{"id":110022,"date":"2019-05-19T12:22:54","date_gmt":"2019-05-19T16:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=110022"},"modified":"2026-10-17T23:25:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T04:25:51","slug":"century-arms-usa-made-vska-ak47-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/century-arms-usa-made-vska-ak47-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Century Arms VSKA Review: Is It Any Good?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Short answer: yes, for a U.S. made, stamped receiver AK, the VSKA earned a thumbs up from our reviewer.<\/strong> Levi Sim found tight fit and finish, solid uniform rivets, iron sights that were on out of the box and a RAK-1 trigger he called consistent and quite nice for an AK. With cheap steel case Tula, he shot 1 to 2 inch three shot groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parts list is the reason it stands out. Century machines the front trunnion, bolt carrier and feed ramp from S7 tool steel, uses a carburized 4140 bolt and a chrome-moly 4150 barrel. Century also says it ran 12,000 rounds through several VSKAs with no failures and put the trigger through a 15,000 round endurance test. Those are Century&#8217;s numbers. Levi&#8217;s own range time was shorter, and he reported no problems. His full review is below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>VSKA from Century Arms is an American-made AK.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We introduced Century Arms&#8217; new, American-made AK at SHOT Show 2019. It&#8217;s the 7.62x39mm-shooting VSKA (pronounced vis-kuh, and, even though it&#8217;s made in the USA, it sounds better with an Eastern European accent). I&#8217;ve had some time with this gun and I&#8217;ve put a few rounds through it, and I&#8217;ve carried it around a lot. I like it. Let me show you why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-century-arms-vska-verdict\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"century-arms-usa-made-vska-ak47-review\" title=\"Century Arms VSKA Review: Is It Any Good?\" data-level=\"2\">Century Arms VSKA Verdict<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-changed-since-our-2019-review\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"century-arms-usa-made-vska-ak47-review\" title=\"Century Arms VSKA Review: Is It Any Good?\" data-level=\"3\">What Changed Since Our 2019 Review<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faq\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"century-arms-usa-made-vska-ak47-review\" title=\"Century Arms VSKA Review: Is It Any Good?\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-is-the-century-arms-vska-any-good\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"century-arms-usa-made-vska-ak47-review\" title=\"Century Arms VSKA Review: Is It Any Good?\" data-level=\"3\">Is the Century Arms VSKA any good?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-where-is-the-vska-made\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"century-arms-usa-made-vska-ak47-review\" title=\"Century Arms VSKA Review: Is It Any Good?\" data-level=\"3\">Where is the VSKA made?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-does-the-vska-take-standard-ak-magazines\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"century-arms-usa-made-vska-ak47-review\" title=\"Century Arms VSKA Review: Is It Any Good?\" data-level=\"3\">Does the VSKA take standard AK magazines?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-can-you-mount-an-optic-on-a-vska\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"century-arms-usa-made-vska-ak47-review\" title=\"Century Arms VSKA Review: Is It Any Good?\" data-level=\"3\">Can you mount an optic on a VSKA?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-century-arms-vska-verdict\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Century Arms VSKA Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Our take<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fit and finish<\/td><td>Tight, clean, uniform rivets, no packing grease<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accuracy<\/td><td>1 to 2 inch three shot groups with steel case Tula<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sights<\/td><td>Standard AKM irons, on out of the box<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trigger<\/td><td>RAK-1 single stage, consistent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Durability parts<\/td><td>S7 trunnion, bolt carrier and feed ramp; 4140 bolt; 4150 barrel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Downsides<\/td><td>Needs a light coat of lube out of the box; could use a recoil pad for long sessions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Shooters who want a U.S. made AK with upgraded wear parts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-changed-since-our-2019-review\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Changed Since Our 2019 Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>More versions.<\/strong> Century&#8217;s VSKA page now lists the original wood VSKA, a VSKA Synthetic with black polymer furniture, a VSKA Poly TAC and a California compliant model.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Different included mag.<\/strong> Our review gun shipped with a Magpul PMAG. Century&#8217;s current spec sheets list one 30 round US Palm magazine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updated listed specs.<\/strong> Century now lists a 16.25 inch barrel, 37.25 inch overall length, 7.5 pounds and a 1.5 mm stamped receiver.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Small control upgrades on the Synthetic.<\/strong> Century lists an enhanced magazine catch and a safety selector with bolt hold open on that model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also ranked the VSKA as the budget American made pick in our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/best-ak-47-rifles\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"century-arms-usa-made-vska-ak47-review\" title=\"Century Arms VSKA Review: Is It Any Good?\">best AK-47 rifles<\/a> guide, and you can see the rifle&#8217;s debut in our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/century-arms-vska-shot-show-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"century-arms-usa-made-vska-ak47-review\" title=\"Century Arms VSKA Review: Is It Any Good?\">SHOT Show 2019 VSKA coverage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=Century+Arms+VSKA\" campaign=\"vska-review\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">&#x1f6d2; Check current Century Arms VSKA listings on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">American-Made<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the box and the first thing you&#8217;ll notice about this gun is that it doesn&#8217;t look like it&#8217;s been encased in grease and sitting in a warehouse for the last 35 years in a country that doesn&#8217;t exist anymore. Nope, this is a beautiful gun, and it&#8217;s got a nice feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-6-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-6-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The solid American Maple stock stands out from the laminated stocks on many AKs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-7-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-7-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The forend is also maple, and the burl is beautiful.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, it&#8217;s an AK, and &#8220;beautiful&#8221; may not be the first word that usually comes to mind. And it&#8217;s an AK, so don&#8217;t expect to feel the precision machining that goes into a fine bolt gun. But, it is made in America and it&#8217;s got beautiful solid American Maple stocks that are highly figured burl with a satin finish, and it&#8217;s not covered in shipping grease. The fittings are tight and all the rivets are solid and uniform. Compared with many other AKs and SKSs, this thing just looks like it&#8217;s made with the quality and consistency you&#8217;d expect from America. Century Arms is ISO 9001:2015 certified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-15-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-15-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-15-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-15-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-15-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Everything is just a little tighter and cleaner than other AKs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lube It and Shoot It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no grease to be cleaned off, but it also looked a little dry in the action, so I lubed it lightly before taking it to the range. I spoke with a product manager at Century Arms, and he remarked that the best thing you can do with this gun is to shoot it. He says it&#8217;ll just keep going, and there are torture tests on YouTube of others working this gun ridiculously hard with zero failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-11-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-11-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-11-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Here it is with the dust cover removed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-12-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-12-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-12-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-12-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Century says that they shot 12,000 rounds through several of these guns and experienced no failures and maintained SAAMI headspace specs. If you&#8217;re not into AKs, you&#8217;d be surprised at the kind of abuse people expect their AKs to go through and still keep shooting. It&#8217;s amazing that these guns keep working after the mud, sand, ice, and all kinds of other stuff people put them through. But what&#8217;s really incredible is that the people do these things to their guns in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>VSKA fits standard AK hardware, but ships with upgrades like the trigger and PMAG.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, the VSKA can keep up with the abuse, and it does it while maintaining a beautiful finish on the wood furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-1-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-1-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-1-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-1-2-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-1-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-1-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Once I got a feel for the sights, the groups were not bad, that&#8217;s a 3-shot group.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I enjoyed shooting VSKA. I was pleasantly surprised to make 1&#8243; to 2&#8243; groups with this gun using cheap steel-cased Tula Ammo. The recoil is extremely manageable, but if you&#8217;re going to shoot a whole lot it would benefit from a little recoil pad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-10-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-10-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-10-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>It&#8217;s got a standard AKM muzzle device.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t worry, the flash hider isn&#8217;t on crooked. AKs tend to rise up and the right. VSKA has the standard AK slanted flash hider that directs the muzzle blast up and to the right to help control muzzle rise, and it&#8217;s effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-8-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-8-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Standard AKM rear sight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-9-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-9-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-9-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A standard AKM tool kit will adjust the sights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AKM iron sights were spot-on out of the box and they use the standard tools for adjustment. Century does make a mount for optics that mounts to the left side of the weapon and positions a scope over the barrel, but I&#8217;ve not tried it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Machined S7 Steel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides looking good with American Maple stocks, this gun is set apart in the AK world because its high-stress parts are machined from high-quality steel. Many AKs have forged or even stamped trunions which may fail after lots of use. The trunion, bolt carrier, and feed ramp take a beating every time the weapon is fired, and Century has mitigated potential failures by machining these parts from S7 tool steel billets. S7 is rated for high-impact, high-shock applications like jackhammer tips and chisels. It maintains strength and resists deformation at both low and high temperatures. Temps over 500 degrees Fahrenheit don&#8217;t bother this stuff; I suspect you&#8217;ll damage your barrel before you overheat the trunion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-13-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-13-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-13-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-13-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-13-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The trunnion and feed ramp are machined from S7 steel for strength amid high impacts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S7 doesn&#8217;t have a lot of carbon and chromium, so after you&#8217;re done throwing your VSKA in mud puddles and salt baths, you should clean and lube to inhibit corrosion. The bolt is case-hardened carburized 4140 steel for reduced friction and durability, and the barrel is chrome-moly 4150 steel. It&#8217;s all coated with manganese-phosphate for a grip-able, low-sheen finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-14-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-14-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-14-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-14-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-14-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-14.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The bolt carrier is also S7 steel, while the bolt is case-hardened carburized 4140 steel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The receiver is 1\/16&#8243; stamped steel. The standard grip is polymer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-16-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-16-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-16-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-16-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-16-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>It&#8217;s got the classic sling\/bayonet\/tool slot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trigger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VSKA features Century&#8217;s RAK-1 Enhanced Trigger Group. It&#8217;s a single-stage trigger with a consistent pull. Again, if you&#8217;re not an AK fanatic, you&#8217;d think it&#8217;s spongy and soft. But, firing it is actually quite nice. It is consistent and lets you keep a smooth and continuous stream of fire going downrange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-5-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-5-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Century Arms included their RAK-1 trigger group, and it&#8217;s a pleasure to shoot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Century put the trigger to a 15,000-round endurance test. It&#8217;s all USA-made and heat-treated for durability and doesn&#8217;t need to be polished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magazine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VSKA takes standard AK mags, and it ships with a 30-round Magpul PMAG, which is excellent. The mag release is between the magazine and the trigger guard, and swapping mags is smooth and easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Review: Century Arms' USA-Made VSKA AK47\" class=\"wp-image-110044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-4-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/VSKA-Levi-Sim-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>VSKA ships with one 30-round Magpul PMAG.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is VSKA right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VSKA is an exceptionally well-made AK. It&#8217;s been tested hard by Century, and extra hard by many reviewers. It&#8217;s got quality steel components, a decent trigger for an AK, and good looking American Maple stocks. I had a fun time shooting it, and I think you&#8217;ll enjoy it, too. You can take comfort knowing that it was made in America and that it has a lifetime warranty, so at least you know if you have trouble with it, the country it was made in will still be on the map. Century lists current models and dealers at CenturyArms.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-embed-aspect-16-9\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Century Arms VSKA AK\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kRSOOR6mVwE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Caliber: 7.62x39mm<\/li><li> Barrel: 16.3&#8243; chrome-moly 4150 steel<\/li><li> Overall length: 34.6&#8243;<\/li><li> Bolt: Case-hardened carburized 4140 steel<\/li><li> Bolt carrier: S7 steel<\/li><li> Feed ramp: S7 steel<\/li><li> Front Trunion: S7 steel<\/li><li> Receiver 1\/16&#8243; stamped steel<\/li><li> Sights: Standard AKM<\/li><li> Stock: American Maple, satin finish<\/li><li> Trigger: Century Arms RAK-1<\/li><li> Finish: Manganese phosphate<\/li><li> Magazine: (1) 30-round Magpul PMAG included<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-the-century-arms-vska-any-good\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Century Arms VSKA any good?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our reviewer liked it. Fit and finish were tight, the sights were on out of the box, the trigger was consistent, and it shot 1 to 2 inch three shot groups with steel case ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-where-is-the-vska-made\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the VSKA made?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the United States. Century builds it with an S7 tool steel trunnion, bolt carrier and feed ramp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-does-the-vska-take-standard-ak-magazines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the VSKA take standard AK magazines?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. It takes standard AKM pattern magazines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-can-you-mount-an-optic-on-a-vska\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you mount an optic on a VSKA?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Century makes a left side mount that places a scope over the barrel. Our reviewer did not test it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Short answer: yes, for a U.S. made, stamped receiver AK, the VSKA earned a thumbs up from our reviewer. Levi Sim found tight fit and finish, solid uniform rivets, iron sights that were on out of the box and a RAK-1 trigger he called consistent and quite nice for an AK. 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