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2/2/2004 11:30:30 PM EDT
I had a few questions for those of you with some knowledge/experience regarding theis weapon.


1. Does the VEPR II (.308) & VEPR K (.223) accept any full capacity mags (FAL, HK, etc.), or if not is there a modification to allow for such accomodation?

2. I hear alot about accuracy improvements over AKs. Are the barrels of all VEPR models chrome lined?

3. What is the avg weight gain over the standard AK

The Big One: Is the VEPR worth it? (since this is subjective I broke the question down a bit)

- Even in terms of use/abuse is the added strength really needed vs. a quality stamped AK receiver?

- Why not a Galil or a Valmet? Are there any reasons to favor the VEPR (especially the expensive models) over one of these classics?

2/3/2004 3:35:10 AM EDT
[#1]
In 308 I am aware of no legal hicaps, in 223 you can get 223 followers from Robarm and dremel the feedlips an bit on a 5.45 mag. Roughly 1.5lbs.
2/3/2004 3:40:34 AM EDT
[#2]
Krebs can convert the Vepr to take Galil .308 mags...but thats not a cheap option.
2/3/2004 7:34:40 PM EDT
[#3]
Barrels are chrome lined- semi heavy.

evaluate the advantages of a Lexus over a Toyota and you have your answer.  If you're a lexus guy, go with a Vepr.  If a Toyota fan, go with a regular AK ('cept 308, then convert a Saiga or go with Vepr)

I own allo of the above and will keep my 308 Vepr I !

Just don't use brake cleaner on it as it will stip the finish!
3/3/2004 9:43:09 PM EDT
[#4]
Conversion to Galil .308 mags is easy and cheap. You don't modify the mag so it's legal. Took me about an hour and the 12 round mags are 19.99 each brand new from CDNN, way cheaper than original mags and look a lot nicer, better quality. The original mags still work fine too. I posted a thread on the AK tech forum.
3/28/2004 9:37:33 PM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:

evaluate the advantages of a Lexus over a Toyota and you have your answer.  If you're a lexus guy, go with a Vepr.  If a Toyota fan, go with a regular AK ('cept 308, then convert a Saiga or go with Vepr)

I own allo of the above and will keep my 308 Vepr I !

Just don't use brake cleaner on it as it will stip the finish!



Just read this.  I have a Lexus and I will soon be ordering a Krebs KTR-03V.  I guess you're right about people who value that sort of thing.
3/31/2004 8:23:53 AM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
Barrels are chrome lined- semi heavy.

evaluate the advantages of a Lexus over a Toyota and you have your answer.  If you're a lexus guy, go with a Vepr.  If a Toyota fan, go with a regular AK ('cept 308, then convert a Saiga or go with Vepr)

I own allo of the above and will keep my 308 Vepr I !

Just don't use brake cleaner on it as it will stip the finish!






Can you use brake cleaner in the action and the bolt?  without damaging anything?  Cause I have a VEPR K 7.62 X 39 and use brake cleaner all the time and the finish is still fine.
4/2/2004 8:07:06 PM EDT
[#7]
well, I guess if it works fine...

When I sprayed mine I got a plumb colored runoff, and quickly discovered it was the finish.  But mine's the Vepr I.  Maybe the new ones are okay.
4/11/2004 7:56:12 AM EDT
[#8]
The origional russian vepr's should take brake cleaner with no problem. I take Carborator cleaner to ALL my commie weapons (krinkov AK47, Russian tula SKS, and the Russian Vepr)
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