VEPR Suggestions

[TheBoss930]

I was looking at a few VEPR's, and Im not too sure on the 54r (cost to run) and was looking at the 7.62x39 Version instead. Anyone want to give pros/cons of the 54r to the x39 version? I also want to add some furniture from Iron Wood Design, and make it look like a Dragunov/SVD

 

[TheWabbit]

If you're trying to emulate the SVD, then your first choice should be the VEPR 54R. You are going to pay extra for the scope too.

 

[Clay]

yeah if you want to emulate the SVD then you need a x54R with at least a 23" barrel.

but ultimatley it's your rifle and what you plan to do with it. I don't believe you can buy a longer barreled vepr in x39, but I've also never looked.

 

[TheWabbit]

yeah if you want to emulate the SVD then you need a x54R with at least a 23" barrel.

And make sure the receiver is slant style with the front sight on the barrel, not the gas block. There are different versions of the VEPR 54R.

 

[TheBoss930]

Thanks! Sounds like the 54r is the way to go! Probably won't shoot it much but it will be hella cool

 

[TheBoss930]

yeah if you want to emulate the SVD then you need a x54R with at least a 23" barrel.

but ultimatley it's your rifle and what you plan to do with it. I don't believe you can buy a longer barreled vepr in x39, but I've also never looked.

also, here's the one I was looking at
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[Michael762]

Last I checked I could get a box of x54 for the same as x39 I just bought a 20 box for 6 dollars

 

[TheBoss930]

Last I checked I could get a box of x54 for the same as x39 I just bought a 20 box for 6 dollars

Thanks. Also trying to avoid corrosive ammo, but I don't really mind if its non reload-able

 

[Tombs]

Go with the x54r.

I wouldn't recommend ruining its ergonomics by swapping out the furniture. The factory furniture has a bit of cast in the stock, a palm swell, and a very nice cheek rest for a proper scope. The trigger is a nice smooth 2 stage. I've passed the rifle around to people who have had trouble shooting at the 300 yard line and they ring the steel on their first shot every time. It sure carries the energy out there.

The scope is an NPZ PO4x24-1. I swapped the mounting bracket from the sporterized one that came mounted to a standard AK bracket, and riveted it on. You'd want to go this route because the other mount doesn't provide enough height and it puts the scope too far rearward.

 

[Gary119]

Last I checked I could get a box of x54 for the same as x39 I just bought a 20 box for 6 dollars

Where did you get 54r for $6

 

[TheBoss930]

Go with the x54r.

I wouldn't recommend ruining its ergonomics by swapping out the furniture. The factory furniture has a bit of cast in the stock, a palm swell, and a very nice cheek rest for a proper scope. The trigger is a nice smooth 2 stage. I've passed the rifle around to people who have had trouble shooting at the 300 yard line and they ring the steel on their first shot every time. It sure carries the energy out there.

The scope is an NPZ PO4x24-1. I swapped the mounting bracket from the sporterized one that came mounted to a standard AK bracket, and riveted it on. You'd want to go this route because the other mount doesn't provide enough height and it puts the scope too far rearward.

Great info. Thanks for the suggestions! Most likely going with the 54r. Thanks!

 

[tradertator]

If you decide to get a 54R VEPR, you might take a look at what Legion USA has. They've started carrying Black Horse Arsenal SVD furniture and are installing it on their rifles.

https://www.legionusa.com/ak-russian-svd-rifle-vepr-7.62x54r-23-barrel.html
https://www.legionusa.com/ak-russian-vepr-7.62x54r-rifle-20.5-barrel-tigr.html

 

[sgreen3]

If your wanting an SVD clone, get you one of these OP. https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/co...le-762x54r-red-svd-style-detail.html?Itemid=0 I have all intentions of picking one of these up myself after the summer....

 

[TheBoss930]

Those are some seriously beautiful rifles. One of these is definitely my next purchase.

thanks guys

 

[Psode27]

Very nice rifles! I don't think you'll regret the purchase. 54r is a pretty cool round too.

 

[jmanrogers]

The one from Legion w/ the custom wood is just a beautiful thing!

https://www.legionusa.com/ak-russian...23-barrel.html

 

[TheBoss930]

The one from Legion w/ the custom wood is just a beautiful thing!

https://www.legionusa.com/ak-russian...23-barrel.html

thats exactly the look I was going for!