A wide assortment of rifled and smoothbore weapons is presented to the attention of hunters, as well as amateurs of entertaining shooting on the shelves of specialized stores. Judging by the positive reviews, the VPO-209 smoothbore gun is very popular with the consumer. Information about the device of this shooting model and its tactical and technical characteristics is presented in the article.
Acquaintance
The basis for the creation of a VPO-209 caliber semi-automatic hunting carbine was the upgraded model of the legendary Kalashnikov assault rifle. Designers equipped the smooth-bore version with exactly the same stock, forend, handle and other details, as in AKM. The characteristics of smooth-bore weapons are as close as possible to rifled ones. In addition, carbines are equipped with additional parts for tuning. VPO-209 is an ideal option for fans of aimed shooting at long distances. You can purchase a carbine with a license for smoothbore weapons. The price of VPO-209 is about 35 thousand rubles.
What is the peculiarity of a carbine
VPO-209 possesses high characteristics due to the special structure of the barrel and the ammunition used. In the manufacture of the barrel uses cold rotational forging. The barrel channel is equipped with an internal paradox nozzle containing 6 grooves. Their length varies between 125-135 mm. Especially for semi-rifle shooting models, a cartridge 366 TKM was developed . It is also used in VPO-209. According to the owners of carbines, with such ammunition, a high accuracy of combat is possible at a distance of up to 300 m.
Description
The carbine is equipped with an automatic gas vent. Judging by the reviews of the owners, its recharge is carried out stably. The trigger trigger mechanism is designed for single firing. The barrel channel is locked by turning the shutter. Smoothbore weapons equipped with a slide delay. Ammunition 366 TCM is a cartridge equipped with a lead bullet, which is coated with a polymer coating.
About the performance characteristics
- The size of the weapon is 883 mm.
- Ammunition - cartridges 366 TCM.
- Barrel length - 515 mm.
- The width of the carabiner is 72 mm.
- Height - 195 mm.
- Weight - 4 kg.
- The store is designed for 10 rounds.
Tuning VPO-209
Many owners of hunting carbines are interested in the following issues:
- Is it possible to install a pistol-type textolite handle from the Vepr carbine instead of the wooden classic handle on the VPO-209? According to experts, such a replacement is permissible since the same mounting nuts at the same angle are used in both small arms models.
- Is it possible to replace a wooden forend with a similar one made of plastic? In this case, the owner of the VPO-209 will have to find the handguard from the Saiga carbine.
- Which version of the underbarrel bar is best used for the installation of collimator and optical sights? Experienced weapon owners recommend using the Picatinny rail. It will be easy to attach and bipod. Those who wish can also equip their carbine and tactical flashlight.
Thus, the owner of a hunting rifle, if desired, can always redo it. You can change the classic tuning in VPO-209 to modernized using the following details:
- Forend.
- Butt.
- Orthopedic box.
- A special rack for a carbine.
- Telescopic support in the form of a cane.
Sights can be adjusted in vertical and horizontal planes. In addition, carbines are equipped with optics.
Their operation for the shooter is safe, since during the shooting the return of the weapon is practically not noticeable. Judging by the numerous consumer reviews, with these details, the VPO-209 tuning will become more modern.