Anyone reloads for sks??

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Just wondering if anyone has been thru this trouble and what is the cost/round expected to be in the end. Don't get me wrong this is not some money saving thread, it's about cleanup. If i spend 2hrs+ shooting 150+ rounds i am more than happy to pay cheap for surplus and deal with the cleanup.

When i bring the sks to the cottage i get to shoot 20 to 30 rounds max. Having to clean a corrosive mess for 20 rounds is enough to leave the rifle home instead of bringing it out...
 
I dont really se the point in reloading when there is non corosive ammo for 6-7$ box ( .30-.35$ a shot) seems like way to much work for little gain, it probly more to reload unless you use home made lead bullets and its not like an sks can really tell the difference between hand loads and cheap steel case ammo.
 
Caleb314 said:
I dont really se the point in reloading when there is non corosive ammo for 6-7$ box ( .30-.35$ a shot) seems like way to much work for little gain, it probly more to reload unless you use home made lead bullets and its not like an sks can really tell the difference between hand loads and cheap steel case ammo.
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You can find non corrosive for $6-7 a box! I am moving to your town. The best I can find is $15.99. Maybe less if I order on line but is it still less after shipping?
 
1.Mainly shoot corrosive x39s
2.Reload a few
3.Shoot a few reloads near the end of your session to clean the gun of those bastard commie salts
 
Caleb314 said:
I dont really se the point in reloading when there is non corosive ammo for 6-7$ box ( .30-.35$ a shot) seems like way to much work for little gain, it probly more to reload unless you use home made lead bullets and its not like an sks can really tell the difference between hand loads and cheap steel case ammo.
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I agree with this, and I reload for about 10 calibers already.
 
I've reloaded the caliber, but not so much for the SKS as it dings up brass pretty good and tosses it way out in front. For the cost and effort, I just use PRVI soft points. They are very accurate in my CZ and its difficult to make a load more accurate for what its worth.
 
The main reason I reload, is because I have time to do it. For the Sks , lots of good info on load data. For plinking and Hunting.Sierra edition V reloading data has good info on all calibers. The problem with corrosive is if you don't clean your rifles properly, the rusting affect will turn your rifle into a prybar.
 
I reload from the free brass picked up at the range. Not for savings, but forthe day when I want to show a newbie how it shoots and for a few rounds that I dont have to strip and clean. Lazy, yup that's me.
 
I wouldn't reload for my SKS. That gun beats the $#!t out of steel casings. Imagine what it does to nice brass. The only way to avoid beat up brass is to remove the piston and use the gun as a straight pull bolt action, which is kind of fun. This also avoids getting the bolt and action black with soot when using surplus ammo. I need only clean the barrel and gas tube.

I do reload this round for my CZ527 Carbine.
 
Why bother with an SKS if you turn it into a bolt gun? Yes, they're a royal pain to clean, but that's why you throw 400+ rounds down the range to make your end-of-day cleaning worthwhile. ;) Back on topic, because I use my SKS as a bullet hose, I don't bother reloading for it. However, I have the greatest respect for those that do.
 
I would only use the SKS for corrosive only. Very hard on brass and not very accurate.
That said, I shoot tons of corrosive and reload through various bolt guns. I find them and the CZ858 easier to clean than the SKS.
The other option is that Canada Ammo non-corrosive when you're feeling lazy.
 
As the first post said reloading was for times when i could only manage to shoot 20/30 rounds. Because right now when these oppotunities arise i never mind the sks because the cleanup is longer than the shooting. I would have a small batch of ammo for these purposes.

Right now i am searching on the norc ammo, looking to see if it's truly non corrosive.
 
MartyK2500 said:
I think the best answer here is buying them non-corrosive. Can someone confirm to me that the norinco ones are 100% non-corrosive? As in shooting 40-50 of them, put sks back in safe without cleaning, getting it out a month or two later without the slightest sign of rust?

https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/377/norinco-7-62x39-ammunition-crate-of-1200/
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I've never used any but this seems to be enough proof for me, and I've never herd anyone complain about that ammo bing corrosive so it should be good.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?631347-Norinco-ammo-corrosion-test-results
 
The Kurgan said:
Why bother with an SKS if you turn it into a bolt gun? Yes, they're a royal pain to clean, but that's why you throw 400+ rounds down the range to make your end-of-day cleaning worthwhile. ;) Back on topic, because I use my SKS as a bullet hose, I don't bother reloading for it. However, I have the greatest respect for those that do.
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Just added as an option if someone is bound and determined to reload for the SKS, or, if you just want to plink 20 to 30 rounds while at the cottage. Other than that, spray away. I do.
 
The cost of sks' now... why bother cleaning with surplus ammo.
Just let them rot & buy another.
I've gone through 3 so far, & just sell them at a reduced price after.
No brainer!
 
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