A more robust rifle. Beefed up everything (receiver, rivets, barrel, etc) means less recoil and heat. Think of a rifle somewhere between a stamped receiver and milled receiver.Ok so why? RPK receiver and parts means what to a new shooter& or owner of an AK.
The downside is the weight, slanted receiver, non threaded barrel, and limited furniture options IMO.
This only applies to the Vepr K in 7.62, I haven't had my hands on any other Vepr variants than that particular model/caliber.
Nothing against Chicom AKs. Personally, I lean toward the Polytech line and GSAD spikers when it comes to Chicom rifles.
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