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VEPR 12 for practical shotgun
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:50 pm
by Mutiny
Is anyone using a VEPR 12 for practical shotgun? I want one and want to know what they're like reliability wise
Re: VEPR 12 for practical shotgun
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:32 pm
by Sim G
My honest answer would be, if you want one, get it. If you run it in Practical and it works for you, outstanding. If you buy something else and even if it turns out to be the bestest shotgun in the wooorrrld for Practical, you will alway wonder, "What if"...
Life is too short not to have the guns you want...
Re: VEPR 12 for practical shotgun
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:48 pm
by techguy
They're good. Open class guns aren't exactly well known for reliability in the PSG circuit.
However, the Vepr is probably the most reliable of the open guns IMHO, but they're not cheap.
Re: VEPR 12 for practical shotgun
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:48 pm
by breacher
Only ever shot slug in mine but very reliable.
Re: VEPR 12 for practical shotgun
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:21 pm
by snayperskaya
Mutiny wrote:Is anyone using a VEPR 12 for practical shotgun? I want one and want to know what they're like reliability wise
Based on a RPK receiver which is thicker than a standard AK variant (1.5mm thick compqred to 1mm) and proven AK based operating system so reliability is really an issue.Cycling wise I believe low powered shells can cause some issues, these things were designed as combat shotguns and prefer buckshot and slug.That said a mate of mine has one and it cycles whatever he puts in it, but it does prefer shells with a rolled end rather than crimped.
Re: VEPR 12 for practical shotgun
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:35 pm
by breacher
Ah yes - forgot to mention the crimping is important.
As is avoiding weight on the top cover anywhere near the front. Hence my light micro red dot mounted well to the rear.
Re: VEPR 12 for practical shotgun
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 6:19 pm
by Mutiny
Thanks for the input guys
Sim G wrote:If you buy something else and even if it turns out to be the bestest shotgun in the wooorrrld for Practical, you will alway wonder, "What if"...
Life is too short not to have the guns you want...
Very true!
Re: VEPR 12 for practical shotgun
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:18 pm
by Mutiny
Well I've committed now, been and ordered one
Re: VEPR 12 for practical shotgun
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:18 pm
by snayperskaya
Mutiny wrote:Well I've committed now, been and ordered one
Re: VEPR 12 for practical shotgun
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:36 pm
by bofor
Mutiny wrote:Well I've committed now, been and ordered one
Where did you order from and do they have any left ?
Did you get the barrel cut and muzzle brake fitted or a bolt on brake added ?