Russian SVT M1940s

[albayo]

I was at a local gun store and they had SVT 40s with the full size mag but pinned to 5 rounds.
They received a full case of them and they ordered SKS rifles.
They looked great, I presume they will probably sell them off at a good price just to get rid of them.
How do they shoot, and what weight of bullet works in them?
They have hunting ammo for sale, but are heavy bullets something like 180 grain and I think heavier.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

There are several other threads on these new SVT rifles already on the Red Rifles and Milsurp forums.

 

[kjohn]

Although pretty much unknown until recently, the SVTs have become quite popular in Canada. Not a bad price, neat history, reliable. As with most other military surplus rifles, they aren't making any more. I have had one for close to 20 years, and have only fired it a few times. Mine has a "fluted" chamber, to make for easier extraction under tough conditions.

If you do buy one, take it out and enjoy it!