MCASgt New River 10,036 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 So I'm thinking about getting a Vector Arms V51, .308, SBR. Can anyone give me their insight as far as Vector is concerned and any personal account of their weapon? Thanks, GySgt NR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I have had an AK build from them for years... Nothing special, nothing wrong... good solid build.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MCASgt New River 10,036 Posted July 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Juggs, Did you know their making a PTR PDW build and they will make it a factory SBR if you ask? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 No SBR in Michigan.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YARP 300 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 There good stuff, they put a little more beef in to there receivers and the rest of there parts are H&K on there older builds. Of the newer ones I've seen the parts they make are spec to H&K and are again well put together. Like Juggs I'm not allowed to have SBRs, but I did own there Vector V51 pistol. The roller lock helped immensly with function although the fireball and BOOOOOOOOM! out of a short barreled .308 is a little to intense IMO and the stamp could be used on something a little more functional like A Draco AK or AR in 300BLK. I sold it but wish I hadn't for the fun factor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kresk 10,063 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Bought one in 2006 and added the stock with the tax stamp a year later. Well built, fun to shoot, no problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MCASgt New River 10,036 Posted July 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Everyone, Would you trade your S12 plus (1) 5rd, (1) 10rd and (1) 20round drum for a factory Vector Arms V51, built on a PTR receiver? My S12 has about 1200-1500 rounds through it and this SBR has about 500. Everything looks good...what say you Saiga members? trit, The SBR I'm looking at is exactly like yours except it has the fixed, A2, stock and about 15 mags. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Not a fan of the vector ptr. Could just be a bad one but we call it the jam o matic when my friend brings it out to shoot. Always clean and always shooting quality radway ammo. Can you test fire it? If not, then no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
master of the bush 17 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 My pistol was good enough to get me to SBR it. No jams, problems, etc. Trade the S-12 for it...I would. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Wow. I bet the recoil is crazy! The 10lb weight of my CETME balances the .308 chambering just right. Spendy plinker though. What's the advantage of .308 with a short barrel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Think I saw where you asked about this on HKpro. Here is my take.The old vectors are GTG (yours 2007?) but .308 in an 8 in tube is a waste unless you just want it and you may. The fireball is huge as is the blast and your MV drops off considerably once the barrel drops beneath 10 inches. You are better served getting a 7.62x39 sbr as the shorter case will allow more powder to be burned before exit and if not mistaken will yeild greater MV/energy from the x39 cartridge. I went back and forth on this a year or so ago and came to the conclusion I just mentioned so I got a G3K with a 12.6 in.barrel and went with the PTR 32 PDW and had a Rhinemetall carrier shortened for FA use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Hopkins 1,065 Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 What's the advantage of .308 with a short barrel? the "kewl factor" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAAnew 162 Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Sounds like a good reason to move! No SBR in Michigan.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MCASgt New River 10,036 Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Think I saw where you asked about this on HKpro. Here is my take.The old vectors are GTG (yours 2007?) but .308 in an 8 in tube is a waste unless you just want it and you may. The fireball is huge as is the blast and your MV drops off considerably once the barrel drops beneath 10 inches. You are better served getting a 7.62x39 sbr as the shorter case will allow more powder to be burned before exit and if not mistaken will yeild greater MV/energy from the x39 cartridge. I went back and forth on this a year or so ago and came to the conclusion I just mentioned so I got a G3K with a 12.6 in.barrel and went with the PTR 32 PDW and had a Rhinemetall carrier shortened for FA use. The older ones is what sold me on this deal. I have a Red Jacket, ZKMR sbr in 7.62x39 and love it. What's the advantage of .308 with a short barrel? the "kewl factor" Advantage...hmmmm....kewl factor works but also I guess if I don't hit what I'm shooting the muzzle blast can burn'm up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slostang 80 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I have one exactly like tritium. Runs 100% love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armalite_ar50 86 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I wouldn't have sold my Saiga for a 308 SBR. That said I did sell my saiga for a SWR Octane 9-HD 2nd gen. two weeks ago. Gun paid for the can, mags. paid for the tax stamp. I couldn't pass the Octane up MSRP is 699.00 plus NFA tax I got the can as all taxes paid for 709.39 I now have two stamps out and am saving for a 308 can for my 700 PSS And need to pick up a barrel in 300 BLK for a spare upper so I can shoot that suppressed too. NFA is worse than crack I said I'd only buy a .22 can and now I've got like 8 stamps ( to out for approval) Couple cans a destructive device ( rocket launcher) a MG ( looking to buy another one as soon as I sell my wrangler) So be careful if this is your 1st transferable it won't stop there. I will pick up another saiga here sooner or later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 NFA is worse than crack I said I'd only buy a .22 can and now I've got like 8 stamps ( to out for approval) No frickin' lie! I just sent out #'s 31-36. Cashed last week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclejake 428 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Oh lord, I thought my Saiga addiction was bad!!! LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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