few questions on a g3 sniper clone build on ptr/ msg91 New to forum

Out of the box?
I wanted to make mine the as capable as I could, before I went to the range. I'd had M1a Super Matches, and though very accurate, not my choice for comfort. So, I took the "basic" PTR MSG-91, and added what I wanted- Harris HBRMS 6-9" bipod, Leupold 2.5-8x36 Mark 4 MR/T 30mm Riflescope, ATN PS22-3A, back-up optic of Trijicon TriPower, GripPod GPS-02, Insight Technologies MX3 w/remote switch, 3 X91 50rd drums, 160 20rd magazines, three complete spare parts kits, fabric/net brass catcher, PWS FSC30 compensating flash hider, Blackhawk SAW Sling, and Prvi Partizan 7.62X51 175gr Match FMJBT ammo. The people at PTR, HKParts.net, Scorpion Arms were/are fantastic. They were patient, and answered all of my questions.

My rifle is, for me, a tack driver. 4" groups at 300yds. No doubt there are many that shoot better. I'm convinced that others could probably shoot my rifle even better- I'm not as good as I used to be, and this rifle has never had any issues, of any kind. I got it because I wanted the most durable, reliable, and accurate rifle, for the price, that I could acquire. I got it from CDNN Investments, off the Internet, and could not be happier. With the PWS FSC30, it has 40% less recoil than a rifle with standard flash hider. The 1 in 10" twist is the same as on my dedicated bolt action rifles that are good to 1,100yds. I limit myself to 180gr for the drums and most magazines, but the Match for "serious social difficulties- of an important kind..." I have complete confidence in my rifle, day or night.

I was so impressed with it, that I purchased a PTR 32-KFR for my car gun. It is set-up nearly the same, but its primary optic is a Trijicon ACOG 4x32, ARMY Rifle Combat Optic for the M150 w/ TA51 Mount, also with a Trijicon TriPower for backup... It too has the same weapon light, GripPod, sling, bipod, brass catcher, and PWS FSC47. Parts are 90% compatible between the MSG-91 and 32-KFR. Best of all possible worlds! The 32-KFR loves the Hornady 123gr SST ammo, and is also a tack driver...

If you haven't gotten your PTR MSG-91, think real hard, how difficult it would be, for the price, to equal it's quality, it's accuracy, and it's reliability... I'd never switch back to SA's M1a Super Matches, or any other battle rifle, UNLESS, it would be an H&K 417, or its sniper variant, with all the bells and whistles...

So, is the PTR MSG-91 a sweet shooting rifle? Ayup, you bet! I also shot it, bare bones, before cleaning... Man, I love the sights! Much better than the M1a! I'm a fan!

OldPaladin1949, out...

Out of the box the trigger sucked so I bought an msg90 trigger pack. That was before I knew of bill springfields trigger jobs. Mine shoots sub moa with 155gr nosler hpbt and floats right around moa with 168gr fed gold match smk. Ill have to try loading some 168gr smk. the rifling is a 1:12 I thought all of them were except the gi model. But other than trigger my rifle is fact. It took me about three or four range trips to really get used to the rifle. I love it the magpul stock on it is great. Its a very comfortable rifle to shoot not bad on recoil at all with standard fh , but i always read about how great the pws fsc30 is so I picked one up. Haven't been back to the range to try it out yet. I measured up some steel 20rd mags and they seem to be right around 2.850 so unless the 190 and 200 grs arnt picky how far off the rifling they are they might be a little long. I haven't tried shooting anything heavier than the 168s but can't imagine them doing any good in a 1:12 anyways.
My only complaint about is the first time i took it out after I cleaned it the bolt gap was .018 and then when it hit the 250 rd mark the bolt gap was .011 and seems to be holding there. Im going to pick up some +2 rollers and maybe a pof bolt too. Overall I love the rifle I just wish there was a way to put a port buffer on it so i can save some more brass.