CZ 858 versus SKS easiest to clean/maintain

[Camj]

Thanks to all for the answers about cleaning the milsurp. My next question is of the two rifles which is the easier to clean/maintain. I am sure you guys can see where I am going here.

 

[Norseman]

Either one is easy as heck, Buy both

 

[Armedsask]

I find the SKS is easier to clean because you don't clean it.

 

[Camj]

LOL: I might just buy both sooner or later. I just made a sale recently so the CZ option is now on the table, must admit I hate the wood on the CZ

 

[Norseman]

LOL: I might just buy both sooner or later. I just made a sale recently so the CZ option is now on the table, must admit I hate the wood on the CZ

Check out Palinak's goodies, I will be ordering the G36 type stock, I had one before but sold it with the CZ858

 

[Exoce†]

The only tricky cleaning maneuver am 858 owner has to worry about is replacing the extractor after stripping the bolt. It takes some dexterity but once you figure it out it's not terribly hard.

 

[Armedsask]

I don't strip my bolt.

Use a can of aerosol brake cleaner and blast it clean.

 

[Exoce†]

I don't strip my bolt.

Use a can of aerosol brake cleaner and blast it clean.

Not a bad idea.

Still I think its worth it to strip it every 500 rds or so just to be sure it's super clean and check the firing pin.

 

[Curtton]

The only tricky cleaning maneuver am 858 owner has to worry about is replacing the extractor after stripping the bolt. It takes some dexterity but once you figure it out it's not terribly hard.

i use a extractor tool from a FN , it works .

 

[john154]

I find the CZ is about 50% quicker to clean. It has fewer nooks you have to get into in the reciever and the piston assembly is all open and super quick to clean.

 

[KaiBosh]

The CZ is a firearm you want to clean with love and diligence, the SKS you simply throw into the back of the truck where it belongs...

 

[riptide]

LOL: I might just buy both sooner or later. I just made a sale recently so the CZ option is now on the table, must admit I hate the wood on the CZ

When I bought my CZ it came with plastic black stock (sholder/butt and pistol grip), and front grips. It was a pain to change, but it looks much better over the wood.

 

[Curtton]

The CZ is a firearm you want to clean with love and diligence, the SKS you simply throw into the back of the truck where it belongs...

remind me not to buy a SKS from you .

When I bought my CZ it came with plastic black stock (sholder/butt and pistol grip), and front grips. It was a pain to change, but it looks much better over the wood.

over the red pesto log wood but not the real wood .

 

[edyshok]

CZ is easier to clean, SKS is the pain

 

[ABCZAR]

I find the SKS is easier to clean because you don't clean it.

+1.......

 

[Grunt21]

CZ due to the gas system being easier to get too.

 

[TrevorW]

CZ is easier to clean, SKS is the pain

I argree , my 858 is way easier to clean than my sks.