Whats the point of owning an SKS?
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Diggler
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I DO have a chicom bandoleer, it cost under $10, and can carry a few hundred rounds on stripper clips on it. So that's where I was coming from with that. It's a lot less bulky than 10 AK mags.
But I like my AK's, too.
But I like my AK's, too.
An SKS is just a fun, collectable, and reliable rifle to shoot. I'll keep mine even though I have a Vepr as well.
My Vepr is as accurate as my SKS or better. If you don't think AK's are capable of accuracy, get a better AK. It has it's limits, but it can keep up just fine.
On clips vs mags: You can get a small pouch and hold a large number of clips. You need bigger pouches or more specially designed pouches to hold very many magazines very well, and they may rattle. I got a chest rig as well.
My Vepr is as accurate as my SKS or better. If you don't think AK's are capable of accuracy, get a better AK. It has it's limits, but it can keep up just fine.
On clips vs mags: You can get a small pouch and hold a large number of clips. You need bigger pouches or more specially designed pouches to hold very many magazines very well, and they may rattle. I got a chest rig as well.
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BobTheTomato
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Its HAWT!!!!!
mainmech48
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IMO, the real question should be "why not?". Where else can you get as much pure practical utility over such a broad spectrum of potential tasks for as little investment?
While it can be argued that an SKS might not be the "ideal" tool for a given task, it'd be tough to come up with many where it wouldn't be a whole bunch better than nothing.
While it can be argued that an SKS might not be the "ideal" tool for a given task, it'd be tough to come up with many where it wouldn't be a whole bunch better than nothing.
From another angle, I can see how I would ask the same question if we were not talking about a mil-surp gun.
If both designs had to be bought brand new, the SKS would likely cost more. The only practical reason for getting it would be due to AWB laws. I am sure looks and collecting interests would still be there, but much less so.
Hell, I have 5 or 6 bolt action guns right now that are all mil-surp for no other reason than they are fun to shoot and have some military history interest. An inexpensive SKS has value for at least that reason.
If both designs had to be bought brand new, the SKS would likely cost more. The only practical reason for getting it would be due to AWB laws. I am sure looks and collecting interests would still be there, but much less so.
Hell, I have 5 or 6 bolt action guns right now that are all mil-surp for no other reason than they are fun to shoot and have some military history interest. An inexpensive SKS has value for at least that reason.
MCgunner
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Yeah, cheap until you start pimpin' it out for hunting.
Ah, it really wasn't THAT bad. Only gave $75 for the rifle, $75 for the stock, 19 for the case deflector/vented forearm, 17 or something ridiculous for the ambidextrous trigger, 35 for scope mount, 10 for rings, 50 for scope, 10 I think for the five round mag, cut off the bayonet lug and cold blue the stump, not a bad hunting rifle for a nearly 9 pound lunk of steel with similar exterior ballistics to a .30-30 and lighter bullet capability. IOW, I think I wasted too much money. It's now a fun gun for the shooting range for which I can use cheap surplus ammo. I hunt with my 6 1/2 lb stainless Remington M7 in .308 with 2x10x40 Weaver. Much nicer hunting rifle and MOA accurate with a FANTASTIC trigger.BTW, the slip on recoil pad is to get me away from the scope. That Chote stock isn't long enough anyway, not enough length of pull. But, that's as far forward as I could get the friggin' scope, and I'd like it a little farther forward.
Nope, not an ideal hunting rifle, but still fun to play with and you can spend way too much money if you're not careful. That scope has a lighted reticle and I'm thinking I'll do some night hunting for hogs with this thing in the future. I'll limit my hogs to 200 lbs, not really enough caliber here for a really big, grissle plated porker. But, then, I'm hunting for meat to eat when I hog hunt, not big teeth or ugly face. I got a mirror at home for that. LOL!
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Stiletto Null
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Oh yeah...SKSes scout out better.
RiverwinoIA
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nice picture grimjaw.
i assume that is a "factory" sks para. with a 16.xx" BBL?
The sight radius difference between the two (not to mention the superior rear sight) is quite impressive.
Im the opposite of the original poster, i want to like AKs, but the SKS seems so much more practical/useful for the money, especially when you compare a short barreled sks with techsights against the AK. (paratrooper sks are quite expensive now, so cutting down a yugo would be much more cost effetive)
i assume that is a "factory" sks para. with a 16.xx" BBL?
The sight radius difference between the two (not to mention the superior rear sight) is quite impressive.
Im the opposite of the original poster, i want to like AKs, but the SKS seems so much more practical/useful for the money, especially when you compare a short barreled sks with techsights against the AK. (paratrooper sks are quite expensive now, so cutting down a yugo would be much more cost effetive)
DawgFvr
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I have a Yugo...re-finished the stock, had a trigger job done, placed an adjustable rear peep sight on it...bought a huge amount of ammo for it. You fire it like you "stold it". This is a truck gun you you carry around "just in case"...throw it in the back and forget about it. Now my Garand, on the other hand, I personally carry in a special case and treat like a baby.
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OP: There is no point in owning an SKS if you just don't like the gun. The fewer people that like SKS's, the better the price is for those of us who do. Sell the gun and get your AK. Personally, I think AK's are ugly, utilitarian, cheap looking tin guns and I have no desire to ever get one.
But do you see how different people can have different opinions?
But do you see how different people can have different opinions?
NineseveN
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An SKS-D (AK Mag version) with a TechSight Adjustable sight on the rear beats an AK every day of the week. I don't have one of either anymore, but if I did find myself wanting one, it would be an SKS-D with the Techsight.
Exposure
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My pimped out Yugo SKS. Dragunov style stock, bipod, illuminated rangefinding scope, muzzle brake, and done up in Colt Gray and AUG Green Dura Coat.
Every where I go it gets the most attention and, "Me next!" of any thing I have. And surprisingly enough it's pretty darn accurate.
I have to say, the thing is fun as heck! I unroll a piece of carpet in the back of my truck, setup the SKS, and people just line up to get on the trigger.
I've got two other un-molested SKS's but this is the one that gets the most ammo fed to her! For under $300.00 you can't beat it.
Every where I go it gets the most attention and, "Me next!" of any thing I have. And surprisingly enough it's pretty darn accurate.
I have to say, the thing is fun as heck! I unroll a piece of carpet in the back of my truck, setup the SKS, and people just line up to get on the trigger.
I've got two other un-molested SKS's but this is the one that gets the most ammo fed to her! For under $300.00 you can't beat it.
For 200 bucks, why not? I just got one at the end of summer and i think its great, im planning on swapping out the wood stock for one of the dragonov style ones, i'll see about the scope bit. but for 200 bucks, cant go wrong. Dont have to worry if you forget to clean it, drop it, etc.
MCgunner
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Here's my Paratrooper pimp job. Gun was $115, stock about 45. I already had the laser and didn't have anything else to do with it. It's hidden a big by the sling just behind the bayonet mount which makes a pretty good guard for it. Ambi safety, 20 round mag, the flash hider was free from a friend. I did waste some money on a stick mag that didn't work. Live and learn.
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10rds? what's wrong with only 10rds if you can't hit what you need to you want need to worry about the ammo capacity issue, if it takes you more than 10rds then you are in a petty bad way and an ak wouldn't do you any good, and you'll probally be dead and some bad guy will be using your weapon, as his own. I have one, i think they are neat little handy rifles, they are inexpensive, no magazines to worry about buying, decently accurate, especially in the brush. I like them and like all other guns i like to shoot them and have fun with them, they are tools and they are used to accomplish a goal and that can be done with an sks, quite a bit.
Diggler
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Get some of those fancy golf ball launchers and you won't have to find dummy grenades.
May even improve your golf score when you break out your 7.62 iron.
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mr.trooper
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did anyone notice the he said WEIGHT was one of the AKs advantages?
Im guessing that he doesnt own either the AK or the SKS.
My Vector AK weighs EMPTY what my Norinco SKS weights full. Slap a 30 round mag in there and you REALY feel the difference.
Im guessing that he doesnt own either the AK or the SKS.
My Vector AK weighs EMPTY what my Norinco SKS weights full. Slap a 30 round mag in there and you REALY feel the difference.
MCgunner
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An', if you get hungry, I betcha could scramble eggs with it, too!
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Mr. trooper, why would I make this thread if I didnt own an SKS? I have a Yugo 59/66, so maybe that explains it, but I thought it weighed more than the empty AKs I held at a local shop. Or maybe the SKS isnt as heavy, but it sure feels like it when all of that grenade launching equipment is weighing down the end of the barrel. It makes it very hard to shoot standing.
Here's a pic of one of my dummies.
Maybe this weekend ill try to make some blanks and launch one of these puppies.
Here's a pic of one of my dummies.
Maybe this weekend ill try to make some blanks and launch one of these puppies.
Moondoggie
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I bought my Norinco SKS in '93 on a group buy at my unit.
The guy in the squadron who had an FFL asked me if I wanted to go in on a group buy of SKS's.
I asked "What's an SKS?"
He replied "It's a 7.62 semi auto rifle with a 10 rd mag. Oh, yeah, they're going to ban them and it's $59."
My response "Count me in."
Never regretted it.
AK, no thanks.
The guy in the squadron who had an FFL asked me if I wanted to go in on a group buy of SKS's.
I asked "What's an SKS?"
He replied "It's a 7.62 semi auto rifle with a 10 rd mag. Oh, yeah, they're going to ban them and it's $59."
My response "Count me in."
Never regretted it.
AK, no thanks.
tenbase
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$59?? I hate you. Mine was a whopping $89, also in '93
You list weight, length, and capacity as the important benefits of an AK. What are you using the rifle for where those benefits become significantly important and worth the extra coin?
I paid $75 for my SKS and none of the advantages of an AK are worth $300 more to me.
I paid $75 for my SKS and none of the advantages of an AK are worth $300 more to me.
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