How do these shoot? Any reccomendations of what to look for if ordering one? Is ammo hard to find? Anyone reccomend a dealer (hope I'm allowed to ask that--no offence intended if I'm not...) I had posted this in Red Rifles, but it's probably more appropriate here.
SVT-40 Reccomendations?
- Thread starter V-Max
- Start date
Try before you buy.
I got one, then found out I did not like it much. Lots of recoil (well not that bad but the shape of the butt stock makes it worst).
And ammo. I have had a lot of trouble with milsurp ammo that jammed in it. For me it was not worth the pain, I sold it.
Obviously some will say they love SVTs so try and find someone who will let you shoot one and make up your own opinion.
Nic
I got one, then found out I did not like it much. Lots of recoil (well not that bad but the shape of the butt stock makes it worst).
And ammo. I have had a lot of trouble with milsurp ammo that jammed in it. For me it was not worth the pain, I sold it.
Obviously some will say they love SVTs so try and find someone who will let you shoot one and make up your own opinion.
Nic
V-max if you flip through the milsurp forum, or do a search for SVT you should be able to find more than enough information.
Here is ArtyMan's excellent review and range report: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=498899
Here is ArtyMan's excellent review and range report: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=498899
Last edited:
The first trip to the range I fired 160 rounds of 180 grain during t-shirt weather, didn't even have a bruise. There is a learning curve for the gas adjustment to get the rounds to cycle properly. Different rounds need different adjustments. Make sure you buy the gas tool for it. I get my best groups with the PRVI 150gr but the Czeck surplus ammo is a close second. I've ordered some of the Russian surplus ammo but haven't recieved it yet. This gun seems to shoot quite well regardless of ammo, but a few tweaks of the gas release is required. If you always use the same rounds, then no further adjustment is really required.
I quite enjoy shooting mine and even took a whitetail doe with it during the first part of hunting season.
They're quite the thing to clean...and corrosive surplus is not good for the barrel. A lot of parts to disassemble...not at all like taking a .22 to the range and not even cleaning it...you have no choice.
But yeah, they are a well made piece of ordnance and interesting.
Right on, thanks, that is an awesome link!!
