What's wrong with the SKS?

[Justin]

So, modularity etc. are really advantageous only if the shooter is willing and able to use them. If not, an SKS will serve just as well.

Indeed. Ultimately it's what you expect to get out of the rifle, and what you can bring to the marksmanship table. If the SKS fits the bill for what you need in a rifle, then that's what you should go with.

Last year, I was going to run an SKS in an AR vs. AK practical rifle match. I took the SKS out to sight it in, and was thoroughly dismayed at the groups it shot at 200 yards, and simply decided it would be an exercise in frustration to try to shoot the rifle beyond those distances.

I may well give it a try again at this year's match, but only after installing some Tech Sights and buying some decent US made ammo by, say, Federal.

 

[oldbanjo]

I was amazed when I first fired one that my brother had bought. For what I consider a cheap gun it really surprised me. Now is not the time to sell any gun that you have for HD, on the news they say that the economy is improving. I didn't just get off a turnip truck, where I'm at things are a lot worst and getting worst yet. The stealing will increase you can bank on that. The people around here arrested for stealing are turned loose to continue stealing until they go to trial in approx two years. I'm retired and am glad that I am. I feel sorry for anyone that has to find a job today. If our Gov survives I'll draw my check if not I'll be cleaning more guns.