chinese or russian for basic plinking?

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I'm sorry to start another chinese vs russian thread. I just want to know, if I'm not too bothered about accuracy, should I wait for a new chinese sks when marstar gets them in or just get a russian one? this will be my first gun purchase and I kinda want to buy a brand new one.

I guess what I'm asking is, all other things aside, will a chinese one be as reliable as a russian one?
 
there pretty much the same, one just looks nicer. But the cheaper one if you just want a cheap plinker.
 
Agree. The chinese ones are lighter, but accuracy wise I think it's a crap shoot from rifle to rifle regardless of what makes.
 
The Russians look and feel better I find. Plus you can get one in a laminate stock. The Chi-Coms will be loaded with cosmoline probably also,which some people do not like dealing with. The Russians are only covered in a machine oil.
 
I have a chinese late production, still like new,i fired approx 400 rounds with but my well used russian Tula 55/56 is more accurate and better quality. Maybe my chinese will go eventualy.
 
wherermykeys said:
I'm sorry to start another chinese vs russian thread. I just want to know, if I'm not too bothered about accuracy, should I wait for a new chinese sks when marstar gets them in or just get a russian one? this will be my first gun purchase and I kinda want to buy a brand new one.

I guess what I'm asking is, all other things aside, will a chinese one be as reliable as a russian one?
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Go with Russian, accuracy, look and quality. If you want to make noise go with Chinese one.
 
easyrider604 said:
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Thanks! That's all I'm really looking for. Not to say everyone else's input wasn't helpful, I just really wanted to know if a Chinese SKS will go bang as reliably as a Russian one.

Like I said, I just want to get something new for my first rifle...I'll prob wind up picking up a nice Russian one later on (...rifle that is)
 
wherermykeys said:
I'm sorry to start another chinese vs russian thread. I just want to know, if I'm not too bothered about accuracy, should I wait for a new chinese sks when marstar gets them in or just get a russian one? this will be my first gun purchase and I kinda want to buy a brand new one.

I guess what I'm asking is, all other things aside, will a chinese one be as reliable as a russian one?
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If you are looking for a shooter all SKS's will do the job with no problems. I have some Chinese versions that that will out shoot Russians and visa-versa. If you are going to mail order a SKS as a shooter, go with the cheaper price. There is already sponsors selling Chinese SKS for $219.00 shipped.
 
Yeah, I'll be mail ordering one. I was kinda hoping that Marstar would still have them for $139 when they get their shipment in :D (is that still happening?) I don't get my PAL until the late Feb/early Mar anyway...
 
wherermykeys said:
Yeah, I'll be mail ordering one. I was kinda hoping that Marstar would still have them for $139 when they get their shipment in :D (is that still happening?) I don't get my PAL until the late Feb/early Mar anyway...
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You can wait for Marstar but for some reason his Dec delivery did not get here. Then Jan came along. It is almost Feb. I am pretty sure that if he ever gets it it will not be at 139. He is a business man, not an idiot.
Go with Russian one. Original manufacturer and not a knock off.
 
I have both (Russian 1952 and Chinese 1993...I believe)...and the Russian does feel better made. They both fire surprisingly accurate. I do get better at distance with the Norc as I have a factory Norc scope on it. With the Norc I have to "persuade" it all the time when assembling/disassembling...not so with the Russian. With that in mind I put a Tapco on the Norc (that was an exercise in fun...).
 
I am in the same situation and have completed some extensive reading through the internet and this great site. I will purchase a Russian version soon, not sure if I will wait for Marstar, Johnone has not given a price estimate nor delivery update on his shipment.
 
I have a Norc that has a chromed lined barrel....really helps when cleaning after every use of surplus ammo. But I think the Russians look better. I think you would be happy with either one you choose.
 
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