bayonet on or off

[slug1977]

will the sks shoot better with the bayonet on or off?

 

[Dsiwy]

Off or extented

 

[Rifleman1911]

I have read that all Russian rifles are sighted in and designed to fire with the bayonet out in the battle position.


I have not bothered to test this with mine.

 

[slug1977]

i am using mine as a bush gun but have not explored the the accuracy over 50 meters.just wondering.

 

[colinjw]

I have read that all Russian rifles are sighted in and designed to fire with the bayonet out in the battle position.

That is what I have read also. The harmonics of the barrel & ammo are set up for the bayonet out. I have seen a member of our club try both ways & the bayonet out gives better groups. I never thought it would matter. Obviously it does.

 

[Dsiwy]

For better accuracy take off the bayo and cleaning rod, since they rattle around when you fire.

 

[Calum]

Off or extented

X2, I have tried both of these combos and I agree 100%.

 

[ippielb]

Well, ain't that a kick in the head, i'm going to test this when i try out my SKS for the first time.

 

[Dsiwy]

This goes for any gun, if you add a bayo your moa will change and your groupings will suffer.

 

[wenzou]

according to Chinese Military Training Manual:

put Bayonet on will get more acccuracy.