dogtown tom
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I would have clicked the like button........but you removed your bayonet.One year later, to the day, the SKS proved its worth. This ol' boy was just a smidge under 110 yds.
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I would have clicked the like button........but you removed your bayonet.One year later, to the day, the SKS proved its worth. This ol' boy was just a smidge under 110 yds.
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Noe, that's 100% ComBlok cosmoline. Resembles grease, but is sticky rather than lubricating (this is from retaining the wax found in crude oil).but it wasn't coated in Cosmoline, it was coated in GREASE! And not just coated, the stuff was everywhere including the bore.
I would have clicked the like button........but you removed your bayonet.
Noe, that's 100% ComBlok cosmoline. Resembles grease, but is sticky rather than lubricating (this is from retaining the wax found in crude oil).
The stuff is persistent, and there may still be some lurking as it gets in everywhere, then invents places to go.
There's a carbine scabbard that fits the sks, and might be just the thing for that yellow Ford.
Cosmoline IS a grease and isn't ComBlpk either.My understanding is that Cosmoline solidifies over time when exposed to air. I've cleaned such substance from a few Enfields and it's a red film after it solidifies. But I suppose the ComBlok people can call their preservative whatever they wish.
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I still have my Norinco. Paid $100 for it years ago! love it!I wish I wouldn't have sold the Norinco I had, but there isn't any way I'm paying the money they are bringing these days. I paid $295 for the one I had and that really hurt at the time. Yours looks like a great shooter.
with drones missiles artillery attack copters tanks jets and soon robots all bombing troops I dont think what rifle you have matters that much anymore meaning the SKS aint that bad. here is one factory converted to use AK mags made by norinco.They make 20 rounders that work well.
As for defensive shooting, no modern army on earth fields an SKS anymore. Countless issue AKs.
Wonder why?
The safety tip is to make sure the firing pin channel is free from grease and dirt. SKS's have a nasty tendency to slam fire if that's not done.Noe, that's 100% ComBlok cosmoline. Resembles grease, but is sticky rather than lubricating (this is from retaining the wax found in crude oil).
The stuff is persistent, and there may still be some lurking as it gets in everywhere, then invents places to go.
That's a nice boar. Good thing it didn't know 7.62x39 can't kill things.One year later, to the day, the SKS proved its worth. This ol' boy was just a smidge under 110 yds.
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you can file each side of your front site to where you want it. I never understood why mostly everybody shoots the steel ammo instead of some reloads for the SKSHaving never shot an SKS before this thread inspired me to have dad dig his out as I had never shot one but have always kinda wanted one.
i really enjoyed shooting it, just at 100yds but I was getting about a 4” group and was able to hit the 8” steel plate with ease. I may have to buy one of those thinner front sight posts as that would be my biggest complaint about it. The trigger while super long and creepy broke pretty clean. I wish there were still barrels of them for $99. Seem a bit pricey now but honestly, what other NON AR BASED semi auto 762x39 rifles are available at that price point ? None that I’m aware of, closest would be a mini 30 at about 2x the price.
Because steel case was cheaper then just the bullet if reloading, there are other factors like all us stuff is sammi spec and the guns chambers are not.you can file each side of your front site to where you want it. I never understood why mostly everybody shoots the steel ammo instead of some reloads for the SKS
I would feel sorry for anyone who reloads for an SKS if my old Norinco is any type of normal. It literally throws brass a solid 10 to 15 yards away. Nice high arc that smacks a roof with enough authority to get attention and dent the case mouth nearly closed at a covered firing line. Makes minis look like minor-leaguers.you can file each side of your front site to where you want it. I never understood why mostly everybody shoots the steel ammo instead of some reloads for the SKS
I understand all that and do it with the 3 SKS's and an AK I got. what I mean is guys saying how inaccurate they are without at least trying reloads. I have and it cut groups in half with just the first powder tried.Because steel case was cheaper then just the bullet if reloading, there are other factors like all us stuff is sammi spec and the guns chambers are not.
lol yes the 3 I have does that also but I usually have a guy spot the first 2 then put a small tarp thereI would feel sorry for anyone who reloads for an SKS if my old Norinco is any type of normal. It literally throws brass a solid 10 to 15 yards away. Nice high arc that smacks a roof with enough authority to get attention and dent the case mouth nearly closed at a covered firing line. Makes minis look like minor-leaguers.
Or at least just trying another brand of ammo. A lot of what was floating around when that big bulk of SKS's were coming in, was often hit or miss. The actual surplus issue stuff wasnt bad, but things like Wolf could be all over the place, even from lot to lot. I had a Russian Tula that was a great shooter if fed decent ammo.I understand all that and do it with the 3 SKS's and an AK I got. what I mean is guys saying how inaccurate they are without at least trying reloads. I have and it cut groups in half with just the first powder tried.
LOL. Thats just part of shooting autos. If you think they are bad, you should shoot HK's or M1 Carbines.lol yes the 3 I have does that also but I usually have a guy spot the first 2 then put a small tarp there
what I would due if components are ever accessible is to just fire 5 rds of maybe 3 powders pick the best one then write that down for future reference then just shoot the steel stuffOr at least just trying another brand of ammo. A lot of what was floating around when that big bulk of SKS's were coming in, was often hit or miss. The actual surplus issue stuff wasnt bad, but things like Wolf could be all over the place, even from lot to lot. I had a Russian Tula that was a great shooter if fed decent ammo.
LOL. Thats just part of shooting autos. If you think they are bad, you should shoot HK's or M1 Carbines.
The way I often shoot, tarps wont work, as they dont follow you around. Walking a double 90* grid in the general areas you were shooting has always worked best for me. Of course, the brass gods have to get their due too.