7.62x54r semi auto rifle what to get?

[blazer1]

I am wanting a 7.62x54r semi auto rifle I am looking at getting a Romanian PSL, SVT-40 or a VEPR hunter. On the VEPR hunter does anyone know if the monte carlo stock can be changed to a conventional "AK" style. Any one have first hand experience with these rifles pros and cons of each. I am mainly looking for a well built rifle to take to the range occasionally and to burn through some of the spam cans in the safe the m91/30s and m44 just don't do it quick enough.

 

[30calmachinegunner]

1919a4

 

[indyk]

Might want to hold out for M91 from Zastava Arms, word directly from them is they are awaiting word from the BATF, ETC , then the importers will get word. Might be the 2nd half of this year.

Heavier barrel than psl
Steel mags vs VEPR,,might be able to use psl mags not to sure.

Alot of discussion on this on other forums.

any news on the Zastava M91 (7.62x54r)? - The AK Files Forums

 

[sig1473]

You are going to watch the PSL-market(inflated) take a nose dive once the M91 is available. I'm just glad I cashed in 2 years ago selling my PSL. Very interested in the M91. Great reading thread BTW.

 

[seedubs1]

Vepr

 

[N_K_1984]

I love my PSL. Let's not sugar coat things. The PSL is not a Sub, nor a 1 MOA rifle, but it will smoke a man sized target all day long out to 600 (which is the farthest I've shot one. YMMV). If you can find a nice PSL for a good deal, I wouldn't pass it up. It's a total blast to shoot, it's accuarate enough, and it's a big-arss AK; what's not to love? That's just my opinion, but this is the internetz.

Good luck, OP!

 

[SpaldingPM]

I'm saving some of my tax money to get the m91

 

[indyk]

Im seriously thinkin on selling my psl package if they decide to bring em, after visiting the Zastava site and seeing one dressed in SVD furniture, I knew I need to get it, what sold me was the adjustable gas, heavy barrel, ugggggghhh
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sniper_Zastava_M91.jpg

 

[1988-4551]

The 91's are lookers for sure

 

[JettaKnight]

I love the one-liners in this thread.

As to your question, VEPR's appear in two forms - squareback and corner-cut. The former has a receiver end that accepts standard AK furniture. The latter will take PSL/SVD type stocks. There are plenty of SVD type stocks around, but most are styled in a designated marksmen type form (i.e. sniper style). It seems there was a demand for the AK style, which was released after the original.

Centerfire Systems is selling square backs with unfinished stocks with the expectation of user changing them out. Personally, I like this one with a 23" barrel and flash hider:
Vepr Tactical Sniper Rifle 7.62x54R
Although, the front handguard is to modern for my taste.
Personally, I like the stylings of the SVD, but there are all right handed.

 

[blazer1]

That VEPR does look good I agree with you on the handguard I might have to place an order for one.

 

[g+16]

had 2 SVT40 one shooter and one collectable good shooting rifle with proper scope still not as good as a grand. If you can find one for less than a $1000

 

[YoungMilsurpGuy]

I would go SVT-40, but thats just because Im sorta a historical collector

 

[seedubs1]

Those standard veprs we reselling for $4-500 on center fire systems when I picked up my super vepr. The veprs are nice high quality ak variants made in the Molot factory.

typically, I buy, use, then sell guns once I'm tired of them. The super vepr has a permanent space in my safe. I highly recommend them.