all I want for X-mas is a SKS
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had shot 2 crates out of it and the accuracy basically just disappeared. It also started falling apart.
At first I could hit pop cans most of the time at 100m. A year later I would be lucky to hit a fire extinguisher. The rear sight would shift a bit. The screw holding the bayonet on kept falling out. Guess where a spring loaded sks bayonet goes when the screw comes out. I will give you a hint I still have a scar from it.
I sold it and bought a marlin 795. no regrets. It was a lot of fun while I had though.
At first I could hit pop cans most of the time at 100m. A year later I would be lucky to hit a fire extinguisher. The rear sight would shift a bit. The screw holding the bayonet on kept falling out. Guess where a spring loaded sks bayonet goes when the screw comes out. I will give you a hint I still have a scar from it.
I sold it and bought a marlin 795. no regrets. It was a lot of fun while I had though.
No regrets buying one- in fact liked it so much I bought another one! Just remember to clean it right after you use it - a day to two later you will notice it crapping up. Ammo is not as cheap as it was so buy now before it gets more expensive. By the case is the best way. If you are around London ON Bullseye sells ammo on stripper clips, worth getting 300/$75 and then use the bulk ammo with the clips as bulk ammo doesn't usually come on stripper clips. Spend your money on ammo rather than a fancy stock.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
If you're only going to get one, get a Yugoslavian model. The two I have are in minty condition and they are quite accurate depending on the ammo they're fed. Much better accuracy than the Soviet examples and better than the Chinese examples which are more accurate than the Soviets.
The Yugos can be a bit difficult to find but they come onto the EE on a regular basis.
Now, you also need to learn how to properly clean the socalled "cheap" ammo and understand it's cheap for a reason. Mainly because the primers contain corrosive chemicals. Also, the surplus ammo will not shoot to the same point of aim as North American produced hunting ammo.
You may also want to look into one of the no gunsmith scope mounts such as the Magwedge or similar models. There are others that are satisfactory as well.
The Yugos can be a bit difficult to find but they come onto the EE on a regular basis.
Now, you also need to learn how to properly clean the socalled "cheap" ammo and understand it's cheap for a reason. Mainly because the primers contain corrosive chemicals. Also, the surplus ammo will not shoot to the same point of aim as North American produced hunting ammo.
You may also want to look into one of the no gunsmith scope mounts such as the Magwedge or similar models. There are others that are satisfactory as well.
absolutely - these are great reliable semis - real value for your dollars. Get a couple. Keep one as is and bubba the heck out of the other. And btw, if you keep this post going long enough you will soon see a bunch of gun snobs making tired comments about 1 barn MOA etc. Just ignore them. Hundreds of thousands of us own and like sks because it is inexpensive, reliable and fun to shoot. That bunch of soar losers just need a reference point to look down at people.
Great rifles! Fun, durable and cheap! Just don't expect incredible accuracy out of it. More than good enough for hunting however. If you're tall you might find the length of pull a bit short (I'm 5'11" and it doesn't bother me)
You can still find them on sale occasionally for under $200 if you look.
I loved my first one so much I bought a second one! It's also a great rifle for teaching new shooters
You can still find them on sale occasionally for under $200 if you look.
I loved my first one so much I bought a second one! It's also a great rifle for teaching new shooters
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One a shooter, one a collector.
What did I do wrong? just accept that its going to fall apart?
