Help, SKS question!

[BowStreetRunner]

Hey all,
Id like some advice on a gun im considering
its an SKS with brand new wood stock, scope (mounted- looks solid), and excellant reciever and action condition,
its marked around $230 bucks
i was trying to decide if this was a good deal, and at first i didnt think so but when I thought about it I thought it might be
my thought process was:
SKS in excellant condition
$150
scope kit
$40
gunsmith to mount scope (cause i sure cant!)
$40
new stock
$20
plus FFL transfer (possible), taxes, and shipping on parts, im over $250.....this might be a graduation gift, help me decide if its a god deal please
BSR

 

[WhoKnowsWho]

I've had no interest to scope my SKS, and I have seen some with some pretty nice stocks and bluing for less than $150.

It really comes down to if you want to pay for the scope or not. And what type of scope is on it already, there are $10 cheapos floating around too.

 

[Riphalman]

I might........

give two bills for a good SKS. 175 would be better. Screw the scope. This little carbine is best with irons.

 

[cool45auto]

These rifles are just fine without the scope. I tried a scope mount on mine, was dissapointed and took it off. I love it with iron sights, anyway, was just trying something new.

 

[Med 10]

That depends on what kind of scope it is. The level of accuracy the SKS provides is in my opinion not worth the cost of a good scope. The Leapers line of scopes and mounts are just fine for the SKS.

That being said, I would try to get a little less $ for it. But then again if its a 100.00 scope then grab it, and hope for the best.

Good deals are out there if you look. I personnaly believe that SKS prices have leveled off for the time being.

Last week I picked up a pre-ban Russian with Tula arsenal markings, chrome bore,and bolt carrier, blade bayonet, Leapers scope and mount and a brake in very good shape for 250.00 this is also not a refurbish its all original. You would be amazed at the weight difference between the Russians and the Norinko's of which I have 2. The Russians used some good wood and steel.

(I would try to talk them down to 200.00.)

 

[BowStreetRunner]

thanks for the advice everyone
BSR

 

[pittspilot]

I have a red dot on mine, and find that it works great with that.

 

[Ian Sean]

I put on some aftermarket aperture sights replacing the rear leaf, they worked quite well for cheapos.

$250 is not too bad for all the bells and whistles the gun has. Ask if you can break it down and inspect it thoroughly.

My first SKS I got burned on, The extractor was missing off the bolt, Found out when I got her home and tore her down. I had to order one. But that was the good old days when SKS's were $100 so it wasn't bad by todays standards.