Which one scoped?

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I want to mount a scope on one of my sks' to tweak out more accuracy with a rock solid mount on the side of the receiver.
Only problem is they are both admirable Russians.
Should I be too concerned about lowering the value of either one, by drilling holes in the side of the receiver and threading, for the angle iron base I wish to use for the scope mount.

I think the Choates are too high, Id rather mount as low as possible with a tasefully designed base.

The first rifle is a 1949 refurb with all original, including 4 blade spike bayonnet, but stock is a laminate.
Thanks West rifle!.. It has the refurb stamp and looks like the main body has been sand blasted and painted black?. I havent shot it yet so dont know if its worthy of even keeping.
Should I scope it or keep it original?.

The second is a 1950, non refurb (apparently) with laminate stock, and blade bayonnet. She has a very low serial # in absolutely mint condition. Its a good, reasonably accurate shooter with the iron sights and milsurp ammo.

Which one would you scope, and which would you keep original?.:confused:

I'd like to hear youre thoughts... Thanks.:cool:
 
1950
Cause a laminate stock is a refurb and a 1949 are about as rare as hens teeth.
;)
What ever you choose please post pics!
 
Drill the 1950. That spike bayo'd Russian is highly sought after and for that reason alone I would suggest tucking it away as an investment type rifle.
 
+1 on chinese idea. Accurate, and chrome is your friend. You can't get too much lower than the choate anyway cause the bolt removal needs clearance and a lower mount would cause an interference. I lowered mine more than usual by grinding the bottom of the choate first. I have posted photos in red rifles.
 
+2 on the Chinese idea cheap as dirt and not that well loved as a classic. I might think of substituting the angle iron for a weaver convertamount. From what i hear that system will let you mount low and take off to clean with a reasonable chance of holding zero when you drop the mount back on.

Steve
 
If it isn't an unissued, unfired, non-refurbished Russian, or a '49 spiked bayo Russian, have at it! Millions were made and they will never have serious collector value in your lifetime. I personally think the Russians are much nicer than the Chinese in all regards, and hence, I wouldn't spend any additional coin on a Chinese SKS.
 
Thanks for the replies, the chinese sks for bubba ideas is a good way to go, but ive been there with the chinese model and simply dont like them for poor stock, and poor accuracy and dont wish to spend another dime, or personal time on them.

Thanks Kurgan for youre informative reply, the 49 sks has a 4 spike bayonette and was fired yesterday and did very well. Thumb nail sized group at 25 yards with 5 shots. 100 yards was about 4 inches, but the front sight was maxed out to the left..no pun intended:) and still shot to the left.. I wonder if its inherent in these commie guns lol...

The 49 sks is the one I want to mount a scope on, cause she does like shooting to the left with iron sights... but maybe I'll settle on a rear sight mount and put a red dot where the rear sight used to be, to keep it in un bubba condition?.
 
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