Russian SKS question

[Nick933]

https://calibremag.ca/surplus-ammunition-how-it-gets-from-there-to-here/

Recommended reading for anyone thinking there's always gonna be more SKSs popping out of the woodwork.

>Estimates of SKS rifles left in Ukraine are now around 120,000. That sounds like a lot, but the demand for these rifles in Africa is extremely high and as many as 40,000 are sold each year. The supply will not last.
>February 16, 2016 article

Makes me want to grab an SKS, good read.

 

[J.Hancock]

My understanding is that there are at least two large warehouses filled, however they are being held in reserve as the country or countries cannot afford modern replacement rifles. No more are going to auction.

Like the CAF under trudeau?

 

[booch]

Like the CAF under trudeau?

That would be funny if it sadly wasn't true

 

[Stevent]

When Norc M14's where $400 on the shelf, sks' where $170ish...

I got a Socom early 2020 from a retailer in harrowsmith on sale for $575 shipped. So it was alrdy cheaper then some Sks.

 

[Conquest66]

I noticed gotenda added “this is our final batch of sks rifles”

Does that mean, final batch ever? Final batch this year or the next while? I need to know to panic buy or not

https://www.gotenda.com/product/russian-sks-7-6239-hardwood-stock-hand-picked-grade/

..the stockpiles of sks rifles have been liquidated, a few crates will still trickle in, but there are lots available but you need to jump in at some point. Private sale on EE will be the best deal.

 

[Jmcc]

its just like land: They aren't making any more....

Will some be available, yes.
Will they go down in price, 99% no
Will they go up in price, 99% yes
Will you be able to buy big lots in good condition, very unlikely that will ever be available again

you will still be able to find mint condition ones out there, just expect to pay a premium and that premium will just continue to go up.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

In that case, I have .00026666667% of the SKSs in the world. Ya. Me.

What's rounding error between friends?

 

[marshall]

If you want a SKS, just go buy one, one of these days . Panic time is not the time to buy guns., Mind you it is good for dealers.

 

[scianna54]

It is a semi auto assault rifle. Many civilians in hundreds of countries all over the world would be happy to get their hands on one for whatever price it takes.

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[Chumlee Bumsnag]

It is a semi auto rifle.

Fixed it for you. The SKS is not an 'assault' rifle. You've been on here for a long time. You should know that.

 

[Super Mario]

very true. Just sucks as a first time buyer if it shows up a lemon

Especially if you’re only getting a store credit on that pos as well.