The SKS... good or not? - Page 2

CLASS3NH · September 29th, 2006, 04:41 AM

There once was a Norinco SKS in a carbine version that also took AK mags.....(The mag was detatchable)......That's about as close to an AK as you're going to get...........The Carbine version (16 1/2 inch bbl) is VERY hard to find

GoodSamaritan · September 29th, 2006, 08:31 AM

actually I have a lightweight "folding" stock. I bought for my sks a while back, but later refinished the original stock, and fell in love with it. So I am looking to sell the aftermarket one.

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ind...ROD&ProdID=502

I have both pieces to make it either folding or fixed. (was an extra 9-10$ iirc)

I would let it go for 40$ plus shipping if someone wants it.

A word of warning though, you will need to keep it as a fixed stock unless your sks is old enough, or you have enough u.s. compliance parts on it. Otherwise you could be in violation of batf rules.

last but not least, my neighbor has one with the aftermarket scope and bolt cover combo. I haven't shot his yet, but he says very good things about it. For less than $40 I will have to try one myself.

sgtD · September 29th, 2006, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLASS3NH

There once was a Norinco SKS in a carbine version that also took AK mags.....(The mag was detatchable)......That's about as close to an AK as you're going to get...........The Carbine version (16 1/2 inch bbl) is VERY hard to find

I have the carbine that takes AK mags, and love it. I was acurate right out of the box. I guess Clinton banned importation of them or something. My dad has the regular SKS and I absolutley prefer it to the AK for accuracy and shootability. You don't get that Ak muzzle rise which I hate. In fact, if it weren't for pure SHTF reliability in filthy environments, I would get rid of the AK, but who knows, I may need it someday in that type of sitch, so I'm keepin it just in case.

pgrass101 · September 29th, 2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pgrass101

. My cousin had a Chinese SKS that was a lemon, I have 2 friends that also have Chinese SKS and love them, so my cousins might be a fluke.

I talked to my cousin about his SKS, he bought his used
and did not inspect it well. He took it to a gunsmith who replaced the gas rod (maybe plug....well something was bent

) Since then it has run and run.

Risque007 · September 29th, 2006, 01:37 PM

Goodsamaritan, what are the "U.S. Compliance parts"?

Superhouse 15 · September 30th, 2006, 02:27 PM

Best to keep it as stock as possible. There's nothing wrong with it, and the laws are so confusing, nobody will be able to correctly tell you if it's legal or not. Some of the "semi-detachable" magazines are unreliable and are all slow to reload. Stick with 10 the stock magazine and stripper clips. Best to have a way of locking it up if you're going to leave it in the car, too. And don't forget to keep it oiled for corrosion resistance. Here in FL, long guns in cars are mostly regulated by laws relating to hunting, while the CCW laws concern mostly handguns. I am not a lawyer, thank goodness.

And if you have the Yugo SKS with the grenade launcher, YOU ARE MISSING OUT IF YOU DON"T OWN THIS:
http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd....rSuperSKU=&MC=

Available as a kit or as individual rounds.

Doug · October 4th, 2006, 12:09 AM

The SKS is a very good carbine. I've owned 5 of them. The Chinese are my favorite. The Russians are probably the "prettiest". I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if your looking for a good, reasonably priced, reliable autoloader.

Old_Painless · October 4th, 2006, 03:55 PM

As said by many, the SKS is a fine "trunk gun", if legal in your part of the world. Here's a little write-up on how to clean up one that is covered in cosmoline.

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/edu23.htm

I love mine.

AzQkr · October 12th, 2006, 01:38 AM

Just bought two Norinco SKS's like new condition. Great guns and plenty accurate as others have mentioned.

I sighted the first one in last week. The front sight had to be brought up three turns and then it was dead nuts on at 100 yds, the windage needed no tuning at all. Moving the ladder rear sight to "300", the 18x18" steel gong was whacked 30 for 30 from the bench [ just to see if the ladder increments were good to use which they are ].

Good luck with the SKS's guys and gals, they are reliable, rugged and battle proven to work with enough knock down out to 300 to make it hurt.

Brownie

pbrktrt · October 14th, 2006, 06:34 PM

any opinions on the mini-30? mine shoots under 3" with most ammo from what iv'e seen i may have lucked out. it's a stainless version with a choates stock & buffer & muzzle brake. i tried some
eagle 10 rd. mags and they are in my opinion crap. just don't function. i keep it clean & don't have any problems with ruger mag or an american ss 10rd talk to me

farronwolf · October 14th, 2006, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JayHawker45

The SKSs are quite adequate for a truck carbine. I own two Yugo 59/66s that I bought for my sons. They are as accurate as we need, they are a good weapon to teach the boys on, and they are dependable.

The only drawback I see is that the firing pin well in the bolt MUST be kept meticulously clean. SOME SKSs had a tendency for the firing pin to stick (this is a risk one has with any free floating firing pin, but it seemed to be more prevalent with the SKS family of weapons), greatly increasing the chance of a slam fire. Attention to detail greatly reduces the risk. Since my sons were or are the primary users of these weapons, I opted to have a spring installed on the firing pin that precludes the firing pin from sticking in the "wrong" position at the wrong time.

Frankly, that's the only mod I've ever considered for either of the weapons. For me, the length of pull of the stock is short, but it fits the boys so, I'm not terribly concerned about that. For less than $200, I personally think it's a great deal, it almost puts the SKS into the realm of a "disposable" carbine.... "you can shoot it until it can't shoot no more."

Ben Murray out of Texas is the gentleman that I got the springs from.

http://www.surplusrifle.com/reviews/...art2/index.asp

I had to replace the firing pin in my yugo, and did it with one of Murray's after firing several thousand rounds on the original. Cost about 30 bucks I think for him to send me one, and installed in about 2 minutes. Mine however had gotten bent, and would not fire at all, as opposed to the slamfire which I have seen and fired other sks' with this condition.

For the price the overall reliability and the options of parts and accesories, you just can't beat one of these.

SealBeach · October 17th, 2006, 11:05 PM

The SKS can be a very accurate gun, you need to get the special front adjustment tool, also need totally strip and clean all parts of the gun or you will have mechanical problems. http://www.surplusrifle.com is a great source of info on these guns. I often see guys who bought an SKS and did not clean it completely struggling with jams and feed problems--these are gas operated and can get very dirty, plus most were embalmed in cosmoline for storage which you need to totally clean out. Great gun for the money.

Hekkenschutze · October 20th, 2006, 12:51 AM

The SKS came from russian experimental sniper rifle designs in the late days of WWII. Inherently the milled reciever, bolt design, trigger and better connected barrel all come together to provide you with better accuracy than the AKM.
For $130 why NOT get the SKS? *shrugs*

I personally sprung for the AKM after firing both guns simply because the AKM was far more fun to shoot and trying to use either gun for precision shooting is just a joke.
But if you want shooting fun from an SKS with highcap mags, then you will have to do some work on your gun...or get used to stripper clips and 10 rds at a time

AzQkr · October 20th, 2006, 01:08 AM

My Norinco sks's will shoot an 18x18" steel plate at 300 rds all day. Thats a mans chest at 300 yds and just fine for accuracy at that range.

The guns are up to it if you are. For the sigths on them, they do very well. Put a peep sight on one and you'd probably be able to hold that steel plate at 400 yds. Not too shabby for a dependable cheap rifle.

Brownie

Phil Elmore · December 9th, 2006, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hekkenschutze

The SKS came from russian experimental sniper rifle designs in the late days of WWII.

It most certainly did not.

http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Go...3/sks_main.htm

Ben Hennessy · December 9th, 2006, 02:33 PM

Phil that is a good link. Good info on a rifle I own and did not know a lot about.

PAPACHUCK · December 10th, 2006, 11:40 AM

I own four SKS's. Two Yugos and two Norincos. They are fine rifles and are more than accurate enough for MBR purposes. Below is a pic of one of my Norincos with a back yard camo job on a synthetic Monte Carlo stock. I call it my jungle gun. This rifle has been absolutely reliable for the 11 years I've owned it.

I think everybody should have at least one SKS.
Git-U-1.

p8riot · December 11th, 2006, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAPACHUCK

I own four SKS's. Two Yugos and two Norincos. They are fine rifles and are more than accurate enough for MBR purposes. Below is a pic of one of my Norincos with a back yard camo job on a synthetic Monte Carlo stock. I call it my jungle gun. This rifle has been absolutely reliable for the 11 years I've owned it.

I think everybody should have at least one SKS.
Git-U-1.

That is probably the nicest looking SKS I've ever seen. It has really clean lines and I do like the finish on the stock (and I'm not a camo guy), the metal finish looks good too. You have inspired me to fix up one (or more) of mine.

September 29th, 2006, 04:41 AM	#21
CLASS3NH VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 2,589	There once was a Norinco SKS in a carbine version that also took AK mags.....(The mag was detatchable)......That's about as close to an AK as you're going to get...........The Carbine version (16 1/2 inch bbl) is VERY hard to find __________________ Why Waltz when you can Rock-N-Roll

September 29th, 2006, 01:37 PM	#25
Risque007 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 204	Goodsamaritan, what are the "U.S. Compliance parts"? __________________ A man without a blackthorn stick is a man without an expedient. - Irish Proverb Why so SERIOUS?

September 30th, 2006, 02:27 PM	#26
Superhouse 15 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,680	SKS Best to keep it as stock as possible. There's nothing wrong with it, and the laws are so confusing, nobody will be able to correctly tell you if it's legal or not. Some of the "semi-detachable" magazines are unreliable and are all slow to reload. Stick with 10 the stock magazine and stripper clips. Best to have a way of locking it up if you're going to leave it in the car, too. And don't forget to keep it oiled for corrosion resistance. Here in FL, long guns in cars are mostly regulated by laws relating to hunting, while the CCW laws concern mostly handguns. I am not a lawyer, thank goodness. And if you have the Yugo SKS with the grenade launcher, YOU ARE MISSING OUT IF YOU DON"T OWN THIS: http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd....rSuperSKU=&MC= Available as a kit or as individual rounds.

October 4th, 2006, 12:09 AM	#27
Doug Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 49	The SKS is a very good carbine. I've owned 5 of them. The Chinese are my favorite. The Russians are probably the "prettiest". I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if your looking for a good, reasonably priced, reliable autoloader. __________________ \"What you\'ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling incoherent response where you even close to expressing anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. May God have mercy on your soul.\" My adoring wife, at least once a day.

October 12th, 2006, 01:38 AM	#29
AzQkr Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In the Superstitions Posts: 1,786	Just bought two Norinco SKS's like new condition. Great guns and plenty accurate as others have mentioned. I sighted the first one in last week. The front sight had to be brought up three turns and then it was dead nuts on at 100 yds, the windage needed no tuning at all. Moving the ladder rear sight to "300", the 18x18" steel gong was whacked 30 for 30 from the bench [ just to see if the ladder increments were good to use which they are ]. Good luck with the SKS's guys and gals, they are reliable, rugged and battle proven to work with enough knock down out to 300 to make it hurt. Brownie __________________ The mind is the limiting factor http://www.threatfocused.com/forums/index.php

September 29th, 2006, 08:31 AM	#22
GoodSamaritan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 791	actually I have a lightweight "folding" stock. I bought for my sks a while back, but later refinished the original stock, and fell in love with it. So I am looking to sell the aftermarket one. http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ind...ROD&ProdID=502 I have both pieces to make it either folding or fixed. (was an extra 9-10$ iirc) I would let it go for 40$ plus shipping if someone wants it. A word of warning though, you will need to keep it as a fixed stock unless your sks is old enough, or you have enough u.s. compliance parts on it. Otherwise you could be in violation of batf rules. last but not least, my neighbor has one with the aftermarket scope and bolt cover combo. I haven't shot his yet, but he says very good things about it. For less than $40 I will have to try one myself.

October 4th, 2006, 03:55 PM	#28
Old_Painless New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 14	As said by many, the SKS is a fine "trunk gun", if legal in your part of the world. Here's a little write-up on how to clean up one that is covered in cosmoline. http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/edu23.htm I love mine.

October 14th, 2006, 06:34 PM	#30
pbrktrt Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: muskegon,mi Posts: 21	any opinions on the mini-30? mine shoots under 3" with most ammo from what iv'e seen i may have lucked out. it's a stainless version with a choates stock & buffer & muzzle brake. i tried some eagle 10 rd. mags and they are in my opinion crap. just don't function. i keep it clean & don't have any problems with ruger mag or an american ss 10rd talk to me

October 17th, 2006, 11:05 PM	#32
SealBeach New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 12	The SKS can be a very accurate gun, you need to get the special front adjustment tool, also need totally strip and clean all parts of the gun or you will have mechanical problems. http://www.surplusrifle.com is a great source of info on these guns. I often see guys who bought an SKS and did not clean it completely struggling with jams and feed problems--these are gas operated and can get very dirty, plus most were embalmed in cosmoline for storage which you need to totally clean out. Great gun for the money. __________________ "Well, a gun that's unloaded and cocked ain't good for nothin". John Wayne in True Grit

October 20th, 2006, 12:51 AM	#33
Hekkenschutze Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 126	The SKS came from russian experimental sniper rifle designs in the late days of WWII. Inherently the milled reciever, bolt design, trigger and better connected barrel all come together to provide you with better accuracy than the AKM. For $130 why NOT get the SKS? shrugs I personally sprung for the AKM after firing both guns simply because the AKM was far more fun to shoot and trying to use either gun for precision shooting is just a joke. But if you want shooting fun from an SKS with highcap mags, then you will have to do some work on your gun...or get used to stripper clips and 10 rds at a time

October 20th, 2006, 01:08 AM	#34
AzQkr Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In the Superstitions Posts: 1,786	My Norinco sks's will shoot an 18x18" steel plate at 300 rds all day. Thats a mans chest at 300 yds and just fine for accuracy at that range. The guns are up to it if you are. For the sigths on them, they do very well. Put a peep sight on one and you'd probably be able to hold that steel plate at 400 yds. Not too shabby for a dependable cheap rifle. Brownie __________________ The mind is the limiting factor http://www.threatfocused.com/forums/index.php

December 9th, 2006, 02:33 PM	#36
Ben Hennessy VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. James, Missouri Posts: 2,375	Phil that is a good link. Good info on a rifle I own and did not know a lot about.

December 10th, 2006, 11:40 AM	#37
PAPACHUCK Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sportsmans Paradise Posts: 302	I own four SKS's. Two Yugos and two Norincos. They are fine rifles and are more than accurate enough for MBR purposes. Below is a pic of one of my Norincos with a back yard camo job on a synthetic Monte Carlo stock. I call it my jungle gun. This rifle has been absolutely reliable for the 11 years I've owned it. I think everybody should have at least one SKS. Git-U-1. __________________ FREEDOM MATTERS!

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