Does removing bayonet on SKS change point of impact?

[y2k]

Will removing bayonet on SKS change point of impact?

 

[mmattockx]

I have to think so, extending it shifts POI on my SKS by several inches at 100yds. Removing it is going to alter the harmonics as well.


Mark

 

[Ganderite]

I took the bayo off 3 SKS rifles and did not notice a significant change in POI.

I did not see the improvement in grouping I was hoping for, either.

 

[mg4201]

I took the bayo off 3 SKS rifles and did not notice a significant change in POI.

I did not see the improvement in grouping I was hoping for, either.

Have you tried bedding the front socket where it attaches to the stock? . It helped my chinese SKS a lot.

 

[Beater]

done several no change noticed

 

[DANCESWITHEMPTIES]

Purely a guess: I would think point of aim on a rest may not be too noticeable, but how about free hand with it off? Or better yet, the bayonet extended & freehand shooting?

 

[fenceline]

Try shooting it with the bayonet folded, the bayonet extended and the bayonet removed. See what happens, photograph groups and report back. Its just a screw. I'd be curious to see what you find.

 

[Curtton]

i always fire with mine folded , never removed .

i did try with a bipod at the front and it did change poi significantly .

 

[FastFord58]

I took mine off. Didn't notice any significant change at any range.