Finally got a day out with my SKS!

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Dweano

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I bought an SKS awhile ago and ammo but for some reason I was always too busy to shoot it for real. I spend alot of money "pimping it out" but I only shot it a couple times one or two outings but never had a good day with it...until today!! Finally got my scope dialed in.

This is my first foray into centerfire "long range" (mostly a 22 and shotgun guy before) and holy...that red circle looks mighty small at 100yards....even with the scope at 9x. I have gained alot of respect for people who can accurately shoot with irons. And every little move is amplified so much....i have alot of practice to do I guess.

I know SKS aren't known for accuracy but I was happy to even hit the target haha. Here is a target. The ones on the left are from some overcorrection on the scope (thats what I am going to say at least ;) )

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Of course there is a couple rounds that didn't even make the target but I am hoping I get better with practice. I finally got dialed in at the end but clouds were coming in and I had already missed supper by an hour haha. So I packed it up and headed home. Sure was fun tho.

Now I am compulsively checking my gun for rust...its the first time using corrosive ammo. I cleaned it and its swimming in WD-40 but still...I am scared...haha

Here is some pics of my gun for your viewing pleasure. If anyone is wondering the Timbersmith stock super high quality and SOOOOOO nice

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Nice stock, I put the same one on an SKS I sporterized for a hunting trip.

Keep practicing, I was finally able to put 3 rounds into a .5" group with iron sights the other day with the SKS -- the good ones can me more accurate than I thought.
 
I like your stock it looks very nice. If you practice with irons, scopes will feel like cheating because it makes it so easier. Just start closer, work on your groups and when you are satisfied go further.
 
bp2626 said:
Nice stock, I put the same one on an SKS I sporterized for a hunting trip.

Keep practicing, I was finally able to put 3 rounds into a .5" group with iron sights the other day with the SKS -- the good ones can me more accurate than I thought.
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Respectfully, if this was at 100 yards, I call poppy ####.
 
Also: I have gone through a crate of the 7.62x39 surplus without a spec of rust in a few rifles.
I use the boiling water method. Much cheaper than using a can of WD-40 ;)

Research the different methods, but the boiling water method just makes sense.
 
ghostntheshell said:
Also: I have gone through a crate of the 7.62x39 surplus without a spec of rust in a few rifles.
I use the boiling water method. Much cheaper than using a can of WD-40 ;)

Research the different methods, but the boiling water method just makes sense.
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I personally prefer windex for neutralizing the corrosive salts. I also sometimes use boiling water as well depending on how much shooting I do. Mind you I shoot a svt, but corrosive ammo is corrosive ammo.
 
I like the stock on your gun, it looks great. I think with a little more adjustment you will get it shooting even better yet.
 
Dweano said:
... I cleaned it and its swimming in WD-40 but still....
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Great looking SKS. Congrats...

My 2 cents - After shooting corrosive ammo, I use a turkey baster and put 1-2 cups of boiling water with soap through the rifle. Then a few patches of diluted ammonia (5-10% max. or Windex) of all parts that came into contact with the corrosive ammo. A few patches to dry up. A few patches of Hoppe's No. 9 (again on all surfaces that came into contact with the corrosive ammo). And finally, a few patches to wipe it dry. It may be too anal but my SKS(es) look brand new.
 
Nice stock you have on there.
Eventually I will pick one up for my sks.
I can't spend the time cleaning up a rifle Everytime I shoot it. Seems like a pain in the A$$.
I just shoot the non corrosive stuff wich leaves more time for shooting.
I know I hear people saying treat all surplus like corrosive but I have had no problem with any of the Norc silver box,red box or the new white box stuff.
 
Thanks for the remarks! It is a good looking gun tho, a bit heavy. If I shot offhand I probably wouldn't even hit the target haha. I tried aiming offhand and keeping it as steady as I could and it was still bouncing around everywhere

What I did was take it all apart, dump all parts in a bin of hot water to dissolve the salts, gave em a shake. Let them dry, then gave them a rub down cleaning with wd40. I also tried to rub down the inside and outside of the receiver. I also dumped boiling water on/through the gas valve. Through the gas tube. And down the barrel. I also then cleaned out those on the inside and outside. I also dipped the muzzle in the hot water to dissolve some salts hopefully.

I use wd40 because it is everywhere and I am cheap haha, same reason I stocked up on corrosive ammo. Once I have some more free cash I will steer away from corrosive because it is a pain
 
Got a gun store workout with a SKS outfitted with the Timberline stock. Was very impressed with the fit and finish.
Was even more surprised with how the stock changed the ergonomics of the gun.
Comb and lengthened stock made for a very nice fit (and feel).
If someone had told me before hand that such a transformation could occur - I would have not believed them.
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It is a night and day difference. The old stock feels like a hollowed out 2x4 compared to the timbersmith, just an amazing stock. Cheek weld is great with irons or a low/small red dot. But with a scope it is a bit high. Not uncomfortable but it's a higher weld. Not a chin weld tho, but then again I like grinding my face into the stock haha.

The new stock tightens up the gun too. With the old stock I could grab the forend and compress the stock off the ferrule and flex the gas tube (not sure if I am using the right terms here) but with the timbersmith there is no play at all. I have to put some good force into it to click in the trigger group. It's a costly stock but I found one off the EE for less that i paid for the gun :p
 
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