The VEPR II is an EXCELLENT example of the AK breed. They're built on RPK receivers, and finished locally at Robinson Armamants in Salt Lake City, where I live. I've been to their facilities many times. My friend has a Vepr II in 7.62 x 39, and it's highly accurate and precise compared to many other AK clones or variants. It's also reliable and has a very good factory trigger.
They're available in .223, 7.62 x 39, and .308, though Alex Robinson tells me the .223 seems to be the most accurate of all.
If you want an AK-pattern rifle, this is the one to get, IMNSHO.