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psl rifles

sniper81

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does anyone have one of these svd clones i have been thinking of getting one but all the stuff i read about them is it could be a hit or miss so anyone with info on these please share ur thoughts
 
Re: psl rifles

They arent a clone of an SVD. They just happen to look similar. The SVD uses a different gas stroke system and is much more accurate.

The PSL is an AKM with a long barrel and different stock. Plain and simple. If you can actually put hands on the rifle at a gun show etc, and it all checks out and looks good, I say go for it. Ordering online when you cant inspect the rifle yourself will be hit or miss with any milsurp rifle IMO.

YMMV, but IIRC PSL's are 4-6 MOA rifles whereas SVD's can be expected to shoot 2-4. This may be totally off, this is just what I have read.
 
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I am aware they are not clones but some people dnt know what a psl or a romak are but they know what a svd is so its easier to call it that so they know what I'm talking about and I have had the pleasure of shooting a real svd also I have shot a psl they shot about the same with the svd shooting just a little better, I just would like to know more about the one put together by century the psl I shot was a norinko
 
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The biggest problem with the PSL-54s, ROMAKs, FPKs, or whatever the hell they're calling them now; is the optic.

If you get one with a LPS/PSOP optic, figure out which one you have, sell it to a collector and have someone fabricate you a quality mount and get a modern scope on there.

Even these cheap guns have gotten close to 1MOA from various folks with better quality ammo. Keep your eyes open for 7N1/7N14 marked ammo, typical surplus light ball doesn't really do the trick.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sniper81</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what ammo were u using </div></div>

Bulgy surplus mainly. 2650fps velocity so not a hot load.

I would only buy the PSL if you want one for collecting purposes. If you are looking for a rifle to shoot a fair amount with or a platform to 'invest in' (ie going to upgrade the trigger, optics, handload for it) get something else.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sniper81</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what about a vepr in 7.32x54r </div></div>
i meant 7.62x54r
 
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