Sks 56

[CharlesT]

For those that like pictures

Stock was refinished in tung oil.

Cheek pad from Brownell's via Epps. Brake from FabSports.

What you don't see is the receiver cut out mod and gas tube mod that really help in retrieving brass (they weren't done when these images were taken). You also can't see the full bedding.

Overkill? Perhaps. But it works for me.

 

[supernova]

nice work! how did you mod the gas tube? and hows the cheek weld with that setup? looks good anyways

 

[Swiend]

Nice looking SKS, any more info on these mods?

 

[Greenbasterd58]

"gas tube mod that really help in retrieving brass "

do you mean you toned it down a bit so the brass dont fly 300 feet in the air?

that's pretty cool if you did. interesting to see what u did

 

[esque]

CharlesT, Hey from Colorado.
Great looking SKS, I also did the Weaver Converta-
mount install and recently added a Leapers Scope.
How is your Leapers holding up? Round count ?
I to am interested in the gas tube mod. esque

 

[CharlesT]

Glad you like the rifle.

The gas tube mod can be found at

http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php?topic=41391.0

The receiver mod can be found at

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=439418&page=6

Scroll to post #60.

The Leapers fixed 4x has held up over 700 rounds.

The cheek weld is great with the pad. I mounted the scope as low as possible. In order to use the iron sights or to remove the dust cover I have to loosen the two thumb screws on the mount. That takes maybe 10 seconds.

Oh and I did install a Murray's firing pin as I shoot reloads as well as Czech surplus.

 

[supernova]

very nice. could you post some pics and info about the bedding work you did? what kind of groups does it print?

 

[Bop67]

Nice work, how does it shoot?

 

[woodlotowner]

Awesome work. The drill and tap side mounts are really the way to go, since they are rock solid, unlike every version of those ridiculous replacement bolt cover mounts. I had one and had to resight my rifle after every cleaning. What a joke. Then I had a Choate professionally installed on my 56 by the local smith and now I can remove the bolt cover without moving a thing. I just need to have my smith do the gas tube and receiver cut-out mods now and I'm sure I'll be printing very respectable groups.

 

[CharlesT]

Just finished for the day. Work always gets in the way of life.

Will post images of the bedding and receiver shortly after dinner (venison stew!).

 

[CharlesT]

Awesome work. The drill and tap side mounts are really the way to go, since they are rock solid, unlike every version of those ridiculous replacement bolt cover mounts. I had one and had to resight my rifle after every cleaning. What a joke. Then I had a Choate professionally installed on my 56 by the local smith and now I can remove the bolt cover without moving a thing. I just need to have my smith do the gas tube and receiver cut-out mods now and I'm sure I'll be printing very respectable groups.

Yeah well I know the guy that did your mount and boy did he fool you!

 

[CharlesT]

More Pics

For those that were interested:

SKS Bedding viewed from the left

SKS Bedding viewed from the right

SKS Receiver Mod

Sorry about the fuzzies but it's not a great camera.

ct

 

[woodlotowner]

Charles,

Get a decent camera if you're going to post pics of such interesting stuff. I want to see what you've done, but...

 

[woodlotowner]

Charles,

Please look into getting a better camera, since you're work is interesting but I cannot clearly see your results. Is that an SKS or a splitting maul?

 

[Satain]

woodlotowner when you make comments like that it makes people want to post infromation & pic's less not more. Why not try to be less negative when posting. That is unless you think is a good way of getting honey.

 

[woodlotowner]

woodlotowner when you make comments like that it makes people want to post infromation & pic's less not more. Why not try to be less negative when posting. That is unless you think is a good way of getting honey.

Point taken. Not everyone shares my sense of humour. Will endeavour to be more PC.

 

[CharlesT]

woodlotowner when you make comments like that it makes people want to post infromation & pic's less not more. Why not try to be less negative when posting. That is unless you think is a good way of getting honey.

That's OK. I actually know who this guy is. And for some strange reason we are friends.

Yeah I know I gotta get me some new friends.

 

[Satain]

woodlotowner try using smiley's after razzing people like this and we will all get the point that your bugging your friend.
CharlesT now try adding some bedding compound to the front of the stock were it touches the metal flap & were the cleaning rod goes threw. Also the back at the rear of the reciever were the trigger bar that comes down out of the reciever and the top part of the stock were it touches the under side of the reciever. This will make it hadder than he!! to put back together and your ears will ring with joy! None the less looking good you SkS

 

[CharlesT]

CharlesT now try adding some bedding compound to the front of the stock were it touches the metal flap & were the cleaning rod goes threw. Also the back at the rear of the reciever were the trigger bar that comes down out of the reciever and the top part of the stock were it touches the under side of the reciever. This will make it hadder than he!! to put back together and your ears will ring with joy! None the less looking good you SkS

The receiver is tight to the rear of the stock so I think it's OK. Good idea to bed by the recoil lug. Will give it a try.

Thanks

ct

 

[woodlotowner]

Why go to all that trouble when the receiver cover scope mounts are way better

For those that like pictures

Stock was refinished in tung oil.

Cheek pad from Brownell's via Epps. Brake from FabSports.

What you don't see is the receiver cut out mod and gas tube mod that really help in retrieving brass (they weren't done when these images were taken). You also can't see the full bedding.

Overkill? Perhaps. But it works for me.