Vepr 54R love?

Oldcarjunkie · Sep 22, 2015

todbiker said:
I picked one up after shooting Oldcarjunkies, it was such a hoot.

Haven't got around to shooting mine yet, picked up a scope, but still need a mount. Probably get a texas dogleg.

Plenty of cheap corrosive ammo available, as long as you don't mind cleaning every trip to the range.

Time to break that sucker out!! :party29:

here is mine..
Since we had my buddies High speed Navy camera with us we took pics with and without flash hider.

Sirex · Sep 22, 2015

I like my 54r Vepr. I see 54r Veprs all over now. Classic, Atlantic, Centerfire, Gunbroker. I think they are plenty popular, but some people fear the extractors and the sucky 10 round SGM mags. I like my 23" Vepr, just wish we had better mags. Unless you have a ton of surplus 54r, I don't see a benefit of getting the 54r over the 308. I have both. My 54r shoots fine. I bought a spare extractor just in case, but no issues there so far. My SGM mags took a while to get broken in.

Oldcarjunkie · Sep 22, 2015

Sirex said:
I like my 54r Vepr. I see 54r Veprs all over now. Classic, Atlantic, Centerfire, Gunbroker. I think they are plenty popular, but some people fear the extractors and the sucky 10 round SGM mags. I like my 23" Vepr, just wish we had better mags. Unless you have a ton of surplus 54r, I don't see a benefit of getting the 54r over the 308. I have both. My 54r shoots fine. I bought a spare extractor just in case, but no issues there so far. My SGM mags took a while to get broken in.

Link to spare extractor please?..

Jimbob2.0 · Sep 22, 2015

VEPRs have always confused me for some dealers the don't seem banned others they are.

Only one listed by MSP is the VEPR Hunter which is a very specific configuration. Fairly scare.

Only example I have seen recently is below, Gorgeous! If it had been 7.62*54 I probably would have already bought it. The Pioneer is very similar so theoretically it should pass muster too

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=509328361

Sirex · Sep 22, 2015

Oldcarjunkie said:
Link to spare extractor please?..

Here it was, but it's over. I posted a link somewhere on this board a while back when it was open.;
http://vepr.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=4372

Oldcarjunkie · Sep 22, 2015

Sirex said:
Here it was, but it's over. I posted a link somewhere on this board a while back when it was open.;
http://vepr.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=4372

Thanks, I'll see if I can dig though and find one. At least I'm in the right direction. Thank you. :party29:

rob-cubed · Sep 22, 2015

I like mine, but it's not sniper accurate even if it looks the part. I can do better with ARs.

The core problem with x54r in a mag is the huge rim causes stacking issues and wear on plastic mag lips. So stick with single-stack factory mags with metal reinforcement.

But it's the closest I'll get to an SVD/Tiger so I'll keep it for now.

Sirex · Sep 22, 2015

Sirex said:
Here it was, but it's over. I posted a link somewhere on this board a while back when it was open.;
http://vepr.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=4372

Found it;
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=178208

Keep watching the threads on Vepr.org. He seems to do them in runs. He just did one, so it may be a few months.

WheelHead · Sep 22, 2015

Jimbob2.0 said:
VEPRs have always confused me for some dealers the don't seem banned others they are.

Only one listed by MSP is the VEPR Hunter which is a very specific configuration. Fairly scare.

Only example I have seen recently is below, Gorgeous! If it had been 7.62*54 I probably would have already bought it. The Pioneer is very similar so theoretically it should pass muster too

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=509328361

I had submitted that Vepr back in January of 2013 after pining after one to get a dafinitive answer. Buy the time it got published over 8 months later I had changed my mind. After speaking with two local dealer it was explained that since the part where not interchangeable there was no problem doing a transfer.

rob-cubed said:
I like mine, but it's not sniper accurate even if it looks the part. I can do better with ARs.

The core problem with x54r in a mag is the huge rim causes stacking issues and wear on plastic mag lips. So stick with single-stack factory mags with metal reinforcement.

But it's the closest I'll get to an SVD/Tiger so I'll keep it for now.

I know there is always the accuracy battle but I've hit steel at fair distances with my regular AK saiga conversion and am excited to see what I can do with my Vepr once I get an optic mounted.
I like this HG....
http://www.shoretactical.com/product_info.php/manticore-arms-vepr-keymod-handguard-p-487

Oldcarjunkie · Sep 22, 2015

Sirex said:
Found it;
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=178208

Keep watching the threads on Vepr.org. He seems to do them in runs. He just did one, so it may be a few months.

Thanks I posted in that thread so maybe ill get the update

c4snipar · Sep 22, 2015

Jimbob2.0 said:
VEPRs have always confused me for some dealers the don't seem banned others they are.

Only one listed by MSP is the VEPR Hunter which is a very specific configuration. Fairly scare.

Only example I have seen recently is below, Gorgeous! If it had been 7.62*54 I probably would have already bought it. The Pioneer is very similar so theoretically it should pass muster too

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=509328361

That's exacrly what I am at. I would love to own a VEPR or two, especially the 54r.

FlatsFlite · Sep 23, 2015

jimbobborg said:
I have a box of 1000 SMKs for this in case I ever find a decent powder for reloading and have the money to pay for it.

Years ago I settled on IMR 4350 for my M44. It performed very well in the 54r. The load was very similar to an '06 load that won the Wimbledon Cup a some years before.

Sirex · Sep 26, 2015

c4snipar said:
That's exacrly what I am at. I would love to own a VEPR or two, especially the 54r.

I have a 308 and 54r, and unless you have a huge stockpile of 7.62x54r, I would get the 308. I don't think there is anything 54r can do that 308 can't, and the 308 mags are much better and 100x easier to load.

c4snipar · Sep 27, 2015

Sirex said:
I have a 308 and 54r, and unless you have a huge stockpile of 7.62x54r, I would get the 308. I don't think there is anything 54r can do that 308 can't, and the 308 mags are much better and 100x easier to load.

I have a decent pile of 54r and shooting 308 definitely quit pricy for me. I said I hold off buying it is because the legality of it. And sure, at least two FFLs said its ok and I respect that.

Striknine · Sep 28, 2015

I take mine out as much as I can. One of my favorite rifles. After shooting the 54r round the 5.56 seems like a BB gun. 10 round mag dumps are a blast.

c4snipar · Sep 28, 2015

Striknine said:
I take mine out as much as I can. One of my favorite rifles. After shooting the 54r round the 5.56 seems like a BB gun. 10 round mag dumps are a blast.

Looks nice but not a fan of that AR style stock on the left. I have been shooting my upgraded Mosin, SKS and the C308 lately, the AR definitely feels like BB/22 lol

WheelHead · Sep 28, 2015

Not sure about rear stock yet.
I should get my handguard soon...

Jimbob2.0 · Sep 28, 2015

c4snipar said:
I have a decent pile of 54r and shooting 308 definitely quit pricy for me. I said I hold off buying it is because the legality of it. And sure, at least two FFLs said its ok and I respect that.

I can still get a decent stockpile of 54R cheap and good performing ammo to boot.

Sure I can load .308 but there is something about high power, old rimmed cartridges.

tomandjerry00 · Sep 30, 2015

I bought one in the "tactical" setup before the ban and have yet to shoot it...

I think it might be time to sell.

c4snipar · Oct 1, 2015

tomandjerry00 said:
I bought one in the "tactical" setup before the ban and have yet to shoot it...

I think it might be time to sell.

Why would you want to sell it? I completed my C308 and Mosin, for now. Next will be the Vepr in 54r with 23"

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