7.62x54r Vepr question

[Richard Simmons]

I notice that Centerfire Systems has the standard 7.62x54r Veprs for under $800. They come with unfinished wood. Was thinking that was a pretty good price to the times and I've been looking for a semi-auto in this caliber as I have a good stock of ammo. Question is how accurate are these and how are they with the 7.62x54r heavy ball as I have a good bit of that as well as the standard 147gr LPS. Any info on the Vepr in this caliber would be appreciated. I'd like something to replace my last SVT 40 that I sold and I'd like something I can put optics on.

[FunkyPertwee]

They can shoot any weight ammo from what I recall.

The only thing I don't like about these are the single stack magazines.

[TEN-32]

The one big hole in my collection is a PSL but I'd consider one of these VEPRs. I just really dislike the furniture. Does Ironwood or K Var make something for these?

edit-
Oh man check this out!
http://ironwooddesigns.com/IWDVEPRSVD.html

[Richard Simmons]

Thanks for the video Funky. That answered a lot of my questions.

[Richard Simmons]

They can shoot any weight ammo from what I recall.

The only thing I don't like about these are the single stack magazines.

Is/was there a double stack version? I've found 5rd and 10rd single stack mags, 5rd are out of stock and the 10rd are $45 each. I'd love to get one in 7.92x57 but I bet the receiver, mag, etc wouldn't be long enough since the 8mm is longer than either the .308 or the 7.62x54r. Still Yugoslavia made the M76 (I think that was the model) in 8mm and .308 so maybe it would work. I've got even more 8mm then I do 7.62x54r so a nice semi-auto in that caliber would float my boat as well.

[FunkyPertwee]

Is/was there a double stack version? I've found 5rd and 10rd single stack mags, 5rd are out of stock and the 10rd are $45 each. I'd love to get one in 7.92x57 but I bet the receiver, mag, etc wouldn't be long enough since the 8mm is longer than either the .308 or the 7.62x54r. Still Yugoslavia made the M76 (I think that was the model) in 8mm and .308 so maybe it would work. I've got even more 8mm then I do 7.62x54r so a nice semi-auto in that caliber would float my boat as well.

There has never been a double stack x54 VEPR as far as i know. The .308 is double stack, however. Also, I don't anticipate a 7.92 vepr in the future.

Keep in mind the Centerfire Systems Vepr rifles have 'normal' square cut receivers and come with unfinished and sometimes broken wood. Thats great if you're building a battle rifle, but I would prefer the slant cut vepr stock if going for a SVD rip-off.

[Richard Simmons]

There has never been a double stack x54 VEPR as far as i know. The .308 is double stack, however. Also, I don't anticipate a 7.92 vepr in the future.

Keep in mind the Centerfire Systems Vepr rifles have 'normal' square cut receivers and come with unfinished and sometimes broken wood. Thats great if you're building a battle rifle, but I would prefer the slant cut vepr stock if going for a SVD rip-off.

Thank you. I noticed that in their ad Centerfire said the 16" Vepr had unfinished wood but on the 23" or what ever the longer barrel is it said something like unfinished and "incomplete".

[FunkyPertwee]

Thank you. I noticed that in their ad Centerfire said the 16" Vepr had unfinished wood but on the 23" or what ever the longer barrel is it said something like unfinished and "incomplete".

Yeah, they're actually missing hardware from what I can tell. They probably aren't very usable, and I think they probably were made this way with the expectation that the seller or consumer is going to throw on a military style stock set.

[Richard Simmons]

LGS has all the different barrel lengths of this model in the $950 price range. Seems a little high but they do have them in stock. Anyone been shooting these in this caliber and if so how do they shoot and which barrel length do you prefer? I love the look of the 20" and the 27" seems gangly. Maybe the 23" is the best compromise? Basically I'm looking for something to use some of my 7.62x54r stockpile in that I can scope and isn't a bolt action.

[FunkyPertwee]

LGS has all the different barrel lengths of this model in the $950 price range. Seems a little high but they do have them in stock. Anyone been shooting these in this caliber and if so how do they shoot and which barrel length do you prefer? I love the look of the 20" and the 27" seems gangly. Maybe the 23" is the best compromise? Basically I'm looking for something to use some of my 7.62x54r stockpile in that I can scope and isn't a bolt action.

23" matches the SVD. Thats probably what I would go with.

Is 7.62x54r coming in again? I stopped keeping track once it reached $99 per can.

[Richard Simmons]

23" matches the SVD. Thats probably what I would go with.

Is 7.62x54r coming in again? I stopped keeping track once it reached $99 per can.

Thanks. I haven't noticed much new ammo but I've got several crates that I either need to sell off or start sending down range.

[Richard Simmons]

Still haven't bought one of these but thinking that will change tomorrow. LGS has the 20" model in stock. I've got tons of 7.62x 54r in various bullets weights and no longer have an SVT-40 and none of my Mosins are something I want to scope so this urge for a semiauto that I can put some glass on isn't going to be satisfied any other way.

I believe they also have a 16" in stock but other than looking kind of cool and making a huge fireball I still think the 20" is the best choice.