I bought a VEPR 762x54R in 20.5" flavor.. and got in some 182gr YT ammo for it yesterday..

 

 

at Range 14 yesterday afternoon..

 

 

Adjusted the front post abit to get more centered.. this is a 12" target @ 100yds.. group was 6-8"..

 

 

This is a 6" target @ 100 yards at the end of the day and 75 rounds later of FUN.. this is 2 strings of 5 rounds each... think I need a smaller KNS front post..

 

 

This is one of the 4 clays I popped at 100 yards also..

 

 

My opinion is the 182gr YT ammo has more KICK than the lighter 147-149gr.. though I have none to test yet.. this 762x54 is no slouch in the beat up your shoulder dept.. LOL..

 

Short 5 round shot video clip from range.

 

 

Ordered a JP Cooley Comp/Brake, and my factory trigger is on the way to get matched to a new G2.. you do feel some grit in the factory trigger after about 70 rounds..

Is it safe to shoot heavy ball out of those VEPRs?

 

I know with PSLs that's a bad idea.

Theres a factory letter (in russian) floating around about it being able to shoot ALL weights of ammo that meet specification.

 

So yes.

 

The rifle has a 9.5-1 twist rate as well which is supposedly optimum for the caliber..

 

They also make 203gr commercial ammo in 54R.

Theres a factory letter (in russian) floating around about it being able to shoot ALL weights of ammo that meet specification.

 

So yes.

 

The rifle has a 9.5-1 twist rate as well which is supposedly optimum for the caliber..

 

They also make 203gr commercial ammo in 54R.

Good to know.