I also agree - why mess with a critical thing like ejection.
I think the last thing I would ever do with my vz would be to bridge the gap. If you want an ak, buy an ak ;-)
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Hi guys,
I can see a few real benefits for the full flat top rail, esp. with optics (NV, long scopes, etc.). The rail idea is as part of a VZ modernization gives us the same flexibility as other military type rifles being produced today. Some POSP style scope options are available with a deflector for directing case ejection away from damaging the optics tube. If the rail is designed "
right" it may not be an issue under "normal" circumstances, however as mentioned I can see getting into the AK types of issues (albeit rare). Height, angle and other variables might all effect a rail adoption of this type.
Another thing that I think about is the angle that rounds come out of a VZ -- UP, forward, and to the right at a decent distance. I have a brass catcher designed for AKMs that I utilize on a SIG 556R rifle that makes it convenient for case clean up, but also valuable for brass collection (esp. when shooting something like Lapua boxer primed brass), but the device wont work on a VZ. VZ case ejection is nothing like an AK. Having said all that, it doesn't necessarily mean that a deflector cant be designed to effectively angle out the cases.
The other ejection issue I had, that Dan at Czechpoint figured out for me, was cases were not ejecting at all -- or so I thought. I posted pics on this phenomenon here:
pics below, I was using a RS Regulate side rail mount with a optic and Killflash that sat back BEHIND the bolt carrier opening. Some of the cases were actually hitting the bottom of the Killflash (even though it did not protrude over the carrier opening) and going back into the action. I thought this was a failure to eject (FTE) problem, but it was a fraction of a second ricochet or the spent case back into the action. Removing the Killflash from the optic solved this.
Then the last issue I though about about is additional noise, While the all the rifle cycling mechanics are obviously all making noise, there might be addition noise added from deflecting cases? Probably over thinking this.
A solution with a
removable rail section held in place with screws might also be a good option? That way it can be utilized when required.
Just sharing thoughts here guys.
UPDATE: thought I posted these prior but couldn't find them in the forum. So I will post the pics here to support the topic.