SKS - Time to Modify

Drachenblut

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Hello Gents,

I have recently recieved a 1954 Izhevsk SKS. I am happy to be part of the club. However, off the bat, there are several modifications I wish to make. I would prefer to order things in CANADA, but will use U.S. sources if necessary. Firstly, I would like to modify my SKS bolt to use a spring system, not a free-floating firing pin. The word "slamfire" sends chills down my spine. Secondly, I am looking for some kind of recoil reduction. I have heard of some kind of pad or some such you can put behind the receiver spring. Even muzzel brakes. I am also looking at replacing the rear sight with a scope attachement and having a good scope to see through that is low, and not perched on a high mount. I will also need a bullet deflector.

Thank you for your time,
Drachenblut
 
Look on the forum sponsors at the top of the page and click on Fabsports. He has a lot of stuff for the SKS. You may have to order the firing pin upgrade from the states. Not sure if Fabsports has that. The pad that can be bought, that goes behind the recoil spring isn't to reduce recoil. It's to reduce wear. Muzzle breaks can help reduce recoil but it make it nastier for any one beside you when your shooting, as it make the gun shot much louder. The type of scope mount your looking to get is touted as being one of the best ways to sope the sks. If Fabsports doesn't have it look at the above sponsors and click on the Marstar logo. They have them, or had them. Have to check on their website.
Good Luck!!
 
I have NO experience scoping. I was looking at the reciever replacer type of scope mount with the 1 inch rings on Fabsports. But i hear people slamming this design... but is an attachment on the front site, or on the top hand guard waaaay too far from the eye to even see through it? Please fill me in and explain mounting methods and scoping.
 
Honestly, I own a cheap receiver replacement mount, and it isn't all that bad. If you consider a handguard mount (above the gas piston) you will have to invest in a long eye relief scope. A regular scope won't work. You could consider a red dot. No magnification, but quite good in getting on target fast and fairly accurately. Red dots are typically shorter in length too, so you won't likely need a deflector with a rear nmounted red dot.

As for the spring for the firing pin... I really haven't heard any horror stories. If one guy in thousands experienced it, it could have been due to a dirty pin path lodging th epin forward. I keep my bolt and pin are clean, and have never had a problem in thousands of rounds. Keep the gas system and bolt clean.
 
dont worry about recoil, as their is hardly more than an air rifle., shoot, some 12 gauge slugs.. youll get the idea.. and the firing pin. just clean your gun as you should and it wont stick, even if it does its only at max 4 more rounds just point the gun in the same direction you were already shooting. receiver covers arnt all that bad if you get the ones with the screws.. just replace the screws for Allen head bolts and your okay, also the sight replacement rail if you do go that route and buy a scope, make sure it has about 10 inches of eye relief "pistol scope" and you are good to go
 
If you keep your firing pin assembly clean, you will not have any issues with slamfires. Those occur mainly from the original Cosmoline that these rifles were packed in, if you blast the assembly with brake cleaner, that should flush all that crap out. If you shake it back and forth, and hear the pin "clicking", you will be ok.
As for scoping the SKS, I personally feel it is a waste of time and money. They are meant for close range combat;they aren't sniper rifles. I know a few people that attempted to do it, and the results were way less than satisfactory. Practice shooting it with the original iron sights; I can hit the Gong consistently at 200 meters with both my 1950 and 1954 Tulas, the SKS is actually very accurate in it's original form.
 
Slam fires seem to mostly happen to Chinese SKS from reports out there. Then mainly from unclean firing pins and commercial ammo with softer primers.

Muzzle brakes don't stay long on a SKS it seems. Either they come off on their own or the owner removes them.

The peep sight seems to be more popular these days then the scope.
 
Good Morning Drachenblut. I joined the SKS club last year as well. I decided to scope my rifle, and after reading the reviews or different mounts, and seeing what was out there, and the prices. I decided to make my own. Now I don't know how handy you are or aren't, but why don't you check out my thread on the red rifles forum regarding the scope mount. If you get a short tube scope like mine, you eliminate the need for a shell deflector. I was fortunate enough to buy mine with the after-market stock that I wanted already set up. Given the area I hunt, picking up the sights can be problematic, so always opt for glass on my rifles. Take a look at all the threads on the forum, and see what tickles your fancy. Lots of luck, and if you have any questions I can answer, please feel free to contact me.
 
I had a slamfire once with my 1953 Tula. Basically if your keeping it downrange your good to go, they will all go into the berm. I cleaned the junk out from behind the firing pin and I was good to go, almost a non-issue.

And judging by some of the rifles on your gun list, recoil should be a non issue!
 
Hello All.

I have decided to not scope my SKS. I took her to the range today, and at 50 yards I ripped a 4 inch hole in the paper with 10 rounds ;) I was IMPRESSED. I did not have time to run it out to 100 yards as I had other rifles to shoot, but it's my next goal. However, I found matching the top of the front site and rear site on the SKS to be problematic. What kind of refractive/reflective paint can I touch the tips of the rear site and front site with to maximise leveling in my viewsite? I am going to order a wear reducer eventually. I noticed an odd thing, every time I fire, my SKS pulls back and hard upper right on each shot, some odd recoil compared to my other higher-power military rifles. Why is this? Oh I need to adjust the front site, how can I do this, what do I need?
 
To adjust the front sight, you need the (you guessed it) front sight adjustment tool. It's available from some of the sponsors at the top of the page.
 
Of course, you get what you pay for. I like the little SKS so I have no issues with it. Which sponsor has the best deal for the SKS sight adjustment tool?
 
Drachenblut said:
Hello All.

I have decided to not scope my SKS. I took her to the range today, and at 50 yards I ripped a 4 inch hole in the paper with 10 rounds ;) I was IMPRESSED. I did not have time to run it out to 100 yards as I had other rifles to shoot, but it's my next goal. However, I found matching the top of the front site and rear site on the SKS to be problematic. What kind of refractive/reflective paint can I touch the tips of the rear site and front site with to maximise leveling in my viewsite? I am going to order a wear reducer eventually. I noticed an odd thing, every time I fire, my SKS pulls back and hard upper right on each shot, some odd recoil compared to my other higher-power military rifles. Why is this? Oh I need to adjust the front site, how can I do this, what do I need?
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In regards to the rifle pulling back and to the right, I find that my SKS did that, aswell now as my SVT. Basically I think its attributed to the moving of the bolt and carrier, not so much recoil. If you really pay attention you feel the big ol' clunky bolt and carrier sliding back and fourth on shots
 
Drachenblut said:
Of course, you get what you pay for........
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The beauty of it all, is, us SKS owners paid a very affordable amount for a great well-built firearm. Am looking forward our club's 3-gun matches scheduled for 3rd quarter this year.
Only two things done to all my SKS's:
- trigger work (complete video available from this site). If you follow the instructions exactly and carefully, the trigger action will be smoother and lighter. In addition, the majority of creep will be removed. Took me 2 hours with my first SKS and once the learning curve was up, 30 minutes each for the remaining.
- recoil buffer. Works efficiently enough to make succeeding shot recovery time at least 30% better.
Enjoy range time with your new Russkie as ammo is cheap and plentiful. Happy Shooting!!!!
 
Oh No!
You've been praticing Rottboy_8 havn't you.
:mad:
That's it next time we do a gong shoot you go first.
LoL!
A side note these sks's are beautiful just how they came but what ever you end up doing just make sure to buy 2.
 
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