What is the coolest feature about the SKS

[WmMcLeod]

Coolest feature: With a full mag, you can release the bolt catch just by slapping the top of the bolt carrier with your palm. It's like the "HK slap" but infinitely more satisfying.

 

[Unagi604]

It smells like cosmoline

 

[FeistyLemur]

...

 

[bearmaz]

You can shoot it all day and then paddle the canoe with it if you need to...... 'cause they're only $200.

 

[silverfoxdj]

You can shoot it all day and then paddle the canoe with it if you need to...... 'cause they're only $200.

Bingo !!!

 

[EL34/6L6]

Interesting how the resounding answer seems to always come back to money.
Being low cost has nothing to do with why I enjoy the rifle and respect it's design.

 

[Magellann]

Any good can be a canoe paddle. But an expensive one won't get you there any faster.

 

[wd123]

where else can I get practice shooting a center fire .30 caliber bullet for 15 cents a shot? sks rocks, it's reliable, built like a tank, cheap and just works.

can't really fault it for what it is.

 

[Klebelenator]

Its' simple design, reliability, looks and inexpensive bullets. Also that my 12 year old grandson is more than happy to shoot our Russian & Chinese SKS's with grandpa.

 

[milshooter]

I think it's cool you can flip it upside down, open the mag plate, and drop in the 5 rounds loose.
No need for stripper clips or if you don't have any.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Bipod mounted from factory.

 

[r_taylor]

actually for me I would have paid $500 for the gun if that was the going rate, at 150-200 hundred bucks its practically free, I have had bigger phone bills, lol

If you would pay $500 then you should be looking for a VZ52/57... far better rifle.

 

[mpsks]

I really like the SKS rifle, have one of each year plus a few extra. They are reliable, a simple design that is easy to clean, lots of fun to shoot, and to me anyway, look great.

 

[MuthaFunk]

What a fun thread! Some good ones here I never thought of. I like the sticking the bayo in the ground to clean it. I put an earplug I the muzzle and pour water in the barrel. Then pull the ear plug, corrosive ammo is no problem.


If I had to add to this thread I'd have to say the SKS's do everything nature. Versatility on the cheap. It can be used as a decent hunting rifle with Fusion ammo, affordable target practice with Mil Surp ammo, it can be full out tacticalized for home security, it can be stored in its cosmoline with spam can ammo for when SHTF.

 

[mamma]

They won't be able to ban it.

 

[tdod101]

accuarcy

 

[Dad003]

They won't be able to ban it.

false they just have to do and OIC and that all ...

 

[westarm]

If you would pay $500 then you should be looking for a VZ52/57... far better rifle.

you are probably right, however if an sks was 500 then a vz52 would prob be 1000, lol, I just think for a couple of tanks of gas its a no brainer, someday they will be 500 and they will still be bought up I'm sure, enjoy the current price they were a quarter of what they are now, value to fun ratio is off the charts, especially considering the quality and reliability of the sks.
could very well be the best value in Canadian firearms complimented with a tok tt33.

 

[westarm]

They won't be able to ban it.

lol, careful, they will ban your car if it fails an e test, never underestimate stupidity...

 

[Rick911]

$75 with the puchase of a crate of ammo

Even Bill Gates couldnt afford marstar ridiculous shipping and handling rate.