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BravoSector1 Joined Jan 2006 Posts 2716 EE 99% (196) VA, USA	Posted: 10/4/2018 8:20:39 PM EDT The new Romanian PSLs are starting to show up at distributors. Will be interesting to see what the street price is on these. I'm assuming they won't be the "$800" value of old. Still, great news. Century Arms is the importer.

AEnemaBay No, my name is not a reference to enemas. Joined Jan 2007 Posts 7718 EE 100% (84) MO, USA	Posted: 10/6/2018 11:52:14 AM EDT [#1] They're $1,999. Copes sold out of them within the hour of being posted.
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realwar Adorable Deplorable Joined Jan 2003 Posts 44373 EE 100% (72) CA, USA	Posted: 10/9/2018 2:35:11 AM EDT [#2] I see a few on gunbroker. The into price of $1,999 is way too high.

Joguwa86 Joined Dec 2006 Posts 2614 EE 100% (181) WA, USA	Posted: 1/16/2019 8:40:59 PM EDT [#3] When did PSL's get so crazy expensive? I remember them sitting on the wall at my local shop for months at $650.

alemonkey Member of the Illuminaughty Joined Feb 2010 Posts 23862 EE 100% (26) NE, USA	Posted: 1/16/2019 8:48:11 PM EDT [#4] Really should have built one when parts kits with optic were under $500. I used to want one so bad, but back then I was younger and poorer and had a hard time justifying the cost. Now they're $2000 and I could afford it but can't justify the cost.

cviss Joined Mar 2001 Posts 4104 EE 100% (2) NC, USA	Posted: 1/17/2019 10:58:19 AM EDT [#5] Yea not worth $2000.00 price tag.. Ill pass..

jagdkommando Member Joined Feb 2008 Posts 4964 EE 100% (10) MI, USA	Posted: 1/17/2019 1:18:42 PM EDT [#6] Part of the price increase is because they include a NIB Russian optic.

DefaultUsername Joined Oct 2012 Posts 710 EE 100% (2) USA	Posted: 2/28/2019 11:44:41 AM EDT [#7] Just picked one up, looks to be an early import (70s marked trunnion with matching barrel year stamp) with the TIP2 scope and a 10rd mag. Paid $1600, figure they will only go up and that seems slightly below market, so I'm happy.

campower

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Posted: 3/14/2019 8:20:33 PM EDT

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This absolutely kills me. I'd give a nut to find one at a practical price ($1k or under) with a romanian scope, but we all know those days are long gone.

I still hope I find some old time who has one stashed away not concerned with the ridiculous inflated market price of these things currently and sells it for a deal.

Been one of my favorite rifles since I was a teenager.

Always thought about using it for a whitetail rifle as well. How bad ass would it be to have a picture with a nice 8 point holding a PSL over it....

A guy can dream.

FADALdude Joined Sep 2013 Posts 1304 EE 100% (25) USA	Posted: 4/12/2019 11:36:22 PM EDT [#9] The reason for the price is the Romanians are selling every rifle they can find and produce to “military contracts abroad”. PSLs are still being actively fielded.

ackspac Joined Apr 2008 Posts 3432 EE 100% (5) KY, USA	Posted: 4/14/2019 2:32:24 AM EDT [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By Joguwa86: When did PSL's get so crazy expensive? I remember them sitting on the wall at my local shop for months at $650. View Quote And I remember Russian SKS's being $79 and Mosins costing $49 for any type.

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Posted: 4/26/2019 11:16:46 AM EDT

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You aren't missing out. I've had 3 Cugirs and 2 TGI kit guns. I wanted to love them, but they just aren't very good at anything. Uncomfortable harsh shooters with AK type accuracy that use crap combloc optics. I was happy to dump mine for a couple hundred more than I paid for them. Don't look at them as cheap NDM's, because they're not in the same league, not even the same sport. The TGI kit guns, in my limited experience, were exceptional pieces of shit and should be avoided. PSL for $1500 is completely overpriced for what it delivers. At $700 it was easier to excuse the crude machining and 3-5 MOA accuracy. If you're looking for a wall hangar, they can look good from 5 feet. There are so many better shooting options; 308 VEPR is such an upgrade in shooting experience that it baffles me as to why anyone would buy a PSL. Good old supply and demand.

kanewtervalve

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Posted: 6/10/2019 4:30:30 PM EDT

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I got talked into buying one years ago buy my LGD, tried it seemed forever to find a replacement stock set to replace the garbage that was on it. It sat at the back of
the safe until 2016 and I finally got a set of Rhineland on it and shitcanned the horrible scope for a Kalashnaoptics mount and new scope, it also wears a bipod as well.
I can't believe how far up and away the brass gets thrown, accuracy is nominal.

Rick_A

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Posted: 6/12/2019 8:49:06 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Bronco_Buster:
You aren't missing out. I've had 3 Cugirs and 2 TGI kit guns. I wanted to love them, but they just aren't very good at anything. Uncomfortable harsh shooters with AK type accuracy that use crap combloc optics. I was happy to dump mine for a couple hundred more than I paid for them. Don't look at them as cheap NDM's, because they're not in the same league, not even the same sport. The TGI kit guns, in my limited experience, were exceptional pieces of shit and should be avoided. PSL for $1500 is completely overpriced for what it delivers. At $700 it was easier to excuse the crude machining and 3-5 MOA accuracy. If you're looking for a wall hangar, they can look good from 5 feet. There are so many better shooting options; 308 VEPR is such an upgrade in shooting experience that it baffles me as to why anyone would buy a PSL. Good old supply and demand.

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Accuracy is largely ammo dependent. Sniper or match grade light ball ammo can be a bit difficult to find. I find them soft shooting as well as every bit of a match to any rack grade M1A or AR in .308. The ergonomics aren't bad with a simple cheek piece and grenade launcher butt pad.

Compared to everything else I have it's a bit long to transport in a backpack so mine will be getting a folding stock and a shorter muzzle device. I've already shortened the barrel to 21."

Internally, my gun looks rough...but the thing shoots pretty damn well. As always, YMMV.

ATLANTIC-FIREARMS Member Joined Dec 2002 Posts 5064 EE 100% (27) MD, USA	Posted: 6/13/2019 10:00:54 AM EDT [#14] The current batch of Romanian PSL Rifles are very nice but unfortunately the price is not . Surprisingly we have shipped quite a few of them out to clients and thus far no negative feedback .
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Posted: 6/13/2019 10:32:11 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By campower:
This absolutely kills me. I'd give a nut to find one at a practical price ($1k or under) with a romanian scope, but we all know those days are long gone.

I still hope I find some old time who has one stashed away not concerned with the ridiculous inflated market price of these things currently and sells it for a deal.

Been one of my favorite rifles since I was a teenager.

Always thought about using it for a whitetail rifle as well. How bad ass would it be to have a picture with a nice 8 point holding a PSL over it....

A guy can dream.

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I believe my buddy has taken deer with a PSL, I know he's hunted with it. He got his about 8-10 years ago, paid $650 new. It's a cool gun for sure but the accuracy was garbage, like a group around 3" was the best I ever saw him get and he's a pretty good shot. I'm sure ammo is a factor there but there's not exactly a huge selection to choose from.

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Rick_A

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Posted: 6/27/2019 5:25:29 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By ryandushku:
I believe my buddy has taken deer with a PSL, I know he's hunted with it. He got his about 8-10 years ago, paid $650 new. It's a cool gun for sure but the accuracy was garbage, like a group around 3" was the best I ever saw him get and he's a pretty good shot. I'm sure ammo is a factor there but there's not exactly a huge selection to choose from.

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That's relatively typical with ball ammo.

Sniper, match grade, or even quality ball ammo nets better results. Accuracy typically falls off as the barrel heats up as well.

swampfoxoutdoors Member Joined Feb 2015 Posts 5401 EE 100% (101) GA, USA	Posted: 6/27/2019 6:29:52 AM EDT [#17] Zastava USA posted this on IG yesterday. Attached File They are starting to import there own guns now from what I understand. Link to IG post.

MDStroup

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Posted: 6/28/2019 7:20:48 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By swampfoxoutdoors:
Zastava USA posted this on IG yesterday.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/424008/E430BB99-FE03-4D88-A953-97D165EB9AF4_png-995185.JPG
They are starting to import there own guns now from what I understand.

Link to IG post.

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Awesome, untill the comment about it being $4000.
Hopefully it doesn't cost that much and they sell alot.
Always have liked Zastava's guns and I hope they bring in alot of different models.

swampfoxoutdoors Member Joined Feb 2015 Posts 5404 EE 100% (101) GA, USA	Posted: 6/28/2019 7:50:48 AM EDT [#19] Quote History Originally Posted By MDStroup: Awesome, untill the comment about it being $4000. Hopefully it doesn't cost that much and they sell alot. Always have liked Zastava's guns and I hope they bring in alot of different models. View Quote Didn’t see the 4K part. That sucks.

ATLANTIC-FIREARMS Member Joined Dec 2002 Posts 5108 EE 100% (27) MD, USA	Posted: 7/28/2019 11:38:10 AM EDT [#20] The Zastava M91 Sniper rifle is a mucch nicer rifle than the Romanian PSL 54 but still not inexpensive .The Zastava Arms M91 price is $3.149.00/
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Posted: 7/28/2019 4:40:46 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By ATLANTIC-FIREARMS:
The Zastava M91 Sniper rifle is a mucch nicer rifle than the Romanian PSL 54 but still not inexpensive .The Zastava Arms M91 price is $3.149.00/

https://atlantic-firearms-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/media/sylius_shop_product_original/product/zastava-arms-m91-rifle-14.jpg

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Nice looking rifle, but I just don't see the draw to it for over $3000. I was lucky enough to get into a PSL when Aim was selling them for around $700 but ended up selling it when they were selling for a little over $1000 just because I didn't see the value in it. I really think these companies see Americans as suckers when it comes to price, because where else in the world would that rifle sell at an equivalent of $3000?

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Posted: 7/28/2019 5:49:25 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By ATLANTIC-FIREARMS:
The current batch of Romanian PSL Rifles are very nice but unfortunately the price is not . Surprisingly we have shipped quite a few of them out to clients and thus far no negative feedback .

https://atlantic-firearms-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/media/sylius_shop_product_original/product/romanian-psl-54-rifle-century-arms-ri3324n-17.jpg

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You guys need to get some the paratroopers in with the 16" barrels. Those sell pretty quick.

Rio762 Member Joined Oct 2017 Posts 1335 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 1/20/2020 12:32:03 AM EDT [#23] I wonder if the influx of new PSL's will also bring in some more magazines.