Modern self-loading carbines, thanks to their excellent technical characteristics, today receive numerous positive reviews from the owners of these firearms. Among its analogues, the “Vepr-Hunter” model stands out, having excellent capabilities for being used not only for professional hunting, but also for amateur shooting.
Description
The simplicity of the design of this weapon allows you to experience virtually no problems during operation, while the compactness and relatively light weight of the Vepr-Hunter carbine guarantee maximum ease of transportation. The ergonomic shape of the case makes it possible to place it in your hand as comfortably as possible, regardless of the size of your palm. "Vepr-Hunter" is equally convenient for both men and women.
Possessing an attractive and even stylish appearance, this carbine at the same time is distinguished by such important characteristics for any firearm as accuracy of fire and a decent range of destruction, even against moving targets. This ensures the effectiveness of its use both in hunting and in sports shooting.
The range of the Vepr-Hunter allows the shooter to hit medium and even quite small game, and with an optical sight, hitting the target is simplified many times over.
AS VAL
The AS VAL is an assault rifle that comes standard with a silencer. Assault rifles can have a long effective range, but are best used at medium range. At mid-range, having a suppressor is great for maintaining anonymity during combat.
This weapon has a very low muzzle velocity, so its penetration power is low. However, the low muzzle velocity means that this weapon has very little recoil. The ergonomics of this weapon are just a few notches lower than the best assault rifles on this list. AS VAL is collapsible, which simplifies inventory management.
Purpose of the model
Thanks to its excellent technical parameters, this carbine is often used by professional hunters. This popularity is due to both the range and accuracy of fire, and the ability to hit a moving target located at a considerable distance - up to two hundred meters.
Already from the name of the model range of these carbines “Vepr-Hunter” one can understand that they were originally created for hunting ferocious male wild boars. However, they have proven themselves well when shooting elk or bear.
History of creation
appeared among hunters relatively recently - since the mid-90s. It was at this time that the company began developing the Vepr self-loading hunting carbine based on the Kalashnikov light machine gun. Initially, the model was produced in the same caliber as the RPK - 7.62x39 mm. However, the company quickly realized that such ammunition was no longer as relevant as modern hunting cartridges, such as the .223 Remington, .308 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield.
The release of the first modifications for the Vepr carbine began in stages. First, the company began developing small-caliber versions, thereby satisfying the needs of athletes, as well as hunters who prefer to hunt small-sized animals. In addition to replacing the barrel and chamber with calibers more suitable for hunting, improvements were also introduced to other structural systems of the weapon.
“Vepr-Hunter” began not only to use .308 Win or .30-06 Sprg cartridges for hunting, but also acquired a long walnut stock made of the “Monte Carlo” type. This means that the weapon began to weigh much less than the RPK, and also received good ergonomic characteristics. The carbine now has an aiming bar for installing a sniper or collimator sight. So the rifle began to fully meet the needs of professional hunters.
Advantages and disadvantages
Only by comparing the positive characteristics of the Vepr-Hunter model, as well as its shortcomings with other similar models from other manufacturers, can you get the most detailed picture and make the right choice when purchasing self-loading firearms of this class.
Judging by the reviews, the most popular are those versions of modern carbines that have a relatively low weight and compact dimensions, which greatly facilitate the process of use and transportation. Another parameter that users most often pay attention to is the ergonomic shape. Other criteria when choosing a carbine are the possibility of improving the model by installing additional equipment on it and, of course, the simplicity of the device, which should allow disassembly and assembly to be carried out quickly and without much difficulty. It is all these characteristics that are considered the most important for any self-loading weapon, which is used both for professional hunting and for training in shooting accuracy.
The advantages of the Vepr-Hunter model are its following characteristics:
- compact size, which allows you not to experience inconvenience during the tuning process;
- use by both men and women;
- good accuracy of fire;
- the ability to fire many shots in a row without reducing the accuracy;
- long sighting line, increasing shooting accuracy;
- the ability to fire with open sights with installed optics;
- durable chrome coating of parts and components;
- trouble-free operation at low temperatures,
- best price in the niche;
- a good basic package that gives you the opportunity to get maximum aim with every shot.
Among the disadvantages, users note primarily the increased weight of the weapon with a magazine and not very good balance, as well as the difficulty of cleaning the piston in the gas chamber.
DVL-10 Saboteur
For players who want to engage enemies silently at long range, there are few guns better than the DVL-10 Saboteur in Escape from Tarkov. This bolt action rifle has a surprisingly high rate of fire and very little recoil for a rifle. It also has excellent ergonomics for such a bulky pistol. All of these factors work in concert to make subsequent shots more accurate. The DVL-10 also comes standard with a suppressor and is collapsible, which greatly helps with this game's inventory management system. The DVL-10 has a longer range, lower overall recoil, and a higher muzzle velocity than the M1A, but also a much lower rate of fire.
The lineup
The Vepr-Hunter carbine, reviews of which are mostly positive, is available in several versions. The very first model, released in 1955 for 7.62 × 39 mm cartridges, was the SOK-94 self-loading. It is still used today at paramilitary and security enterprises in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The second model, SOK-95, was the Vepr-Hunter .308 carbine chambered for 7.62 × 51 mm. The following variants have been discontinued: SOK-95 and SOK-95 MS. Today, only one model from the Vepr-Super series is produced. We are talking about Vepr-308 Super. And since 2000, production of SOK-94 R or, as it is also called “Vepr-Pioneer”, began.
"Vepr-Hunter" - a self-loading Russian carbine chambered for American cartridges
Until recently, commercial hunters used either the famous 7.62x39 mm cartridges or 7.62x54R three-line projectiles to hunt large animals (elk, wild boar, bear). However, neither one nor the other could boast of good adaptation to self-loading hunting weapons (of course - after all, the shells were originally used for military purposes). Therefore, more and more rifles began to appear on the market, sharpened for firing with American .30-06 Springfield or .308 Winchester cartridges. One of the first companies to start producing weapons for such ammunition is Vyatsko-Polyanskaya. Its famous self-loading carbine “Vepr” is almost as popular as the “Saiga”. We’ll talk about the “Vepr-Hunter” modification, sharpened for firing with American cartridges, further.
Specifications
This rifled self-loading automatic weapon is produced at the machine-building plant. Its total body length is 1120 millimeters. Cartridge capacity – 2,3,5 and 10 with 5.6 calibers. The model's barrel length is six hundred twenty-five millimeters and weighs 4.89 kilograms. It is made by cold forging and has an oxide coating.
The most popular among professional hunters today is the Vepr-Hunter .308. Reviews indicate the high technical characteristics of the model. Its caliber is 7.62x51 or 308Win. Dimensions of this model: 1105 mm total length and 590 mm - barrel length. The material of the butt and fore-end is beech. The weight of this model is 4.1 kilograms, the magazine capacity is five or ten rounds.
Design features
The thoughtfulness and balance of any model of this carbine makes it possible to have the greatest shot accuracy and maximum accuracy. The simplicity of the design makes it easy to operate this weapon, which is very important for novice hunters.
The presence of some devices facilitates its use and makes it convenient.
For example, on the butt of the Vepr-Hunter .308 carbine there is a rubber butt plate with a high shock absorption rate. To guarantee increased safety, two stops are provided that completely lock the barrel.
A design feature of the firing mechanism of the Vepr-Hunter 308 model is that it engages the safety after firing a single shot. This carbine uses a push-button version of this part. This is especially convenient to use, since it allows you to avoid removing the safety before each raising of the weapon to the shoulder.
Springfield Arsenal M1A
The M1A is one of the most versatile and upgradeable weapons in the game. Additionally, with the right ammunition, this gun is incredibly powerful - it can kill even heavily armored opponents in one shot. The M1A is a semi-automatic marksman rifle that is effective at long range and deadly accurate.
Like most rifles, it has a recoil problem; however, the M1A's recoil (vertical and horizontal) is not as bad as other marksman rifles in the game. Many lists of the "best" guns in Escape from Tarkov place the VSS Vintorez ahead of the M1A simply because it comes standard with a suppressor. The M1A has better stats than the VSS Vintorez - all of them.
Principle of operation
As the bolt frame moves forward under the influence of the return spring, the cartridge is sent from the magazine into the chamber. As a result of turning the shutter, the barrel channel is locked. At this time, the ejector jumps over the edge of the sleeve, and the trigger is in the sear hook. When you press the hook, the trigger, coming out of engagement, rotates under the influence of the striker spring and strikes the firing pin. The latter, in turn, breaks the cartridge igniter primer. The result is a shot.
During the rollback, the barrel bore is unlocked due to the energy of the powder gases. The cartridge case, being removed from the chamber, is thrown out of the barrel box due to interaction with the reflector protrusion. After this, the trigger rotates, pressing the trigger rod, and then engages with the sears. When the hook is released, the mechanism returns to its original position, and when pressed again, the cycle repeats.
Owner reviews
Many buyers first of all note the attractive appearance of this rifle. The stylish design with the use of natural wood in the finishing of the handle of this hunting rifle, as well as numerous positive characteristics that the owners have already appreciated, have made the Vepr-Hunter popular.
Many people note the reliability of this carbine. And if you also put a bracket on it, the Vepr-Hunter with a fixed optical sight will be completely flawless. However, some reviews note difficulties in disassembling the gas chamber and noisy switching of the fuse box.
AK-74N
The AK-74 is a more modern version of the legendary (or infamous) AK-47. It is an assault rifle capable of switching between fully automatic and semi-automatic firing modes. The N in the AK-74N stands for night vision capabilities, making this weapon great for poorly lit areas. This weapon has a very, very high muzzle velocity. With the right ammo, this weapon is incredibly powerful and can make Swiss cheese out of a bulletproof vest. The ergonomics of the AK-74N are not the best, but they can be improved with modifications. The recoil is only slightly worse than the best assault rifles in the game.
