Owner reviews, HPE-208. Description, characteristics, photos

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Fans of hunting very often complain of problems associated with the large weight of the rifle and the long barrel. At first glance, much of the work is to carry their weapons, no. But after several hours of journey and overcoming large distances, the body gradually begins to get tired. If hunting is not in the field but in the woods, adds another concern: long barrel clinging to the branches hinders the movement.

In this regard, clear the relevance of a major upgrade of the hunting rifles. As a result during Soviet times, technical improvements in the arms market appeared carbines – modifications of hunting weapons. Significantly reduced weight and barrel length of many models approved as hunters-Amateurs, and professionals engaged in serious business.

The Most famous carbine of the Soviet Union

In the Soviet time, especially popular among hunters was self-loading carbine Simonov (SCS). Work on it began during world war II. Despite the fact that originally the carbine was intended as a weapon for cavalry, it is proving its reliability in operation, widely used in Soviet and later in Russian army. During the war the carbine was also used guerrilla to resolve local conflicts.

owner reviews, HPE 208

This small weapon has two versions, allowing the user to recharge automatically and manually. The second option is considered to be hunting. This is because the SKS is more commonly seen among the hunters, as it has many valuable qualities. Advantages of the SKS are its ease of operation, accuracy and reliability, which is confirmed by the feedback of owners. VPO-208 created on the principle of SCS is its improved version.

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Upgraded SKS

Vyatsko-Polyansky machine-building plant "Hammer" on the basis of a self-loading carbine Simonov was created the same, but the upgraded version of the new small arms. Modified carbine VPO-208 in appearance, weight and overall dimensions identical to the SKS.

carbine VPO 208 the new model Differs from its analog by the new smoothbore barrel, caliber and purpose. Some owner reviews of the HPE-208 contain the assertion that the resource changed the barrel allows the rifle to not more than five thousand shots.

At device classic SKS new is only the barrel, with internal nozzle “Paradox” (125-135 mm) and six right-hand rifling that beneficially affect the accuracy. In addition, the muzzle of the barrel of the rifle has a special thread for attaching arrestors or other muzzle devices. Everything else in the model remains the same. Carabiner-208, photo which is presented below, has proved effective in practice.

smooth-bore carbine VPO 208

The presentation of the new smoothbore model SKS

For the First time advanced model of the SKS was presented on 21 may 2015. Place of the presentation of the VPO-208 became SSK "Nevsky". The organizers of the demonstration were made by the company “Hammer weapon” and engaged in ammunition arms company “Tekhkrim”. During the presentation were shown the best examples of carbines VPO-208 and ammunition 366 BMT. The results of the test firing demonstrated the high capabilities of the modified model SKS and ammunition.

The Second show smoothbore carbines VPO-208 was held in August 11, 2015. A place to show was the “ French shooting club" Mytischi. When shooting was marked by a high rate of accuracy: from a distance of a hundred yards the bullets fell from each other at a distance of 1 cm After the second presentation it was announced the serial production of this model.

Part of the modernized SKS

The Design is smooth-bore carbine VP-208 contains the following elements:

  • A carbine barrel;
  • Receiver box with cover;
  • The chamber for propellant gases;
  • Packing skeleton;
  • Trigger mechanism;
  • The return mechanism;
  • Handguard;
  • Piston;
  • Spring-loaded pusher;
  • Safety;
  • Special feeder with a spring, which provides power for small arms ammunition;
  • Sights.

VPO 208 owner reviews

Performance characteristics

The Smooth-bore carbine VPO-208 is equipped with a new barrel. It is designed to fire modern Russian ammunition caliber 336 TKM:

  • Length of rifle with a barrel – 1025 mm;
  • Barrel length-520 mm;
  • Width of the rifle – 61 mm;
  • Carbine VPO-208 has a store that designed for 10 rounds, certified for the operation of smooth-bore weapons;
  • Light weight barrel (3,65 kg) significantly facilitates portability while hunting;
  • Effective range is 300 m.

The Smooth-bore carbine VPO-208, photo in the paper, it is quite understandable have earned a high popularity.

VPO 208 reviews of hunters

Designshotguns much more elegant than the SKS. In the new version of small arms couch has polypetalous form. For its production uses a nut. Moreover, on its surface there are special notches that prevent possible slipping. According to owner reviews, HPE-208, a carbine with a modified bed is very comfortable to use. Design gives the opportunity to attach to him a special device for optics.

How does the carbine VPO-208? Description

The Trigger type of the trigger allows single shots followed by the installation of a lever on the fuse. The principle of automation based on the work output through the openings in the side wall of the barrel of powder gases. When moving the shutter of the combat focus of the receiver is the locking barrel. The shutter is located on the bolt carrier on the right side which has the handle for the loader.

Available in the top handle lever hand guard ensures safety during operation. The carabiner with your thumb easily and quickly removed from the fuse. Equipment shop performed during the open shutter. The snap store is non-removable and comes with a special clips, consisting of ten rounds for smoothbore shooting.

smooth-bore carbine VPO 208 reviews

The Package can be carried out both clips and single rounds. The sight presented by the fly, which can be adjusted in two planes, and the sighting plate. The carbine has a wooden box and the butt, the rear part of which provides capacity for a special case. Everything needed for care of the weapon accessories fit in it.

smooth-bore carbine VPO 208 photo

Advantages of Vyatsko-Polyanskaya model

The owner Reviews, HPE-208 shows that in the Russian market it is much superior to other models of smoothbore shotguns. The advantage of the rifle is a high accuracy of fire. In the absence of optics at a distance of one hundred meters accuracy of hits is eight to ten inches. The use of heavy bullets with high muzzle energy, significantly increases the knockdown VPO-208. Owner reviews confirm important advantage of this small arms - the lethal effect of the bullet while hunting large ungulates. Today to buy such a rifle can any citizen of the Russian Federation. It's enough to have a license to own smooth-bore long-barreled weapons.

Scope VPO-208

Reviews of hunters-Amateurs and professionals confirm that the improved model SKS is one of the best among the many models of small hunting weapons. Vyatsko-Polyanskaya model of the rifle is suitable for shooting at a shooting range. At a distance of one hundred meters you can hit as game, and target. There is acceptable accuracy hits from VPO-208. Owner reviews on this carbine are exclusively positive. Legislation of the Russian Federation are allowed to carry out independent perezarazhenie his patron. This allowed VPO-208 to occupy a worthy place among the other models of the small double-barrelled gun.

The Production of ammunition for the new model carbine

To hunt animals, weighing not more than 200 kg, used cartridges 336 BMT. They complement the inalienable stores under carbine VPO-208.

Features of cartridges for the convenience during the purchase are indicated with the abbreviation TCM, which contains information about the developers and producers.

smooth-bore carbine VPO 208

The Development of cartridges is engaged in ZAO "Tekhkrim" in the city of Izhevsk. The Creator of the ammunition for the carbine VPO-208 is denoted by the abbreviation TC. M denotes manufacturer smoothbore variant SCS - JSC "Hammer" (Vyatskie Polyany).

The Basis for the production of the snap cartridges 336 BMT is the cartridge case 7,62X39 mm in 1943. She is a model for making a new version of the cartridge that has a caliber of 9,5х37,5 mm. bullet Weight varies from eight to fifteen grams. With a weight not exceeding fifteen grams, leaving the barrel, the bullet is able to develop the initial speed of 570 to 590 m/s. Its kinetic energy varies from 2440 to 2610 John. The bullet can be shell and hollow-points.

Used the shells for cartridges

The Production of ammunition for the SKS and its upgraded version is performed by expanding the existing sample, which caliber - 7. 62X39 mm. In treatment result is achieved by the caliber of 9.5 mm, the length is 0,366 inches. To complete the newly created bullets used shotgun pellet and bullet shells that depending on the task, shooting a smoothbore carbine VPO-208. Owner reviews confirm the effectiveness of these cartridges that are on the arms market.

On the shelves of hunting and gun shops, the shells 366 TKM is represented by four types:

  • LSWCPC. Contains in the polymer shell and is equipped with a lead bullet. The use of polymer significantly decreases svintsovo of the barrel of the rifle. Bullet weight is 13.5grams.
  • FMJII. Used blunt shell bullet weighing 11 grams.
  • FMJI5. Pointed shell bullet in the projectile weighs 15 grams.
  • SP. Used jacketed hollow-point bullet weighing 15 grams.

Reviews of the Tyumen owners of carbine VPO-208, and their recommendations lead to the conclusion that for hunting large ungulates and bear more suitable ammunition features jacketed hollow-point bullet that you can use at a distance of 150 m.

Shotgun pellet shells for carbine VPO-208 weigh 20 grams. They are used to hunt game birds and small animals. Availability in assortment of bullet and shotgun shells attests to the universality of the small arms, which were taken into account all the wishes and feedback of consumers.

Advantages

The overwhelming number of positive qualities of any product allows it to compete with counterparts. Its place on the market among other small arms and took a carbine VPO-208. Owner reviews the strengths of the new models:

  • Relatively affordable price of the barrel - 25 thousand rubles. Used for this weapon bullets are fiscal, because the price of them, compared to the bullet cartridges, low.
  • Ease of use. Improved the stock does not slip in your hands. The short barrel does not interfere with the movement. The recoil is almost non-existent, which is important for novice hunters and beginners.
  • The Presence of gunshot and shotgun shells gives you the opportunity to hunt small and large game.
  • Since upgraded HPE-208 is based on the classic SKS, new model of small arms is a collection value.
  • According to the law of the Russian Federation, carbine VPO have the right to purchase persons already owning carbines for at least five years. In the case of the VPO-208 this restriction does not apply. According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, for the purchase of this carabiner is sufficient license for smoothbore firearms. Having it, you can purchase a carbine VPO-208 that power is not inferior to rifles. Now you don't have to wait five years. The buyer can do it in the first year of their hunting activities. The appearance on the shelves of the Armory carbine VPO-208 became a good alternative to rifled small arms.
  • High accuracy when firing: fired from a distance of a hundred meters bullets fall to 5-8 cm from each other. An identical pattern is observed when fired from a carbine “Tiger” and SVD.
  • Smooth bore carbine VPO-208 is ideal for hunting and target shooting.

carbine VPO 208 reviews

  • Excellent design and ergonomics.
  • The Use of such an additional sighting and barrel-mounted devices such as optics and arrestors, improved tuning VPO-208 which is very similar to the self-loading carbine Simonov.

Weaknesses of Vyatsko-Polyanskaya model SKS

In the environment of hunters, professional and Amateur target shooting available small flaws are not made less popular carbine VPO-208.

Feedback about the shortcomings in the design of this smooth-bore small arms do not exist. Consumers are more concerned concerning all his ammunition. The most problematic issue among users is the desire of the manufacturer to monopolize the production of cartridges. According to the authors of the reviews, this may entail a significant rise in prices of ammunition, especially with increasing demand for them.

The Second point that worries gunsmiths, is the probability of the cessation of ammunition production company "Tekhkrim". This situation has already occurred, when for economic reasons the company ceased to produce ammunition 7.62 mm for gas pistols 6П42/37/36 and IL-79/78/77. Gas guns without the necessary ammunition for them were the ordinary toys. But despite all fears, the users hope that carbine VPO-208 this will not happen. Besides, according to experts, the cartridges of caliber of 366 there are great prospects for further development. They are associated with the announcement of a completely new model created on the basis of the Kalashnikov assault rifle - carbine VPO-209, which is the same as VPO-208, adapted for the caliber 366.

Smooth-VPO-208 is a good alternative to the long-barreled rifled small-arms.

You can Buy it in specialty gun shops “a Hammer and a gun", window dressing which is made in the characteristic of the company's aggressive red colors. When you buy a smooth-bore carbine VPO-208 is a limit on the amount of ammunition. According to the established limit of purchasing one copy of this firearms, the consumer gets complete only two hundred rounds.

The Smooth-bore variant of the SKS has his circle of admirers. It is mostly professional hunters and lovers of smoothbore small arms. Carbine VPO-208 is also suitable for those who do not have the necessary experience to purchase rifled barrel.

Today in the world of hunting firearms is a noticeable trend towards the gradual modification of the rifled variants. This gives you the opportunity to shoot them ammunition, which until recently was reserved only for smooth-bore hunting weapons. The result of these enhancements are carbines HPE 208, HPE-209, for which demand in the futuremay gain greater momentum.


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