Just bought my first Sks /updated Feb/2/17 refinished the stock

One of the most important things is to take the bolt out and clean it out . I take the bolt out of the reciever and out in the back yard and wearing rubber gloves blast brake rotor cleaner through the bolt . make sure the wind is'nt blowing your way. when you hold the bolt in your hand and shake it back and forth your going to want to hear the fireing pin slam back and forth freely.

you want it to free float. don't oil the fireing pin . don't put any oil on the gas piston either. a very light coating of quality oil inside the reciever and on the outside of the bolt is perfect. and if you fire corrosive ammo - military stuff take it apart and flush the barrel with boiling water then run a patch through then a nice light oiled patch .

they are fun to shoot and very reliable. have a good time .
 
ShootSavage said:


Here she is in all her glory, I liked the stock on this one , but the fact that it was in great condition was the main selling point. Plus the price
The stock is a bit light because I did sand it down a bit, I'm going to refinish the wood the colour I want.
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That is a nice laminate stock, for that price you got a winner!
 
Thanks guys for the compliments and the info. The more I look at the stock the was it is now the more I like it, I just may smooth sand it and put on a few coats of clear and leave it as is.
cement head, I watched a youtube video last night of a guy cleaning his, when cleaning was done he oiled everything, when I saw him oil the gas rod and tube, I thought it seemed like a bad idea, I thaught, won't that lead to jams from carbon sticking to that oil.
So thanks for that bit of info.
 
Best thing I find for cosmoline is heat. I have used a heat gun, small space heater, mall torch, whatever you got. It will melt it right off and wipe clean.
For that price you should have bought a few.
 
Thats what I was told Mr Savage. carbon is right brother. you got a great deal on that rifle. I've been shooting for a while and I ask alot of questions and I was told by an old friend many years ago who was a weapons tech in the military you want the fireing pin to move back and forth. that's why I don't recomend oiling the fireing pin .

oil collects powder residue. say if you put oil in the fireing pin channel and you take that sks of yours out to shoot something in the dead of winter and it freezes out - the pin sticks out of the bolt you can end up with a slam fire. and you could get hot gasses in the face or worse. if anyone thinks I'm wrong correct me please. just watching out for you .

as I said you got a great deal . enjoy it.
 
Cement head you are correct about the possibility of slam firing. You do want the firing pin to slide back and forth freely when shaking the bolt. Edit: also solid deal on that sks. Paid $280 for my all number matching sks with a very beat up stock. Shoots great though. I honestly can't wait to buy another one lol!
 
ShootSavage said:


Here she is in all her glory, I liked the stock on this one , but the fact that it was in great condition was the main selling point. Plus the price
The stock is a bit light because I did sand it down a bit, I'm going to refinish the wood the colour I want.
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SOLD OUT!! ....... I called.
 
Thats a nice score you got there !!!!

At a very acceptable price too.

We've all seen crappy refurbs in less than good condition sell for more. Too bad you live so far, I'd go get one
 
...been watching the thread

too many are jaded

i recall when i first discovered my SKS's

most exciting thing in the universe at the time

wouldn't deny that to you

yes

they are FABULOUS in their own rights

and they still are to me

good on ya!

go your own way...

here i am years later...

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For your consideration but I have 3 SKS's and this is what worked Best for me; disassemble everything and clean with mineral spirits, that gets rid of cosmoline for sure. Then what I did, was replace the firing pins with a Murray's spring loaded pin, this way there is no risk of a slam fire. Then, assemble and clean/oil as usual, my two cents but my SKS's are clean, run very well, and I have had no issues, ymmv.
 
Chas59 said:
For your consideration but I have 3 SKS's and this is what worked Best for me; disassemble everything and clean with mineral spirits, that gets rid of cosmoline for sure. Then what I did, was replace the firing pins with a Murray's spring loaded pin, this way there is no risk of a slam fire. Then, assemble and clean/oil as usual, my two cents but my SKS's are clean, run very well, and I have had no issues, ymmv.
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Well, I would say less risk of slam fire, some people still may let their bolt/firing pin get gumed up enough for it to stick, but I understand what you mean! Can you tell me if the fireing pin/Spring fits all SKS or do they have different pins? Thanks, I also use varsol for the metal parts and heat/steam for the wood!
 
SuperCub said:
SOLD OUT!! ....... I called.
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I might have gotten the last one! You should have no problem getting almost the same price on SKS and ammo, in St. John and in Freddy, they usually have the best prices and sales! A friend just texted me a pic of the Freddy CTC with a sale on x39 1440 rounds for $225. Lots of other stuff on sale there too. I would say St. John would be similar also the gun dealer puts on a good sale once in a while!
 
Picked up a 53 Tula from Cabelas from their last SKS Sale. Finally took it out onto the range. Man, was it fun. I got a few questions though... Do you all use the hot water cleaning method for corrosive ammo? The tapered gas tube is particularly difficult to clean.. I am sure i am doing something wrong when i clocked closed to 2h cleaning a soviet mass infantry rifle. Also, I am trying to get a reasonable scope onto my SKS. I keep on reading that receiver cover rails won't hold zero or have all sort of problems. What rail system do you guys use?
 
PzG said:
Picked up a 53 Tula from Cabelas from their last SKS Sale. Finally took it out onto the range. Man, was it fun. I got a few questions though... Do you all use the hot water cleaning method for corrosive ammo? The tapered gas tube is particularly difficult to clean.. I am sure i am doing something wrong when i clocked closed to 2h cleaning a soviet mass infantry rifle. Also, I am trying to get a reasonable scope onto my SKS. I keep on reading that receiver cover rails won't hold zero or have all sort of problems. What rail system do you guys use?
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Spray the action, gas system and down the barrel with windex then clean it as you normally would. The ammonia in the windex kills the corrosive salts from the ammo.
And madator arms full length rail is the best mount in my opinion
 
PzG said:
Picked up a 53 Tula from Cabelas from their last SKS Sale. Finally took it out onto the range. Man, was it fun. I got a few questions though... Do you all use the hot water cleaning method for corrosive ammo? The tapered gas tube is particularly difficult to clean.. I am sure i am doing something wrong when i clocked closed to 2h cleaning a soviet mass infantry rifle. Also, I am trying to get a reasonable scope onto my SKS. I keep on reading that receiver cover rails won't hold zero or have all sort of problems. What rail system do you guys use?
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20 mins + disassembly and reassembly for me, a kettle full of water through the gas tube is fine. Water down the bore and wash the bolt, make sure the firing pin gets wet. Wash anything within a couple of inches of the chamber. Hairdryer, then patches and oil.

You need water to dissolve salt, you don't need anything else. Russian infantry didn't have Windex. It doesn't do any harm, of course, it might remove some copper.
 
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