Any PTR 32 experts?

[jkeys]

I have a PTR 32 KFR gen 2 that has been giving me trouble. The bolt head and rollers appear to seat properly, but the bolt carrier itself isn't making it all the way forward to firing position. The bolt carrier is hanging up almost every single time the bolt cycles.

To me the issue appears to be the bolt retaining lever / spring causing too much friction. The spring is so strong that I cannot rotate the bolt face by hand.

Also, when trying to run the charging handle back, folding out the charging handle to cam the bolt carrier back is far harder than I would expect.

I sent the gun back to PTR but after 4 months they returned it without actually fixing the problem.

I'd be willing to take the gun to a good smith if anyone knows one familiar with these guns.

 

[jcbvh]

I have a PTR 32 in the deep south, and I had alot
of cycling issues until I switched from combloc magazines to Korean magazines that have weaker spring and it cycled perfectly.

Thats unrelated to your issue, and I didnt fix the issue I just basically did a work around.

They are great when they work properly.

 

[erwos]

I'd be willing to take the gun to a good smith if anyone knows one familiar with these guns.

Parabellum Combat Systems (nee "ghilliebear") is the answer you seek. If anyone can fix your gun, Jeff can.

 

[smdub]

Where are you? (Hint, put a general location in your profile!)

We have some PTR32s and they run like a raped ape. The lever on the side of the carrier is there to provide drag and anti-bounce. Yes, it is hard to turn the bolt by hand. You typically need the little screw clamp tool to put a bolt back into the carrier (though later guns have some ramps which can make this possible by hand.)

If you are somewhat near AGC, could meet me sometime and compare/swap parts to get it running.

 

[jkeys]

Where are you? (Hint, put a general location in your profile!)

We have some PTR32s and they run like a raped ape. The lever on the side of the carrier is there to provide drag and anti-bounce. Yes, it is hard to turn the bolt by hand. You typically need the little screw clamp tool to put a bolt back into the carrier (though later guns have some ramps which can make this possible by hand.)

If you are somewhat near AGC, could meet me sometime and compare/swap parts to get it running.

I live 5 min from AGC. I'd be happy to take you up on your offer.

 

[smdub]

I'll send a PM. Do you have the P, K, or rifle length 32?

 

[303_enfield]

What ammo is causing the problem? Mine runs like a scolded cat unless I use brown bear ammo.

 

[jkeys]

What ammo is causing the problem? Mine runs like a scolded cat unless I use brown bear ammo.

It hangs even without a mag or ammo.

I'll send a PM. Do you have the P, K, or rifle

Rifle. Thanks. I'll look at my schedule and reply to your PM.