My New SKS

sddykstr · October 4th, 2009, 03:00 AM

Hey everyone, this is my new norinco sks with the tapco telescoping stock. I haven't had a chance to shoot it, but it seems like it will be a blast (pun intended). This is my first high-powered rifle compared to my handgun and shotgun.

Sorry the pic is crap, I just got home and my camera was dead so I had to use the trusty cell phone cam. What do you guys think?

obxned · October 4th, 2009, 03:22 AM

I'm sure you will enjoy it. These are good solid guns, quite accurate and reliable. The aftermarket stock is a big plus. I never can shoot an AK or SKS worth beans with the too short issue stocks, but both come alive when the stock fits.

Bulldog39 · October 4th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Nice rifle.

cuban11182 · October 4th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Nice rifle. I remember buying two of them for $119 a piece (Yugo) in 2006. Ending up giving them to my father and my brother. I wonder how much they are going for now.

gunthorp · October 4th, 2009, 10:48 AM

It's one of the best defensive platforms going, simple and reliable. I actually prefer it to the semi-automatic versions of the AK. I gave each of my three sons one when they turned of age. (they only cost $79 ea back then) The short stock issue is easily remedied. I even found a paratroop version (shorter bbl) called the DM (detchable mag) that acepts AK mags and drums. It's my wife's crowd control tool.

CenCal · October 4th, 2009, 11:07 AM

How about an update after your first shoot?

MinistrMalic · October 4th, 2009, 11:42 AM

Nice rifle! Enjoy shooting it and let us know how it feels.

sddykstr · October 4th, 2009, 01:18 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone! I'll let you know how it shoots when I get a chance. Is there anything useful that I could add to this rifle?

I've read about scopes and such, and the general consensus would be to skip them. It has a picatinny rail up front, but I doubt I'll scope it as it already has some cool ghost ring style sights. I'm just interested in anyone's opinion on and must-haves or things that would be useful.

I'll try to post a better pic when I get back from work later tonight.

Thanks!

cuban11182 · October 4th, 2009, 02:58 PM

I put a scopy on mine but the rear cover shifts too easily. If you do it, get a scope that requires you to drill and tap the receiver and mount there.

sjones · October 4th, 2009, 03:27 PM

All I put on mine is a tec sight(peep) and its a fun gun to shoot.It may not be as accurate as an ar15 or something like that but its plenty accurate for chest shots out to 100 yds.Just use the factory 10 round fixed mag and stripper clips.With a little practice they can be loaded pretty fast,you don't need the extended mags and such.Besides you can carry a lot more clips than you can mags.I've tried to make mine jam and I can't,so its a great rifle..sj

October 4th, 2009, 03:22 AM	#2
obxned VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OBX, NC Posts: 2,252	I'm sure you will enjoy it. These are good solid guns, quite accurate and reliable. The aftermarket stock is a big plus. I never can shoot an AK or SKS worth beans with the too short issue stocks, but both come alive when the stock fits. __________________ http://www.obxammo.com/ There is only one gun law in this country, the 2nd Amendment. All else is bureaucratic nonsense that I choose to comply with or not at my discretion. When governments make laws, they must consider the unintended consequences.

October 4th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#3
Bulldog39 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: KY Posts: 238	Nice rifle. __________________ Semper Fi

October 4th, 2009, 10:48 AM	#5
gunthorp Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Superior Posts: 1,020	It's one of the best defensive platforms going, simple and reliable. I actually prefer it to the semi-automatic versions of the AK. I gave each of my three sons one when they turned of age. (they only cost $79 ea back then) The short stock issue is easily remedied. I even found a paratroop version (shorter bbl) called the DM (detchable mag) that acepts AK mags and drums. It's my wife's crowd control tool. __________________ Don't dither. The nick of time comes just before the moment lost.

October 4th, 2009, 11:42 AM	#7
MinistrMalic Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 485	Nice rifle! Enjoy shooting it and let us know how it feels. __________________ "...whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one." (Luke 22:36) Here is my blog if you're interested :)

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October 4th, 2009, 10:34 AM	#4
cuban11182 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 486	Nice rifle. I remember buying two of them for $119 a piece (Yugo) in 2006. Ending up giving them to my father and my brother. I wonder how much they are going for now.

October 4th, 2009, 11:07 AM	#6
CenCal Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central California Posts: 191	How about an update after your first shoot?

October 4th, 2009, 01:18 PM	#8
sddykstr Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 52	Thanks for the comments everyone! I'll let you know how it shoots when I get a chance. Is there anything useful that I could add to this rifle? I've read about scopes and such, and the general consensus would be to skip them. It has a picatinny rail up front, but I doubt I'll scope it as it already has some cool ghost ring style sights. I'm just interested in anyone's opinion on and must-haves or things that would be useful. I'll try to post a better pic when I get back from work later tonight. Thanks!

October 4th, 2009, 02:58 PM	#9
cuban11182 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 486	I put a scopy on mine but the rear cover shifts too easily. If you do it, get a scope that requires you to drill and tap the receiver and mount there.

October 4th, 2009, 03:27 PM	#10
sjones Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waxahachie,texas Posts: 382	All I put on mine is a tec sight(peep) and its a fun gun to shoot.It may not be as accurate as an ar15 or something like that but its plenty accurate for chest shots out to 100 yds.Just use the factory 10 round fixed mag and stripper clips.With a little practice they can be loaded pretty fast,you don't need the extended mags and such.Besides you can carry a lot more clips than you can mags.I've tried to make mine jam and I can't,so its a great rifle..sj