$200 SVT 40s!

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"Make sure there's nothing funny with the magazines. Those alone are hard to get and cost a lot. If it's some sort of butcher job on the pinning then that $200 deal isn't so good.

The Kovrov is considered rarer than the Tula or Izhevsk. Later such as 1943 and older are rarer as well. Sniper models with the notch out of the back (not just rails) are also considered more desirable."


I bought one of these Lever SVTs just last week. It is a '40 Izzy in VERY good shape. Only one tiny wood repair on the original stock, correct early muzzle brake, correct early front sling loop and a shiny bore.The mags are restricted to 5 with a simple pop rivet at the back of the mag. Cleanly done. No Korovs or 1944 or 45s are available.
 
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BLCB said:
Thanks a lot epoxy, I am looking for a cheap plinker. Sounds like this might work out pretty well.
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The SVT-40 shouldn't be mistaken as a bigger alternative to the SKS. The SVT-40 is finicky at best. They shift in the stock causing 6 - 8moa accuracy. Some are worse than others. The SVT-40 hates the surplus ammo. Even on gas setting 1.7, they constantly fail to eject. With better commercial ammo that's $10 - $15 a box, it functions perfectly just on 1.2. When you have these issues worked out such as a shimming and bedding job done to the SVT-40 and with the use of more expensive commercial ammo, you can expect 3 - 4 moa accuracy. An SKS will get 3 - 4 moa with even the cheapest dirtiest ammo. Go on youtube and look at SVT-40 accuracy test videos and you won't find a video of an SVT-40 that actually shoots well.

At that, the SVT-40 is just plain cool. Its literally a blast to shoot and you will piss off all the other people at the range with that loud BANG because of its muzzle brake. Seriously, I need foam ear protection and ear muff combo to stop my ears from ringing. If you get one, shim the stock and either pay someone to do a bedding job or if you can, do it yourself. It will seriously be well worth the trouble when your SVT places 5 shots in 3".
 
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The SVT-40 shouldn't be mistaken as a bigger alternative to the SKS. The SVT-40 is finicky at best. They shift in the stock causing 6 - 8moa accuracy. Some are worse than others. The SVT-40 hates the surplus ammo. Even on gas setting 1.7, they constantly fail to eject. With better commercial ammo that's $10 - $15 a box, it functions perfectly just on 1.2. When you have these issues worked out such as a shimming and bedding job done to the SVT-40 and with the use of more expensive commercial ammo, you can expect 3 - 4 moa accuracy. An SKS will get 3 - 4 moa with even the cheapest dirtiest ammo. Go on youtube and look at SVT-40 accuracy test videos and you won't find a video of an SVT-40 that actually shoots well.


At that, the SVT-40 is just plain cool. Its literally a blast to shoot and you will piss off all the other people at the range with that loud BANG because of its muzzle brake. Seriously, I need foam ear protection and ear muff combo to stop my ears from ringing. If you get one, shim the stock and either pay someone to do a bedding job or if you can, do it yourself. It will seriously be well worth the trouble when your SVT places 5 shots in 3".
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That was not my experience with my svt, it seems fairly accurate and has never had failier.
 
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Are these all frosted bore, loose/cracked stocks? I want to jump in, but I'm not spending $200 + for a POS.

Noob question, I've only ever seen 7.62X54 packed in loose rounds...does the SVT 40 bolt accept stripper clips like the sks and most other rifles of this era? If so, where oh where does one find stripper clips?
 
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