CZ 858 or SKS or ?

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Hey folks, got a real dilemma..
I'm looking for something that provides cheap fun at the range.
I keep bouncing between these 2 Reds or maybe a 10/22.
In this comparison, I won't consider the cost of ammo, cheap like water.

A 10/22 scratches the hot-rod itch but 7.62 scratches the big bang and hot-rod itch.

Can I hear your thoughts ?
If it was a toss up between the 2 Reds, what would you choose and why ?
Are they/can they be made accurate without throwing big$ at them ?
Is the CZ scope friendly ?

Thanks for all replies.
 
I would start with an SKS,for the price you really can't beat this rifle. Cheap,reliable and easy to shoot straight.

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Well,SKS is cheap, very reliable, easy to maintain,resonably accurate. But the CZ is,in my opinion a much better rifle on alls aspects except that is more expensive. Now the CZ is my main rifle and i swear by it only. Imao,a sks or a cz is much fun than a .22:D
 
An SKS would be my choice followed by the CZ 858. With the low cost of surplus ammo you get a lot more fun and bang for the buck.:sniper:
 
Rufas said:
Hey folks, got a real dilemma..
I'm looking for something that provides cheap fun at the range.
I keep bouncing between these 2 Reds or maybe a 10/22.
In this comparison, I won't consider the cost of ammo, cheap like water.

A 10/22 scratches the hot-rod itch but 7.62 scratches the big bang and hot-rod itch.

Can I hear your thoughts ?
If it was a toss up between the 2 Reds, what would you choose and why ?
Are they/can they be made accurate without throwing big$ at them ?
Is the CZ scope friendly ?

Thanks for all replies.
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I would consider a SKS over a 858. The 858 in my opinion over priced for what you are getting. Here are some previous links that should help you make up your mind.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=403698

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=393533

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=393915
 
I've owned both - sold my SKS and SKS-D, still have an 858 and a 58L, if that tells you anything!!:D

Really, it depends on how much you want to spend - I personally (and this is just my opinion!) think the Vz is a better rifle (better ergonomics, more add-ons available, lighter, better balanced, detachable mags, and more pointable), but there's nothing wrong with an SKS - it's also a very good rifle, and costs a lot less :)

...but hey, what do I know?? :runaway:

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Thanks for all the tips guy's. I always like hearing opinions.
Driver, I've seen that picture before, the stock looks fantastic in the photo, did you re-finish it ?
I'm leaning SKS again, that's where I was before I picked up my Beretta 92g, BUT, that could change a few times in the next 10 minutes..
 
Rufas said:
Hey folks, got a real dilemma..

Can I hear your thoughts ?
If it was a toss up between the 2 Reds, what would you choose and why ?
Are they/can they be made accurate without throwing big$ at them ?
Is the CZ scope friendly ?

Thanks for all replies.
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They are minute of imperialist dog out to 300 yards. Neither are very scope friendly, but they are both possible to mount glass to. I owned both and I stll do. I paid 159 shipped for my russian sks and 720 shipped for my 858. The 858 is slightly more accurate, has better ergonmics. In my opinion looks a bit cooler. If I were to pick one over the other I would take an sks.
 
I picked up the 858 because I had decided on only purchasing one rifle. Well the idea of one rifle is now gone only 4 months later and it is a real easy choice to pick up the SKS to set beside the 858 in the cabinet since it is affordable. Other way around would have been a tougher sell for purchasing the same caliber.

Honestly, I have come to the conclusion you need both but I know the 858 will be "the" gun. At least at my house.
 
bjs7293 said:
I would consider a SKS over a 858. The 858 in my opinion over priced for what you are getting. Here are some previous links that should help you make up your mind.
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Why do you think it's over-priced? What other rifle of similar configuration costs less?
 
Rufas said:
Thanks for all the tips guy's. I always like hearing opinions.
Driver, I've seen that picture before, the stock looks fantastic in the photo, did you re-finish it ?
I'm leaning SKS again, that's where I was before I picked up my Beretta 92g, BUT, that could change a few times in the next 10 minutes..
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Ya I did ,it was quite easy and didn't take too long. There is a thread on it in the red rifle forum,,,,do a search and it should come up.

Good luck with your decision.
 
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