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Post by doorman on Aug 7, 2012 22:06:08 GMT -5
Hello guys,
I did not see a introduction but I hail from the metro area of SW Alabama, (not hard to figure out). I used to run a BCM AR but never really fell in love with it. I have always loved the AK so after doing some airsoft with the AK I decided to go all out and sell off the AR and go to the AK. I now run a 7.62 Arsenal, though still outfitting it.
Still training with irons to get that down but will transition to a red dot soon. Love the concept of UW gear and it seems to be the direction of me and my wife's preps. A minuteman rig will soon grace my loadout since the OSOE rig is a AR one.
Anyways, long winded but I have fallen in love with the SVD / DMR concept that Tx-Zen seems to run. Since SVDs seem to be impossible in my area to find, could a VEPR with some modds and love be considered a acceptable DMR type?
I know nothing of the VEPRs so would love to hear others views and thoughts on the rifle and what can become of it.
Doorman
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Post by Hawkeye on Aug 7, 2012 22:31:38 GMT -5
I dont have any first hand experience with the VEPR's, but, from everyone I have talked to who has, they are supposed to be quite nice. I would think that one could be set up to fill that role.
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Post by hwi on Aug 7, 2012 23:54:14 GMT -5
I don't own a VEPR, but have shot one in .308 and I think it would make a good DMR style rifle, definitely superior to a PSL.
The VEPRs are essentially sporterized RPKs, so they have the heavier barrel and receiver than your standard AK. In theory, this should lend to some added accuracy. Their availability with longer barrels is also nice, help get that added velocity out of the 54R round. Their fit and finish is quite high.
Also, something that may interest you is that Black Horse Arsenal is coming out(or may have already released it) with some nice polymer Dragunov styled furniture.
BTW, SVDs aren't impossible to find just in your area, they are quite rare here in the States and command a real premium. The only time you will see one for cheap is when someone is trying to pass a PSL off as one.
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Post by Horse on Aug 13, 2012 13:19:08 GMT -5
All the 54R rifles suffer from ammunition related accuracy problems not platform problems.
PSL's shoot essentially as well as SVD's, and VEPR's are the same.
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Post by grendal1989 on Aug 13, 2012 15:16:36 GMT -5
I take it then that ammunition, such as the Hornady 7.62x54r match, would rectify this? Does surplus ammo give greater than 2" groups at 100yds then?
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Post by Horse on Aug 19, 2012 18:38:31 GMT -5
It can - my PSL with Hungarian LB is sub MOA on a good day.
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Post by Horse on Apr 1, 2013 7:24:33 GMT -5
I got to shoot my new 54R last week - very excited to find out what she will do at 6-800M
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Post by Horse on Apr 21, 2013 0:12:49 GMT -5
A couple more pics: Surefire was very helpful when setting the rifle up to run with a can. We went with the SOCOM 7.62RC because the 54R out of the 18.5" barrel would be excessive for the 7.62 Mini. Magpul helped us get the PRS Stock so that the shooter could properly and repeatedly get aligned with the rifle. This is a notorious family issue with the Kalashnikov. Had to return the NF NXS Compact after the media event, so now the rifle wears a Vortex Viper PST. Currently the rifle has Warne rings, but I am looking for a better alternative. Anyone have suggestions?       |
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Post by Patriotic Sheepdog on Apr 21, 2013 10:32:52 GMT -5
Sweet looking weapon, Horse
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Post by grendal1989 on Apr 22, 2013 23:01:39 GMT -5
What does it weigh? Do you know a "before" weight?
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Post by Horse on Apr 23, 2013 7:13:51 GMT -5
UNK and UNK
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Post by UnforseenWeather on Apr 23, 2013 15:36:00 GMT -5
A couple more pics: Surefire was very helpful when setting the rifle up to run with a can. We went with the SOCOM 7.62RC because the 54R out of the 18.5" barrel would be excessive for the 7.62 Mini. Magpul helped us get the PRS Stock so that the shooter could properly and repeatedly get aligned with the rifle. This is a notorious family issue with the Kalashnikov. Had to return the NF NXS Compact after the media event, so now the rifle wears a Vortex Viper PST. Currently the rifle has Warne rings, but I am looking for a better alternative. Anyone have suggestions? Dang that looks good! |
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