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