IN-STOCK: All-New TYPE 81 SR

Murray 3-D said:
Arguably the solid wood SVD stock runs a higher risk of developing a crack... but only time can tell for that one. There is a reason why most thumbhole stocks like the PSL and SVD are Laminate
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Those rifles are chambered in x54r don't forget and have a much bigger kick than the x39 and the Iraqi tabuk I don't think had a laminate stock either. Should be totally fine, x39 recoil is verrry reasonable from my experience on a sks and VZ58, and consider even adding a muzzle break for even less ! Also, I'm thinking they probably made and tested these prior to wholesale manufacture and sale and if the stock had breakagebissues they probably dealt with them !
 
Thiopento said:
Those rifles are chambered in x54r don't forget and have a much bigger kick than the x39 and the Iraqi tabuk I don't think had a laminate stock either. Should be totally fine, x39 recoil is verrry reasonable from my experience on a sks and VZ58, and consider even adding a muzzle break for even less ! Also, I'm thinking they probably made and tested these prior to wholesale manufacture and sale and if the stock had breakagebissues they probably dealt with them !
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Not only that, but those rifles look pretty heavy...that will go a long way towards taming the already mild recoil even further.
 
Thiopento said:
Those rifles are chambered in x54r don't forget and have a much bigger kick than the x39 and the Iraqi tabuk I don't think had a laminate stock either. Should be totally fine, x39 recoil is verrry reasonable from my experience on a sks and VZ58, and consider even adding a muzzle break for even less ! Also, I'm thinking they probably made and tested these prior to wholesale manufacture and sale and if the stock had breakagebissues they probably dealt with them !
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Its not just about recoil, seasonal shifts and generally use can eventually take its toll. I had a walnut SVD stock crack on me, it took years to happen. But then it did. Like the cracked Two River Armory Tabuk stock featured in 9 holes review... its still usable after the crack. But it bugs my OCD haha. Since then ive always used Laminate for skeleton stocks.
 
Murray 3-D said:
Its not just about recoil, seasonal shifts and generally use can eventually take its toll. I had a walnut SVD stock crack on me, it took years to happen. But then it did. Like the cracked Two River Armory Tabuk stock featured in 9 holes review... its still usable after the crack. But it bugs my OCD haha. Since then ive always used Laminate for skeleton stocks.
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well maybe we need a project maker with a copy of the laminate stock of the sr81 ...
 
I wonder if adding Birchwood Tru-oil would strengthen it?

I noticed my T81 full wood stock was getting dinged easily - Tru-oil provided a much harder finish.

If only to seal it against the elements maybe.
 
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Hopefully they TI has a supply of spare stocks. At least a a wood stock can be sourced locally if need be.
 
saltfree said:
Sure would like to know the pre-installed threaded optic mount pattern and whether it's a proprietary pattern for TI's rail block or an off the shelf pattern. Given the depth of the rail deciphered from the pictures and the fact that the threads enter the backside of the rail block, I'm thinking that it's somewhat proprietary; not to mention that the off the shelf units tend not to be threaded but rely on a threaded bolt with throat to pass through and secure into receiver with a nut assembly. Too bad for those of us already owning the optics..... Really hoping that TI offers the rail as an add on option in such circumstances rather than having to fabricate a homemade unit after the fact.....
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Its essentially an AK side rail, positioned an inch or so further forward then a normal AK rail. They did this to make it work with the NPZ -1 optic base. If u order the gun without adding one of the two different mount + optic combos... ull basically get what people got when they ordered an Optic ready. M5x0.8mm threads sicking out. The thread positioning will always be proprietary cus its based off from the hole pattern of the Type 81sa fire control group. Maybe in the distant future they could convince the factory to spot weld or rivet an AK rail in the proper location. Permanently and professionally solving the Type 81sa's optic fiasco lol.
 
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saltfree said:
Funny thing, I happened upon a video and a neat little product website in the last half an hour or so but wouldn't you know it......Out of stock, lol. I feel like Christopher Lambert's character in the Highlander....It all makes sense now.
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Tell me about it I am in the same darn state of anticipation!
 
tinviper said:
I want to order but Ive got 2 posp scopes already, can I buy the side mount without a scope?
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The rifle alone does not come with the adapter, only with the sticky screws. I also have a POSP somewhere but I think it would not work since the mount is so far forward. Just look the scope how long the end is. Pretty sure mine wouldn't work. Bite the bullet.
 
Murray 3-D said:
Its essentially an AK side rail, positioned an inch or so further forward then a normal AK rail. They did this to make it work with the NPZ -1 optic base. If u order the gun without adding one of the two different mount + optic combos... ull basically get what people got when they ordered an Optic ready. M5x0.8mm threads sicking out. The thread positioning will always be proprietary cus its based off from the hole pattern of the Type 81sa fire control group. Maybe in the distant future they could convince the factory to spot weld or rivet an AK rail in the proper location. Permanently and professionally solving the Type 81sa's optic fiasco lol.
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And all of us took the VZ 58 base for granted.

I don't think it is the Chinese. TI did this quite clever, also not offering any more rails. Now those are $300 (if you find one), so for $199 more, you get the scope.
 
fritzhanzel said:
The rifle alone does not come with the adapter, only with the sticky screws. I also have a POSP somewhere but I think it would not work since the mount is so far forward. Just look the scope how long the end is. Pretty sure mine wouldn't work. Bite the bullet.
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i agree, they got us by our short and curlies so bite the bullet and order the damn NPZ scope. get it before they are sold out or buy them off EE at $600, lol.
 
fritzhanzel said:
And all of us took the VZ 58 base for granted.

I don't think it is the Chinese. TI did this quite clever, also not offering any more rails. Now those are $300 (if you find one), so for $199 more, you get the scope.
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Do the pins on a Type-81 not line up with the pins on an AK. When I've seen one lined up with a Type-56, they matched up perfectly.
 
fritzhanzel said:
yes, got the notification as well even though the old one from the folder I bought last month is still valid.

Usually when they update the status to shipped it already is in the mail.
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My transfer was still valid from them as well, so I sent it in with my deal so they didnt have to resend to the rcmp, quick and painless
 
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