SVT-40: Thank you Wolverine Supplies!

[uklek]

Shipped out a week late due to the guys being at shotshow, and was scheduled to be here on the 4th of February; but good news! It arrived today!

Came with a sling, oil can, and an ammo pouch.

The upper part of the handguard is a bit loose.

Has a very worn, rugged feel to it. I love how it looks - used, abused, and Russian to the core.

All in all, very, VERY happy with Wolverine Supplies as a first time customer. Hope to do business with you again in the near future *cough*HKP30*cough*

 

[Caleb314]

The 2 SVTs I got from them also had loose top handguards so it must be normal, remember the Russians aren't know for carrying to much about fit and finish.

Looks very nice btw

 

[Hoss]

Mine showed up with loose top handgaurds as well, but no big deal. Shipped to me in a week, awesome service from wolverine supplies. This makes 2 svt-40's for me now

 

[uklek]

Just a quick update - fixed the loose handguard issue by moving the barrel band that had the sling slot on it down slightly, tightening the gap between the two.
Took it out for a test run this afternoon, and had several issues. I was firing steel case 7.62x54r (only stuff I have atm, will try surplus and brass) 184g, set the gas selector to 1.3, and tried a couple rounds. Stovepiped once, failed to eject almost every round after the first 2 full magazines (10 rounds total). I know steel cased ammunition has a rough time in almost any gun, so I'll be buying some surplus and actual brass ammunition this weekend coming up.

 

[pw58]

try 1.5.I shot mine on friday with surplus ammo ,first at 1.3 and it kept jamming.At 1.5 its flawless excet i got to fix the mag rivet to allow 5 rounds to be fed properly.enjoy

 

[blista77]

mines on 1.5 i think and i shoot mfs ammo no problem, btw nice rifle what year?

 

[uklek]

It's a '42 refurb with a naval stock. The finish on the stock is starting to chip off, but makes the rifle look more worn in and adds a bit of personality. Still need to fully strip it down and give it a good cleaning, but it held a nice grouping - 1.5" @ 100yds horizontally. I'll have to try it this coming weekend at 1.5, thanks for the advice guys.