I just aquired a Vet Bring back mismatched Svt40. Can anybody tell me what ammo is best for these? I have some non corrosive brass cased 7.62x54r in the spam cans. I also have some of the green laquered cased in the blue boxes in the wood crate. I also see there are other types avaliable. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Mike

Should fire 7.62x54R

 

You have NON corrosive in spam cans? Are you sure?

You can get the wolf non corrosive in spam cans, but not brass cased wolf I dont know of any other commercial maker that spams up non corrosive.

 

 

Regardless, they will pretty much eat any surplus. I hear the russian and czech light ball run nicely. If you want to part with the SVT let me know

 

Be sure to clean it right afterwords! Its not a mosin, you gotta clean every surface that the gas touches after shooting corrosive!

I like the Russian stuff in my svt. Because of the adjustable gas system and fluted chamber, they will eat what ever you feed them. Be sure to get a gas tool, you are going to need it.

I like the Russian stuff in my svt. Because of the adjustable gas system and fluted chamber, they will eat what ever you feed them. Be sure to get a gas tool, you are going to need it.

 

 

Is this the one you got? My link

That is it. a regular wrench or pliars will not work. The tool is the only way to go. Also there is a guy on the net that is selling stainless gas pistons and cups, and recoil springs. Highly recommended if you are planning on shooting it much. I will give you the address when I get home from work on tuesday. It is bookmarked on my computer.

That is it. a regular wrench or pliars will not work. The tool is the only way to go. Also there is a guy on the net that is selling stainless gas pistons and cups, and recoil springs. Highly recommended if you are planning on shooting it much. I will give you the address when I get home from work on tuesday. It is bookmarked on my computer.

 

Yes please let me know where to get that. I changed those parts out on my G43 also.

svt parts

I picked up the rifle yesterday. It looks sweet and in great shape. So how does one set the gas system? I see the numbers but which hole do you start with and is that the number on the top? How far are the casings supposed to fly? Thanks

Start with the low number on top and work your way up. Bring a rubber mallet, your lowest setting(s) will most likely jam hard. Work your way up untill you get 100% function