My newly finished rifle (pic)

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This is my first sks (and firearm, for that matter). I got it from SIR; it was in fairly good condition i.e. one small scratch on the stock, not too dirty, etc. After a thorough cleaning and inspection, I decided to add the following:

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ATI Fibreforce stock: I have read many posts and articles on how these are no good, but I decided to get one anyway, and I'm glad I did. My rifle fits into it perfectly. Your mileage may vary. The cheekpiece is horrible, though. On the advice of Surplusrifles, I clamped it on the underside, stuffed a rag in it, and use it now as a cleaning kit carrier. Oh, and yes I modified it slightly (and for the much better) by removing that ugly lump of plastic that blocks the receiver cover from coming off. Who thought that one up, anyway? I had to cut a little lower than was necessary to facilitate the instalation of...

Techsights Rear aperture sight: Very intuitive sight. I find the aperture size to be large enough to work well, and also small enough to offer some measure of accuracy.

Williams Firesight: This thing is amazing! It's so bright when I take it outside, even on a cloudy day. I highly recommend this item.

The paint I used was a $6 rattle can of Krylon Fusion for Plastic (Textured Shimmer) in Cocoa Brown. I chose the textured paint because I wanted a better gripping surface, and I have to say it works quite well. The paint scheme was chosen to make liberals soil their pantaloons. I recommend the Krylon Fusion line of paint for anyone looking to paint a Zytel stock. They say no priming or sanding (I sanded anyway), the paint dries really quickly, and it's quite resistant to chipping off.

Anyway, enough about my precious. I think I'm done with the modifications. Now I just need to name her (it's a her). Any suggestions?

(Sorry for the low quality pic. Not bad for a camera phone, but not great either.)
 
looks good only thing you should have gotten a d model that way you could have added a 5/20 or 5/30 ak style mag for the ultimate LCF
but definatly a nice new toy to play with
 
Nice looking rifle Inquisitor:) now all you need do is shoot the hell out of it.



I have been considering getting a Choate Drag stoick for my SKS D, but can't find out if the Choate stock can be used with the D, does anyone know ?
 
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" Don't you?"
No I don't. I just don't like neither SVD, nor find SVD style stock comfortable for myself.

Anyway, if you can improve SKS's "user's interface" ;), why don't do it. Nice job, indeed.

Any particular reason for cheek piece placemaent as shown?
 
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I have the fiberorce stock on my SKS-D and I love it. I just need to find a better solution for scoping the rifle then the setup I have. It just makes it hard to clean properly and still keep a zero.

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As well I replaced the cheep plastic bolt that positions the cheakrest with a full metal one and it makes a world of difference.
 
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Anyone know how to open the 'trap door' in the bottom of the fibreforce pistol grip?
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A knife point will do it. Its not really all that practical but you could store a rag or something in there.
 
Huh thats not a bad price at all for the scope mount. I wonder if one can install this on his own or if it is a gunsmith only thing?

Marstar is asking about $100 for the fiberforce stock while if you live south of the border you could have one for less then $50.
 
Yeah sounds like I've paid for one I bought in US + shipping. Strange for milarm ;)
I did it myself, it comes with instructions and screws. All you need to get is #28 drill if I'm not mistaken and tap(don't recall size, it's all in accompanying dox), something reliable to align and fix mount on receiver and a drilling press. I crewed up a lil' so I'd suggest to be extra careful with alignment. Gunsmith is a best bet, of course. Good luck
 
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