How does Saiga compare to Vepr?

[AKajun]

How does Saiga compare to Vepr (and other AKs)? How accurate is the Saiga?

[AKMIKEFMJ]

I like Saigas better than Veprs because they don't weigh as much as Veprs. My Saigas in .223 will shot 2 MOA. Veprs are suppose to shoot a little better. I converted my .223 Saiga to use Galil 35 round Orlite mags.....
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e350/mbmphoto/Saiga2.jpg

[sniper_n_training]

Cant get a VEPR chambered for 12ga. :big:

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/medium/26626000_1381.JPG
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/medium/26626000_1389.JPG

Just kidding, both are fine firearms.
Saiga's will be easier (and cheaper) to come by and can be modified alot of different ways to suit the end-users needs, while the VEPR is better left unmodifired.
By far the VEPR is the premium of premium AK's and even though it costs more than a converted Saiga you will be able to tell where that extra money went when you fire one.

[red_metallic]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e350/mbmphoto/Saiga2.jpg

I was thinking of doing mine up with a Russian solid-stock sidefolder & Hungy rear grip & then I see yours. No question how I'll dress it now.

That looks hAwT!

:rockin:

[rem1100]

I own a saiga in 76239, not very accurate at all. I guess that most ak's aren't accurate anyway. I have read alot about the vepr, I would guess the vepr is more accurate then the saiga.

[AKMIKEFMJ]

I was hitting plastic bottles at over 100 yards with open sights with the rifle above. I was shocked........ Gotta love a .223 Saiga....Ammo was cheap Wolf 55 grain FMJ.

[geojap]

I plan on buying a .223 Saiga, but my VEPR II with a PK-AS-V sight is plenty accurate. It is my favorite AK that I own. I can't believe that these sold for only $450 a few years ago. They may be heavy, but they are extremely high quality. Their barrels are hammer forged, and I have not heard that the Saiga barrels are hammer forged. Both are chrome lined though.

http://www.jasonphillips.org/content/photos/VEPR/VEPR.asp