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Vepr AK47, 5000rds Later – THE BEAST!

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38 responses to “Vepr AK47, 5000rds Later – THE BEAST!”

  1. Justin G Hogge Avatar
    Justin G Hogge

    Outstanding!
    I’d like to see the Arsenal SAM 7r get that treatment.

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  2. Dwroble Avatar
    Dwroble

    Rob thanks for this outstanding review as always. I’m interested in the 5.45 version of this beast rifle. Curious if you would think the RPK construction is overkill for the 5.45 round? Thanks.

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    1. Rob Ski Avatar
      Rob Ski

      Overkill? Probably…but embrace the Beast and run with it…;-)

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  3. Philo_Beddoe Avatar
    Philo_Beddoe

    Thanks for this one, glad to see another one pass. Will standard AKM furniture fit this rifle, since it has the extra thick receiver?

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    1. Gavin Cayan Avatar
      Gavin Cayan

      No it will not, rpk furniture and vepr 12 furniture will fit which still doesn’t leave you many options. Krebs has a fore end that will work but you will have to cut off the handguard retainer. FAB defense has a quad rail available as well as chaos does. There’s a few other options but not a whole lot.

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  4. Rick Toole Avatar
    Rick Toole

    Have you ever done a video of the m70ab2 ? If so where can I find it . Like your channel watch frequently. Thanks for your time . Rick T

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    1. Rob Ski Avatar
      Rob Ski

      Negative. Sorry

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  5. Gavin Cayan Avatar
    Gavin Cayan

    You mentioned a lack in support for accesories for these rifles and i’ll definitely agree with you. However I did find a couple options, either the Krebs keymod rail or the FAB quad rail for the rpk. They’re both made if T6060 Aluminum, weigh about 11oz ( I believe ) and about 300$. From your experience which would be the better option. This is my shtf rifle

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  6. Lance white Avatar
    Lance white

    I don’t know if you remember me, but I was the one that asked you if you were to buy an ak47 right now on the market what would it be. I wanted the definitive arms, but they didn’t have them anywhere and I wanted to get it before the first of the year because I live in ca. You said Vepr and that was what I was already looking at. I have two Vepr 12’s and love them. So anyways I want to get your thoughts on this. I ended up getting it from gun broker. Got it off an FFL. Said new in box never used and when I got it it had rust in the reicver and the barrel threads are really rough looks like a retarded blind kid worked on it and look like crap. There’s a chip at the end of the barrel and it’s painted like they tried to cover something up. You can see some of the paint inside the barrel too and metal flakes. Also the finish has came off a little. So I tell the FFL and he acts like it’s not a big deal and that I’m being picky. Shouldn’t anyone be picky when they spend that much. It’s kind of the point to pay for a nice rifle I think and Since I live in ca FIME won’t let me send it back. So I have to send it to him and have him send it back. He’s been cool, but it seemed funny that he said he would be pissed if they tried to stick him with the rifle and now he it seems like he’s going to stick me with it. If these things are not a big deal why would he be worried about ten trying to stick him with the rifle, if it’s just me Being picky why can’t he just sale it to someone else. I would think a gun dealer should’ve just had me send it back and send me a new one, or give my money back. Am I wrong. He keeps saying to take it out and shoot it and if it shoots good then who cares. I care. If you went and bought a new car and the next day you noticed the paint on the roof was all messed up and say your windows didn’t roll down and you called the lot and they said well, if it drives good then who cares. Stop being picky. I know, if I sold guns I would expect them 100% before I sold it to someone. Maybe I’m wrong, or maybe he doesn’t want to give back the $1,355.00. Yeah that’s what I paid. I think the gun shouldn’t have anything wrong with it. I know they make great guns. I just got a bad one. What would you do if you were me. Thanks Rob.

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    1. Rob Ski Avatar
      Rob Ski

      Lance, could you please email me pics? ak74ski@comcast.net

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  7. Lance white Avatar
    Lance white

    Also I did stick to my word. I have bought a couple of things off you and will continue to buy anything I get from you as long as you have it. I’m actually I’m going to look right now. There’s a few things I’m looking for. I still think it was really cool that you got right back to me when I wrote and asked you a few questions. Your not one of those guys that thinks he’s to cool and has got a big head because people know you from your show.

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  8. Lance white Avatar
    Lance white

    I emailed you those pics a few hours ago. Thanks for your help.

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  9. Lance white Avatar
    Lance white

    Hey I emailed you back a few things I wanted to ask and a few I wanted to let you know . So sorry to bug. I really am I know your busy and I feel bad bugging you, but I’m just so fucking frustrated and don’t know what to do.

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    1. Rob Ski Avatar
      Rob Ski

      Lance, did you ever get my response? I honestly don’t remember but i do reply to all emails and etc…

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  10. Heath Napier Avatar
    Heath Napier

    Your review of the mighty vepr concreted my decision on pulling the trigger on the purchase and am loving this beast. Anyway was wanting to put the m4 stock adapter on it and was just wondering if any modifications had to be done to make it work since the receiver is a bit thicker. Thanks

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    1. Rob Ski Avatar
      Rob Ski

      Next week we will have Vepr FM dedicated adapter in our store!

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      1. Heath Napier Avatar
        Heath Napier

        Nice I’ll be sure to purchase from you guys along with some other things I need like that fighter break

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  11. Daniel Avatar
    Daniel

    I just got myself a vepr fm 7.62 and i wanted to put an m4 stock as well. But will changing the furniture void the fime group warranty or not? The one you will have next week will be just plug and play then? Btw Rob thank you for your amazing videos your reviews helped me decide to go the extra mile and get my vepr. It feels good to have an authentic piece of Russian engineering.

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    1. Rob Ski Avatar
      Rob Ski

      No, changing furniture shouldn’t void warranty.

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  12. jay edwards Avatar
    jay edwards

    Rob

    To use the definitive arms m4 adaptor on the Vepr fm what modifications are needed to fit the adaptor to the rifle. Thanks, Jay

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    1. Rob Ski Avatar
      Rob Ski

      Wait. We will have Vepr FM specific adapters next week! no mods required.

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      1. Heath Napier Avatar
        Heath Napier

        It would be cool if it came in a combo with tube, nut and minimalist stock

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  13. Daniel Avatar
    Daniel

    Rob so what’s the ETA on the vepr specific M4 stock adapter?

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    1. Rob Ski Avatar
      Rob Ski

      It is here: http://shop.akoperatorsunionlocal4774.com/Vepr-FM-M4-Stock-Adapter-Vepr-FM-M4-Stock-Adapter.htm

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  14. Heath Avatar
    Heath

    I was noticing that your vepr has the angled reciever, mine is square so whats the difference

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    1. Rob Ski Avatar
      Rob Ski

      No, mine is square as well, but they do import angled ones too…

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  15. Heath Napier Avatar
    Heath Napier

    Just heard that they updated sanctions on Russia and now guns from molot is on the banned list. Have you heard anything about this Rob

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  16. Uziel Avatar
    Uziel

    Yes Molot was added to the sanctions list per the treasury department website. The stated reason is links to Kalashnikov Concern. https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/OFAC-Enforcement/Pages/20170620.aspx

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    1. Heath Napier Avatar
      Heath Napier

      Glad I got one it just sucks because they are such great rifles

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      1. Uziel Avatar
        Uziel

        Yeah I have one too. I just hope that the aftermarket won’t be too limited since there will now be a finite number of units floating around

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        1. Heath Napier Avatar
          Heath Napier

          Yea parts also. Soon as I heard about the ban I ordered firing pins and recoil springs

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          1. Uziel Avatar
            Uziel

            I thought that most of the wear and tear parts are interchangeable with other AKs. Maybe I’m wrong

  17. Tim N Avatar
    Tim N

    I got my vepr fm 2 months ago and my slr 107 a few weeks ago and I’m happy I did (slr looks great in Polish wood). I Just checked k-var and they are out of out of most vepr and arsenal akm rifles. I’m starting to worry about ammo now.

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  18. Heath Napier Avatar
    Heath Napier

    Bolt is smaller on vepr

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  19. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    Hey Rob, did you drop in an alg trigger in the vepr. If so was there any modifications that needs to be done for the trigger to work properly. Also looking for a quality Polish AK any suggestions.

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    1. Rob Ski Avatar
      Rob Ski

      It was drop in on my vepr. No issues. As for Polish AKs, check Atlantic Firearms, they had some DAKM AKs which are made from Polish kits

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  20. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Is there a link where i can get the cheese grater handguard for the vepr? Thanks!

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    1. Rob Ski Avatar
      Rob Ski

      For vepr, right here: http://www.shop.akoperatorsunionlocal4774.com/searchquick-submit.sc?keywords=cheese

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