Justin
Moderator Emeritus
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.