SVT 40 vs SKS
- Thread starter nw mb
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....and don't forget to pick up a Mosin 91/30 while you're there... Come on, they're only $150 or so...and they use the same ammo as the SVT.
You know you're going to do it.
Then you'll also need a Mosin M38 and an M44, because they also use 7.62x54mmR ammo.
You know you're going to do it.
Then you'll also need a Mosin M38 and an M44, because they also use 7.62x54mmR ammo.
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What he said, buy em all. My m38's and SVT's have a special place in my gun heart.
Buy em all. See if they'll let you go through their stock, some SVT's are more equal than others...or something like that. Just check the bore and look for a stock that's not too full of repairs. I'd recommend watching a few disassembly videos on YouTube too. And don't launch the spring across the room the first time you open it up. Trust us.....just about all of us....lol
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...i buy at your recommend
...is done like few minutes go
...maybe i buy more later?
...sell them back at premium to ukraine?
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...i buy at your recommend
...is done like few minutes go
...maybe i buy more later?
...sell them back at premium to ukraine?
...dosvedonya
...da
(...i share with you favourite movie...ht tp://putlocker.is/watch-enemy-at-the-gates-online-free-putlocker.html...but to be true, women soviet sniper always better....and how your homer simpsonite say it?...DOH!)
- Location
- Algoma, ON
My first rifle was a SVT. Cleaning becomes second nature after 2-3 times. My next purchase will either be another SVT, or a Mosin 91/30 and SKS.
Edit: Buy the SVT you won't regret it once you figure out how to clean it.
Edit: Buy the SVT you won't regret it once you figure out how to clean it.
You won't regret it...
FWIW:
Don't believe the BS about them being inaccurate. I've had great results with mine, can consistently ring an 18" gong out to 400 yards with open sights. And in the hands of someone who actually knows what they're doing... Well, there were Enfields, Mausers, Ross's, a couple of AG-42's... Lots of other suff, too numerous to mention, at the APRA Vintage Rifle Shoot on the weekend... And 1st went to a Swedish Mauser, 2nd to a Finn Mosin, and 3rd to a 1940 SVT-40 (not mine, sadly, I screwed the pooch at 200 yards - and then almost redeemed myself at 400).
Get to know it, get to know which flavour of ammo it likes, then buy a few crates and enjoy it forever.
Just be sure to pay special attention to the gas system after shooting it. The spigot and cup will rot out fast if you're not thorough about cleaning them.
FWIW:
Don't believe the BS about them being inaccurate. I've had great results with mine, can consistently ring an 18" gong out to 400 yards with open sights. And in the hands of someone who actually knows what they're doing... Well, there were Enfields, Mausers, Ross's, a couple of AG-42's... Lots of other suff, too numerous to mention, at the APRA Vintage Rifle Shoot on the weekend... And 1st went to a Swedish Mauser, 2nd to a Finn Mosin, and 3rd to a 1940 SVT-40 (not mine, sadly, I screwed the pooch at 200 yards - and then almost redeemed myself at 400).
Get to know it, get to know which flavour of ammo it likes, then buy a few crates and enjoy it forever.
Just be sure to pay special attention to the gas system after shooting it. The spigot and cup will rot out fast if you're not thorough about cleaning them.
My personal SVT 40 has no problem hitting 400m gong 9 out of 10 with iron sights (no wind) and 7 out of 10 at 500m. They are good rifles but need to be cleaned properly. My favourite cleaning solution is diesel fuel and 3.5 inch painting brush. Disassemble the rifle clean it with it. Wipe it then thin coat of oil and it is ready to be stored till next use.
Cleaning gas system after each use is essential
Cleaning gas system after each use is essential
Ok Martin, because you're one of the sharpest tacks in the box when it comes to the Red Rifles in general (no, really, appreciate some of the good advice you give on the subject)...
Will flushing the bore with diesel then a quick bore brush, dry patch, lube patch, sufficiently dissolve the corrosive salts from the primer to keep it from rusting?
I ask because the bulk of the time I spend on cleaning my SVT is actually spent on the barrel. I've got a good system going for the gas system that's quick and works, (flush with Windex with ammonia, wipe, lube, wipe off excess)... But I'm probably more paranoid than I need to be about the bore. I basically keep scrubbing (G96, scrub, dry patch, repeat) until it comes out shiny. It takes a lot of time to scrub it to the point where there isn't even a hint of powder left.
Thing is, I like the rifle a lot, like to shoot it, and want it to last.
You tend to give good, practical advice on these subjects, much appreciated.
Mumbles Marble Mouth
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Lower Mainland
My SVT-40 was throwing inconsistent groups. Vertical lines, crosses, box groups, just the most inconsistent gun I've ever used averaging 7". After several tests to figure out its terrible accuracy, I sanded the barrel channel until I could freely move a $5 bill though it and removed the cleaning rod. The guns consistency is much better with 5" groups with MFS and 4" with SCDS. I can live with that kind of accuracy but 7" I was ready to throw it in the garbage no mater how cool it looks. Luckily, I'm not the kind of person who gives up on a gun right out of the box with poor performance. Your mileage may very with the SVT-40.
I hate cleaning guns so I just pay the extra $ for non-corrosive ammo.
