has a lot more aftermarket parts.
I bought a Heritage 22LR/WMR revolver, one of the two screws holding the trigger and grip assembly fell out at some point, so it's wobbly now and I need to get another screw for it. My brother bought a super fun new 22LR/WMR revolver rifle with the stock and the long barrel, he noticed loose screws at the same places. Heritage guns are shit but they're fun though.
Fireforming 7.62x39 to 6.5 Grendel is the limited hangout of the reloading world, but having already been necked down, the only thing left is to pop smoke
Crafting a rifle from a bin of parts is an enjoyable past time that I recommend because it is not difficult, but it does require some moderate effort and mindfulness on the part of the craftsman.
Everything has a set of tolerance ranges that is important to abide when constructing but ultimately, for not a lot of technical difficulty, a bespoke rifle can be crafted to your exact desires.
“What’s in a name?”
I suppose it is appropriate for one to consider manufacturer’s efforts and purchase a fully-built, turnkey, rack grade rifle but whatever I call mine I’d be lying if I wasn’t a bit prideful in the end result and for that reason, I build — and because I can.
My rifle fucks, and is a reflection of the man who built it. I wish that for yours too, because what does it say of a man whose rifle is impotent and broken?
