The goal was to have a clone G3 7.62 DMR that would be effective to 300 yards and get close out to 600 yards.   The checklist of parts were a quality optic and mount up to 4x, bipod, any necessary stock modifications for scope usage, and performance improvement of the weapon if surplus funds allow.  Also for a platform to have new shooters have fun hitting targets with a scoped rifle for the first time.  



Weapon:  The PTR-91A3 from Atlantic was a solid base.  They pretty much added the paddle magazine release to their lineup with little price increase.  
A US produced wide forend saved money on a new fore end or adapter to mount the bipod.  $1000.00 OTD from local FFL

BiPod:  These bipods used to be much more expensive.  This is MKE production, I believe.     Robert RTG had HK contract bipods for the wide fore end for only $80.00.  


Optic and Mount:  Steiner P4Xi with factory mount $480.00

Stock modifications:  This weapon has to fit multiple shooters.  The Spuhr stock will be added eventually. Pipe insulation and gorilla tape till then.  $5.00?

Performance upgrade:  "Match" Semi Auto Sear Spring.  Not springing for a factory HK Pack anytime soon.   $18.00


So we are at $1583.00 for a reliable, semi auto 7.62 rifle with a quality optic, factory bipod, and serviceable furniture and trigger.  

Now just for the promo mount to come in the mail............




Magazines were bought at $0.50 and $0.90. Which was HIGH at the time.

This leaves money for the important part:  trigger time and practice.

That'll be a good shooting rifle, I put a bipod on my A3R and surplus leather sling. Still need to find a scope and I'd like a better trigger.

I've only taken it out to about 100 yards but I love it.