I am new and just learning, but certain brands of ammo do not work well, and there is a brand sold at Walmart called Suprema that is inexpensive and works well from what I have read, while certain loads of Winchester have issues. Message boards are awesome resources of knowledge. We shoot through a full magazine of mix batch random ammo for a nice surprise for the shooter. Resolving feeding and ejecting problems of Molot Vepr 12 and Saiga 12 shotguns. I received my VEPR-12 shortly after the ban on Russian imports began and probably paid a little too much for it, but what the heck! Somethingto try and may help. mandalorian-armor-for-sale The Only Time the tab is visible is when the bolt is locked back. The Vepr-12 is also chrome lined throughout, including the gas block, barrel, and chamber, affording the shotgun excellent corrosion resistance. Good tip menace! Helps increase efficiency and thus improves reliability. 9mm Pistol, Federal District Court Judge Orders Illinois to Show Examples of Every Newly-Banned Firearm, Gun Review: Taylors & Company TC9 1873 SA Single Action Revolver, http://www.birminghampistol.com/?product=vepr-12-gauge-ak-style-shotgun-semi-auto-folder-stock-welded-open, https://gritrsports.com/shooting/firearms/rifles/ak-47-rifles/. Iron sights on the VEPR-12 work decently because they can be zeroed and give the shooter 2 aiming reference points. The commercial load that I think makes most sense for HD is a #4 buck higher velocity load with the flight control wad that Federal sells as a coyote buster. Clear editor. TTAG is one of only a few places where you can get that. Fortunately for them they took off before I got downstairs. Its loaded to 1300 fps, and is nickel plated of 1.5 oz of shot. The V12 will go for many more rounds without breaking than most pump guns will. In the buttstock there is shock-absorbing system and T6 hard anodized aluminum buffer tube. The dust cover is hinged to the shotgun, allowing the user to open and close the cover without losing the zeroing of a mounted optic. If it is still not working I'd contact the importer or the store you purchased it form. Getting to know her working her in with stroke after stroke after stroke makes for a better relationship. amen to that. Even then some just do not like light loads. Reply. Ergonomics: * ** * The feed mod is first. Is that normal? Per 100 or 200. I did add a forward grip, get a picatiny rail, two allen screws with anchors, remove the bottom stock, install the two screws with anchors and reassemble. A Saiga that runs well coupled with a 10-rd drum is a solution to many questions. It has happened that the gas puck was placed in backward when reassembled and this causes some funny issues. Oh, and the best part: The bolt is held open after the last round fires. Purpose [ edit] It worked for me and now I have a smooth running gun that I'm proud to own. I dont see the Vepr as much of an improvement. Their new loads are badass. For reference, 1 oz loads (28 gram) it must be at least 1235 FPS. I just cannot see how this can be dangerous. Dyspeptic Gunsmith can probably answer this better and more eloquently than I can. Ive seen them at atlantic firearms and classic firearms for $999. What if American gun manufacturers decide to cut corners (and then cut some extra corners) because they know that people will buy American no matter what? Full VEPR 12 walk through, ammo test and review. Sold it when I was stationed in California because the AK platform is per se illegal in the state and I play by the rules. Next up is to polish it. best point this is ohio man was open carry a gun wich is leagle police detain him with out cause orther then the gun they found he can sue the state and police. It made firing the gun somewhat uncomfortable for me. Well, it didn;t work that way for me. Toggle navigation. They included that button on the bottom of the receiver it is in front of the trigger this allows you to lock the bolt without an inserted magazine. In no way do I represent the opinion of TTAG when I say: if you dont like the subjective ratings, then simply ignore them. The Vepr 12 has AK-style sights; however, it also has a top rail if you want to mount a red dot or similar optic. Break it in a bit. Have to agree with the author. ! There is a little round button just behind the mag well, press that bitch up and rack the bolt. This guy's specialty is with Saiga 12 and VEPR 12 shotguns, specifically with making them run smoothly and efficiently. I am assuming your problem is with the trigger somewhere, but I can't be certain. I wouldn't hesitate to use them should the need arise. Were not supposed to call out reviewers on their biases! And lastly, just my opinion, If paralax is an issue and you cant compensate for 1 then maybe a different hobby is better for you. Apparently, guy who has made way too many posts. 2. By For the most part all semi auto shotguns have their own quirks. How does Rails all over the place, and more after market mods than you can shake a stick at net a mere 4 for customization? Let me know if theres anything else that would help. It works well for things like skeet and hunting, but when you get into tactical uses or competition shooting the game becomes a test of who can stuff rounds in their gun faster. With all of this said, I realize that there can be many reasons why a gun will not run as advertised. Wowlots of Russian shotgun hateToo bad as while granted the Saiga only ran High Brass out of the box (at least mine did as well as others I have seen) the Vepr runs ALL ammo (bird-slug) absent one single modification for WAY Coldspring, Tx Obituaries, Articles V