For all SKS lovers

[Sochi]

My friend back across the ocean finally came through - sent me SKS original manual (pics of each page) and a couple of old style posters.
Here you have it - sorry it's in Russian of course..

These next ones are ballistics and bullet rise for each rear sight setting. Note speed is meters/sec and measurements in cm not inches

 

[FivePointPalm]

That is very cool. The posters in particular are a sweet find.

 

[VanIsleCam]

Right on!

 

[tony9000]

bolt closed, magazine open? what kind of sks is that? lol

 

[Gnome75]

bolt closed, magazine open? what kind of sks is that? lol

All of them?

 

[Johnyy]

Thanks Sochi for posting these! {translation anyone }


& I see where you where going with that..made me run & grab Ole' Trusty outta the safe just now, Yes, the fixed mag does open on a closed bolt- had me thinking for a sec. too-even though I shoulda {already} known.

bolt closed, magazine open? what kind of sks is that? lol

 

[bobdbldr]

Yep, Jerry Miculek loads his sks upside down bolt closed, mag open and drops the ammo in! Different!
I think the pic is showing how to empty a mag without running them all through the chamber!

 

[Gillen1]

I have that poster as well, got it off ebay a few years back.

 

[bobdbldr]

I have that poster as well, got it off ebay a few years back.

Cool, was it a one off or were they selling reproductions, I would love to have one!

 

[bobdbldr]

My friend back across the ocean finally came through - sent me SKS original manual (pics of each page) and a couple of old style posters.
Here you have it - sorry it's in Russian of course..

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These next ones are ballistics and bullet rise for each rear sight setting. Note speed is meters/sec and measurements in cm not inches

I wonder if Corwin Arms or Westrifle can find a couple crates of these manuals in Europe somewhere!!

 

[sigrunes]

I’d frame that first poster , very cool.

 

[Gillen1]

Cool, was it a one off or were they selling reproductions, I would love to have one!

my bad, it is actually this one I have. https://www.amazon.com/Soviet-Simonov-Carbine-Military-Poster/dp/B019Y6FI9I

 

[bobdbldr]

my bad, it is actually this one I have. https://www.amazon.com/Soviet-Simonov-Carbine-Military-Poster/dp/B019Y6FI9I

Yes I seen some of those when looking on line, they are cool too, but the one above so far just a place in Europe has them for around 27 euro shipped! I will keep searching for something closer, they would look great in the gun room!

 

[Canada tail]

That poster is really nicely done.

 

[rockport guy]

Got to Love thoses!

 

[CXBike]

Hmmm, some great inspiration for next winter's cross country ski outings...

 

[Sochi]

Hmmm, some great inspiration for next winter's cross country ski outings...

here is some more inspirational and "educational" pages from that original SKS Field Manual
*Note: not much use of a sling. After my recent Mapleseed event I'd modify this manual to use it more for a better shooting position support!

 

[enefgee]

Hmmm, some great inspiration for next winter's cross country ski outings...

You could call it "straight athalon" 'cause there's nothing 'bi' about shooting stuff with an SKS.

(it's a joke, dammit)

 

[northern skies]

Typical Russian doctrine, bayonet always sticking out like that.

I especially enjoy the anti-aircraft bayonet depictions.

 

[Efall]

i believe i have this exact manual except translated to english, all those pages look very familiar. if i can find it i will post translated photos