Vepr 12 jamming

[kayakbriang]

Put the 1st 5 rounds through my Vepr 12 and it was flawless. After 5th round the bolt stayed open. I fumble with the bullet button and getting the mag released. Lock in the second mag which is a ten round SGM. Pull bolt back and release. It jams on the cartridge and deforms it. Release the mag drill and remove jammed cartridge. Insert mag and jam repeats. I was using winchester AA hulls. Going to try again with some pmc buck shot to see it resolves. I will report back if it is a hull problem or if the sgm mag is my grief.

[MoltoMario]

Thats a common problem with the SGM mags. The follower is at a different angle then the Russian made mags. My SGM was the same way in my V12. I just always ended up using my Russian made mags. They arent cheap, but at least they work unlike the piece of crap SGM mags.

[Ubermcoupe]

The only issue i’ve had with my SGM mags is they run out of ammo

I run primarily OO of slug though. Maybe it’s a low brass issue? How many rounds have you put through your VEPR op?

[deckhandmike]

Winchester AA are some of the crappier rounds out there. Try some better ammo. It's not a bird gun.

[kayakbriang]

I was shooting what I had on hand. I have 30 rounds through the Vepr now. This is one of the first run SGM mags that my ffl tossed in with the purchase.

[buruli]

Known problem on Vepers and Saigas. Winchester AA have softer hulls than other brands. They really soften up if it's a hot day. Federal bulk (Walmart) generally works fine as well as many other brands. I shoot 3 gun and for 100% reliability when a match is on a really hot summer day, we keep our loaded mags in an ice chest until ready to shoot. They can start to get oval shaped if they get hot in a fully loaded mag.

[ShadowX]

SGM magazines are garbage.

Just use factory magazines. They are on sale for $16.49 at CSS right now. You can't beat this deal!

http://www.carolinashooterssupply.com/product_p/sgm-v12-5rd.htm

[Gowking]

SGM magazines are garbage.

Just use factory magazines. They are on sale for $16.49 at CSS right now. You can't beat this deal!

http://www.carolinashooterssupply.co...gm-v12-5rd.htm

Yep sure beats the crazy prices listed elsewhere. I just received 4 of them and will probably order some more unless the Csspecs Vepr 12 mags come out soon.