My new SKS setup

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Fyn

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Originally I had the SKS setup up with a BC tactical scout mount and a TRS-25. I really liked this setup, it was light, easy to shoot/hunt with, and stripper clips worked no problem. The things I didn't like was the fact I had to remove the rear sight. When I went up hunting last year, I thought about how much it would suck to have the red dot fail, and be stuck for a week without it. The other thing I didn't like (and I believe this is an isolated incident with mine) was unless the TRS-25 was in the very forward slot in the rail, it would get struck by spent brass. This meant I had to remove the dot everytime I took the gas tube off. Could have been fixed with the receiver mod, but I wanted to try something new anyway.

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Anyways, I like the option to shoot irons when I feel like it. And I like the option to have irons should whatever optic I'm using fail. I'm probably not going to use the SKS for hunting this year (I'm looking at getting an M14 too), but it's good peace of mind regardless. I wanted to bring the SKS back to it's roots a bit more too. So I traded my TRS and scout mount for a PK-A, and also purchased a Molot rail, stock, and POSP from another member as well.

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Let me know what you guys think.
 
I love the russian scope setup. I assume that stuff is from INTERAMMO? How are they to deal with? Anyway, looks like a nice tight setup. The only thing I worry about with the side mounts is the alignment with centre of barrel. Did you have to shim the rail out or anything to get proper windage in regard to the barrel?
 
To the OP,That looks very nice and easy to shoot.
Thinking about doing the sidemount setup aswell....If you wouldn't mind could you send me a pm on the cost of the setup?
And I have the same question that The Kurgan asked.
Thanks!

Wulf45, your receiver cover mounted setup is not the same as the OP, yours well have a hard time staying on zero. A sidemount that is bolted to receiver is the way to go.
 
hunterinthewoods said:
To the OP,That looks very nice and easy to shoot.
Thinking about doing the sidemount setup aswell....If you wouldn't mind could you send me a pm on the cost of the setup?
And I have the same question that The Kurgan asked.
Thanks!

Wulf45, your receiver cover mounted setup is not the same as the OP, yours well have a hard time staying on zero. A sidemount that is bolted to receiver is the way to go.
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Yeah I know but I thought I would give it a try for plinking but if it doesn't work out I will definitely go with something like what Fyn has.
 
handofzeus said:
I love the russian scope setup. I assume that stuff is from INTERAMMO? How are they to deal with? Anyway, looks like a nice tight setup. The only thing I worry about with the side mounts is the alignment with centre of barrel. Did you have to shim the rail out or anything to get proper windage in regard to the barrel?
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I haven't had a chance to shoot it/zero it in yet, but I will keep you guys posted. I was going to bore sight it (usually do this in my basement), but I just don't have the room to properly bore sight it because of the height/offset. I will keep you guys posted though.

I did not deal with Interammo, I originally wanted to go this route, but at the time I didn't have the money for the setup and they were sold out of the K-rails, and alot of the PK-A's and fixed POSP's, and the 24mm models (believe they were working on bringing in the Mak's at the time, so alot was going on). I will say Teapot2 was an awesome guy to deal with and had alot of information. I would highly recommend going to him for your needs. Great service.
 
The Kurgan said:
Looks great Fyn. I am considering doing this to one of my Russian refurbs. Curious, do you find the rifle lop-sided and cumbersome to shoulder?
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I feel the rifle is more centered now to be honest, I haven't really noticed a lop-sided feel to it. The POSP and PK-A are by no means lightweight, but they are lighter than they look. I also found the SKS to be sort of heavy. I believe stock they are about 8.5lbs, mine weighed in today at about 10 lbs (good practice for the M14 I want lol). The gun does handle, and shoulder nice though. It might be a little hefty and cumbersome to certain shooters, I'm 6'1, about 200lbs and work on alot of diesels, so I'm kind of used to lifting stuff lol. I get an AWESOME cheek weld (well more like lower cheek/chin weld, but it's VERY solid), but I am a lefty, at first I was concerned with the offset, but once I shouldered it the first time, I loved it. My buddy who is right handed shouldered it today, and could only get a very light cheek weld, obviously with the PK-A this is less important though. I would imagine a cheek riser of some sort would aid in this however, or buying or swapping the clamp to the SVD style (which will sit approximately 1/2" lower, I may still do this).

Hunterinthewoods, pm sent.
 
A few more notes, there's two different rails available, they look quite similar but are slightly different. The Interammo K-rail (not sure who makes it, but I believe it is made in Russia) and the Molot rail, which is what I have (made in Russia, available at Westrifle). The Molot rail sits lower than the K-rail from what I can see, which is better if your using the AK clamp. Should work well with the SVD as well, but I guess it will depend on the shooter as to which rail will work better. Both seem like very sturdy and high quality mounts though, and both should work awesome on any SKS.

Also I've read on a few write-ups about how hard the steel of the SKS receiver is, and how you need very high quality drill bits to even touch the receiver. It almost sounds discouraging. I did this job in 5 minutes, with a drill press and a cheap milwaukee titanium bit ($5), and an average quality tap. I'm not a gunsmith, or a machinist, and I believe anyone with basic experience can handle this job no problem. It took me no more than 10 minutes in total. A quick pilot, and then the final hole, and a pass with the tap and your done. The bit went through the receiver like butter, and it turned out quite nice.

Those concerned about not being over the bore, or maybe wanted to run a more modern optic, I wouldn't discount this setup completely either. With side mounts available with just rails on the top, this might be a good alternative to the Choate mount, as it will be centered, but also quickly removed as well, and still give you the option to run whatever you want like the Choate mount. Just a thought.
 
"The other thing I didn't like (and I believe this is an isolated incident with mine) was unless the TRS-25 was in the very forward slot in the rail, it would get struck by spent brass."




i have the exact same problem.... within 10 shots a spent case hit and broke the glass in my TRS-25, now im scared to put it back on hahaha
 
Well atleast I wasn't the only one (unfortunately for you). My first time out with the trs I got a few nice dings in it (including one on the edge of the glass) until I moved it completely forward :(
 
To the OP, that is a great looking rifle, nice work.

To the question of damaging optics on a scout mount, I wonder if the receiver re contour would fix that? The one where you cut back some of the metal in the ejection port to make the casings eject more sideways and forward as opposed to forward and up. There is a sticky in this forum that describes that mod. I have done it and then put a long scope directly over the bolt and there are no dings on the scope after a few hundred rounds fired.
 
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