I had one as well, and put a scope on it. Shot just fine, and I got rid of it for stupid reasons. The 10-round mags would never hold more than 9, and then it would jam worse than a praise band on Easter Sunday. The 5 round magazines worked just fine. I imagine magazines are also hard to find at this point. 

Image below from TJ Parmele - Image Title: VEPR 7.62X54R
Image Info: This is my Russian VEPR built by Molot on an RPK (AK-47 heavy)Receiver with a 23 inch barrel. It's chambered the venerably classic 7.62X54R (equivalent to the .30-06 Springfield Round)round and has a Midwest Industries scope mount, Vortex Scope Rings, and a Vortex Viper PST 1-4X scope. This is pictured with a 10 round magazine.