The SKS... good or not?

Risque007 · September 28th, 2006, 12:02 AM

I've been seriously thinking about a good car rifle to keep in my trunk. Since I want to play it on the safe side with the LEOs, I prefer to keep it unloaded with a clip nearby in case things go sour. I've been thinking about the SKS as an option to the AK-47, but many people say that the SKS is horribly inaccurate? Is this true?

Also, can you fire these from the hip? (Just an amateur question, so feel free to blast and criticize me for it if you feel like it

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swiftyjuan · September 28th, 2006, 12:43 AM

The SKS will do the job, as will the AK. These aren't target rifles, but at reasonable ranges, they are both potent. I prefer the AK, but would feel well armed with an SKS. I can have only limited editions in California, so I have to settle for a Ruger Mini-30. Can you fire the SKS from the hip? Sure! Can you hit anything? Maybe, with LOTS of luck. Let us know what you get!

.45acp · September 28th, 2006, 12:56 AM

My experience with the SKS is limited as I've put about 150 rounds through two of them in the last two days.

I personally wouldn't try to fire it from the hip.

My opinions on the gun:

It is accurate enough, I was hitting targets at 100 yards every shot with both SKS's I shot though they do belong to friends who are very knowledgable and are already sighted in by these friends.
It also seems well made and the price is fantastic at my local gun shop, $159.00 with bayonet and grenade launcher, same place my friends bought theirs.
These guys have some nice collections and I shoot alot of their guns, AK's, Armalites, Bushmasters, Rugers but they always bring their SKS.

I'll be getting one in the next 2-3 weeks.

davyray · September 28th, 2006, 01:30 AM

I have a stock Norinco SKS I bought for $117, shipping included (a few years ago!!) and I love it. It's my go to for coyotes that want to get a closer look at the chickens. Rock solid at 100 yards with the factory sights. And wonderfully cheap ammo. I keep thinking I w2ant to modify it with a new stock and a low power scope, but then I ask, "why?" So, it stays stock for another day...

Dave.

Ben Hennessy · September 28th, 2006, 02:15 AM

I have a Norinco SKS that I bought about 10 years ago. I'm not a rifle person but this is a very accurate rifle. I enjoy this rifle and the cheap round so much that last year I also bought a customize AK. Well my AK doesn't come close to accuratcy as the SKS. But don't even think the ammo is cheap anymore like it was last year. For a 1000's round case you'll pay over $150 now.

craze · September 28th, 2006, 02:16 AM

I have both a Yugoslavian SKS and AK. Both are 100% reliable. As far as accuracy is concerned my SKS is more acurate than the AK. I even killed a deer with my SKS last year. I have been very impressed whith this rifle. I've had three SKS rifles a Chinese, a Russian, and the Yugoslavian. Out of the three the Yugo has been the best shooter. In my oppinion the SKS particularly the Yugoslavian is an ideal truck gun.

Bando · September 28th, 2006, 02:33 AM

I would like some info too.

ron8903 · September 28th, 2006, 09:53 AM

SKS is a fine battle rifle.
It's more accurate than my AK also.

pgrass101 · September 28th, 2006, 10:08 AM

I have heard nothing bad about the Yugo SKS and mine is realible with all types of surplus ammo thru it. It is accurate enough for my purpose out to 100 meters. My cousin had a Chinese SKS that was a lemon, I have 2 friens that also have Chinese SKS and love them, so my cousins might be a fluke. The SKS is not and never will be a target rifle no matter how many after market add-ons you buy. I wasted money on scope mounts etc.....don't if you want to upgrade get a good composite stock and leave the rest alone. With all that said I like my M-1 carbines much better.

hsuCowboy98 · September 28th, 2006, 10:25 AM

The SKS is a fine semi-auto rifle. It is accurate enough to hit what you can reasonably see with iron sights, and is very reliable. I have 3, and have had many pass through my hands, and it is very rare to find a lemon.

Take a look here for some great info and reviews :http://www.surplusrifle.com/sks/index.asp

September 28th, 2006, 12:02 AM	#1
Risque007 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 156	The SKS... good or not? I've been seriously thinking about a good car rifle to keep in my trunk. Since I want to play it on the safe side with the LEOs, I prefer to keep it unloaded with a clip nearby in case things go sour. I've been thinking about the SKS as an option to the AK-47, but many people say that the SKS is horribly inaccurate? Is this true? Also, can you fire these from the hip? (Just an amateur question, so feel free to blast and criticize me for it if you feel like it ) __________________ A man without a blackthorn stick is a man without an expedient. - Irish Proverb Why so SERIOUS?

September 28th, 2006, 12:43 AM	#2
swiftyjuan VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 2,033	The SKS will do the job, as will the AK. These aren't target rifles, but at reasonable ranges, they are both potent. I prefer the AK, but would feel well armed with an SKS. I can have only limited editions in California, so I have to settle for a Ruger Mini-30. Can you fire the SKS from the hip? Sure! Can you hit anything? Maybe, with LOTS of luck. Let us know what you get! __________________ John Assault is a behavior, not a device. "Don't never take no shortcuts." Patty Reed, Donner Party Lifetime NRA member

September 28th, 2006, 02:33 AM	#7
Bando Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas somewhere Posts: 464	I would like some info too. __________________ The Problem: When stupid people do stupid things, smart people end up getting killed.

September 28th, 2006, 09:53 AM	#8
ron8903 Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,829	SKS is a fine battle rifle. It's more accurate than my AK also. __________________ "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

September 28th, 2006, 10:25 AM	#10
hsuCowboy98 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,023	The SKS is a fine semi-auto rifle. It is accurate enough to hit what you can reasonably see with iron sights, and is very reliable. I have 3, and have had many pass through my hands, and it is very rare to find a lemon. Take a look here for some great info and reviews :http://www.surplusrifle.com/sks/index.asp __________________ Fear No Evil.

September 28th, 2006, 12:56 AM	#3
.45acp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 564	My experience with the SKS is limited as I've put about 150 rounds through two of them in the last two days. I personally wouldn't try to fire it from the hip. My opinions on the gun: It is accurate enough, I was hitting targets at 100 yards every shot with both SKS's I shot though they do belong to friends who are very knowledgable and are already sighted in by these friends. It also seems well made and the price is fantastic at my local gun shop, $159.00 with bayonet and grenade launcher, same place my friends bought theirs. These guys have some nice collections and I shoot alot of their guns, AK's, Armalites, Bushmasters, Rugers but they always bring their SKS. I'll be getting one in the next 2-3 weeks.

September 28th, 2006, 01:30 AM	#4
davyray Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 124	I have a stock Norinco SKS I bought for $117, shipping included (a few years ago!!) and I love it. It's my go to for coyotes that want to get a closer look at the chickens. Rock solid at 100 yards with the factory sights. And wonderfully cheap ammo. I keep thinking I w2ant to modify it with a new stock and a low power scope, but then I ask, "why?" So, it stays stock for another day... Dave.

September 28th, 2006, 02:15 AM	#5
Ben Hennessy VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. James, Missouri Posts: 2,361	I have a Norinco SKS that I bought about 10 years ago. I'm not a rifle person but this is a very accurate rifle. I enjoy this rifle and the cheap round so much that last year I also bought a customize AK. Well my AK doesn't come close to accuratcy as the SKS. But don't even think the ammo is cheap anymore like it was last year. For a 1000's round case you'll pay over $150 now.

September 28th, 2006, 02:16 AM	#6
craze Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 341	I have both a Yugoslavian SKS and AK. Both are 100% reliable. As far as accuracy is concerned my SKS is more acurate than the AK. I even killed a deer with my SKS last year. I have been very impressed whith this rifle. I've had three SKS rifles a Chinese, a Russian, and the Yugoslavian. Out of the three the Yugo has been the best shooter. In my oppinion the SKS particularly the Yugoslavian is an ideal truck gun.

September 28th, 2006, 10:08 AM	#9
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,105	I have heard nothing bad about the Yugo SKS and mine is realible with all types of surplus ammo thru it. It is accurate enough for my purpose out to 100 meters. My cousin had a Chinese SKS that was a lemon, I have 2 friens that also have Chinese SKS and love them, so my cousins might be a fluke. The SKS is not and never will be a target rifle no matter how many after market add-ons you buy. I wasted money on scope mounts etc.....don't if you want to upgrade get a good composite stock and leave the rest alone. With all that said I like my M-1 carbines much better.

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