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So, i just purchased an SKS today, and, with how the gun functions, it seems to be a pretty solid rifle. $279 for the rifle, and then $200 for 1140 rounds. I shot one round through the gun when i got home, just to make sure that everything functioned, gun hardly has and kick, but is pretty loud. But is expected with a semi auto. So basically, the reason i made this thread is to ask you, if you own one or have owned one, to give any helpful pointers or tips on upgrades, and tips for owning this particular rifle.
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I'm looking to get a new stock, as the one i have, looks kind of rough, is there any that you would recommend? I would like one with a sight rail, so i could mount a little scope. Not a big one, because i don't expect this gun to be THAT accurate. And, i think instead of having the internal magazine, i would like a detachable 5 round mag. Just for convenience.
 
it is a very solid rifle indeed.
plenty of people have it.
one important advice is to clean the firing pin well always. this way you will avoid slamfires

i don;t know much about replacement stocks
but i wouldnt go with detacheable mags. if you want the luxury of a detacheable mag, it's better to go with a SKS-D as it is the only system that works well with the detachable mags. the other mods dont seem to work very well
 
My humble opinion here, ippielb.

First:
Congrats on a fine acquisition! :)

Second:
Yours looks like many Russians that recently got on the market. Keep it stock. Preserve it's collector's value, it's genuine appeal. you can't add too many things to it, or change too many things on it, that will make it better by much. And save money by not spending uselessly. You can buy all sorts of gizmos and gadgets that will make it look... silly (or cool, same difference), but it'll shoot the same...

Well except maybe a slip-on butt pad, I put one on one of my SKS so the pull length is longer and better suited for me in summer time.

Third: the SKS is discussed at length in the "Red Rifles" section. Read the "sticky" posts, you'll learn tons about this great rifle!

All these being my 2 cents, anyways.

Lou
 
The only real advice you need for it is CLEAN IT THOROUGHLY AFTER EVERY USE!!!!! corrosive ammo (although very cheap and fun to shoot) can rust your gun sooo quickly. Hopes 9 solvent works very well and keep her oiled nicely. I have shot hundreds of rounds through mine and no rust because I clean it very well after every range visit the second I get home.
 
I agree with Lou, I like this rifle in it original stock, with no aftermarket toyz on it, but many people here have added all kinds of things to it, so maybe you may like to also. With the market so flooded with inexpensive Russian SKS's lately, I honestly would not worry about its collection status, and if you want to funk it up go ahead a do so, but it is a nice piece of history to own if kept original.

As mentioned, go to the Red rifle forum, and there will be hours of reading for you on your SKS.

Also mentioned by Lou, clean the firing pin till its squeaky clean. You should hear the firing pin rattle inside the bolt body when you shake it. The bolt body is very easy to take apart to clean, as is the entire rifle, which makes this rifle so cool. Check out this link which has great instructions on how to take your rifle all apart. It may already be linked in the sticky in the red rifle forum, but I am not positive.

http://ww w.surplusrifle.com/sks/boltdisassemble/hs.asp
 
I bought mine in January and I have put about 2000 to 2200 rds through it.

I LOVE this rifle.:D I have had no problems with it and the only thing to recommend like the others on the board is to clean it really well after shooting surplus ammo.

I have read that using Windex works well but you still have to clean it like a regular rifle to remove the water after the windex.

I just clean it like a regular rifle anyway and that way you get to know it better.

Just don't forget to clean the gas system too .

Rifleman1911
 
Are all the Russian SKS rifles for sale these days basically parts guns? I cannot easily find one that has matching serial numbers. Am I looking for something that does not exist? Any retailer selling SKS's with matching serial numbers?
 
Robbs said:
Are all the Russian SKS rifles for sale these days basically parts guns? I cannot easily find one that has matching serial numbers. Am I looking for something that does not exist? Any retailer selling SKS's with matching serial numbers?
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Matching numbers Russian SKS are really easy to find, EE is flooded with them if you dont want to buy online Ellwood Epps usually caries them.


Save your money and just take paint stripper to the bot and nobody at a distance will be able to tell its a refurb. Take it even further and then polish it after its been stripped, will look brand new.
 
Robbs said:
Are all the Russian SKS rifles for sale these days basically parts guns? I cannot easily find one that has matching serial numbers. Am I looking for something that does not exist? Any retailer selling SKS's with matching serial numbers?
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From top to bottom:

Non-matching russian Tula 1955/56
Unissued russian(all matching and non-refurb) Tula 1953
chinese type 56 late manufacture.
 
Robbs said:
Are all the Russian SKS rifles for sale these days basically parts guns? I cannot easily find one that has matching serial numbers. Am I looking for something that does not exist? Any retailer selling SKS's with matching serial numbers?
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Ask Serge at West Rifles, he has some... Say him hi and tell it's for me ;)
http: //www.westrifle.com/specialsks.html
 
Always clean after corrosive ammo obviously. Especialy the gas tube and piston.

Clean the cosmo out of the firing pin, and keep it clean to avoid slamfires.
Or install a aftermarket spring loaded pin.

Using a nice thin oil on the bolt assembly will help keep grit from building up around the pin.

I use lithium grease on the recoil rod/spring though.

Good luck killing them because they are built like a tank.

Good enough for whitetails within 100 yards, bagged me 2 with mine.
 
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