I don't have a 54R, but the one I shot was wonderful. Likewise, I'm not sure why they're not more popular...especially here where AKs and similar rifles are verboten.
I picked one up after shooting Oldcarjunkies, it was such a hoot.
Haven't got around to shooting mine yet, picked up a scope, but still need a mount. Probably get a texas dogleg.
Plenty of cheap corrosive ammo available, as long as you don't mind cleaning every trip to the range.
The VEPR 54R is a very nice rifle. I have one that I bought and converted before the ban. I run it with an 8x POSP. It does the job for minute of man at DMR ranges... when you get down to it, 54R is not really a caliber I'd choose for match or sniper use.
I suspect you don't see many of them sold now because they're a bit ugly and ungainly when not converted.
The VEPR 54R is a very nice rifle. I have one that I bought and converted before the ban. I run it with an 8x POSP. It does the job for minute of man at DMR ranges... when you get down to it, 54R is not really a caliber I'd choose for match or sniper use.
I have a box of 1000 SMKs for this in case I ever find a decent powder for reloading and have the money to pay for it.
What about Varget? I saw a post on a re-loaders forum a while back about using it and I have some around for 308. Don't know how beneficial this would be to the Vepr rifle though. I just like slapping steel.....
WHOA. Nice rifle, sir.I don't own a Vepr, I have a VZ-54/91.
Curious what scope did you purchase and for what caliber? Been looking at some of the primary arms. Seem like a good option on a reasonable budget.....
+1 for a better mag for the 54 not a fan of SGM stuff.
Manticore has a new Vepr HG out but I think its on pre order until Oct 1....might wait for that...dunno....I'm to indecisive....lol