SKS, Really?

I don't expect anything realistic in movies. Or news for that matter. I am pleasantly surprised when they do get it right as sometimes happens. There are even people on here that think an SKS is accurate and powerful so fooling the public is easy.
 
Not to be a party pooper or anything but I just happened to take one of my Yugo SKS's to the private range I have access to this afternoon and was able to hit a 6" gong at 200 yards from a standing position using the sling as a brace around my forearm with 50% of my shots using the original open sights. Modern eye surgery is wonderful when a 70 year old can see clearly again!
 
I used to be critical of what firearms are used in TV shows and movies. Then it hit me several years ago. WHY? If the movie plot is good I don't care.
It still pulls me out of the entertainment. It was fine when I was young and ignorant. Now I'm older and a bit less ignorant, it has become a distraction.
 
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It still pulls me out of the entertainment. It was fine when I was young and ignorant. Now I'm older and a bit less ignorant, it has become a distraction.
Yup it bothered me when I was younger and knew what was not correct. But now that I,m older (64) forget it, The movies will never change no matter how many times you watch them. It's a waste of time and energy letting it bother you. I'm finding that out about other things also. Lifes to short to worry about incorrect details in movies.
 
A series coming up on Netflix Jan. 9, “American Primeval”, about the wars in the 1800’s involving the Mormons and Native Americans, including the Mountain Meadows Massacre.

The director supposedly is very pro realism, be interesting to see what weapons are employed.
 
A series coming up on Netflix Jan. 9, “American Primeval”, about the wars in the 1800’s involving the Mormons and Native Americans, including the Mountain Meadows Massacre.

The director supposedly is very pro realism, be interesting to see what weapons are employed.

Hopefully not a muzzle loading SKS.
 
Watched a Mad Max sequel last night on Netflix, “Furiosa“, and one of the characters was using an undisguised SKS with a huge scope as a very long range sniper rifle, and operating it like a bolt action. And hitting with regularity, of course.

I‘m usually ready to suspend reality when watching movies like anyone else, but curious what the armorer was thinking when they told the director that rifle was appropriate for that job?

If only…
Tough rifle to scope....
 
I think the scoped SKS is probably the least egregious thing in these last two movies or the whole franchise. But it is Australia and the series starts in what the late 80s?
Mad Max -- 1979
Mad Max II -- 1982
Beyond Thunderdome -- 1985
Fury Road -- 2015

One of the movies (I forget which one) featured a scene in which tricked-out dystopian hot rods tow a giant stage-like contraption with two long-haired guitarists, chained to the strucure, playing screeching guitar music at high volume. It was the stupidest thing I've ever seen in a movie, and it made me realize that the target audience for the movie was junior-high aged boys. It was sufficiently off-putting to put me off movies in general, and I almost never watch any movie any more.
 
Mad Max -- 1979
Mad Max II -- 1982
Beyond Thunderdome -- 1985
Fury Road -- 2015

One of the movies (I forget which one) featured a scene in which tricked-out dystopian hot rods tow a giant stage-like contraption with two long-haired guitarists, chained to the strucure, playing screeching guitar music at high volume. It was the stupidest thing I've ever seen in a movie, and it made me realize that the target audience for the movie was junior-high aged boys. It was sufficiently off-putting to put me off movies in general, and I almost never watch any movie any more.
I know Fury Road had the guitar player for sure. Haven't seen the others so I have no idea.
 
Immortan Joe seemed like exactly the kind of guy who'd have a herald.

'Accuracy' and 'Mad Max' are bizarre things to compare against each other, like arguing that 'Tank Girl' didn't give a fair representation of armor in an urban combat environment while ignoring actual cat people.
 
FWIW I've a ton of experience attempting to wring the BEST inherent accuracy out of my SKSs ... here's a summary!

Accurate SKS: Definitely found the Norinco to be the best, Russians next.

Ammo: They are like a woman ... YOU need to find out what they heck THEY want! I'll take them to the range with 8 or more brands and hope that it is one of the bulk (or 'former' bulk brands, now that the Libs have stopped Russian ammo imports) brands it likes, e.g., Golden Tiger or Barnual, etc.

. . . Bulk - FWIW the original Chineseum copper-washed corrosive ammo and Barnual has done the best for me @ 200-yards, for all action variations tested.

. . . Sporting Ammo - The PMC softpoint shoots 1.5 MOA in my Norinco @ 200Y when benched (also scoped) and shot as a straight-pull action.

Action: For fun I've removed the gas tappet and long piston and have shot it as a single-shot straight-pull 'bolt' action, what a hoot! But ... it really brings out the BEST inherent accuracy of whatver ammo you're using, so just don't blasy away (unless THAT is your purpose) but see what ammo works besr for you.

Trigger Jobs: OMG, so easy to do so yourself. Many years ago I added detailed DIY Tutorials on the old Survivor's SKS Boards/Forums.

Scope Mount: I forget the brand, but the one I use mounts to the rear sight block (removing/replacing that) and hinges back down 'around' the action. It is fool-proof in design and holds its zero.

Other: I also made up a somewhat rare 18" ARB barreled upper for my MSR platform, mid-length gas system with a JP Enterprises adjustable gas block and that'll shoot the expen$ive PMC SP sporting round to 1.5 MOA through that MSR with scope and Gieselle SSA-E trigger. I'll use either this or the straight-pull SKS as my really, really rainy and crappy weather out deer rifle (aoftpoint ammo only!) on those days you really don't even want to venture out of the cabin ...

LOVE my SKSs I do!
 
My most accurate is a Saiga by far. Still not a sniper rifle . The point is that it is a crazy Australian fantasy movie with no relation to anything real. Like someone else said, It is geared to teenagers and others with no idea or care about reality. If you want history or factual you need to look elsewhere. I saw them all and was amused by them. Not that it matters but I was a driver and also gunner on real gun trucks in combat. Nothing in real life had any relation to anything in the movies.
 
Saw another movie last night on Netflix, “Number 24”, about the Norwegian resistance during WWII.

They were using Krag’s against the Germans, that at least made sense.
We watched it too. Great movie.
 
Yeah i thought the guitar player was a stupid idea too.

Immortan Joe seemed like exactly the kind of guy who'd have a herald.

'Accuracy' and 'Mad Max' are bizarre things to compare against each other, like arguing that 'Tank Girl' didn't give a fair representation of armor in an urban combat environment while ignoring actual cat people.
War horns and drums have been an important part of warfare for thousands of years, intimidating the enemy, rallying the troops. The Celtic Carnyx horn was shaped like a dragon to scare superstitious enemy tribesmen. We might find it a stupid ploy, but it was deadly serious to them.

Considering the Immortan's Warboys were hopped up on spray paint going into battle, an electric guitar playing death metal would be perfect for whipping them into a battle frenzy. 😁
 
Mad Max -- 1979
Mad Max II -- 1982
Beyond Thunderdome -- 1985
Fury Road -- 2015

One of the movies (I forget which one) featured a scene in which tricked-out dystopian hot rods tow a giant stage-like contraption with two long-haired guitarists, chained to the strucure, playing screeching guitar music at high volume. It was the stupidest thing I've ever seen in a movie, and it made me realize that the target audience for the movie was junior-high aged boys. It was sufficiently off-putting to put me off movies in general, and I almost never watch any movie any more.

Sounds about right. I was 14 when I saw the first movie in a theater. I'll never forget all the police being called "bronze" instead of "copper". :p
 
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