Bought one and love it. However…. The first rifle I received was rough. Cocking tube was out of spec and made it an act of god to charge the rifle. Semi auto shelf was broken and the lower had massive movement up and down. Contacted Atlantic who put reached out to century who then reached out to me. Within 10 days I had a new rifle shipped to my door. New rifle run fantastically with zero issues. A+ to both Atlantic and century for their customer service.
Yeah not sure. I’ve had multiple replacement guns and part kit builds on previously transferred receivers that have shipped back to my door. No pistol yet however.
Yeah not sure. I’ve had multiple replacement guns and part kit builds on previously transferred receivers that have shipped back to my door. No pistol yet however.
That's insane. Cheapest battle rifle since the old Century C308 years back. I gave $750 for my CA3 and thought that would be the cheapest. It's reliable and accurate.
It doesn't, it's a lie that gets repeated due to misunderstanding some previous involvement. Back in the day ptr sold receivers and barrels to century, they did a bit of warranty work for some things as well. They then made an exclusive heavily advertised run of about a thousand c93 rifles and now this modern day fuddlore won't die. If these were made by ptr you wouldn't have to read the fine print to find out that'd be their main selling point just like those 93's.
Well that's new I stand corrected, see what I mean about it being what they lead with it's literally in the first sentence. Odd that Atlantic wouldn't use that very important detail in their product page.
This is accurate. I bought a C308 and noticed the receiver had a crack in it. Century sent me a label to ship the rifle back. I looked up the address, and it was PTR it was being sent to.
Really? How does it not slide around without the lugs on being on this rifle? Been waiting for an a3s deal but this was too good to pass up. Now to tinker with everything from Amazon mounts to the spuhr to mount my precious scope.
Damnit. I’m also in for one. In this day and age; this is probably one of those deals that if you missed out, you’ll back on it kicking yourself in the ass.
That’s a great deal . Just a warning when I bought my first one they had forgotten to remove the full auto and I found out the hard way talk about waking you up . Sent it back and got one that had been fixed . Still have it 10 years later
Same thing as a Ptr. They’re built by Ptr but use a mp5 sight base so don’t have the locking lugs to attach a claw mount to. If you’re on the fence, I’d definitely get it. These are the price of a c308 from almost 10 years ago with better build quality. Amazing deal.
How do these stack up against the PTR-91 GIRs with the welded top rails in terms of reliability and build quality?
Heard the older Century G3 clones were significantly worse than the comparable PTRs but that the newer CA3s were basically about the same, if not a little bit better than the comparable PTR models typically.
These are solid especially for the price, but it really depends if you wanted to mount an optic or not since these lack the recoil lug on the rear sight.
In for one, fuck, had to open a new secret credit card so my wife won’t kill me. You know you have a good marriage when your biggest marriage problem is your addiction to metal objects.
Thank you for your email. From the images on CA's website, it looks like the rear sight assembly is lacking the retention lug in front of the elevation drum. On a standard G3 platform, this lug will prevent any top-mounted rail from sliding forward under recoil. As such, my answer is that our R-402 G3 Top Rail will fit but might have issues with slippage. Since the R-402 has a front cummerbund, it should be less prone to slippage than any other G3 top rail on the market.
Med vänlig hälsning/Best regards,"
I asked Spuhr about attaching this on the CA-3 and that's what they told me.
Didn’t think they could get any lower and holy moly they did. Had to grab one. Heard these are also assembled by PTR and they are are cheaper than used PTR 91s or the old crappy C308s
I thought $750 was an great deal. Mine is great condition. HK marked BCG. It runs well but the zero is off 4" left. PTR is fixing it right now under warranty without hassle so I cant complain.
Haha! My thoughts exactly. I have an 18” para and was looking into a fixed stock version. Hopefully this fills the void all while easier on the wallet.
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Pretty crazy to see, I bought mine when they first came out for $850. Insane to see that price now. Fair warning tho AAC .308 doesn’t run to well in these. Beyond that though it’s been a solid rifle.
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Banhammer5050@reddit
Bought one and love it. However…. The first rifle I received was rough. Cocking tube was out of spec and made it an act of god to charge the rifle. Semi auto shelf was broken and the lower had massive movement up and down. Contacted Atlantic who put reached out to century who then reached out to me. Within 10 days I had a new rifle shipped to my door. New rifle run fantastically with zero issues. A+ to both Atlantic and century for their customer service.
The_Zenki@reddit
Shipped to your what
Banhammer5050@reddit
Shipped to my door. You don’t have to send it to an ffl when it’s an exchange or repair for an already previously transferred firearm.
Kevin08DF@reddit
I exchanged an AP5 through Atlantic and the replacement did have to go to an FFL. Maybe it’s a pistol thing?
Banhammer5050@reddit
Yeah not sure. I’ve had multiple replacement guns and part kit builds on previously transferred receivers that have shipped back to my door. No pistol yet however.
Affectionate-Mess937@reddit
I had a pistol that I sent back fo the manufacturer for repair, it was sent back to the house when done. No middleman involved.
Banhammer5050@reddit
Yeah not sure. I’ve had multiple replacement guns and part kit builds on previously transferred receivers that have shipped back to my door. No pistol yet however.
The_Zenki@reddit
TIL
2MGR@reddit
Atlantic has excellent customer service in my limited experience, even though they are just a middleman.
Banhammer5050@reddit
Agreed. They were on top of it.
Sea_End9676@reddit
Anyone get a shipment notice yet ? They are slow it seems this time around
772Cavalry@reddit
Nope nothing yet. I’ve called twice now just to verify they got my FFLs email and no call back or anything.
Sea_End9676@reddit
C'est la vie
fubbythesquish9@reddit
Mine gets really hot after 7-10 rounds. Is that normal? It makes it hard to keep shooting.
Kalashalite@reddit
That's insane. Cheapest battle rifle since the old Century C308 years back. I gave $750 for my CA3 and thought that would be the cheapest. It's reliable and accurate.
JCOLE13195@reddit (OP)
Snagged one myself. Couldn’t resist. I’ve heard these run a lot better than the C308s. Being built by PTR seems to help.
HomersDonut1440@reddit
Where does it say these are actually built by PTR? Everything in the ad that I see says century
ChillBlintone@reddit
It doesn't, it's a lie that gets repeated due to misunderstanding some previous involvement. Back in the day ptr sold receivers and barrels to century, they did a bit of warranty work for some things as well. They then made an exclusive heavily advertised run of about a thousand c93 rifles and now this modern day fuddlore won't die. If these were made by ptr you wouldn't have to read the fine print to find out that'd be their main selling point just like those 93's.
Kalashalite@reddit
https://www.centuryarms.com/ca-3.html#:~:text=The%20Century%20Arms%20CA%2D3,enthusiast%20have%20grown%20to%20love.
Says in the first sentence they are assembled by PTR.
ChillBlintone@reddit
Well that's new I stand corrected, see what I mean about it being what they lead with it's literally in the first sentence. Odd that Atlantic wouldn't use that very important detail in their product page.
Kalashalite@reddit
They also say nothing about the fact that it lacks a bayonet lug. Apparently no PTR has it...
C-c-c-comboBreaker17@reddit
They're not standard. Just the adapter to mount a bayonet is $100 just for a used one
HomersDonut1440@reddit
Thank you for this! I appreciate it
RandoAtReddit@reddit
Here you go: 🏆 Award for most confidently incorrect post of the week.
LiberalLamps@reddit
The later welded top rail C308’s were also built by PTR.
hshawn419@reddit
If I have the later welded top rail cetme c308 from century - should I get one of these, or save up for my first FAL?
Kalashalite@reddit
Get the FAL dude, your C308 is probaby fine. Have you shot it?
jojohou@reddit
This is accurate. I bought a C308 and noticed the receiver had a crack in it. Century sent me a label to ship the rifle back. I looked up the address, and it was PTR it was being sent to.
waehrik@reddit
Yep, I have a later one and it's shockingly accurate and reliable
Filmtwit@reddit
They are out of em and according to the Atlantic sale page, these are made by Century Arms
Kalashalite@reddit
These are made by PTR and sold through Century Arms at least mine is
KGb_Voodo0@reddit
I bought mine at $755 and just shot it for the first time today, very impressed with it so far!
HolidayUpbeat2837@reddit
How easy to mount a scope?
KGb_Voodo0@reddit
So far I’ve seen people say that there isn’t a current option but some people have reported good results with the B&T universal mount
HolidayUpbeat2837@reddit
These guns look cool as hell. Was saving for a kuna....hope this deal sells out before I change my mind
Vivid-Fisherman9783@reddit
Ayeeee
KGb_Voodo0@reddit
Even then it’s still a great deal I wouldn’t miss
GoinDownInFlames@reddit
Really? How does it not slide around without the lugs on being on this rifle? Been waiting for an a3s deal but this was too good to pass up. Now to tinker with everything from Amazon mounts to the spuhr to mount my precious scope.
Islander1776@reddit
Reporting this for forcing me to buy this how is this allowed
Patient_Finger8229@reddit
Ty and still in stock
gravehunterzero@reddit
This or a PTR?
mrvash15@reddit
Damnit. I’m also in for one. In this day and age; this is probably one of those deals that if you missed out, you’ll back on it kicking yourself in the ass.
awesome_jackob123@reddit
I’ve been looking at a G3 clone for a long time. Is this it?
brianstheman@reddit
For sure, assembled by PTR. I had the PTR 91 and it ran great.
MockASonOfaShepherd@reddit
I absolutely love my PTR, probably never going to get rid of it.
funnyfingerz@reddit
Ya love to hear it!
Dak_Nalar@reddit
Yes I bought a PTR one during Covid for $1100 and it is a great value. At $650 it’s an amazing deal
awesome_jackob123@reddit
I sent it
Big_snook@reddit
I hate this sub
WoozyKinkajou@reddit
Do I really need a retro battle rifle?
apopkared@reddit
That’s a great deal . Just a warning when I bought my first one they had forgotten to remove the full auto and I found out the hard way talk about waking you up . Sent it back and got one that had been fixed . Still have it 10 years later
GarandThumbs@reddit
“Fixed”
Ok-Surprise-8423@reddit
Hahahaha
DefendWaifuWithRaifu@reddit
What is the difference between this and a PTR? These are completely out of my wheelhouse. Are these Spanish kits or?
GoinDownInFlames@reddit
Same thing as a Ptr. They’re built by Ptr but use a mp5 sight base so don’t have the locking lugs to attach a claw mount to. If you’re on the fence, I’d definitely get it. These are the price of a c308 from almost 10 years ago with better build quality. Amazing deal.
Defiant-Bed2501@reddit
How do these stack up against the PTR-91 GIRs with the welded top rails in terms of reliability and build quality?
Heard the older Century G3 clones were significantly worse than the comparable PTRs but that the newer CA3s were basically about the same, if not a little bit better than the comparable PTR models typically.
ArrezTheAce@reddit
These are solid especially for the price, but it really depends if you wanted to mount an optic or not since these lack the recoil lug on the rear sight.
GoinDownInFlames@reddit
In for one, fuck, had to open a new secret credit card so my wife won’t kill me. You know you have a good marriage when your biggest marriage problem is your addiction to metal objects.
Broccoli_Pug@reddit
Goddamn I hate Illinois
Bubbacubba@reddit
Here in WA. Same here.
dubblrest1985@reddit
Cry’s with the two of you, from NY.
cdillon42@reddit
how hard is it to mount an optic to this?
100konmywristlifesux@reddit
https://www.milehighshooting.com/spuhr-r-402-g3-top-rail/
AssaultPlazma@reddit
"Dear Sir,
Thank you for your email. From the images on CA's website, it looks like the rear sight assembly is lacking the retention lug in front of the elevation drum. On a standard G3 platform, this lug will prevent any top-mounted rail from sliding forward under recoil. As such, my answer is that our R-402 G3 Top Rail will fit but might have issues with slippage. Since the R-402 has a front cummerbund, it should be less prone to slippage than any other G3 top rail on the market.
Med vänlig hälsning/Best regards,"
I asked Spuhr about attaching this on the CA-3 and that's what they told me.
Equivalent_Reply_416@reddit
So its a maybe? Someone report back for the team.
AssaultPlazma@reddit
perhaps a bit on rockset to make up for the lack of the retention lug?
Equivalent_Reply_416@reddit
You da man.
Witty762@reddit
Also B&T universal rail mount
Tsar_Romanov@reddit
Weld a rail or buy an old school clamp on mount
lil-beer-kuzi@reddit
Weld a rail as of now is the only real option
Takemepoqhs@reddit
Not possible to be 100% positive engagement/zero/etc. MFI has been saying one will come out for a while, so I don’t doubt it’ll happen
LiberalLamps@reddit
It uses a claw mount, like an MP5.
GodGunCountry@reddit
No can’t mount that way
gvthnks@reddit
Just wow
Mkilbride@reddit
My cousin got one of these recently.
It fucks.
ebolamonkey3@reddit
Post shows OOS but as of 12:13am on 5/26 it shows in stock on Atlantic site.
ImASuckerForSurplus@reddit
This literally scratches all of my itches. Surplus ✅️ Good Deal ✅️ Slap-able charging handle ✅️
In for one
jedude77@reddit
Didn’t think they could get any lower and holy moly they did. Had to grab one. Heard these are also assembled by PTR and they are are cheaper than used PTR 91s or the old crappy C308s
Full_Automatic@reddit
Are these decently reliable?
Pierogi3@reddit
Mine is a tank
Dak_Nalar@reddit
Yes, just don’t plan on reloading the ammo, the ejector on these destroys the brass and flings it into low orbit
knuglets@reddit
Mine has been 100% reliable. No issues at all
buttweasel76@reddit
This is a more appropriate price for this rifle
Maximum-Ad2278@reddit
Darn you OP, I’m for one. Just bought a gun yesterday too smh
BilboDabinz@reddit
Not gonna lie to ya brother. This makes me chub up a bit. C308 was my first gun purchase. Wish id never sold it.
Master-Grocery-3006@reddit
5-6 MOA
jay_kay25@reddit
This or the Century Arms AP5 LT?
DoctorVepr@reddit
I bought one in like 2010 for this price
jay_kay25@reddit
You ain’t wrong
Mahlegos@reddit
Just for anyone coming to the comments first, it’s still in stock as of 7:40pm est
Fragrant_Bid5697@reddit
Damnit just missed it.
xosxos@reddit
actually still showing In Stock for me when I clicked the link; allowed me to add to my cart also
Fragrant_Bid5697@reddit
Yep was able to order one thank you so much!
CallsignFlorida@reddit
It’s back
BrokeCuzGuns@reddit
Fuck it, bought 2 😤😤😤😤
BudgetPhoenix@reddit
I thought $750 was an great deal. Mine is great condition. HK marked BCG. It runs well but the zero is off 4" left. PTR is fixing it right now under warranty without hassle so I cant complain.
RoyalSteele@reddit
If I bought one of these and the G3 parts kit, two questions: is the parts kit collapsible stock an HK stock, and would the parts fit on the CA3?
knuglets@reddit
The collapsible stock in the parts kit from Atlantic is MKE produced. And yes, all parts are interchangeable
ArizonaGunCollector@reddit
Wow, this is what I paid just for my FMP parts kit and barrel
Gremguy22@reddit
I would be all on one of these but the inability to put an optic on it is not cool.
SpeedmasterX@reddit
I don’t wanna get into 308
I don’t wanna get into 308
I don’t wanna get into 308
idontagreewitu@reddit
My guy, how do you not have a 308 yet?
This is the perfect complement to an FAL.
Witty762@reddit
Haha! My thoughts exactly. I have an 18” para and was looking into a fixed stock version. Hopefully this fills the void all while easier on the wallet.
idontagreewitu@reddit
I sold my fixed stock 20" Imbel and replaced it with an 18" Para. Went ahead and grabbed one of these because it fills the gap and it's another historical chassis.
jthrelf@reddit
Do it for fun, only stock a couple hundred rounds
Tsar_Romanov@reddit
You still don’t have a .308??? I’m afraid it’s a requirement
shotcaller88@reddit
Was rushing any didn't order mags. Any deals for the standard 20rd aluminum mags?
Witty762@reddit
Hk parts has aluminum and steel both used and new.
Ok-Surprise-8423@reddit
Haven’t bought a gun in over two years and this brought me out of retirement.. thanks OP.
No_Alternative_5819@reddit
Crying in Washington 😭😭😭😭
alexmg2420@reddit
Are these still missing the recoil lug for the optic mounts? I'd be all over one of these if they were standard G3 pattern.
Physical_Wind954@reddit
My credit card is happy I was at church this morning.
Shock-Broad@reddit
It's back in stock
Physical_Wind954@reddit
And now I'm happy, thanks mate.
Creative-Librarian73@reddit
Mke g3/a3 retractable stock is on sale for $225 if buy together with the ca3 rifle.
StressfulRiceball@reddit
R i g h t A f t e r I B o u g h t A P S A R 10 L O W E R
Fuck lmfao
Silver-Zombiewasps@reddit
NOOOO I just woke up and these were out of stock!!
WhoNoseMarchand@reddit
They're back in stock homie.
Salt-Anywhere3850@reddit
Badass price. Saw a century arms hk53 clone at my local shop on co-signment, but it was listed at $999
carson_clifton_@reddit
I bined, I'm I going to regret it?
Express-Pickle9750@reddit
Just restocked.
boykenurmom@reddit
OOS 😢
trailblazerpan@reddit
Still available as of 1:04 CDT
boykenurmom@reddit
Thankyou!
JCOLE13195@reddit (OP)
Bot oos
rtscaptain_RDDTW@reddit
It apparently restocked as I just bought one
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CallsignFlorida@reddit
God damnit… really looking for a cheaper battle rifles for memes
omahusker@reddit
I really wish I had a better job right now. Been so many bin deals lately
Toltolewc@reddit
Oos
J-tac40@reddit
in for 1 💪
100konmywristlifesux@reddit
cart sniped for the third day in a row, get me out
ebolamonkey3@reddit
Fuck it, I'm in. I don't see these getting any cheaper.
ebolamonkey3@reddit
Says have to ship to FFL but there is no option to add a FFL
NoRice9847@reddit
In for one. Can’t resist the price. Thanks OP!
CreatedUsername1@reddit
"Portuguese Military FMP parts kits with a new US receiver & barrel."
Sea_End9676@reddit
In for one , good deal
rustyglock@reddit
In for one. Thanks OP
SeniorCelerie@reddit
Pretty crazy to see, I bought mine when they first came out for $850. Insane to see that price now. Fair warning tho AAC .308 doesn’t run to well in these. Beyond that though it’s been a solid rifle.
JackTwoGuns@reddit
Crazy deal
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