winchester1886
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I would like to state my opinion on the SKS platform. I have owned Chinese,Russian, and now a Yugo 59/66. I have owned or used numerous weapons including the AK 47. I really like the SKS for several reasons.It is a simple weapon with a short stroke piston and very little recoil.It is very reliable and you can shoot it in the prone position without interference from a long magazine.I first became impressed with the 7.62x39 in Vietnam with the VC cutting down bamboo with it. I realize that it is not a long range weapon, but shooting long range has it's own
problems. I guess the Russian is my favorite the bluing is nice and so is the fit and the laminated stock I like. Oh by the way my SKS will out shoot my AK47. The Yugo has it's problems.It is muzzle heavy with a useless grenade launcher and sights.The worst thing is the gas valve.When it starts to leak it will cause FTE & FTF problems the gas valve will have to be replaced. I keep a spare gas valve on hand just in case.
problems. I guess the Russian is my favorite the bluing is nice and so is the fit and the laminated stock I like. Oh by the way my SKS will out shoot my AK47. The Yugo has it's problems.It is muzzle heavy with a useless grenade launcher and sights.The worst thing is the gas valve.When it starts to leak it will cause FTE & FTF problems the gas valve will have to be replaced. I keep a spare gas valve on hand just in case.