So it's apparently part of the firearms that are prohibited by name. Sucks, but I personally am very glad it's not on our streets killing babies! All kidding put aside, I know the CZ858 is, for all intents and purposes, an AK designed for civilian use. As far as I know it's not even restricted. So I have to ask, is there a SVD "clone" out there that slips through the cracks? Perhaps of CZ make as well?
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You are incorrect, the cz is not a civilian AK as you believe, and shares little with the AK. Some configurations of CZ are restricted, some are non restricted.
To your question, your best option would likely be a Valmet, with custom chassis work. There are others on here that are more knowledgable than I am on the red rifle topic, so I will stop here.
To your question, your best option would likely be a Valmet, with custom chassis work. There are others on here that are more knowledgable than I am on the red rifle topic, so I will stop here.
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Golly gee whiz, anything else that, for all intents and purposes, we can call an "AK for civilian use"?
the medved 3 receiver is quite different from an SVD...even though the bolt and carrier are similar,and everythign forward of action and chamber is quite similar as well, the medved 3 is a very nice looking gun, but the receiver makes it so it could never look like an SVD...an SKS with a dragunov-style stock would look as vaguely similar as a medved 3 would with a similar stock. if it's the rifle you want invest in the medved 3 and leave it alone, if it's the look you want, buy an sks and drop it into a cheesy stock...
From wiki
Although not identical, the 7.62×51mm NATO and the commercial .308 Winchester cartridges are similar, and even though the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) considers it safe (by not listing it) to fire the NATO round in weapons chambered for the commercial round, there is significant discussion[SUP][4][/SUP][SUP][5][/SUP][SUP][6][/SUP] about compatible chamber and muzzle pressures between the two cartridges based on powder loads and wall thicknesses on the military vs. commercial rounds. The debate goes both ways, the ATF recommends checking the stamping on the barrel; if you're unsure, consult the maker of the firearm.[SUP][7][/SUP][SUP][8][/SUP]
Although not identical, the 7.62×51mm NATO and the commercial .308 Winchester cartridges are similar, and even though the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) considers it safe (by not listing it) to fire the NATO round in weapons chambered for the commercial round, there is significant discussion[SUP][4][/SUP][SUP][5][/SUP][SUP][6][/SUP] about compatible chamber and muzzle pressures between the two cartridges based on powder loads and wall thicknesses on the military vs. commercial rounds. The debate goes both ways, the ATF recommends checking the stamping on the barrel; if you're unsure, consult the maker of the firearm.[SUP][7][/SUP][SUP][8][/SUP]
From wiki
Although not identical, the 7.62×51mm NATO and the commercial .308 Winchester cartridges are similar, and even though the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) considers it safe (by not listing it) to fire the NATO round in weapons chambered for the commercial round, there is significant discussion[SUP][4][/SUP][SUP][5][/SUP][SUP][6][/SUP] about compatible chamber and muzzle pressures between the two cartridges based on powder loads and wall thicknesses on the military vs. commercial rounds. The debate goes both ways, the ATF recommends checking the stamping on the barrel; if you're unsure, consult the maker of the firearm.[SUP][7][/SUP][SUP][8][/SUP]
Although not identical, the 7.62×51mm NATO and the commercial .308 Winchester cartridges are similar, and even though the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) considers it safe (by not listing it) to fire the NATO round in weapons chambered for the commercial round, there is significant discussion[SUP][4][/SUP][SUP][5][/SUP][SUP][6][/SUP] about compatible chamber and muzzle pressures between the two cartridges based on powder loads and wall thicknesses on the military vs. commercial rounds. The debate goes both ways, the ATF recommends checking the stamping on the barrel; if you're unsure, consult the maker of the firearm.[SUP][7][/SUP][SUP][8][/SUP]
