SKS Bubba project

supernova said:
I don't need to compare anything to know that I like my semiautomatics semiautomatic but yes my No.5 sporter vastly outshoots my SKS of which shoots pretty good. Converting the SKS to a bolt action takes away its biggest draw and drops it into a class of rifles that it can't compete with. Its like putting an efficient 4 banger in a supercar. Good gas mileage sure but now soccer mom's blow the doors off it in their minivans. No thanks.
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You obviously know a hell of a lot supernova, you should write a book:D
 
For the benefit of interested parties (other than supernova as he already knows everything ) This is how I convert an SKS to a straight pull action.

I replace the gas piston with a press fit plug.






When I want to remove it I push it out again with the gas piston rod.



The conversion takes about 30 seconds, I use it when I want to shoot more accurately, other than that I just blast away in typical SKS style.


Two groups of 9 shots at 100 yards, using a Norinco SKS with a red dot and surplus ammo. The center group is with the straight pull conversion, the group on the right is normal semi automatic.



With a decent scope I think I could do much better.
 
Well, it was a learning curve for me. I think what I have is a SKS mount, (the mount drops down), but an AK style Scope so it mounts high. I actually shoot it with my right handed but with my left eye as it's my better eye. The optics are good enough, (mainly I like the look, it just looks right on a Russian gun), they're clear except around the edge and the reticle is sharp. I think I'll by an SVD, (lower), one either variable or 8x.

Are you buying from Eastwave?
 
Yes I'm going to order from Eastwave, is that where you bought yours from ? If I get what I think I'm getting it should sit quite low on the LHS. This is the mount that I am going to get, I think it's made for a Mosin Nagant but it looks ideal for what I want it for. I think I will get two while I am at it.

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I'm using this mount which is for the SKS. Drilled and tapped to the receiver, I didn't screw into the stock. No modification to the stock was needed at all. Mount the scope to the rail and make sure you're happy with eye relief before you drill.
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Problem is I have an AK POSP I believe. It's much taller and has the release lever on the bottom. I believe SVD/SKS type scopes have the release lever in the middle. My right eye has a bad stygmatism but I'm right handed. I can shoot this carbine well with my left eye shooting right handed. If it wasn't for that, I'd be pissed that I was sold this scope for a SKS. I might buy another scope for this carbine from Eastwave, but does that mean I should buy an 858 for this scope? ;)

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Good luck with the project.
 
Your rail looks more refined than the one I was thinking of getting, I might change my mind and get one like yours.

Your scope does sit very high, it would also be high on a CZ 858.

Thanks for the pics.
 
I can't get one of those mounts here. I just received this from Kalinka Optics...... Due to customs and ITAR regulations we are currently unable to ship to Canada. What a bummer.
 
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