JimBowie1958
Old Fogey
- Sep 25, 2011
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My VEPR AK-47 just arrived at my gun dealers and they will put the scopes on and bore sight it for me.
Should have it by end of the week and the 1000 rounds of ammo arrived this morning.
Looking forward to sighting it in.
Let me know how it shoots. I have the 308 in the shop (16") and need feedback.
If I ican remember. It will probably be a month or so before I can get to a rifle range, gotta join another sporting club.
Here are a couple of reviews if it helps:
AK-47.net: Russian VEPR Hunting Rifle
The Russian VEPR rifle is a hunting version of the AK rifle built upon a RPK receiver. The VEPR comes in two styles standard or carbine, both have the same assembly yet the carbine version comes with a shorter barrel. The rifle also comes in four different caliber's .308, 7.62x39, .223 and 5.45x39. Each rifle has a special 5 or 10 round magazine, high capacity magazines for this rifle are not available in the U.S. due to the 1994 crime bill. Each rifle comes in a black oxide finish, a users manual, cleaning kit, sling, rod, 5 and 10rd magazines. The VEPR rifle has the same reliability as an AK allowing it to work at temperatures of -50 to +50 C and in any conditions. However the rifle also has accuracy, allowing it to obtain scores of 92 points out of 100 at 200 yards. The VEPR has a stamped receiver, however the receiver uses thicker steel which is 50% thicker than the standard AK. Furthermore, like the RPK, the trunion of the VEPR receiver has reinforcements on each side which are not found on the AK47. The VEPR rifle also comes with a two stage trigger for better trigger pull and groups. As an extra bonus the VEPR also comes with a pre-installed side scope mount. The mount allows for removal of the scope yet keeping the zero of the scope when you put it back on.
Vepr AK 47 Rifle Russian Heavy Duty 762 x 39mm
New Vepr Made in Russia Hunting /target rifle in traditional caliber of 7.62X39mm. With 50% more HEAVY DUTY receiver that also has double reinforcement and crowned with extra heavy duty Target like barrel ! A true comparison is with the Russian tiger Draganov.Having made a reputation for accuracy,This heavy duty Barrel not found on most other rifles has Chrome lined chamber and Bore. ...
Veprs are built for extreme demands above and beyond all others with extra heavy duty receiver, extra heavy duty reinforcment each side and an extra heavy hammer forged chrome lined target like barrel. The combination of years of proven design with attention to detail has produced legendary dependability and legendary accuracy from the jungles to Siberia!
Bolt of the Vepr models in 7.62x39 caliber are fitted with two locking lugs.
Enhanced against weather and mechanical wear the cartridge chamber, barrel bore, gas cylinder, and bolt- support rod are chrome lined.