School me on SKS’s

[cdqxyy2222]

The sks ......... rugged and reliable, shoots cheap ammo..........

 

[Leavenworth]

The sks ......... rugged and reliable, shoots cheap ammo..........

Don’t leave home without it !

 

[Joel]

Do the "French Tickler" models have a pinned-in rear sight or is that only the early models?

 

[firebat]

Do the "French Tickler" models have a pinned-in rear sight or is that only the early models?

My FT had a pinned one. I had to dremel the pin out.

 

[Joel]

My FT had a pinned one. I had to dremel the pin out.

Gotcha! Doesn't look like theres much choice, things seem quite set in their ways lol.

Actually a response I just saw elsewhere said its the early ones that are least likely to be pinned? The 1963 I am lookin at now definitely is

 

[firebat]

I broke two punches trying to drive the pin out, it didn't budge. Only Dremel helped.

 

[Joel]

I broke two punches trying to drive the pin out, it didn't budge. Only Dremel helped.

A 1/16" may or may not have just met its end Could try giving it a kroil soak but that wasn't encouraging haha.

Can see why you dremeled it

 

[Leavenworth]

Wanting to get to the cleaning of the SKS and Buck had referenced some pipe cleaners and swabs for doing so . I think the ones Buck mentioned are no longer made .
What pipe cleaners do you fellas use ?
What lint free swabs do you use ?
Links would be appreciated !
Thank You !

 

[knepart]

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09YSJRQL4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
I use these q tip cleaners, purchased off Amazon. Work well, long stem lets me get into all small crevices and the fine tip allows me to get into tight spots.

 

[Buck1950]

I went back to find my post about Pipe cleaners. This is the 'Same' pipe cleaner I bought several years ago(per my Amazon History). The price has gone up but they still have "stiff bristles". Those Q-tip swabs would be handy, too but the pipe cleaners go 'Thru' small spaces.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000W5R6UA?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1

 

[knepart]

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01N8SX03W?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
I also purchased these bristle brushes, come in like 10 different sizes that afford me to get any where, reusable, work great on my rifles.

 

[Buck1950]

knepart, that item is 'Currently Un..." , but the items that appear aboe it look similar and are still avail.

 

[knepart]

Ah, didn’t see that but any similar type brush would work I would think. Work ok on my rifles.
Can get same type with bronze or brass fibres as well

 

[Leavenworth]

Thanks for the replies fellas ! Ordered today .

 

[poodude999]

Fun and easy re-assembly process

 

[Leavenworth]

I really need to get mine cleaned and to the range ! Meanwhile another video for the SKS fans

 

[Joel]

Still never seen these SKS with good bores that will hold 2" at 100 yards. Let alone "plenty doing better than that"

Lots of claims. Never saw.

Good bore, good stock fit, etc etc I think if you took a bunch of SKS and said "I'll give you 10 bucks if a 5 shot group from one is over 3" and you give me 10 bucks if its 3" or less" I'd leave with a lot more money lol. Even the new French Ticklers seem to be 4" consistent propositions and they're from the 80s and supposedly the nicest made Chinese.

They're great at what they are for. Outstanding minute of man, goes bang every time examples of 1940s battle rifles. But....yeah. Not gonna trash talk too hard, the average guy with an iron sighted Win 94 is a 4 MOA proposition or worse and thats supposed to be just classic as it gets for deer

 

[SuperCub]

As I've said before ..... The Commonwealth Allies would have been much better off with the SKS over the Lee Enfield.

Flame away you Philistines.

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[Joel]

As I've said before ..... The Commonwealth Allies would have been much better off with the SKS over the Lee Enfield.

Flame away you Philistines.

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Indian soldiers in the 1960s would likely agree lol

 

[remington jim]

Thanks for the replies fellas ! Ordered today .

One step forward into Communism owning a Coummunist made Gun !