Thinking about a PSL

[avs11054]

I've always wanted a Dragunov, but a PSL is probably the closest I will ever get to one. I've got an Century AK, and I love it, and from everything I've read, the PSL is just a really big AK that shoots a 7.62x54r instead of the x39.

For the price, they seem like a great buy. It also gives me an excuse to spend an extra $100 or so and get one of those mosin nagant things everyone keeps talking about.

Is there any reason not to get one?

 

[G27RR]

As long as you know it's unlikely to be extremely accurate (as in subMOA) and the price is right, I don't see any reason not to get one.

 

[avs11054]

do these have any of the same issues that some of century's aks have?

 

[G27RR]

There was a recall a couple years back for improper compliance with regulations.
http://www.centuryarms.com/Century/psl.htm

I've read of miscellaneous quality control issues that seemed more common a couple years back but in general it seemed that Century corrected the individual problems without a fuss.

I don't have one myself but I have a PSL on my future buy list.

 

[rocinante]

I've got an Century AK, and I love it

Saying stuff like that will make some here froth at the mouth.

 

[avs11054]

Saying stuff like that will make some here froth at the mouth.

that's their problem. It goes 'bang' every time I pull the trigger except for every 31st shot. I've shot it out to 200 yds, and it's at least minute of man out to that range.

 

[gotboostvr]

Last time I took my Century PSL out it put 5 shots in 1.25 inches at 120 yards for my last grouping of the day.

They can be accurate, and if they're not there's a few tricks to getting them to shoot right. I really like the scope they come with. If you can find mags, buy em up.

 

[karlsgunbunker]

PSL's are hard to find right now.
All the online sites are sold out as are all my Distributors.

Good Luck.