AR vs. SKS

[cool45auto]

I don't own an AR but want one bad. I do have an SKS and think it is ridiculous the amount of fun you can have with such a cheap, reliable rifle like this. My fiance is 5'1'' and 105 pounds. She loves shooting my SKS and wants to take it every time we go to the range.

 

[Redlg155]

No knowledgable person would recommend a SKS over an HBAR. This is particularly true if the HBAR is already owned,and not a pipe dream.

I must not be very knowledgeable either. I guess Military time and taking one to war with me doesn't count for much, not to mention using one in my current civilian job and owning a couple. No pipe dreams here.

There are still times and conditions when an SKS may be preferable to an AR15.

Sounds almost like my HK is better than your Kahr arguement. Just because a rifle is inexpensive does not mean that it isn't a good one.

Good Shooting
Red

 

[LiquidTension]

Bernie - your wife should be able to handle a Yugo SKS just fine, especially if she could handle the AK you used to have. The length of pull is a little shorter than the AR, but you can change that easily enough with either a butt pad or a new stock. New stocks for the SKS are cheap ($40) and usually about an inch longer than the original wood stocks. One big difference (obviously) is that the AR has a pistol grip so the angle of your grip will be different, thus affecting how comfortable it is. There are plenty of SKSs out there, I'm sure someone near you would be willing to let you and your wife handle one. Recoil is negligible on all of the SKSs that I've shot. I hope this is more relevant and helpful than some of the posts in this thread.

 

[BevrFevr]

Bernie,

more information would help. What does your wife not like about the hbar?

I love sks's but my woman prefers guns where the weight is closer in to her body. An sks is pretty heavy compared to alot of guns.

An m1 carbine, or an Ak, or a "spit" mini14 "Spit again", are all good choices for small framed men and women as is a shorty AR.

Are you primarily concerned with 2 legged varmits or 4 or both? If the answer is 4 then that opens things up quite a bit.

good luck -bevr

 

[Pilot]

SKS vs AR vs AK vs AR-180

355Sigfan wrote:

"Pilot I am not insulting your knowledge as this is all opinion anyway. But how do you lube your AR and what ammo are you using. "

No insult taken and yes we all have opinions. First let me say I love my AR's. Hey I have three, so that says it all. I lube mine with Break Free CLP and I don't leave a lot on the internal parts (bolt/bolt carrier, etc.). I am meticulous with them. I use S&B 55gr. .223 for plinking, which I have found to be very reliable and pretty accurate. I also use my own handloads which are more accurate and jsut as reliable. I had the most trouble with PMP ammo, but still occassionally get an FTE with other ammo. I only use GI mags in good shape. Again, the failures are very rare but do happen, which makes me a little less comfortable relying on the AR platform. I know there are many people that have never had a problem and I wish I were one of them.

I would like to get an AR-180 because it seems like the best of both worlds, but I've heard mixed reveiws on the new ones from Armalite.

Thanks for the follow-up Pat.

 

[bernie]

BevrFevr, it is not that she dislikes the HBAR, it is that she is ambivalent about it. Honestly, I am thinking more about things like coyotes than 2 legged predators, but they certainly fit into the equation. Thanks for all the feedback, my topics do not usually open these kinds of discussions!

 

[Ebbtide]

No knowledgable person would recommend a SKS over an HBAR. This is particularly true if the HBAR is already owned,and not a pipe dream.

Did you even read the original post?

 

[amprecon]

If not the SKS, than a Mini-14 or Mini-30. These are d*mn handy little rifles which I think would be just right for small statured people. I'm biased towards the 7.62X39 over the .223, but that's your call.

 

[BevrFevr]

Ambivalent huh, Have that prob with my woman too.

Well the m1 should do the trick for her except you are gonna lose alot of accuracy compared to the hbar.

I don't know if it's legal anymore but an m1 with a choate pistol grip stock is sexy as hell. Light, handy, short, cheap mags, accesories out the wazoo! Of course those things can be said about the minis as well.

I for one really like coyotes. It is unfortunate you are in a situation where they present a problem. Highly intelligent creatures. But on the flip side I'm not aware of any shortages of them.

good Luck -bevr

 

[Turk]

If you already have an AR stick with it. My opinion is anything an SKS or AK can do an AR will do better.

I've seen wounds from both and the M-193 ball most always made bigger exit holes.

Turk