How about another variable? I have a VEPR II in
7.62x39. It comes with a nylon stock, is accurate (at
least within the limits of my ability), and has eaten
all the cheap Russian laquered ammo I've fed it
without so much as a hicup. I ran 5 30rd mags through
it as fast as I could and it just looked at me and
yawned. Mine has a 20' barrel and the stock isn't a
shorty like on AK's. They are also available with a
16" barrel; I think this one is called a VEPR K.
They're not cheap like a surplus SKS though. Just a
thought.

--- Wild Bill <ALLAMERICANARC@...> wrote:
> <IMHO, most SKS and AK
> > accessories are junk. I've tried most of them and
> they are a
> waste of
> > money.>
> -------------------------------------
> I'd like to hear more about that with specifics.
>
> My experience has been different......
> but I am a careful shopper. ; )
>
> Even to the extent of converting one AKM-47 (Rom
> SAR-1) into an
> AKU-94 bullpup.........
> not a 'drop-in' type of deal, though.............
> takes time, skill and a little work to get it 'just
> right'..............
> but, for me, the results were worth it.
>
> Haven't had any complaints, and mostly praises, from
> those who
> have shot it....
> (lefties need not apply)
>
> And everyone who sees it agrees it is one nasty,
> badass looking
> weapon.........
> which is not necessarily a bad thing. <BSEG>
> You can see mine here:
> http://www.ultimak.com/pic10.htm
>
>
> Please elaborate on what acc's are 'junk'.
>
> TIA.
>
>
> WB
>
>
>
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 14:31:43 -0000
> > From: "garymac66" <garymac66@...>
> > Subject: Re: AK Vs SKS (was Digest Number 425)
> >
> > I have a Mini 30, 3 SKSs, 2 AK types, and about 5
> AR 15s.
> >
> > I mostly hunt with the Mini 30 and actually shot a
> deer (doe)
> last
> > year with it using the heavy Wolf 150 something gr
> ammo. It
> gets 4-5
> > inches at 100 yards but where we hunt we rarely
> get a shot past
> 60
> > yards. I've had problems on deer with the lighter
> weight
> bullets.
> >
> > For economical shooting the SKS is king. I have a
> Chinese,
> short
> > barreled (paratrooper?), a regular preban Chinese
> and a
> Russian. Ammo
> > is cheap and the guns are fun to shoot. IMHO,
> most SKS and AK
> > accessories are junk. I've tried most of them and
> they are a
> waste of
> > money. Stick with the basic configuration.
> >
> > The AKs are fun to shoot, ammo and 30 round mags
> are cheap. The
> > problem is finding a range that will let you shoot
> them and
> SKSs.
> >
> > ARs are the most expensive and the best quality.
> Ammo is a
> little
> > more expensive than 7.62 surplus ammo. Magazines
> are a lot more
> > expensive. The nice thing about the AR is it's
> accuracy and
> > versatility. You can have one lower and an almost
> unlimited
> number of
> > accessories, barrel lengths, weights and upper
> configurations.
> >
> > --- In Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com, Matt
> Garrick
> > <charcoalburner777@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Wild Bill <ALLAMERICANARC@p...> wrote:
> > > Most all of what JA Freeman said...........
> > >
> > > Plus..................the AK trigger/FCG is
> easier to tweak,
> IMO.
> > >
> > > Or, if you're afraid you'll go too far and goof
> it up, Power
> > > Custom makes a super cool, fully adjustable FCG
> that be
> adjusted
> > > to your individual preferences, and if you have
> gone 'too
> far'
> > > with one adjustment, you can dial it back.
> > >
> > > Highly recommended.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > WB
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > AAAAAHHHHHH!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > More of what I joined this group for,
> information! More
> > information, less porn and flaming please.
> > >
> > > I would like to hear more from other AK and SKS
> owners on the
> pros
> > and cons of each gun. I'm considering trading my
> Ruger Mini 30
> in on
> > another rifle. The contenders are AK47, Mini 14,
> or AR15.
> Opinions
> > are wanted from all, particularly those who can be
> rational and
> > control their temper without blowing their
> top.{SNIP}.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > BTW, I'm trading the 30 in because of the whole
> surplus
> ammo/must
> > use commercial ammo .308 diameter deal. I like my
> cheap surplus
> ammo,
> > thank you.
>
>
>


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