Russia's SKS Rifle Should Have Been A Legend

It is a proven design, demonstrated quite well during the Vietnam War, but it was largely obsolete as soon as the AK-47 was adopted. As a main battle rifle, it suffered a similar fate as the FN-49 and, to a lesser extent, M14.

Interestingly, SKS-45 prototypes were used in the final months of WW2.
Image of the WW2 prototype:
http://imageshack.us/a/img41/7390/x2ya.jpg

I wonder if any were ever used during the Korean War by the North Koreans or Chinese - hard to find any info on it.
 
Higgs602 said:
It is a proven design, demonstrated quite well during the Vietnam War, but it was largely obsolete as soon as the AK-47 was adopted. As a main battle rifle, it suffered a similar fate as the FN-49 and, to a lesser extent, M14.

Interestingly, SKS-45 prototypes were used in the final months of WW2.
Image of the WW2 prototype:
http://imageshack.us/a/img41/7390/x2ya.jpg

I wonder if any were ever used during the Korean War by the North Koreans or Chinese - hard to find any info on it.
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Interesting picture. it appears to have forward locking lugs. Was it a rotating or tipping bolt? Is there any more information about the "7.62x41" cartridge?
 
Other than being dirt cheap and working good in a dirty environment, I sure don't understand why anyone would want to purchase one.

They are very heavy and require brute strength to operate.
 
slarsen47 said:
Other than being dirt cheap and working good in a dirty environment, I sure don't understand why anyone would want to purchase one.

They are very heavy and require brute strength to operate.
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I've seen slim, ten year girls handle them easily.

When I had a choice between several different firearms to use under stressful circumstances, the SKS was my go to choice. It certainly wasn't as powerful, or as accurate as most of the other options, but it did the job asked of it, every time it was needed, without one single hiccup.

I sincerely don't appreciate large capacity mags. No, I don't have anything against them. Just not my preference. I don't appreciate pistol grip designs either. Again it's just a personal preference, mostly based on ergonomics
 
Pick up an AR15 and you will see the difference in weight, handling and operating effort immediately.

Very nice platform for the ladies.
 
Quiet said:
Interesting picture. it appears to have forward locking lugs. Was it a rotating or tipping bolt? Is there any more information about the "7.62x41" cartridge?
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Good catch, didn't notice that - it seems to be a prototype round that was further refined into the 7.62x39 after combat trials were conducted. More info below, not sure how accurate the source is.

"A first variant of the new cartridge was officially adopted for service after completing range trials in December 1943; it was given the GAU index 57-N-231. This cartridge actually had a case length of 41 mm, so it is sometimes referred to as the 7.62x41. The bullet it contained was 22.8 mm long and had a core made entirely of lead. This bullet has a somewhat stubbier appearance than later 7.62x39 bullets, with its maximal radius being attained after only 13.01 mm from its tip, and it was lacking a boat tail. After some further refinements, a pilot production series of this cartridge began in March 1944.[5]
After more detailed testing results became available, starting in 1944 the cartridge was tweaked in order to improve its accuracy and penetration..."

https://military.wikia.org/wiki/7.62×39mm
 
LOP is perfect for younguns. Semi auto reduces recoil to a fart in a hurricane. Works all the time. Dial in the sites and your good to go.
 
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again......of all of the firearms that I’ve owned and or shot I always gravitate back to my SKS. Don’t know why, just love that gun.
 
No and no the SKS is an obsolete firearm and only a fool would consider it a relevant or useful firearm.
A sharp stick or well thrown rock is much more effective. ;)
 
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