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Posted: 4/24/2024 12:25:31 PM EST
Century Arms CA3 Rifle (M# RI5601-X). Semiauto 7.62x51 rifle w/ threaded 18inch chrome moly 4150 barrel (1:10" twist). Iconic G3 style rifles built from Portuguese Military FMP parts kits come with new US receiver & barrel. Classic surplus OD green furniture attached to a stamped steel receiver. Bottom pic is the "Para" model. Comes with both the fixed stock and the G3 collapsing stock.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 12:29:28 PM EST
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How much of it is new, and how much of it is surplus?
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Posted: 4/24/2024 12:50:52 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TobyLazur: How much of it is new, and how much of it is surplus? Century Arms CA3 Rifle RI5601 -X UPC 787450911512 7.62x51 Semi Automatic 18" Chrome Moly 4150 Barrel 1:10 Twist Roller Delayed Blowback Original FMP Parts kit New US barrel New US receiver Polymer Surplus Furniture Adjustable Front Sight Rotary Aperture Rear Sight Birdcage Style Flash Hider Button and Paddle Magazine Release Surplus stock set will vary in color from part to part 1-20 Round Magazine |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 1:50:48 PM EST
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Originally Posted By ATLANTIC-FIREARMS: Century Arms CA3 Rifle (M# RI5601-X). Semiauto 7.62x51 rifle w/ threaded 18inch chrome moly 4150 barrel (1:10" twist). Iconic G3 style rifles built from Portuguese Military FMP parts kits come with new US receiver & barrel. Classic surplus OD green furniture attached to a stamped steel receiver. Bottom pic is the "Para" model. Comes with both the fixed stock and the G3 collapsing stock. https://atlanticfirearms.com/media/cache/sylius_shop_product_original/product/century-arms-ca3-rifle.jpg https://atlanticfirearms.com/media/cache/sylius_shop_product_original/product/century-arms-ca3-rifle-5.jpg https://atlanticfirearms.com/media/cache/sylius_shop_product_original/product/century-arms-ca3-308-para-rifle.jpg |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 2:02:39 PM EST
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The muzzle is threaded.
5/8 x 24? 15x1 metric? We'd really like to know. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 5:49:56 PM EST
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If they're using RCM barrels good chance it's 15X1 RH.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:42:45 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: If they're using RCM barrels good chance it's 15X1 RH. Hopefully so. Blank firing adapters and my suppressor muzzle devices are 15x1 already for my HK91 and 1989 FMP. It would suck to have to adapt them to 5/8" threads. I've magnified images from the Atlantic website - the barrel on their CA3 photos seems to lack the ridges that appear behind the threads on my Euro manufactured barrels. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 4:45:31 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thomasplaster223: I've magnified images from the Atlantic website - the barrel on their CA3 photos seems to lack the ridges that appear behind the threads on my Euro manufactured barrels. I dunno, haven't handled one.  |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 8:33:06 AM EST
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Yes the rifles and barrels are made by PTR
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Posted: 4/28/2024 5:37:52 PM EST
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These look kind of nice - The finish is worn on some of the vintage parts but nothing that can't be touched up- with the A3 stock its kind of cool - Might look nicer with a wide handguard -
I like my 91 clone A3 with plastic training ammo - fun to blast with no recoil. |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 9:33:07 PM EST
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Ordered one today and honestly hope I get one that's kind of beat up, the Rhodesians used former Portuguese G3's and I'm going to paint this bitch.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 5:44:43 AM EST
[Last Edit: Princeton]
[#11]
Kind of really want this gun.
Been wanting a G3 style .308 to go with my CETME L but just put myself on a hold for any new gun purchases until I get caught up with some home improvements. At least the wait will give it time for these to get in shooters hands and see some reviews. I just hope the price holds out |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 5:49:45 AM EST
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Posted: 4/29/2024 11:07:37 AM EST
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What size threads on the muzzle?
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Posted: 4/29/2024 11:15:49 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thomasplaster223: What size threads on the muzzle? |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 3:21:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: 5/8x24  Thanks. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 10:38:38 PM EST
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 Attached FilePicked mine up this afternoon and went to the range. I did not measure groups, the place was busy and I forgot my spotting scope so just getting it on paper took all the time I had. The bolt gap is .018 It is truly a parts kit! Nothing matches. The carrier is an FMP from the early 70s, the bolt is an HK from 1966, the stock was made in 1991. None of the colors match on the furniture. I love it! The barrel is parkerized, chamber is fluted, not chrome lined. The welds look good. The cocking handle is marked PTR91 in the bottom. I'm guessing the other 4 US parts are barrel, receiver, flash hider, cocking tube. The FMP mag that came with the gun is is good shape, the extra 5 HK mags I got are in excellent shape. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:02:27 PM EST
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According to Century these are the US parts - "The new, American-made components by PTR include the trunnion, barrel, flash hider, stamped receiver, hammer, sear and charging handle... "
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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:07:48 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Uys: According to Century these are the US parts - "The new, American-made components by PTR include the trunnion, barrel, flash hider, stamped receiver, hammer, sear and charging handle... " Thank you |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 6:24:34 PM EST
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anyone do a review of the ca3 yet? been looking and nada
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Posted: 7/28/2024 11:11:18 AM EST
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I'm curious about optic mount options. These use an MP5 style rear sight base without the recoil lug. I assume the usual clamp type mounts will eventually slide forward since there's no recoil lug for the mount to sit against.
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Posted: 7/28/2024 11:11:09 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By intercooler: anyone do a review of the ca3 yet? been looking and nada  Century Arms CA-3 at the range |
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Posted: 7/28/2024 11:16:06 PM EST
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Geez $869 at Atlantic that's hard to pass up
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Posted: 7/30/2024 8:12:07 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aimless: Geez $869 at Atlantic that's hard to pass up Aren't they? I'm trying to forget they exist, but I might break down and get one. |
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Posted: 7/30/2024 8:35:28 AM EST
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 Attached FileHere's the story of Rhodesia, a land both fair and great...on 11th of November an independent state...  The only problem I've had with mine is I can't get the rear sight to adjust for elevation.
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Posted: 7/31/2024 12:27:21 AM EST
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Oh, great! At that price, I almost CAN'T not justify buying one to match this stock set.
  Attached File Attached FileHome made. 
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AR, USA
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Posted: 7/31/2024 7:22:36 PM EST
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I bought one today.
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IA, USA
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Posted: 8/5/2024 1:24:05 PM EST
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Seriously thinking about one of these. Had a real deal HK back in the day. Sold it when I needed money, made three house payments with it. Kind of miss it, kind of don't. Just bought an FAL so one of these would make a nice companion. Go along with my 14 for that matter. Give me the big three of 30 cal battle rifles.
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IA, USA
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Posted: 8/22/2024 8:40:41 AM EST
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Mine arrived. First impressions are positive. Well put together, everything is tight. Finish on the used parts is better than expected. Trigger is better than I anticipated. Tried several mags and all fit well. Rear sight has a little play in it but I don't think it's enough to matter. Haven't been to the range yet.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/22/2024 3:49:59 PM EST
[#29]
Wonder why they omit the scope mounting cuts and lug on the rear sight base, I assume cost.
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Posted: 8/22/2024 4:12:30 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blfuller: Wonder why they omit the scope mounting cuts and lug on the rear sight base, I assume cost. My guess is these are the same barreled receivers that PTR is using on the GIR and other G3 style rifles with the welded optic rail. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2024 12:13:34 PM EST
[#31]
I cannot get the hk wide handguard on my ca3
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Posted: 8/23/2024 6:22:42 PM EST
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https://atlanticfirearms.com/hk91-g3-steel-mag
I just bought two of these 5 packs and they're all in good condition. Some are unused with storage wear, some look like they were inserted some but never shot, and a couple have been used some but lots of life left in them. I got 5 HK's and 5 Rhienmetalls. $7.80 is freaking cheap for steel mags. Buy em up.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2024 9:39:21 PM EST
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I must have about 50 when 20 new aluminum mags were $10 from all different countries that issued G3’s. GARY
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Posted: 8/23/2024 9:40:13 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By N4KVE: I must have about 50 when 20 new aluminum mags were $10 from all different countries that issued G3’s. GARY Very helpful post! |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 6:40:26 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kalahnikid: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/60275/20240507_182221_jpg-3280762.JPG Here's the story of Rhodesia, a land both fair and great...on 11th of November an independent state... The only problem I've had with mine is I can't get the rear sight to adjust for elevation. Just to verify: I assume you are using an HK style sight tool to adjust the elevation? |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 6:49:21 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FishKepr: Just to verify: I assume you are using an HK style sight tool to adjust the elevation? I ended up taking it off the rifle and soaking it in pb blaster overnight. I eventually got it to turn by alternating with snap ring pliers and needle nose pliers. I zero'd it last week at 30 meters and checked it at 200yds. That rifle shoots pretty damn good actually. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:03:11 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kalahnikid: I ended up taking it off the rifle and soaking it in pb blaster overnight. I eventually got it to turn by alternating with snap ring pliers and needle nose pliers. I zero'd it last week at 30 meters and checked it at 200yds. That rifle shoots pretty damn good actually. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kalahnikid: Originally Posted By FishKepr: Just to verify: I assume you are using an HK style sight tool to adjust the elevation? I ended up taking it off the rifle and soaking it in pb blaster overnight. I eventually got it to turn by alternating with snap ring pliers and needle nose pliers. I zero'd it last week at 30 meters and checked it at 200yds. That rifle shoots pretty damn good actually. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 8:46:44 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: Originally Posted By Kalahnikid: Originally Posted By FishKepr: Just to verify: I assume you are using an HK style sight tool to adjust the elevation? I ended up taking it off the rifle and soaking it in pb blaster overnight. I eventually got it to turn by alternating with snap ring pliers and needle nose pliers. I zero'd it last week at 30 meters and checked it at 200yds. That rifle shoots pretty damn good actually. They didn't want soldiers fucking with the zero in the field, and they accomplished their mission. |
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Posted: 8/28/2024 6:08:22 PM EST
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