Sks mag question

flip_floppin · December 28th, 2006, 12:41 PM

I know they're heavy and ugly and many don't like them

...but I've been considering picking one up. I've heard the 30 round mags dont work well. Anyone know more about this?

Bud White · December 28th, 2006, 12:53 PM

my 30 round mags work fine havent really heard of any problems but i dont pay much attn to rifles now adays

PAPACHUCK · December 28th, 2006, 01:02 PM

The SKS, in it's original configuration, is an utterly reliable and quite accurate semi-auto battle rifle. They weren't designed to use removable magazines, but there are many aftermarket mags out there.

The ONLY one I have had good results from is the USA brand. They work most of the time in most SKS's.

You can't go wrong with a SKS, but if you're looking for a MBR with easy mag swap capability, get an AK47 or AR15.

just my .02

flip_floppin · December 28th, 2006, 01:46 PM

Good info thanks alot. I looked at a PWA AR-15 yesterday .223 it was only $599 used. I almost put it on lay away, but I waited. Just kind of tossin around some ideas now. Just wanting something to mess around wtih at the range.

JT · December 28th, 2006, 02:36 PM

As discussed in another thread, there are also potential legal pitfalls of putting a 30 rounder on an SKS.

flip_floppin · December 28th, 2006, 04:29 PM

Yea, I've shopped around today and asked some questions and pretty much decided to get an AK.

xsquidgator · December 28th, 2006, 06:09 PM

Question about the SKS mags- when you talk about putting a 30 rounder on an SKS, are you talking about a 30 rd non-detachable, or detachable, magazine? If it's legal, I kind of like the idea of being able to pull out the 10 round mag and slip in something that would accept detechable AK mags. But, I get the impression that the 30 rounders for the SKS is just a 30 round version of the 10 round standard fixed internal magazine. Is that correct?

oztwaa · January 2nd, 2007, 10:52 PM

Tapco is selling a new 20rd they say will work. They even have a short video.

Garg · January 7th, 2007, 12:38 AM

The 30 round mags are detachable.

Thanks for the tip oztwaa! I think I'm going to order one.

Ti Carry · January 7th, 2007, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JT

As discussed in another thread, there are also potential legal pitfalls of putting a 30 rounder on an SKS.

Why? and can you link the thread?

Ti.

December 28th, 2006, 12:41 PM	#1
flip_floppin Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa bay Posts: 102	Sks mag question I know they're heavy and ugly and many don't like them...but I've been considering picking one up. I've heard the 30 round mags dont work well. Anyone know more about this?

December 28th, 2006, 01:02 PM	#3
PAPACHUCK Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sportsmans Paradise Posts: 283	The SKS, in it's original configuration, is an utterly reliable and quite accurate semi-auto battle rifle. They weren't designed to use removable magazines, but there are many aftermarket mags out there. The ONLY one I have had good results from is the USA brand. They work most of the time in most SKS's. You can't go wrong with a SKS, but if you're looking for a MBR with easy mag swap capability, get an AK47 or AR15. just my .02 __________________ FREEDOM MATTERS!

December 28th, 2006, 02:36 PM	#5
JT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,099	As discussed in another thread, there are also potential legal pitfalls of putting a 30 rounder on an SKS. __________________ Blessed be the Lord my rock who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle. Psalm 144:1 Si vis pacem, para bellum

January 7th, 2007, 12:38 AM	#9
Garg Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 160	The 30 round mags are detachable. Thanks for the tip oztwaa! I think I'm going to order one. __________________ Help find Jennifer Keese - Missing since 1/24/2006 Last edited by Garg; January 7th, 2007 at 12:49 AM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

December 28th, 2006, 12:53 PM	#2
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	my 30 round mags work fine havent really heard of any problems but i dont pay much attn to rifles now adays

December 28th, 2006, 01:46 PM	#4
flip_floppin Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa bay Posts: 102	Good info thanks alot. I looked at a PWA AR-15 yesterday .223 it was only $599 used. I almost put it on lay away, but I waited. Just kind of tossin around some ideas now. Just wanting something to mess around wtih at the range.

December 28th, 2006, 04:29 PM	#6
flip_floppin Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa bay Posts: 102	Yea, I've shopped around today and asked some questions and pretty much decided to get an AK.

December 28th, 2006, 06:09 PM	#7
xsquidgator Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 268	Question about the SKS mags- when you talk about putting a 30 rounder on an SKS, are you talking about a 30 rd non-detachable, or detachable, magazine? If it's legal, I kind of like the idea of being able to pull out the 10 round mag and slip in something that would accept detechable AK mags. But, I get the impression that the 30 rounders for the SKS is just a 30 round version of the 10 round standard fixed internal magazine. Is that correct?

January 2nd, 2007, 10:52 PM	#8
oztwaa New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 9	Tapco is selling a new 20rd they say will work. They even have a short video.