I just bought my first sks it was a packaged deal from marstar for a chinese military sks combined with the ati strikeforce stock kit. I ended up having to file the pistol grip down to make it fit snug, then I ended up having to send it back because the 6 and 3/4 screw that holds the pistol grip to the stock is just plastic thread and stripped when I tightened it too much. Now I just got it back and had to punch out the 1/16 pin which i eventually had to drill out and replace with a 1/16 nail due to it not coming out. Now that I have the new gas tube pieces assembled the rivet wont fit back into the dimple locking it into place. Am I supposed to file that down as well? Being new at this I would appreciate any suggestions on how to end this ongoing frustrating battle. Also I have a tri mount that came with the package but when I take off the old reciever the new tri mount one doesn't quite line up with the pin holes do I need to file that to line it up as well?
help question for chinese military sks
- Thread starter zombiepoo
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I'm sincerely not being a smart a$$ when I say that you are clearly frustrated trying to turn the rifle into something it was never meant to be. You've asked how to end "this ongoing frustrating battle", so I'd suggest you take/send the rifle back and ask for the original military configuration ChiCom SKS, spend the money saved on more ammo and get out there shooting the thing.
IMHO even if you sort out your current issues and stay your current course, once you begin shooting it, stuff will loosen up, fail to hold zero and will become a constant pain for you. You might even come to the incorrect conclusion that the rifle is a POS and leave it in your lock up because every time you bring it out, its just another headache. The rifle is great in its original configuration, its all that crap that you're trying to bolt on to it that is the POS aspect of what you have.
IMHO even if you sort out your current issues and stay your current course, once you begin shooting it, stuff will loosen up, fail to hold zero and will become a constant pain for you. You might even come to the incorrect conclusion that the rifle is a POS and leave it in your lock up because every time you bring it out, its just another headache. The rifle is great in its original configuration, its all that crap that you're trying to bolt on to it that is the POS aspect of what you have.
Bluebulldog
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You'd be wrong.
I picked up the ATI package back in Nov. shot it lots, and it's still going strong, oh, and the stock is way tight, and cool.
To the OP.
The pin for the gas tube isn't terribly important. You can use a 1/8 finishing nail. Cut it to fit, and use a ball peen hammer to flare the ends, or just have it sit loose, and the sides hold it in place once it's in, and the lever has locked it down. I think your problem with the lever holding the gas tube down is normal. You need to look at how it dogs in place, the lever fully open, won't allow the gas tube to seat down, it needs to be moved partially closed.
The rear part of the action that they supply to put the scope mount on will require a fair bit of filing, that is normal, take it a bit at a time, and check it often for fit. It will work.
Pm me if you have any other issues. I'd be happy to assist. It really is a pretty sweet kit once it's together.
Thanx for the tip I will definitely try the gas tube lever partially closed because I did have it in the full open position to push it in. (Not the opposite way where the spring pops out). But did u find the pistol grip handle to be a bit wobbly? I already sent it back once because it threads into plastic and being a noob at this I overtightened it. But this time I have been gentle and it still seems a little shake. I did have a feeling that I had to file the tri mount edges to line the holes up so thanx that is good to know. I'm pretty new at sending messages so just respond to let me know u got the message.
Bluebulldog
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- Constance Bay ON
Yes, that was the point I was going to make, it's actually just an unissued type 56. Hardly rare, even if they are a decent gun.
That is how things become rare, just like so many guns and interesting equipment before them...
Sarcasm doesn't show up in standard type that well.
Apparently not bud haha.
Bluebulldog
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- Constance Bay ON
At the rate they're being brought in in sea cans, I'd bet they won't achieve "rare" status while you or I am alive.
Remember, the Russian ones were only issued a short period ( less than 2 years if I recall) before being replaced by the AK 47.
The Chinese type 56 have been in production and issued for the better part of 40 years (1956 onwards). They are by far the most prolific variant, and in no danger of being rare anytime soon.
Now if Marstar was selling the ATI package with a Tula Arsenal SKS, then they would need to give their heads a shake, collectively.
Not 30 years ago people were saying that about Enfields and Garands. Garands would go for $75-$100 a pop, near mint. Enfields were sold by weight for scrap value.
Still, the point of a good milsurp deal is to get a good price on a solid firearm. Once it's in your hands, do what you want. I was actually being sarcastic before (I thought the general over-the-top nature of my comment would convey that).
Personally, I have a Tula I'm going to keep "as issued" - use it, and enjoy it, but generally not screw with it. I'm thinking of getting a Chicom (or two) just for "messing with" purposes.
P0WERWAGON
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every time someone "bubba's" an SKS, the ones left get more valuable. mine just gained .02$ in reading this thread.
The ati stock works good just take your time when installing the pin for the gas tube cover. I wouldn't recommend trying to reuse the brass pin that is with the wood stock and replacing it with a brass nail and trimming it to side and re-hammer it like the original
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- East of Home, West of the Rest
Try to find a Factory 26 non refurb, a stamped receiver, or a cast metal receiver version.
There are rare varieties of them already here. The market majority just hasn't caught on.
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- East of Home, West of the Rest
Known military production was from 56 to 80. 24 years. There is evidence of continued military possibly up to 86, making it 30 years. Commercial production went into the early 90s.
