100 yards with the SKS

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In theory, the SKS has the potential for good accuracy. It's not that different from say a FAL of the same era. But in practice, it comes down to how good a combloc manufacturing plant with no CNC, no statistical process control, and a very unmotivated but equal workforce cared to build them. Mine is a 6 MOA rifle all day, and my AK and Mosins are in the same neighborhood.
 
I have been shooting my Yugo SKS pretty often lately too, partly because I obtained a respectful quantity of the ammo and it is the only gun I own in that caliber. I like shooting a clunker with iron sights at steel IPSC targets out to 300 yards- it keeps me "honest" regarding adhering to the basics of marksmanship. In this regard, the horrible trigger in that gun just contributes to the training experience (along with the low QC on the ammo, inherent lack of accuracy of the rifle compared to others, etc.) The biggest PITA is dialing in a "good" zero.
 
marksman13 said:
Not bashing you or your rifle, but I just could not get any enjoyment from a rifle that shot like that and I’ll never understand the love people have for com-bloc firearms.
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I tend to agree. If I'm going to spend my Saturday afternoon shooting paper, I would want little cloverleafs.

I've never shot my SKS on paper but it is a lot of fun to plink at large steel targets at 100-200 yards.
 
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It should be noted that their are two groups of people in this thread; One who thinks thats a good day of shooting, and the others that scoff and think something is wrong with you or your choice of firearm.

We could further surmise that those two groups of people could be equally divided by those who have and shoot their SKS's and those who don't.

Luckily this is America and we have the freedom to mostly do what what we want and enjoy it.

If I shot those groups with my SKS, I'd be happy.
 
sarduy said:
That’s probably because maybe you don’t understand the rifle and what it’s designed to do. Again, i think you misunderstood what those com-bloc have archived with some crude milled/stamp receivers and plywood… we have the SKS, AK, PPS, RPK and many other weapons that i have the upmost respect because they function and have giving the western guns a very good run for their money. Don’t get me wrong, i have a tricked out AR right next to my bed but also have an AK to the left. And i can guarantee you that you will respect, fear or understand the love people have with com-bloc guns the moment you use it to save your life or you are taking fire from one of them….;)
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Na. I understand them perfectly. I’ve been on the receiving end of them and I still believe they suck. Com-bloc weapons have always been a bi-product of the poor, socialist countries which developed them. They are crude, cheap and inaccurate compared to their western designed counterparts. I have no love, fear or respect for them.
 
I have astigmatism in my right eye and I shoot right handed. The older I get, I notice that iron sights are becoming less clear and sharp. Even so, I was busting small watermelons at 90 yds with my sks last weekend, using Wolf 122gr JHP. I haven't checked group size with it, I'll put that on my list.
 
marksman13 said:
Na. I understand them perfectly. I’ve been on the receiving end of them and I still believe they suck. Com-bloc weapons have always been a bi-product of the poor, socialist countries which developed them. They are crude, cheap and inaccurate compared to their western designed counterparts. I have no love, fear or respect for them.
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And that’s why 2/3 of the world uses them…:cool:
 
sarduy said:
And that’s why 2/3 of the world uses them…:cool:
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And the world’s most advanced countries? What are they using? Again, Com-Bloc weapons are popular because they are cheap. That is all. Like Toyota Carollas. They meet the bare minimum requirements for reliability and performance and they are cheap. That makes them popular.
 
I'm trying to figure out why someone who doesn't like SKS's would stop and post in a thread about SKS's. I'm not a fan of AR's so when I see one of the many redundant threads of which AR's are the subject, I don't bother with them.

I'm not necessarily a fan of any one firearm, but find the SKS fits a small, but important niche for me. When I'm out on the tractor fixing fences, or hauling firewood or rolls of hay, etc., my SKS is hanging from the loader frame within easy reach in case I see a hog, deer, etc. I don't worry about the dust or it getting banged up. For such chores, 1 MOA isn't necessary and anything within 200 yds., maybe a but further, is in trouble.

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marksman13 said:
And the world’s most advanced countries? What are they using? Again, Com-Bloc weapons are popular because they are cheap. That is all. Like Toyota Carollas. They meet the bare minimum requirements for reliability and performance and they are cheap. That makes them popular.
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I can't quite agree with this analogy. There isn't a Ford, Chevy, or Dodge in the same class as the Corolla or the Camry that compares in reliability or performance. If there were, I would own it. I like my Sks because it's like the old Snapper rear engine mowers. Not the best, not the fastest, but cheap, tough, and reliable.
I also sling mine up on the tractor or ATV for back woods activities. I don't care if it gets banged up or dropped in a creek, it still works. I wouldn't dare do that to my Ar15s.
 
Hugger-4641 said:
I can't quite agree with this analogy. There isn't a Ford, Chevy, or Dodge in the same class as the Corolla or the Camry that compares in reliability or performance. If there were, I would own it. I like my Sks because it's like the old Snapper rear engine mowers. Not the best, not the fastest, but cheap, tough, and reliable.
I also sling mine up on the tractor or ATV for back woods activities. I don't care if it gets banged up or dropped in a creek, it still works. I wouldn't dare do that to my Ar15s.
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You are right. A Kia would be a better comparison.
 
Ignition Override said:
daniel craig:

Are you only into achieving tight groups, when possible?

Or does your shooting club etc allow you to hit plastic juice jugs at 30 or 50 yards.?
These have become my only targets - because they are fun.

Fun is its own reward, with no regrets, literally (- regarding types of sport shooting -), if I were to die tomorrow.
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Honestly these days rifle shooting for me is mostly “could I kill a deer or if need be defend myself at x yardage.”
 
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Beck said:
The SKS is like most firearms made anywhere in that they can be improved from how they leave the factory. I'm not an SKS owner, but as a long-time fan of the 7.62x39 cartridge I've handled a few in my lifetime. A couple of them were capable of 2 MOA, but it took some work and modification on the part of the owners.

Being able to hit a pie plate with a mediocre performing brand of x39 at 100 yards is a start. There are better ammo choices out there, and they're not necessarily brass case. There's some really good steel case. Golden Tiger made in the Russian Vympel Plant is one of the better performing steel case varieties in my Mini-30. "Wolf" is a trademark of a US importer. Their steel case x39 has been made in different factories over the years to varying degrees of quality. Mostly from Russia, but also Germany. It was at one time made by the Tula Cartridge Plant.

I wish I would have snatched up a Yugo SKS back in the day when they could be had for a song. I've got so much x39 ammo I need more guns chambered for it. When/if things get back to normal I'll likely pick one up. I'd rather have an SKS than an AK/AKM type... unless it's a Finnish Valmet or an early Israeli Galil.
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I have some brass cased Geco ammo I’m saving for….I’m not sure why lol
 
Man now I gotta get to a range that long to see what my old Chinese army SKS with a yugo stock can do. I normally shoot here at the house but my home range is maybe 40 yards tops. I got plenty of that wolf steel case ammo stock piled for rainy day/ home defence/ red dawn type situation
 
marksman13 said:
Not bashing you or your rifle, but I just could not get any enjoyment from a rifle that shot like that and I’ll never understand the love people have for com-bloc firearms.
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You don't have to "love" a rifle to enjoy shooting it. Can I out-shoot my SKS? Absolutely. I also own much better rifles, and have had the luck to use some of the best precision rifles made. But if I have the choice (esp in this day and age) of shooting my rattle-trap SKS with irons at steel IPSC targets (and considering a hit somewhere on that steel a success) or having a grumpy-cat look on my face because I can't find reloading components or the ammunition needed to really get the most out of my Larue OBR or M24, I'll choose plinking at stuff with the SKS every time. Its much more enjoyable and productive than surfing the net looking for a good deal on ammo. May as well be looking for unicorns.
 
fireman 9731 said:
It should be noted that their are two groups of people in this thread; One who thinks thats a good day of shooting, and the others that scoff and think something is wrong with you or your choice of firearm.

We could further surmise that those two groups of people could be equally divided by those who have and shoot their SKS's and those who don't.

Luckily this is America and we have the freedom to mostly do what what we want and enjoy it.

If I shot those groups with my SKS, I'd be happy.
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Scoffing is probably not the right term. I merely said I could not find any joy in owning an SKS. I had one for about two weeks when I was in college. I hated it, so I sold it. It doesn’t bother me that the OP and others enjoy owning and shooting an SKS. Different strokes for different folks.
 
A) Not made in the US.
B) Being issued to, or produced by countries which we fought against , or as proxies, often creates an Unstated bias.

Remove these two factors and the SKS plus that “Other Rifle” would be viewed much more often simply as guns, on their own merits.

Canada: lets not forget that they recently lost the right to own (and operate) almost any of the types of semi-auto rifles which were their…eh…so-called “citizens’ private property.

If all of the provinces still allow their many SKS to be used at gun ranges, they are very fortunate.

——Even these are probably banned in Canada, and our American FUDDS would see nothing wrong with that. Just a reminder not to take our many choices for granted
 
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Absolutely agree with ignition override. Shooting any gun and enjoying the experience, good/bad/indifferent, is much better than not having that right. I enjoy sks and keep in perspective what it is, not a 10 shot single hole shooter, but just another part of history that I have the ability to enjoy. Bet those folks down under would be thrilled to have one.
 
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