Century Arms VSKA 7.62x39 Review
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- This beautiful firearm is Century Arms AK-47 rifle, that’s made right here in the USA. It’s MSRP is sitting at around $950 and is definitely made for the “quality over quantity” mindset.
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It's pretty cool hearing a well spoken clear and concise younger person, speak on the topic of guns with actual knowledge. This made my year dude. I'm no boomer, but I come from a time before Clinton when we could buy AKs out of an oil drum for about $60. A crisp new Benjamin got you the gun, a couple of extra mags, and a thousand rounds in the tuna can. Guy would toss in a magazine carrying shoulder holder system if he liked you.
Loved this video. Very very cool.
Shut up, fudd. There was never a time in history where you could buy ANY AK in the U.S for "$60." Even the oldest magazine articles on AK rifles were $100+.
I come from the same era and AK's (chinese,Finland, Hungarian, Egyptian, even early Romanians were never 60 bucks. He'll the cheapest sks's were $89 if you were lucky.
I watched AKOU 5,000 rd test. It passed. IMO he does a great job, and is one of the most respected guys in the AK world (Brandon Herrera too!) Both guys said it passes mustard. What is the problem here? It’s a budget AK. I have a wife, and kids. I can’t spend 1k + on an AK. I put one of these on layaway (at my cool local dealer… thanks Jim) took me a while to pay it off, but now I have a gun that goes bang every time, is accurate as I can make it, and allows me to do tacticool upgrades little by little. Non of my ex military friends give me shit when we go shooting, in fact all of them have really enjoyed it. We have a pile of guns in the bed of the pick up, and the VSKA is OUR AK, and we have a blast with it. If you can afford an expensive AK… go for it. If you are a baller on a budget, this is a great option. I drove a Honda Civic when I was young, and broke. Other people had BMW’s, Mercedes, Corvettes, way more expensive. But my Honda got me from point A to point B, and it was 1/3 of the price. Haters are gonna hate, but honestly I really enjoy the VSKA, and so do my friends.
Couldn’t say it any better. I had a ‘13 Honda Civic when I was in high school. I know what you mean!
rob and brandon are both shills, I only go to cokeman2423 and tmhonfire102 for my AK questions
@@mikhailtolstykh4104wait Brandon is a shill? He literally makes AK’s
@@ItzPrisim yes
Hey lasagna buddy, subscribed because we like the way you talk in data-driven and factual manners. good review here, I love my VSKA and want people to know it's a great rifle and deserves a little less flak. Keep em comin :)
I bought the vska and then bought the zpapm70. I like the vska and even tho I think the zpapm70 is better I still like the vska. A guy at work what's to buy the vska but I really don't want to sell it. It shoots with no issues and is accurate so why would I want to sell it. Lol
Not sure why everyone is hating on the VSKA. It has a pretty stellar warranty so if you do by chance get a bad one you literally can send it for a repair/replacement.
I’ve had my VSKA for 6 months now. No problems. Put so many upgrades on it
bought the vska and then bought the zpapm70. I like the vska and even tho the zpapm70 I think is better I still like the vska
I am glad you like your rifle!
@@bobbyb7127 I just bought a zpap m70 last week and I do have to say that I like it a lot. I would agree with you that it is better than the VSKA. I have my m70 looking traditional and my VSKA being my tactical AK
@@CameronCobb Glad you got the zpapm70!!!
Bought a VSKA and sold it…wouldn’t recommend it compared to spending a few extra bucks for an M70. Cast S7 tool steel trunnion isn’t the way to go compared to a forged trunnion or even a milled receiver but as you said it’s more expensive. Overall great video and info, keep it up! 👍🏼
I bought the vska and then bought the zpapm70. I like the vska and even tho the zpapm70 is better I still like the vska.
The VSKA has a milled trunnion, not cast. The cast models were the C39V2 and the RAS47
@@NakajimaArms vska uses a cast trunion
Perfectly understandable. Everyone has their own standards for a quality AK-styled rifle and you the gun owner are the master at determining what you like and dislike about a firearm. Glad you liked the video! Appreciate you taking your time and commenting! Take it, easy man!
@@bobbyb7127 lmao I actually did the same thing
I bougot the vska about 2 months ago and wish I in had got the Zastava zpapm70 instead, so I bought it too lol. Honestly, the vska is good. A guy at work offered to buy the vska but I'm not sure I want to sell it. The vska goes bang when I pull the trigger and was $250 less than the Zastava m70. So I have two AKs, praise God. I see all the people bashing vska`s but are they basing their opinions on current vska`s or what they might have been in the past. Enjoy your vska and test it, I mean shoot the crap out of it and if you have an issue with it, it has a lifetime warranty!
True that!
The ppl who bash the vska don’t have a vska, never shot a vska and overall just don’t like century and they’re just biased.. With the ras47 and problems that occurred with that particular rifle, it put a bad taste in peoples mouths and so they just assume every rifle after the ras47 is crap without knowing shit of what they’re talking about. Ppl also don’t like century bc century’s trunnions are cast instead of forged ( although the new bft47 is supposed to be forged). Although I agree that every stamped ak should have forged trunnions, I have a set of no go gauges to monitor headspace over time. Every person should own a set of no go gauges regardless of what ak you own bc you want to monitor your headspace over time so you can know if your rifle becomes unsafe to shoot. I have a vska, zpapm70 as well, zpap92 and an Arsenal sam7. Obviously the Sam7 is the Mack daddy out of all of them, but I love my zastavas and I enjoy shooting my vska. I’ve had no issues with the vska and it’s a fun range gun. My sam7 is my shtf grab n go rifle though no questions. But I love all of them.However, another complaint with ppl is that century doesn’t chrome line their barrels. Obviously I agree that every rifle should be chrome lined and there’s no reason why a company should not chrome line their barrels in 2022. But overall, the vska has held up extremely well and it’s fun to shoot
I have the vska and zpapm70 too. Lol
@@jakeh6980 I owned a Vska trooper. Only put 330 rounds through it, overall wasn't a terrible rifle but mine had a really weird wear pattern on the bolt face, almost like chewing marks ( like someone was taking little bites out of an apple) also the bcg would occasionally get stuck to the rear while shooting. So I ended up getting rid of it and bought a PSA GF3.
The GF3 has 300 rounds through it, shot that the day I picked it up. Noticed when I got back from the range my mag release lever pin walked out enough the spring popped out. Ended up doing some drilling and replaced the mag release.
Next AKs I'm picking up are gonna be a M70 and a Wasr. But so far out of all the AKs I've shot ( which is only two ) the Vska has been the worst. A buddy of mine has one and it's been great for him. So yeah .
@@jakeh6980 My VSKA from Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore states it has a chrome-moly 4150 barrel. Doesn't that mean it's a chrome lined barrel? My VSKA shoots better the my ZPAPM70. I love the ZPAP, kind of hard to sale the better shooter, so I'm going to keep both.
This was a really great review of the rifle. I've see so many "pro" UA-cam shooters pissing all over Century Arms, and their products.....but I doubt either they own any or have ever shot any. I've got a BFT 47 and its great. Keep up the work!
Hope y’all enjoyed the video! Century Arms hit it out of the ball park with their take on the legendary AK-47.
Nice job young man. I am now a subscriber. I have a Century Arms VSKA & I am happy with it.
thanks for the vid!
Nice vid brother. Though I can't suggest the VSKA when you can get a more traditional WASR or Yugo ZPAP for around the same price these days. I just cannot get behind shooting an AK with caste components with how hard I run my rifles. Good review regardless.
I bought the trooper and did some things to it, I like the rh sight post as opposed to the traditional ak sight post. It’s just something that aesthetically I love. Shame that I’m unable to provide Russian or Ukrainian furniture but I’ve settled with US parts instead. It’s not a complete build yet. But man is it proven and fun to shoot. If you’re not sure of the vska then I suggest you watch Brandon’s 5k testing. Furthermore I’m more of a tacticool guy but this traditional look on the wood furniture looks very nice.
Put Romanian furniture or whatever on it and stamp yourself made in usa. Lol
@@bobbyb7127 yeah I’ve settled on US parts only for it. I figured it just wouldn’t look right with other parts. Also I feel like the higher end stuff should be reserved for what they were intended for. Such as Russian 105 with zenitco and so on. Currently trying to procure wood furniture for a yugo rn. Been ghosted by custom shops but not gonna name anyone. It just takes more work the way I want it done. Wish Ironwood was still in business but oh well.
@@bobbyb7127 yeah I’ve settled on US parts only for it. I figured it just wouldn’t look right with other parts. Also I feel like the higher end stuff should be reserved for what they were intended for. Such as Russian 105 with zenitco and so on. Currently trying to procure wood furniture for a yugo rn. Been ghosted by custom shops but not gonna name anyone. It just takes more work the way I want it done. Wish Ironwood was still in business but oh well.
5k is nothing for an AK. Barely broken in. It will still lose headspace way before any forged rifle. Also beyond the vskas metallurgy, century can sometimes put together a decent ak
The ole milled receiver starts out as a 9 pound block of steel, and 300 milling operations later, it comes out an AK receiver.
Stamped receivers come in 1mm & 1.5mm thick sheet metal. Cool thing, the 1.5mm stamped receiver is about the same thickness as the walls on a finished milled receiver. 🤠
Just got me a Zastava ZPAP M70 but was looking at the VSKA as a plinker. Looks basic but I'm sure it will do the job. Stay safe✌🏼😎
It’s nothing completely special but it does the job indeed
Kool shades Bruh...I just picked up a vska...loving it for the price...Airborne out!...
Thanks man. VSKAs good for the price!
I have the Draco. S7 tool steel. I see no problem with it. Passed a few 6000 round tests.
Yeah man AKs are built to last
Do you still have your RAK 1 trigger group?
I’d be interested in buying it from you
I hope you bought a pair of go no go gauges, cast trunnions are sketchy especially with century arms QC. If you have 6-700$ the GF3 has forged trunnions, nice rivets and a nice finish.
Looking forward to it it'll be my first rifle
Personally, as someone who at this point has 7 AKs that range from a WASR 10/63 to a Polytech Legend, AK-19, AKS-74U, and an SLR-104FR I really cannot recommend going with a VSKA over something like a Yugo M70 or a WASR at the price range. Both are cheaper at the MSRP stated in the description and honestly you are going to be getting significantly higher quality that will definitely not have the same level of potential failure that the VSKA can have. They have had catastrophic parts failure due to how they are made. You can find a number of photos online of catastrophic failures from these guns, if you are paying MSRP go with a WBP Jack for a bit more and get a really sweet AKM that comes with an optics rail and will last a lifetime with a chrome lined barrel that is hammer forged. I did a review on the PSA 74 rifle and cannot really recommend anything American seriously over an import or good parts kit build. Really great quality on the video though, seriously I suck at editing and shortening my videos which you do a good job at, plus my videos are always very long
I really appreciate the advice. In due time for the editing. I used to make very long videos too. Take it easy.
The VSKAs that had all those issues were from a few years back, they upgraded materials to help with all those. I personally think vskas are definitely a decent option now.
@@user-mw4wm5er2mYeah I asked a guy at the range that had one how his ran and he's had his for a year and has had no problems...he shoots it all the time.
@@darronfozo6184 but why even buy a vska when a wasr or even a psa is the same price and dont blow up?
My front sling loop is gone because magpul how can I reinstall it?
Nice video my guy hope to see more out of you 💯🤟🏾🇺🇸
Appreciate it man! I’ll film some more!
@@Zubes240 Fs got to Once you start investing more work into this hobby of yours you’ll Fs be a big channel in no time 💯
I just picked one of these up and i can’t wait to shoot it.
I love the review my only criticism is you got stamped receivers wrong it’s actually a piece of sheet metal that you use a bending jig to mold into shape but otherwise great review
Appreciate the correction. I goofed up there! Take it easy!
@@Zubes240 hey no problem it happens to the best of us and just love helping people with minor corrections so some super serious nerd doesn’t bash the person later I don’t mind a slight nudge
Do you plan on checking out the bft 47
The BFT-47 would be a nice addition and it does look very interesting. With its optic mount, bayonet lug and easy access safety switch. I’ll look around at the gun shops and see if they have a BFT-47.
I bough one a month or so ago, and have the exact same model, but my pistol grip is more a Bulgarian style. I am really enjoying it so far. Haven't had a single malfunction so far at 350 rounds. nice review!
hey man im going to be buying one for my 18th is there anything i need to look out for that you could tell me about? thanks for video it was good man
It’s a great rifle, I’ve had no malfunctions or anything with the VSKA.
@@Zubes240 thank you!
No problem man!
Buy a WASR instead of this
I might be wrong but I’m pretty sure you have to be 21 now sorry bro , unless it’s gifted to you
The max effective range of my Vietnam era m-16 was listed as 550 meters but I shot 1000meter matches with open sights with it so the 800 meters on the sight is a useful tool for those that know how to use it correctly.
True that. I just know that the AK-47 chambered in 7.62x39 has a max effective range of 300m while the M4a1 chambered in 5.56x45 M885 has a max effective range of 600m. Time and patience and you take that round out much further.
1000 meters with open sights ?? I call. B S. !!
yeah, uh huh, ok boomer.
You left out how the truinuns are made, sorry for the misspelling,
I should have gotten the wood hand guard
Not a bad video
Appreciate it!
I just picked up one and after 4 rounds, and it not chambering another round, I assumed it was either an ammo or magazine issue, after taking it to a gunsmith, I find out the trigger assembly needed to be replaced as a whole…really hope I just got a bad apple, has anyone else experienced this with their VSKAs?
That really sucks man. Did you end up selling it or repairing it?
@@Zubes240 I ordered an AGL trigger assembly and my gunsmith is having it replaced. Still waiting on the results
That’s awesome man! Sorry to hear your trigger was crap. I just hope it was a bad apple you know?
Man, that's a bummer. I've got a little under 1,000 through mine and never had a feed or ejection issue. The trigger on mine is pretty light at 4.75 lbs. (the lightest stock trigger on any of my rifles) One upgrade I did that was a big improvement was switching to an extra power recoil spring from M*Carbo - the bolt doesn't hit the rear trunion as hard, softening up the recoil.
I'd be interested to know how the trigger group would have an effect on not chambering a round though, if that was the reason given. If I misunderstood that part, I apologize.
I picked one of these up... got it for $450 on sale.
If people think this is a bad rifle then they're just illiterate VSKA looks nothing like RAS-47 and if the vska is supposed to be essentially the upgraded ras then wouldn't you think it'd be idk, upgraded. I did a lot of research before getting this gun and all I can say is if you manage the over gassed power that should eliminate the slamming of the bolt carrier and it'll last forever. They've only gotten better in quality and investment sake it's nice, got mine new for like $650 even when I'm finding them at $900-1k. In all reality none of these guys are slinking through mangroves with their AKs, covered in orphan blood and agent orange the only thing that destroys them is their pettiness and rich boy attitudes
Couldn’t agree more. Appreciate the comment
I just don’t think a vska could be a life time rifle like even the century wasr could. The wasr is like $800 and leagues better in longevity. Zastava is also a good choice.
That is a walnut stock not maple
Realized my mistake post video! Never was good at determining the wood type. Maple would have been an interesting choice for firearm furniture, wouldn’t it?
This is an underrated rifle, especially for the price.
If you give century money, you get what you f deserve.
Mildly ominous, but alright.
Century likes casted trunions
Century arms? Lemons
Lol lol touché
the vska is a terrible rifle and outright dangerous
I believe this statement to be subjective. It’s like saying the Serbu RN-50 is a “dangerous and outright terrible rifle” because one exploded and almost killed Scott. If you take care of your weapons and use proper ammunition the rifle will be fine. I have somewhat of a motto when it comes to firearms, and I believe a lot of people including close Army buddies of mine who would agree with the statement “take care of your firearm and your firearm will take care of you.” Nonetheless, I appreciate the comment and your forward opinion. Glad you watched the video and took your time to comment. I would not become a better person if I surrounded myself with people who agree with me all the time. Again thank you for watching and have a fantastic day.
@@Zubes240 nope, vska is well documented as a failure and uses cast front trunions, its a time
bomb.
@@jakebailey5537 if it happens I’ll just use the warranty. I appreciate the concern
@@Zubes240 do you plan on using that manufactures warranty for century to remove the bcg from your eye socket when the head spacing goes bad? stop buying shitty rifles and stop advertising them as quality.
Sir if you don’t enjoy the rifle or the video then don’t buy it or watch it. Century arms wouldn’t release a rifle to the public if it exploded all the time.
American AKs especially century arms are cheaply made at best at worst they are a time bomb for out of battery detonations. Would not put more then 1000 rounds though it.
An AK variant is an AK variant. Not everyone can afford a $1,500 rifle, sir.
@@Zubes240 you can get a wasr for $800 that would last way longer
@@bassboss1234I like how you say cheaply made when the Russians made theirs cheap as possible. It’s the history of the platform of the firearm. This isn’t a bad gun now with the price of ammo these days wouldn’t you like having a extra $250 to actually shoot the damn thing? On top of that it’s really solid. It does even fail mil spec by Russian standards so here’s my deal on why I know people like you either bought a Russian AKM or a other brand and want to justify their purchase by knocking another product. Your basically saying don’t eat McDonald’s theirs a Burger King and it’s stupid.
Where did I say cheaply made? Nowhere. Also porn PFP. ALSO ALSO I suggest a WASR that’s a Romanian build… I own a Chinese AK. There are numerous pictures of blown up VSKA AKs. They are not made of quality material nor are they put together in spec 50% of the time. You seem like the kinda of guy who bought some shitty American AK trying to justify your purchase lmao
@@nachodorito6955 quite being such a goober and research for once in your life. You can buy a WASR for the same price as VSKA and it’s a better firearm. Combloc weapons were still made to a STANDARD, unlike century made AKs. Please enlighten me to your source of VSKA passing russian testing lol.
Not sure how old you are but the profanity is not something I want to listen to no matter how old you are.
plot twist the VSKA is widely accepted as the WORST ak out there
Lol still shoots like a champ
@@Zubes240 until the trunions that are made out of machined cast parts fail and the gun literally explodes in your face. Brother please do a tiny amount of digging and save ur money before it’s too late
@@brandosantana3892 I’ll keep an eye on it brother. Appreciate the heads up
That and pioneer arms, their the new iO, Never waste your money on Century junk their trunnions are softer than Play-Doh they used cast parts always buy imports! Hell even a WASR 10 is better:/ I own several AK’s My favorite are Arsenals and Russian Vepr’s
Noted. I’ll keep an eye out for those brands