Any experience with VEPR or SAIGA 7.62x54R rifles?

CW3 Kevin Storm — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:57:50 -0500

I have a collection of Mosin's, M91/30, M44, M39 Finn, M39 Finn (post war) SNEK, all are in 7.62x54R. So recently I had been debating the idea of a semi auto, there are a lot out there, but I wanted something different, and I wanted it to be compatible with what I shoot in the Mosin's. So not finding one locally, I broke down and bought one online from a vendor I had previous experience with. I had barrel length options between 20, 23, and 27 inches. I went with the 23, personal preference. 54R tends to shoot fireballs on short barrels. It should be in a week, and then the 10 day California wait. So does anyone else own a VEPR, SAIGA, or other Eastern Bloc 54R or 308? How do you like it? What have you done to it?

Response by PO2 Jeffery Marcussen Sr made Jan 14 at 2016 4:32 PM

PO2 Jeffery Marcussen Sr — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:32:44 -0500

wow nice mind if i ask the price on it? don't own one but would not mind getting one.i own an M1 carbine a Hi-Point model 995 carbine and a remington model 870 modified to a combat configuration. and that would be a nice addition to my collection.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2016 5:14 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 17:14:21 -0500

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Response by 1LT Aaron Barr made Jan 15 at 2016 10:51 AM

1LT Aaron Barr — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:51:16 -0500

Not with the 7.62X54R but I did buy a lightly used (I'd guess 300-1,000 rounds) 7.62X39 and love it. Excellent quality and accuracy for the price. I didn't like the stock as it was too long for me so I bought an adjustable one and some 30rd mags.

Response by MSgt Cayle Harris made Apr 28 at 2018 10:01 PM

MSgt Cayle Harris — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 22:01:31 -0400

Like someone else on here I own a 7.62 x 39 Vepr. Absolutely love it.