User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 11/16/2015 12:12:23 AM EDT
[#1]
No. A converted VEPR will never be a Dragunov.
Tl;dr - The two are different platforms - the VEPR is an AK variant (RPK actually) while the SVD is a separate platform that just happens to look like an AK. That said, you can pick up SVD-style furniture to make a VEPR look like an SVD. I think there's a company named Ironwood Designs selling furniture kits. |
|
|
|
Posted: 11/16/2015 12:23:58 AM EDT
[#2]
NO.
Short stroke gas piston (SVD) vs long stroke AK (very nice, big AK, aka Vepr) is not the same. The closest you'll get under $4k in action is the SVT-40. In look, you might be able to spend about the same to get Vepr to look somewhat like an SVD. But if you're going to throw $4k at the issue then just get a Tigr. |
|
|
|
Posted: 11/16/2015 12:32:40 AM EDT
[#3]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 11/16/2015 12:36:29 AM EDT
[#4]
Here's a TIGR incase you have a bunch of money burning a hole in your pocket:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=522364482 -Thirtycal |
|
|
|
Posted: 11/16/2015 12:52:20 AM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Unfortuately a TIGR is hard to find for less than $3000 Correction: Make that $6000. TIGR's have gone up a bit.. 
Check this out: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=507568461 -Thirtycal |
|
|
|
Posted: 11/16/2015 10:40:40 AM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Nope, but you can convert a civilian TIGR into a military-style SVD: You can go from this: <a href="http://s182.photobucket.com/user/clutterbugg/media/Tiger%20SVD/right_side_full_zpsd9kfsaed.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x21/clutterbugg/Tiger%20SVD/right_side_full_zpsd9kfsaed.jpg</a> ...to this: <a href="http://s182.photobucket.com/user/clutterbugg/media/Tiger%20SVD/After/left_side_full_zpsy6kkcnum.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x21/clutterbugg/Tiger%20SVD/After/left_side_full_zpsy6kkcnum.jpg</a> That's the same rifle. Unfortuately a TIGR is hard to find for less than $3000, and the parts to convert to the style seen above is about $800 additional. -Thirtycal Must have been other versions of the TIGR imported by different distributors, mine has the ventilated hg's, and a one piece front sight with a FH. ETA: Mine was imported by California Armory, the one on GB is a B-West import. |
|
|
|
Posted: 11/19/2015 12:06:47 PM EDT
[#7]
Are SVD and TIGR 6x better than a VEPR? or just collector value? How would it be accurate, the HG is not even free floated!
 I have 2 VEPR in 308, it is more accurate than my AKs or SKSs but not as my M14 or FAL.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 11/19/2015 12:20:28 PM EDT
[#8]
Folks don't buy an SVD because they want accuracy. They buy one because they want something nobody else has.
-Thirtycal |
|
|
|
Posted: 11/20/2015 3:03:44 PM EDT
[#9]
When accuracy testing my 308 VEPR (22"bbl) and 308 NDM 86 (~24"bbl), I got roughly 1 3/4" 5 shot groups. The VEPR was shot with handguard on rest, and the NDM using a Russian Drag, receiver mounted, bipod. Ammo was FGM 168g Match and Portuguese surplus FMJ. So accuracy wise I call them a draw.
In defense of the drag, shooting with the drag pod, didn't seem all that stable to me. It may have been capable of better. The Tiger may have better accuracy since the receiver lacks the lightening cut of the earlier Drag, of which the NDM 86 is a copy. The Soviets may have realized the receiver might be stronger and more accurate without them, or just cost cutting. Definitely don't drop 5,6,10K on a Drag in search of accuracy. Now if your after awesome coolness with no compare... 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 11/20/2015 3:07:06 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Must have been other versions of the TIGR imported by different distributors, mine has the ventilated hg's, and a one piece front sight with a FH. ETA: Mine was imported by California Armory, the one on GB is a B-West import. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
Nope, but you can convert a civilian TIGR into a military-style SVD: You can go from this: <a href="http://s182.photobucket.com/user/clutterbugg/media/Tiger%20SVD/right_side_full_zpsd9kfsaed.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x21/clutterbugg/Tiger%20SVD/right_side_full_zpsd9kfsaed.jpg</a> ...to this: <a href="http://s182.photobucket.com/user/clutterbugg/media/Tiger%20SVD/After/left_side_full_zpsy6kkcnum.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x21/clutterbugg/Tiger%20SVD/After/left_side_full_zpsy6kkcnum.jpg</a> That's the same rifle. Unfortuately a TIGR is hard to find for less than $3000, and the parts to convert to the style seen above is about $800 additional. -Thirtycal Must have been other versions of the TIGR imported by different distributors, mine has the ventilated hg's, and a one piece front sight with a FH. ETA: Mine was imported by California Armory, the one on GB is a B-West import. Cal Armory Tiger... I hate you
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/13/2015 1:17:00 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Folks don't buy an SVD because they want accuracy. They buy one because they want something nobody else has. -Thirtycal Generally true but I have personally shot .93" with 54R handloads and .74" with match grade .308 in my two NDM86s, and fired a 1.25" group with that rare 70's 200gr olympic 54R ammo that came on the market a few years ago. Also personally witnessed two tigers throw down 10 round 1.25" groups with milsurp ball ammo The SVD will most definitely shoot with the right ammo. Z |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/18/2015 3:59:05 AM EDT
[#12]
I have seen a few Veprs fitted with PSL buttstock and forend if that interests you. Still not an SVD, but a little closer.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/27/2016 4:21:58 PM EDT
[#13]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/27/2016 4:29:33 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryGood luck with that. I would check out the reviews on BHA before going that route. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/31/2016 6:58:31 PM EDT
[#15]
Those are some awesome groups. I bet the brand new factory SVDs that Russia is producing are pretty accurate. I wish I could get my hands on a 2016 model.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/1/2016 1:32:30 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Good luck with that. I would check out the reviews on BHA before going that route. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Good luck with that. I would check out the reviews on BHA before going that route. Dayum  . Those Guys still exist Black horse was singlehandedly responsible for the biggest internet clusterf@#$* of all time, ever. Nice stock though.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/3/2016 1:36:35 PM EDT
[#17]
I would go VEPR anyway unless you're made of money. On the ranges around my house, I haven't once seen another VEPR and mine always garner attention as it is. If you like the classic wood look, IWD makes a really nice looking SVDish stock set.
http://ironwooddesigns.com/IWDVEPRSVD.html |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/3/2016 12:11:22 AM EDT
[#18]
Still waiting on my PSL stock from I think three years ago from Black Ripoff Arsenal.......
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
