Anyone have one of these?
Ever since shooting a Mosin M44 in 7.62x54R I have wanted the semi-auto version, the SVT 40. I picked one up today complete with all wood, sling, bayonet, magazine and cleaning rod; all matching numbers except magazine. I'm pretty excited to get out and shoot it, but am reluctant to shoot corrosive surplus ammo from it because cleaning the gas system every time after use is probably more tricky and intense than the ease of cleaning a Mosin bore and barrel after using corrosive ammo.
Anyways just looking for some experiences and what to expect to get out of it, other than fun.
Thanks.
Ever since shooting a Mosin M44 in 7.62x54R I have wanted the semi-auto version, the SVT 40. I picked one up today complete with all wood, sling, bayonet, magazine and cleaning rod; all matching numbers except magazine. I'm pretty excited to get out and shoot it, but am reluctant to shoot corrosive surplus ammo from it because cleaning the gas system every time after use is probably more tricky and intense than the ease of cleaning a Mosin bore and barrel after using corrosive ammo.
Anyways just looking for some experiences and what to expect to get out of it, other than fun.
Thanks.