My new (to me) SVT 40

[grelmar]

http://www.collectorssource.com/catalog/product/view/id/4059/s/svt-40-tokarev-rifle-bayonet-ba464/

Collector's Source has had a steady supply for a few years now, or so it seems. The price keeps going up though. They were listing them at $200 a couple years ago, now at $275.

If you keep your eyes open and poke around, you should still be able get one in or around the $175-$200. If you don't GAF about price, and just want it now you can go to the above link.

 

[BillD]

Check the EE. There's usually a couple up there most of the time. If not post a WTB, someone will help you out.

http://www.collectorssource.com/catalog/product/view/id/4059/s/svt-40-tokarev-rifle-bayonet-ba464/

Collector's Source has had a steady supply for a few years now, or so it seems. The price keeps going up though. They were listing them at $200 a couple years ago, now at $275.

If you keep your eyes open and poke around, you should still be able get one in or around the $175-$200. If you don't GAF about price, and just want it now you can go to the above link.

Thanks!

 

[grinder08]

What's all this talk of hearing protection... I can't hear you over the ear-shattering kaboom produced by my SVT !!!

Seriously though, congrats on getting an SVT. These Russian surplus semis are awesome.

So far I've put about 200 rounds through mine (Chicom and Bulgarian surplus) and she did not disappoint.

I believe SVTs are the coolest and most badass of the WWII semi-automatic rifles.

Enjoy yours !!!

x2. Everyone who shoots my SVT thinks it is really cool and fun to shoot minimal recoil and reliable as can be with mil surp ammo once you get the gas dialed in.

 

[Rayleigh_Scattering]

May one ask if anyone has any suggestions for improving the MAO (mostly all overtheplace) accuracy?

I am assuming that the basic design is sound, but that there are production variances and tolerance stack ups that cause problems.

I can shim up the stock wiggle, and make up incremental weights of N133 and see if it helps, but else than that what can a guy do?

Ulrich

 

[welder01]

make sure you have a gas adjustment tool handy at the range. the first time I took mine out it was set in between the gas settings and would not cycle. It also jammed badly with a round in the chamber.

 

[MuthaFunk]

May one ask if anyone has any suggestions for improving the MAO (mostly all overtheplace) accuracy?

I am assuming that the basic design is sound, but that there are production variances and tolerance stack ups that cause problems.

I can shim up the stock wiggle, and make up incremental weights of N133 and see if it helps, but else than that what can a guy do?

Ulrich

You can also make sure there is only a single pressure point on the barrel. I learned this from installing an accurizing kit on my Mosin with great results.

The idea is to be able to run a paper bill all the way down the barrel with no contact to the wood. If there is any high spots touching the barrel simply sand them down with an appropriate sized socket wrapped in sandpaper.

Then install some cork at the band to create a single pressure point. It all has to do with controlling barrel harmonics and if you ever see an SVT40 shooting in slow motion on YouTube you'll see lots of flexing and harmonics going on. Lol!

Here's mine:

This is at the range using irons and Bulgarian surplus ammo. This particular SVT40 seems to like that stuff best.

 

[catapult]

What a beautiful rifle !!

 

[84fuegoturbo]

You can also make sure there is only a single pressure point on the barrel. I learned this from installing an accurizing kit on my Mosin with great results.

The idea is to be able to run a paper bill all the way down the barrel with no contact to the wood. If there is any high spots touching the barrel simply sand them down with an appropriate sized socket wrapped in sandpaper.

Then install some cork at the band to create a single pressure point. It all has to do with controlling barrel harmonics and if you ever see an SVT40 shooting in slow motion on YouTube you'll see lots of flexing and harmonics going on. Lol!

Here's mine:

This is at the range using irons and Bulgarian surplus ammo. This particular SVT40 seems to like that stuff best.

So last week i gave my 1941 sniper the same treatment and today i was able to take it out to confirm if the changes made any improvements. The action had a bit of front to back play originally so shimmed it up and added shims to the barrel while making sure there was no other contact point.
To my surprise it really did make a big difference! Shot 20 rounds of Barnaul 174gr i believe and had pretty much same results. Really tightend up the groups and this was with iron sights only at 100 yards.
thanks so much, now the winter project is to improve the Mosin.