So, I'm generally curious about opinions on the VSKA. Educated opinions based on real-world experience with the rifle, not opinions based on the horror that was the RAS47. I only ask because I actually saw one in stock at one of our local stores for what seemed a cheap price given the current climate. I'm wondering if it would be worth it as a plinking gun.
hoagie90
Serious opinions on the Century Arms VSKA
All good points, but are those points given based on personal hands on experience with the VSKA rifle or the RAS47? I understand Century Arms has earned the hate with the failure that was the RAS47 and it's C39 rifles. But let's also remember that PSA is hated by many as well, especially in the AR world. I'm not saying I would trust a Century Arms with my life.
All good points. One thing to consider is that a lot of the good AK gunsmiths won't work on Century built AKs, especially with regards to headspacing issues.
Just my opinion but look for something else. If I was buying, a Century build would not be on my list of things to look at. To many issues from build quality, out of spec, nonstandard parts and spotty customer service. The web is full of crappy Century problem posts.
As mentioned maybe find a Wasr or hunt your local shops, classifieds and online for sale forums for pretty much any AK other than a Century build. People seem to like Atlantic Firearm's builds. You could see if they have anything in stock. K-USA's KR-103 looks good too. If it was my first AK or just a shooter I would take the gamble on a PSA AK over a Century build any day. I have never had issues with PSA products. Probably not the best time to be buying but I bet you can find something. While you are looking I'd be trying to find deals on ammo and mags if that is possible anymore.
If you do end up with Century build your next few posts will be the predictable spin the wheel of Century owners problems and frustrations.
As mentioned maybe find a Wasr or hunt your local shops, classifieds and online for sale forums for pretty much any AK other than a Century build. People seem to like Atlantic Firearm's builds. You could see if they have anything in stock. K-USA's KR-103 looks good too. If it was my first AK or just a shooter I would take the gamble on a PSA AK over a Century build any day. I have never had issues with PSA products. Probably not the best time to be buying but I bet you can find something. While you are looking I'd be trying to find deals on ammo and mags if that is possible anymore.
If you do end up with Century build your next few posts will be the predictable spin the wheel of Century owners problems and frustrations.
Century made AK's have a well deserved reputation for being shit. After the problems with the RAS47, I trust a Century made AK about as much as I trust IO. Not at all.
The only reason to buy one of these Century Arms catastrophies waiting to happen, is to resell to gullible left wing morons who waited until the 2020 panics to decide guns are good to have. For a steep markup.
The only reason to buy one of these Century Arms catastrophies waiting to happen, is to resell to gullible left wing morons who waited until the 2020 panics to decide guns are good to have. For a steep markup.
Honestly, I want to say thank you for everyone's feedback. I actually have a WASR 10/63, manufactured in '84. I was just generally curious as the VSKA that I saw was tagged for $480. I would never trust my life with any Century product outside of a WASR, more for a fuck around rifle than anything else. Rifles locally are so rare right now that seeing something in stock was a surprise. I'm actually hoping to get my hands on an PSA AK-103 or maybe a Lee Armory AKM if I ever see one in stock again.
$480 is a great price, you can't hardly find an AK kit with a barrel for that price.
If that was local to me I would make that purchase.
Here is the last of the series of reviews that RobSki did with the Century VSKA.
VSKA-5,000 rounds later
I have to give him credit, he was under a lot of pressure to fail this gun, and took a lot of flak for running it thru all his performance steps with no real problems.
If that was local to me I would make that purchase.
Here is the last of the series of reviews that RobSki did with the Century VSKA.
VSKA-5,000 rounds later
I have to give him credit, he was under a lot of pressure to fail this gun, and took a lot of flak for running it thru all his performance steps with no real problems.
+1 On the Cugir built WASR. +2 on NPAP.
But I thought the VSKA was an ok option. It survived RobSki's video breakdown, didnt it?
Or do I remember wrong?
The VSKA was an improved version of the RAS which suffered from the soft internals and cheap $#!+ furniture like the C39s. These are all starter AKs good for an intro to the AK world.
The 5000 round torture test is probably 4200 rounds more than most are going to shoot.
Nothing is "cheap" anymore, for certain. And not everyone can plunk down $1-2000 for a rifle.
Even the mid-range ones seem to have their quirks. You pays your money and you takes your chances.
I've had decent luck w/the Cugir guns. But then I drive old beater vehicles too, being a bit mechanically inclined and liking to tinker.
I say buy it, and see what comes.
Keep us infirmed, uh, informed.
ROTO
But I thought the VSKA was an ok option. It survived RobSki's video breakdown, didnt it?
Or do I remember wrong?
The VSKA was an improved version of the RAS which suffered from the soft internals and cheap $#!+ furniture like the C39s. These are all starter AKs good for an intro to the AK world.
The 5000 round torture test is probably 4200 rounds more than most are going to shoot.
Nothing is "cheap" anymore, for certain. And not everyone can plunk down $1-2000 for a rifle.
Even the mid-range ones seem to have their quirks. You pays your money and you takes your chances.
I've had decent luck w/the Cugir guns. But then I drive old beater vehicles too, being a bit mechanically inclined and liking to tinker.
I say buy it, and see what comes.
Keep us infirmed, uh, informed.
ROTO
VSKA is a very good rifle. It has a heavier barrel, and is well made. I would replace the wood furniture, but other than that, you're good to go.
I shot a rental VSKA at the range that I use.
It shots well with my Magpul mags (the range uses Korean mags)
It's pretty accurate -- far more accurate than I am
It is made in the USA
It is fun to shoot
Easy to handle
It has a harder recoil than my Zastava M92 (which surprised me)
It doesn't have a scope-mount on it (which is a showstopper for me)
The manufacturer/distributor has that it has be sighted in before sale and it is.
The front sight is not canted.
I have only seen two VSKAs and only shot the rental VSKA. If I needed a range/farm rifle, I would consider a VSKA.
Personally, the VSKA with the wood furniture looks better than the black, polymer furniture. Rob Ski did a 5,000 round test of the VSKA and his main complaint was the butt stock cracking (but duct tape keep it together for the entire test.
If you buy it please post results. I'm sure you have found the only century build that will have no issues, lol.
On a side note if that clown Yeager recommended anything it would in your best interest to run quickly instead of walking away from what he was shilling for.
Hopefully these Century threads will serve as a warning to new members and those searching for what AK to purchase info.
On a side note if that clown Yeager recommended anything it would in your best interest to run quickly instead of walking away from what he was shilling for.
Hopefully these Century threads will serve as a warning to new members and those searching for what AK to purchase info.
I'd have a hard time passing up a sub $500 AK regardless of origin or make. That being said, I sure as heck wouldn't make it my go to rifle or even shoot it until I had it inspected for cracks in vital points and headspace issues. Like with anything, a gun can turn into a major money pit that you can never get your time out of , let alone cash and parts. If major repairs had to be done, a smith labor costs alone would land you underwater as far as value, let alone sourcing parts. The CENTURY mark on the receiver is the only thing people who are in the know will see before walking away.
Use caution when using parts kit value as a benchmark for a good deal. Those kits still have to be built and if that is outsourced, you might as well use a good kit and build a quality rifle from the ground up instead of trying to perform surgery on a terminal patient.
Use caution when using parts kit value as a benchmark for a good deal. Those kits still have to be built and if that is outsourced, you might as well use a good kit and build a quality rifle from the ground up instead of trying to perform surgery on a terminal patient.
I have had a vska since April of this year. It is my first ak47. As of today I have over 6000 rounds through it. Not a single issue. I have taken 5 carbine classes with it this year. Like I said no issues. It eats all ammo. All mags work well with it. A couple of my buddies bought some vska on my recommendation. He has 3000 rounds through it and has not cleaned it since he first got it. This is a first hand review of the rifle. Not someone say on YouTube or read on a forum. Buy one.
For $480 bucks I don't how you can go wrong or how it will ever be worth less than that in the foreseeable future. I went with a friend to buy a gun and ended up coming home with a VSKA AK for $675 about a month ago. Took it to the range, ran a bunch of mags through it and never had a failure. We were just messing around plinking at 100 yards and I'm either a really crappy shooter or the sights are off lol. I didn't get a chance to setup something close with a bench rest and probably never will. The other thing is my "cheek weld" feels funny on the stock. It's almost like the stock is too narrow/short or something, hard to explain but obvious when you shoot the rifle.
If I paid $480 I'd just keep it in the safe but for $675 and no inventory around here I'll probably sell it and look for something else. Comparing the fit and finish to my MAK90 it's not in the same category but it functions fine. As long as you know that you're buying a low end model I think it's fine.
*Disclaimer - I'm just some guy that likes blasting shit at the range for fun. I'm not a special ops guy.
-Mike
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If I paid $480 I'd just keep it in the safe but for $675 and no inventory around here I'll probably sell it and look for something else. Comparing the fit and finish to my MAK90 it's not in the same category but it functions fine. As long as you know that you're buying a low end model I think it's fine.
*Disclaimer - I'm just some guy that likes blasting shit at the range for fun. I'm not a special ops guy.
-Mike
I thought it appropriate to "remind" the people posting here what the OP had asked for.
Not rehash about the C39 AK from a dozen or so years ago, speculation or personal attacks.
Does my post look like I'm trying to sell something? I bought a VSKA, shot it ,and then searched for other owners to see what they thought and found this site and this thread. It asked for serious opinions from people who own one and have shot one so I gave my opinion.
What did I do wrong here? 🤷♂️
What did I do wrong here? 🤷♂️
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