SKS reciever/dust cover that will hold a zero

[Billythreefeathers]

This is not an original idea, but from another SKS board.

1. Remove the dust cap cover pin,, dremel

2. Take a 1/4 20 tap and run it through from right to left, with the cover in place,

3. Now replace the cover pin with a button headed screw

The screw insures the cover is tight and returns to the same place every time. I have a quick release sight so even more room for error. Holds the zero and it’s been on and off numerous times. If I want to just use the red dot I can take the cover off and return the original cover.

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x339/Billythreefeathers/P23-06-12_15-34.jpg

Sorry if the picture are not as clear as they shoud be, but you can see that the screw replaces the pin.

 

[CBRian1K]

I saw this on another site as well (prob. same one as you), and am very interested in doing this to my SKS. I am concerned about the overall height of the railed dust cover combined with the scope. Seems really tall. How does it work for you?
Thanks.

 

[Billythreefeathers]

You could probably just put a weaver rail and mount you sight of choice. Zero at your preferred range (100) and go from there. Biggest problem I have is dispelling the “will not hold a zero”. If it’s just a cover replacement then, not a hope in hell of holding a zero, you need to do some gunsmithing, and tap for a screw, then we can talk zero.