big time newbie, interested in an sks
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Just don't pick one with an ATI or Tapco kit. Stick with an original stock (either laminate or wood). IMHO
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As the stickies will tell you, CLEAN THE RIFLE THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE!
Clean the rifle thoroughly after using corrosive ammunition (surplus military)
Make sure your firing pin is free moving and not stuck forward (will cause slam-fires)
Chrome lined bores will hold up better than non-chrome with regards to using corrosive, but still CLEAN YOUR RIFLE. non-chrome will have slightly better accuracy, but I would recommend chrome, this is an SKS after all, it's not that accurate anyway.
Edit: I feel I should edit and mention that accuracy comment is in regards to sub MOA groups, not that it won't hit the broad side of a barn haha
Clean the rifle thoroughly after using corrosive ammunition (surplus military)
Make sure your firing pin is free moving and not stuck forward (will cause slam-fires)
Chrome lined bores will hold up better than non-chrome with regards to using corrosive, but still CLEAN YOUR RIFLE. non-chrome will have slightly better accuracy, but I would recommend chrome, this is an SKS after all, it's not that accurate anyway.
Edit: I feel I should edit and mention that accuracy comment is in regards to sub MOA groups, not that it won't hit the broad side of a barn haha
the lop on the stock sks is really already very short!
x2 for me here brother, my 115lbs wife actually likes shooting my sks, so i have her dressed in ATI so its better for both of us.
As for picking a good one, if you plan on shooting it alot, then go where its cheapest, find one in nice shape, clean it up real good, lotsa info on youtube and here to learn, read first. Any old sks will make a good shooter. There are even vids on cleaning and learning what to look for. do a little research but really you cant go wrong, look for one with nice bore, no cracks, no rust to the best of your abilities, the staff likely wont let you dissassemble it. but have fun
As for picking a good one, if you plan on shooting it alot, then go where its cheapest, find one in nice shape, clean it up real good, lotsa info on youtube and here to learn, read first. Any old sks will make a good shooter. There are even vids on cleaning and learning what to look for. do a little research but really you cant go wrong, look for one with nice bore, no cracks, no rust to the best of your abilities, the staff likely wont let you dissassemble it. but have fun
Laminate is a fancy word for plywood. I am not a fan of the laminate stocks I prefer the solid wood stocks with a metal 30 round magazine pinned to 5 rounds and a vented metal hand guard.
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