SKS Scope and Mount
- Thread starter pjt
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Check my posts in this thread, i even has a pictures, i'm very happy with this type of scope/mount.
I bought a receiver mount and scope earlier this year for my sks and have yet to install it. I think it is about the least expensive mounting system for a scope on the sks. It has been suggested to me if you get the receiver mount, one should get a deflector for the shell casings flying out as well. I didn't get that so I guess I'll find out if that is true later.
I'll have to file it a bit ( the mount) to make it fit and it looks like if I filed it to much it will be a sloppy fit. Not good for the accuracy! I think it will be an over the holidays project for me. I'll let you know how it goes once it is done.
- Location
- Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
48301 REMINGTON 870,1100 $22.49
And
Side base
48302 REMINGTON 870,1100 $16.49
Custom work for fitting, but it's really easy... any gunsmith, machinist can do it.
I enjoy the result and the low price, it's a way better look than the other kind of scope mount made for the sks.
And
Side base
48302 REMINGTON 870,1100 $16.49
Custom work for fitting, but it's really easy... any gunsmith, machinist can do it.
I enjoy the result and the low price, it's a way better look than the other kind of scope mount made for the sks.
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PJT,
An SKS dedicated board can be found here with lots of info:
http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php
Generally speaking, the receiver cover mounted setups have a poor rating. I know of a three guys who have tried this route, with lots of shimming, loc-tite, etc, anything to minimize play,etc.. It was futile - aggravating. Worked for a short time at best. On the SKS boards they also rate them poor. The Choate SKS mount and Scout Scopes mount have good reviews. There are a few other good ones like the Kalinka Molot rail - you'll find that on the SKS boards. Tango's looks like a good idea also.
An SKS dedicated board can be found here with lots of info:
http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php
Generally speaking, the receiver cover mounted setups have a poor rating. I know of a three guys who have tried this route, with lots of shimming, loc-tite, etc, anything to minimize play,etc.. It was futile - aggravating. Worked for a short time at best. On the SKS boards they also rate them poor. The Choate SKS mount and Scout Scopes mount have good reviews. There are a few other good ones like the Kalinka Molot rail - you'll find that on the SKS boards. Tango's looks like a good idea also.
I have read alot about various mounts and the troubles others have had. As Steiner and Calum have said I have read good things about the Choate as well. That seems to be the opinions out there.
How about the short scopes? I am thinking a fixed 6 but varying opinions on the quality available. Anyone have a suggestion on brand names other than leopould?
How about the short scopes? I am thinking a fixed 6 but varying opinions on the quality available. Anyone have a suggestion on brand names other than leopould?
dangertree
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- Location
- NL/ON/FL/PL
I have a Choate mount on my Cabin Plinker SKS. It works great. I don't have a shell deflector so the scope takes a pounding from the brass, it's a cheap 4X scope on a cheap gun so I don't care. Hasn't lost zero yet. I can hit clays and soupcans at 100m with it. Works for me 
As per what SGT. Tangodown and Steiner have said, I believe the aftermarket reciever mount I bought is not a good choice, as I recently suspected. The mount that Tangodown is using in his pic's is likely a better much better choice.
I did some searching on the net and also came accross this mounting system. Looks a lot a lot more secure than what I purchased.
SKS SCOPE MOUNT (Scout Mount)
Anyone have any experiance with this mount??
I did some searching on the net and also came accross this mounting system. Looks a lot a lot more secure than what I purchased.
SKS SCOPE MOUNT (Scout Mount)
Anyone have any experiance with this mount??
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I have a Choate mount on my Cabin Plinker SKS. It works great. I don't have a shell deflector so the scope takes a pounding from the brass, it's a cheap 4X scope on a cheap gun so I don't care. Hasn't lost zero yet. I can hit clays and soupcans at 100m with it. Works for me
What type of scope?
Depends on the carbines configuration and the shooters skills.
I have archived 1 MOA with an SKS, and so has my wife (who is a new shooter), and I know we are not alone on this ability.
FFS people scope Mini 14s with Leopould scopes...now that is a real waste.
I have the following B-Square mount on my SKS and it hasn't lost zero yet. Mind you I have only removed it for cleaning twice. I have the scope set so that the stripper clips can still be used.
Nice rig!
