I want a VEPR .308

[Nightcrawler]

Here's the deal. I want a MOLOT J.S.C. VEPR .308 rifle. I want the 20" barreled version.

See, I need an AK type, and I like .308, and the VEPR is much nicer than the Saiga, so it's perfect.

At any rate, I know Robinson still has a few of these (that they haven't converted to the VEPR II). I'd prefer the original; I have a FAL; I don't see getting this converted to M14 mags or anything. (I hear they don't work so well anyway.) I'd be plenty happy with the 5 and 10 round magazines.

I'm wondering, though. Does anybody else import these? Can anybody beat Robinson's $599 price? And somebody MUST be able to beat Robinson's $39.99 price for their 10-round magazines...

 

[goon]

Robinson Arms is the only one that imports the VEPR's. The 308 mags are proprietary, so RA can charge whatever they want. And they do. The mags used to run $50 each.
I thought about one myself, but I just can't justify that much when I could have a good FAL with parts and mags everywhere for about $100 more.

 

[Nightcrawler]

Actually, I heard Federal Arms has 'em. I emailed them and asked.

In any case, looking at the price of the 10-round magazines, it'd probably be more economical to buy a VEPR II .308 (with pistol grip and US parts) and have it converted by Krebs to take M14 or Galil magazines.

12 and 15 round Galil preban mags run $10 cheaper than 10 round VEPR mags.

M14 mags are more available, but I've heard that the M14 magazine conversion doesn't have the same reliability. I'd rather have a very reliable 10+1 gun than a spotty 20+1 gun.

Too bad Krebs can't make one for FAL mags. It'd be sweet if it could use the same mags as my FAL...

 

[BusMaster007]

I can't remember exactly where I copped this pic, but, it's a VEPR .308 in scout configuration, and I think it's wicked looking.

 

[Nightcrawler]

Ah, yes. That's an Ultimak scope mount. Cool.

You guys aren't helping. The FAL was supposed to be all of the battle rifle I ever needed!

But then, how can I be without a Kalashnikov? I mean, really? HOW?

 

[Rob96]

You can buy a Saiga and have Krebs do a conversion.

 

[Soap]

I think a fellow THR member is selling one for $475:

Ian's VEPR .308

I'm not sure if its still for sale, I would drop him an e-mail.

 

[gun-fucious]

i like mine:
http://www.americansforguncontrol.com/vepr/
http://www.americansforguncontrol.com/vepr/vepr.html

it's a softball sized group at 100 yards rifle