Nightcrawler
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I want a .308 AK something awful. The only two real choices out there are the Saiga and the VEPR, three if you count the VEPR II modified by Robinson. (Well, four if you count the Super VEPR, but I'm not dropping down $800...)
MOLOT J.S.C VEPR .308
I like the way this rifle looks, even with the thumbhole stock. I really like the front sight tower on this model. Robinson is the only importer, AFAIK, and I'm unsure if they have any of these models left, or if they've converted them all. They're built on RPK receivers and are reputed to be rock solid, with superior fit and finish. Robinson lists the price as $599.00 Big downside is that the 5 and 10 round mags are $40 a pop from Robinson.
Robinson Armament VEPR II .308
This is what Robinson has been doing to the VEPR .308s. The big advantage of this configuration is that I could legally get it converted (by Kreb's Custom) to take M14 or .308 Galil magazines, giving it extra capacity. And pre-ban, 12 round Galil mags can be had for cheaper than 10 round VEPR mags.
EAA/Izhmash Saiga .308
Costing less than either of the two above choices, the Saiga .308 is reputed to be reliable and as accurate as any AK can be. The magazines can be had over the net for $20 a piece, though they hold only eight rounds (rumor says they can be modified to hold ten without trouble). The big advantage to this rifle would be that, frankly, it costs less than the other two, by a good margin. Cheapest I've seen .308 VEPRs is from FAC, and they run $499 there. I can probably (though I'm not positive) snag a Saiga .308 for less than $400.
So, what do you think? Any tips from owners? Which one would you get? Why?
MOLOT J.S.C VEPR .308
I like the way this rifle looks, even with the thumbhole stock. I really like the front sight tower on this model. Robinson is the only importer, AFAIK, and I'm unsure if they have any of these models left, or if they've converted them all. They're built on RPK receivers and are reputed to be rock solid, with superior fit and finish. Robinson lists the price as $599.00 Big downside is that the 5 and 10 round mags are $40 a pop from Robinson.
Robinson Armament VEPR II .308
This is what Robinson has been doing to the VEPR .308s. The big advantage of this configuration is that I could legally get it converted (by Kreb's Custom) to take M14 or .308 Galil magazines, giving it extra capacity. And pre-ban, 12 round Galil mags can be had for cheaper than 10 round VEPR mags.
EAA/Izhmash Saiga .308
Costing less than either of the two above choices, the Saiga .308 is reputed to be reliable and as accurate as any AK can be. The magazines can be had over the net for $20 a piece, though they hold only eight rounds (rumor says they can be modified to hold ten without trouble). The big advantage to this rifle would be that, frankly, it costs less than the other two, by a good margin. Cheapest I've seen .308 VEPRs is from FAC, and they run $499 there. I can probably (though I'm not positive) snag a Saiga .308 for less than $400.
So, what do you think? Any tips from owners? Which one would you get? Why?
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