WTK: Recent Experience with Saiga or VEPR .308 AK-47

[galilguy]

Hi All! Has anyone any recent experience with the Saiga .308 or Vepr .308 Rifles? I'm curious as to how they shoot and any differences between the two other than a straight stock versis the thumbhole on the Vepr. These rifles seem really reasonably prices so I was wondering the downside on them was if any. Thanks much!

[Louie]

The VEPR I bought is an xlnt shooter for an ak type rifle..I have nothing but good to say about it. I also have a Saiga but in x39, which is also a good shooter, but the VEPR in 308 kicks its butt on the range.,better round, I d say..quality is good on both..Wouldn t hesitate to rec. either one of these rifles..

[galilguy]

Louie, thanks for the info! There is a $120.00 price difference between the Saiga .308 and the Vepr .308. Just wondered whether the Veprm .308 was worth the extra money. Thanks much!

[Louie]

the VEPR has an RPK type heavier receiver, and is a little heftier than the Saiga, but again will u need the heft? the wood is def nicer on the VEPR than the saiga in 308. I like em both, but hell,$$$$$, how much can u buy without going to the poor house?

[ED4x]

I don't have a vepr but I do have a .308 Saiga. I like it and it shoots very well. Recoil is not bad either.

I like the Rifle stock better than the thumbhole on the Vepr(personal opinion and I like my M1 Garand alot also).

[JA]

The difference is the VEPR has a walnut thumbhole stock and forearm. Mine is a very nice piece of wood. Lots of figure in it.

[M77B1]

I like my .308 Vepr; I don't own and have never shot a Saiga. For purely aesthetic reasons I prefer the Vepr as it retains more of a military look compared to the Saiga. The Vepr shoots well; recoil is comfortable,and accuracy is good,about the same as a .308 Yugo at 100yds. with iron sights. Quality is very high and the finish is excellent.

My $.02: Grab a Vepr while you still can.

[General Forrest]

Which vendors have Veprs?

I haven't noticed them in SGN.

[M77B1]

Check out www.robarm.com (http://www.robarm.com) They can probably steer you to a retailer; or get a local gun dealer to order one for you.

http://www.robarm.com/vepr308_w_scope.jpg

[This message has been edited by M77B1 (edited 09-06-2000).]

[shiroikuma]

$500 at http://www.tennesseeguns.com/firearms.html

[teamafx]

I like my saiga it shoots very well.

http://members.aol.com/TeamAFX/308.jpg

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dont need it, dont want it, never have, never will.....what do you want for it?

[jim c]

teamafx
who did the conversion, cost and what hi-cap mag does it use?
tia