# Century Arms VSKA 7.62x39mm Semi-Auto Rifle with Magpul Ergonomics **Brand:** Century Arms **Category:** AK Style Rifles **Caliber:** 7.62X39 ## Specifications - **Caliber:** 7.62X39 - **Barrel Length:** 16.5" - **Capacity:** 30 rounds - **Finish:** BLACK - **Weight:** 128 oz - **Overall Length:** 35.25" - **UPC:** 787450780644 - **SKU:** UCDrXLE2e ## Description The Century Arms VSKA is a semi-automatic AK-pattern rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. It has a 16.5-inch barrel with a 1:10" twist rate, 30+1 capacity, and a black finish. The receiver is aluminum. It comes with a Magpul MOE AK stock, a chevron muzzle brake, and a lever-type safety. Right-hand orientation. ### Key Specifications - **Model**: VSKA - **Caliber**: 7.62x39mm - **Action**: Semi-Automatic - **Capacity**: 30+1 rounds - **Barrel Length**: 16.5 inches - **Finish**: Black - **Safety**: Lever - **Stock Description**: Magpul MOE AK - **Muzzle Device**: Chevron Muzzle Brake - **Receiver Material**: Aluminum - **Twist Rate**: 1:10" - **Hand Orientation**: Right Hand ### Detailed Features The aluminum receiver keeps weight down compared to stamped or milled steel AK receivers. The 16.5-inch barrel is standard carbine length, hitting the 16-inch minimum with a small buffer. The chevron muzzle brake redirects gas to reduce recoil and muzzle rise. The Magpul MOE AK stock is a direct upgrade over standard AK furniture: more ergonomic cheek weld, better grip texture, and a more consistent length of pull. The trigger is standard AK single-stage design. ### Usage The 7.62x39mm caliber and 30-round capacity suit this rifle for range training, home defense, or hunting applications where the cartridge's energy at moderate distances is relevant. The carbine barrel length keeps the overall package manageable. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What caliber is the VSKA?** A: The VSKA is chambered in 7.62x39mm. **Q: Who makes the VSKA?** A: The VSKA is made by Century Arms. **Q: What type of firearm is the VSKA?** A: It is a semi-automatic AK-pattern rifle. **Q: What is the barrel length of the VSKA?** A: It has a 16.5-inch barrel with a 1:10 inch twist rate. **Q: How many rounds does the VSKA hold?** A: It has a 30+1 capacity. **Q: What stock does the VSKA come with?** A: It comes with a Magpul MOE AK stock. **Q: What muzzle device does the VSKA have?** A: It has a chevron muzzle brake. **Q: Where can I buy the VSKA?** A: Compare current vendor offers on this page. ## What Reviewers Say *Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.* > You know, they're nice to look at, but you really can't do anything with them. > > — [Manny G⚡](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeOw-uz24TA&t=85s) > Honestly I'm really shocked with the lack of wear I mean for a gun that's been through 5,000 rounds that's I mean it doesn't it's holding up fairly well. > > — [Brandon Herrera](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3awAU9hPOM&t=36s) > The only thing I was really disappointed with this gun is that you have to buy a sight tool to adjust the front sight here. > > — [Manny G⚡](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeOw-uz24TA&t=195s) > This is my first AK-47, which I was super excited about when it came into the shop. > > — [Manny G⚡](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeOw-uz24TA&t=59s) > This is holding up remarkably well in my opinion for something that's already been through 5,000 rounds. > > — [Brandon Herrera](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3awAU9hPOM&t=107s) ## What Customers Say *AI-generated insights from customer reviews* The Century Arms VSKA draws reactions that split fairly clearly between what it does well and where it falls short. Price is consistently the first thing owners mention favorably. The VSKA competes at the budget end of the AK-pattern market, and owners generally feel they got a reliable platform at a fair price. The Magpul MOE stock gets specific praise over standard AK furniture. It's more comfortable and better laid out. Reliability across a range of 7.62x39mm ammo gets mentioned often, with most owners reporting consistent cycling. Quality control is the recurring complaint. Fit and finish issues (misaligned components, minor finishing defects) show up in enough owner reports to be a real pattern rather than isolated incidents. Most units run fine, but there's more variance here than you'd see from higher-tier manufacturers. Weight comes up as a mild criticism from owners who use the rifle for longer carry or extended range sessions. The aluminum receiver helps relative to steel-receiver AKs, but the VSKA still isn't a lightweight gun. Customization options are more limited than what AR-15 owners are used to. The AK platform has a smaller aftermarket, and some owners who came from AR backgrounds find that frustrating. A break-in period is frequently mentioned in early ownership reviews. Performance tends to improve after a few hundred rounds. ## Pricing **4 offers available** | Vendor | Price | |--------|-------| | Impactguns Com | $747.09 | | Buds Gun Shop | $780.49 | | Guns Com | $809.99 | | Grabagun Com | $829.99 | ## Similar Products - [VSKA Tactical Semi-Auto Rifle 7.62x39mm - Magpul Stock, Black](https://gunsnation.com/p/vska-tactical-semi-auto-rifle-7-62x39mm-magpul-stock-black/UCDrXLE0w) - [Century Arms VSKA Tactical 7.62x39 Rifle with Magpul Stock](https://gunsnation.com/p/century-arms-vska-tactical-7-62x39-rifle-with-magpul-stock/UCDrXLDHr) - [Century Arms BFT47: 7.62x39mm Semi-Auto Rifle with Maple Stock](https://gunsnation.com/p/century-arms-bft47-7-62x39mm-semi-auto-rifle-with-maple-stock/UCDrXLFQO) - [Century VSKA Tactical 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle - Matte Black](https://gunsnation.com/p/century-vska-tactical-7-62x39-semi-auto-rifle-matte-black/UCDrXKilB) - [Century Arms VSKA 7.62x39 Rifle - Matte Black/Wood Tactical](https://gunsnation.com/p/century-arms-vska-7-62x39-rifle-matte-black-wood-tactical/UCDrXLFOg) - [Century Arms VSKA 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle - Black/Wood Classic](https://gunsnation.com/p/century-arms-vska-7-62x39-semi-auto-rifle-black-wood-classic/UCDrXK5na) --- *Data from [GunsNation](https://gunsnation.com)*