Did a Impulse Buy - Chinese SKS

[iloveruger]

Thanks a lot everyone. You all made my day. Knowledge is wealth.


EDIT:

i missed to ask another question. I saw in reddit ppl used archangel / STI stock for SKS. I see those ranging from 150 to 220. almost half the cost of the rifle. Though im not planning to spend that (for now atleast)

is there any worth to change the stock ? after all keeping it as such is the beauty of true WWII style ?

 

[Snider shooter]

The Butler Creek on mine is basically a regular sporter stock. I had an ATI on it but didn’t like it. The folding stock wasn’t what I thought it would be. I looked at the Archangel, didn’t like it. If they would make one like they do for the Mosin I would buy one. Biggest advantage of an aftermarket stock is it will increase the length of pull. SKS buts are on the short side. Sometimes you have to buy something to find out if you actually like it or not.

 

[05RAV]

Thanks a lot everyone. You all made my day. Knowledge is wealth.
EDIT:
i missed to ask another question. I saw in reddit ppl used archangel / STI stock for SKS. I see those ranging from 150 to 220. almost half the cost of the rifle. Though im not planning to spend that (for now atleast)
is there any worth to change the stock ? after all keeping it as such is the beauty of true WWII style ?

On one hand, your SKS is not a collector's item but on the other hand it's in an excellent condition. This recently imported batch of 1978 Type 56's is indeed the best I've ever seen. For that reason, I wouldn't consider any replacement with a synthetic stock. Too nice to put it in a synthetic stock.
I had one 1952 Russian Tula SKS in a Tapco stock (very similar to the Archangel/STI stock). Mounted a red dot on it. Because it had a pistol grip I enjoyed shooting it a bit more than a classic wooden stock. Felt more "tacticool". But it was a Molot beater refurb, no collector's item at all. I gifted it to my son-in-law. He also enjoys shooting it.

 

[Claven2]

I fail to see why Chinese sks rifles cannot be collectible.

I am old enough to have heard that about every milsurp you can dream of, including garands, Enfield a and mas rifles.

The speakers were all proved wrong.

 

[05RAV]

I fail to see why Chinese sks rifles cannot be collectible.
I am old enough to have heard that about every milsurp you can dream of, including garands, Enfield a and mas rifles.
The speakers were all proved wrong.

I said "not a collector's item" in the sense that the Type 56 SKS's seem not to be as collectible as the Garand, Enfield or MAS rifles. Surely, some people collect the Type 56's. Those who collect them would definitely never replace a wooden stock with a synthetic one. Even if I personally would not treat the recent Type 56 factory /26\ Chinese SKS as a collector's item, I would never change its stock to a synthetic one. That's all I wanted to convey.

 

[I Dont Care About You]

The action cover scope mounts are crap. The only rail worth consideration is the little rail that attaches in place of the rear sight. It's only long enough to fit a red-dot sight, which is fine. The SKS isn't exactly a long range marksman's rifle. Quick and close in is where the SKS should live.

 

[05RAV]

The action cover scope mounts are crap. The only rail worth consideration is the little rail that attaches in place of the rear sight. It's only long enough to fit a red-dot sight, which is fine. The SKS isn't exactly a long range marksman's rifle. Quick and close in is where the SKS should live.

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I had exactly this set up on one of my lesser Russian SKS's. After using it for over a year I came to the conclusion that it does not give me any advantage over the regular iron sights. Up to 50 yards I could still use the iron sights with my aging eyes. That's me so other people may find this set up useful.

 

[I Dont Care About You]

I had exactly this set up on one of my lesser Russian SKS's. After using it for over a year I came to the conclusion that it does not give me any advantage over the regular iron sights. Up to 50 yards I could still use the iron sights with my aging eyes. That's me so other people may find this set up useful.

For target shooting paper or steel, you are likely correct. For multiple targets, run & gun type activities, a red dot would be far superior.

 

[05RAV]

Quote Originally Posted by 05RAV View Post
I had exactly this set up on one of my lesser Russian SKS's. After using it for over a year I came to the conclusion that it does not give me any advantage over the regular iron sights. Up to 50 yards I could still use the iron sights with my aging eyes. That's me so other people may find this set up useful.

For target shooting paper or steel, you are likely correct. For multiple targets, run & gun type activities, a red dot would be far superior.

You may be right. I didn't think about any "run&gun" type activities because my range is basically a "static" (paper punch) type of range. I'm also a bit too old for "run&gun"

 

[I Dont Care About You]

You may be right. I didn't think about any "run&gun" type activities because my range is basically a "static" (paper punch) type of range. I'm also a bit too old for "run&gun"

I was trying to be cryptic regarding how well a red dot would stand out against a light blue helmet.

 

[gyates93]

I have added the 'tech sights' TS-200 rear aperture sight which replaces the cross pin in the dust cover. I find it an interesting 'ghost ring' style of sight for the SKS - just another option that doesn't require permanent modification. I have removed and replaced it multiple times and it seems to hold zero, the quality is good and I have no complaints so far. I also added a UTG rubber butt pad in order to increase length of pull.

https://www.huntinggearguy.com/equipment-reviews/sks-tech-sights/

https://www.westernmetal.ca/product/utg-1-sks-butt-pad-screw-attachment-a-rb-skbtp01a/

 

[CanuckShooter]

My collection
1. Last month - my first rifle after PAL - Ruger PCC with Vortex strikfire 2
2. Last week - Derya TM22 - for cheaper range days - Have Bushnell TRS 25 for it

yesterday there was a flash sale @SFRC and i got the last Chinese SKS for 499. Door to door (tax included). Not sure it was a wise decision.

But i noticed stock disappear in FOC as well because of their 15% discount and even at SFRC it was 5 or so and all were sold with few hours. Hope its a good deal.

My question is - what should i do first when i get it ? Strip and clean ? refinish the stock ? (its wood right. i should be able to refinish)

Should i get a scope or red dot ?

Not planning to buy Ammo in this month. But will eventually get. Norco non-corrosive ammo is good ?

Sorry if its lot of blabbering in the morning

How did you end up liking your rifle?

 

[Smitsauce]

These are great rifles, and the new condition of many of the new Chinese ones will be a bonus for accuracy. The only thing you need to do for the best they can be, is make sure the stock fits tightly. If you want to squeeze all the accuracy out of shooting iron sights, get a set of tech sights for it! They add a peep sight right at the rear of the receiver cover and are supposed to be great.

Just make sure it is cleaned and lubed properly prior to firing. The bolt is especially important to take apart and clean out! That retaining pin can be a bit of a bear to punch out, make sure you have a block of wood with a hole in it to pop that pin into. A brass punch works well so you don't mar the bolt if it slips.

Remove the space from the link below.

w ww.tech-sights.com/sks-products/

 

[iloveruger]

Thanks all. i did even more blunder. i should learn to control my temptation.

i cancelled the SKS with SFRC and bought Siberian. Which just shipped.

 

[Lever30]

Hey iloveruger -

The Russian SKS rifles are great, and of course have the OG vibe. Well built and all that.

The big plus for the recent Chinese Type 56 imports is that they are effectively 'new-old stock', unissued and unfired. The Russians are 50's vintage mostly, but the recent Type 56s are late 70's vintage.

I had 2 Russian SKS, really enjoyed them. But I really fell for the Type 56, just cuz it's basically 'new'.

You'll enjoy either just fine. Can't go wrong.

Like other posters mentioned, no problem to do mods, but maybe consider mods that you can return to original condition after. Usually much easier to sell a milsurp in original condition, even if it's a refurb.

Cheers!

 

[iloveruger]

Thank you