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Characteristics
Carbine Version |
| Caliber,
mm |
.308,
7.62x39, .223 or 5.45x39 |
| Length |
39.75"
Full only |
Weight
Capacity |
8.35
Lbs.
Special 5 or 10rd mags only |
| Action |
Semi-Auto |
| Barrel
length |
20
inches or 24" Long; Hammer-Forged, Chrome-Lined
Bore |
| Operation |
Gas
operated, rotating bolt
-50 to +50 C |
| Effective
Range |
600
Meters |
| Rifling |
1
Turn in 12.6" |
| Price |
$640 |
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The Russian VEPR
rifle is a hunting version of the AK rifle built upon a RPK
receiver. The VEPR comes in two styles standard or
carbine, both have the same assembly yet the carbine version
comes with a shorter barrel. The rifle also comes in four
different caliber's .308, 7.62x39, .223 and 5.45x39.
Each rifle has a special 5 or 10 round magazine, high
capacity magazines for this rifle are not available in the
U.S. due to the 1994 crime bill. Each rifle comes
in a black oxide finish, a users manual, cleaning kit, sling,
rod, 5 and 10rd magazines. The VEPR rifle has the same
reliability as an AK allowing it to work at temperatures of
-50 to +50 C and in any conditions. However the rifle
also has accuracy, allowing it to obtain scores of 92
points out of 100 at 200 yards. The VEPR has a stamped
receiver, however the receiver uses thicker steel which is 50%
thicker than the |