SKS Information/Upgrades

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>>33446305
On the off-chance that I'm wrong and pic related doesn't apply...

Buy the correct bayo for it. If you can find one for cheap install a Chinese 20-round fixed magazine. If the malnourished-peasant LoP is too short for you buy a 1" buttpad with a trapdoor port so you can have the increased stock length without sacrificing the cleaning kit. Buy as many surplus (arsenal stamped) strippers as you can and invest in a ChiCom battle bra.
That's literally it. Those are the only upgrades for an SKS that are legitimately upgrades. The aftermarket stocks are universally shit that completely fuck up the ergos, and the rails are made of the same shitty plastic. Duckbills are bulky and unreliable. There's pretty much no solid way to mount a scope without drilling the receiver.
Don't waste a bunch of money turning your SKS into a shittier version of an AK that doesn't do anything as well as an AK does. You'll waste a bunch of money and time. Either love the SKS for what it is or sell it and buy an AK. You won't be happy with the results of Bubba-ing your gun.

>>33446548
Why the fuck would that be bait?

>>33446305
rifle is fine

>>33446613
>how do I Bubba my SKS /k/?
Ask how I know you're new here.

Since I saw AR 15 posted I need some advice
From one of you are AR 15 lower essentially all the same?
I got a 300 blackout upper but I wanted to make sure before I bought a shit tier lower or something.

>>33446626
>guns can't have functional attachments or upgraded components

Ask me how I know you're a faggot.

>>33446639
there is very little mechanical stress on AR lowers, the only bits that are, are the buffer tube uhh neck(?) and hammer pin hole. and those only need to be worried about with polymer lowers. and there was a run of Anderson mfg or Stag lowers a while back that had the incorrect grip screw angle, but it want that big a deal iirc.
do an image search of finished 80% lowers and you can see how shitty some are and they still function, you can pretty much buy any lower you want with no worries

>aero precision is GOAT for the money get one with a-dac or PDQ cut for max functionality

>>33446684
just keep digging that hole deeper

>>33446548
How many parts would you need to install a bayonet?

>>33446720
You need to try harder.

>>33446305
>I want to know if this thing is worth maintaining.
stopped reading right there desu

>>33446758
VS selling, because it wouldn't suit my needs.

>>33446305
Pro tips:
1. Replace the bayonet.

2. Leave it the fuck alone.

>>33446730
If the lug is there (assuming Bubba didn't dremel it off) the Bayo should come with everything you need.
It's literally the bayo (which is a couple parts and a spring) and the retention mechanism which is a screw and nut.
Also, you didn't mention whether or not it had a cleaning kit and rod. Sometimes they don't come with them. If not acquire them because it let's you do everything short of armorer-level shit to your gun in the field.
Shit's a marvel of Slav ingenuity, no shit:
https://youtu.be/Wh2VORpYRMA
https://youtu.be/vqwZBRFWlE0

>>33446684
>guns can't have functional attachments or upgraded components
Key word being "functional"
And my post outlined how almost none of the """upgrades""" available for SKS rifles legitimately improve function, as well as outlined the stuff you can do to improve function.

>>33446829
That's why I asked the goddamn question. If adding or changing out parts doesn't improve it's function or reliability, then I won't modify it.

>>33446829
Only real functional attachments for some people I can think of are stock extensions and maybe better sights, if there's a solid option. I've also been toying around with the idea of copying the bayo of actual knifemaking steel.

Anybody know anything about preventing slamfires besides cleaning the action? I've heard a firing pin spring can fix the issue.

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>>33446903
Which is why I'm giving you non-sarcastic advice you ungrateful sperg.
Bubba'd SKSs are absolutely a thing. This has largely gone away over the years as they got rarer and more expensive but back in the $80-$150 days "custom" (read: ruined) SKSs were everywhere because retards had this idea of turning it into "a poor man's AK." They would show up on gunbroker with a 300% markup over a superior unfucked milsurp rifle in factory condition.

So yeah when a thread comes up on /k/ specifically about modifying/customizing an SKS, there's a 75% chance it's someone who's been around a while trolling, and 25% chance it's a legitimate newfag who doesn't know any better.
Quit being fucking defensive and be thankful the thread doesn't consist solely of oldfags and memelords REEEEEEEEing.

>>33446719
Thankyou

Wheres a good place to buy type 56 stocks? Mine came with a heavily scarred one, which I'll keep tucked away safe, but I am looking for a less worn one to shoot with.

>>33446996
Just clean the gun. A spring-loaded firing pin "solves" a non-issue if you are maintaining your gun properly.
You don't even have to disassemble the bolt. Just spray CLP in there and move the pin around to make sure it moves when it has to.
If an SKS is slamfiring it's been subjected to some serious neglect.

>>33447010
ebay
Or repair/restore/refinish yours.
Woodworking is fun anon.

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>>33446829
Mine does have the cleaning kit and rod, but I think the lug was dremeled off. Any fix or replacement?

>I'm still gun-retarded

>>33446305
the absolute and only permanant modification acceptable that isn't a trigger job, repair, or re-finish, is a re-crowning and threaded* barrel.
here are your options
>get correct bayonet
>get leather clip pouch for stock
>get com-bloc sling
>get one of those zero-modification-required scout scope mounts
>get mini rds
bonus round
>paint mini rds with hammered gray spraypaint.
>get trigger job
>*thread barrel for dead-air wolverine pbs

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mine has an after market stock and a rear aperture sight thats much more accurate, but makes the dust cover a bitch to remove.

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>>33447061
That sucks.
Short answer? You can either pay a gunsmith to fix that (by adding material via weld then grinding it to shape and blueing) or get a new lug from a parts sight (which might be hard to find, I dunno, never looked), punch out the pins on the sight block and what's left of the lug, press them off, then press and pin the new lug and FSB back into the barrel or pay a gunsmith to.

In short: fucking expensive/giant pain in the ass even if you have the tools and knowledge to do it yourself
So yeah realistically accept that the bayo is gone and your gun is a eunuch

My condolences.

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>>33447130
my idea of bubba'd up is a butt pouch with cleaning kit & extra clips.

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You can buy a padded leather cheekrest/ammo sleeve that goes on the buttstock if you want.

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>>33447152
Damn.
Thanks for letting me down easy Anon.

>>33447130
that stock is aftermarket? it looks pretty good actually, who makes it?

>>33447193
i forget. some outfit in Athens or Alpharetta Georgia that spruces up Norincos. payed about 250 and its more accurate than any ladder sight AK or SKS ive shot.

>>33447152
Apologies for double posting, but could this work?

http://www.desertfoxsales.com/sks_spike_bayonet_lug_adapter_handle_p/sks-047.htm

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>>33447275
That's the locking mechanism that houses the spring and blade, and lets it pivot around the lug. The little protruding piece clasps over the muzzle when the bayo is out.
The middle piece in my picture is what the bayo lug looks like

>Apologies for double posting
Shit son you ARE new

>>33447360
Ah okay, I see.

>>33447001
Irony.

Anybody know where to get a good replacement bayonet, cleaning rod/kit, and nice stripper clips?

>>33447239
they didnt leave a maker's mark or anything on the stock at all? it looks fucking nice, like an original stock that had a craftsman go over and detail it

>>33447488
>Anybody know where to get a good replacement bayonet, cleaning rod/kit
Amazon/ebay/Apex

>nice stripper clips?
Used to be you could just buy milsurp strippers off Amazon but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore.

>>33447488
numerich, esarcoinc, and buymilsurp dot com will have original stuff, you could get lucky at one of those, but they are usually sold out

>>33446548
Any thoughts on where to find a fixed 20 round magazine?

>>33447922
ebay
They're rare and expensive, just a warning, and in a combat situation you'd basically start with 20 then be loading and shooting 10 at a time after that.

Either way git gud with strippers.

>>33447976
You know, 15 minutes ago I didnt know these things existed now I'd blow some dude just to look at one

>>33447976
I can't find any current listings for them anywhere, any thoughts on roughly what they should be going for?

>>33448093
6 years ago when I was in the market for one they would be selling for $80-$100 a pop, which was too rich for my poorfag ass at the time.

No idea what they sell for now but I can only imagine it's more than that.

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What is a stamped receiver Chinese SKS worth now a days? I bought it for $240 and its in really good shape. pic related.

>>33448158
Fuck, /k really needs a cnc machine.

>>33448353
I'm seeing them for for 350 to 500 on arms list. The 500 number was wishful thinking in October but I'm sure they sold. I got mine for 200 a couple years back but I'm still a little butt hurt every time I hear an old timer talking about picking up his first for 50 bucks at a gas station.

>>33448383
Any reason not to shoot a stamped receiver SKS? I heard they were rare but for a reason kek.

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>>33448397
Nah, the chinks made everything just fine that I know of.

>>33447488
ebay.
look for bxn stripper clips

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Not mine but I quite enjoy this SKS

>>33448598
Or just find a Canadian.
We normally just throw them on the ground or in the garbage.

>>33448397
If it shoots, shoot it. If it sucks, sell it. No way to know until you try.

>>33448512
ChiCom milsurp SKSs (Type 56s) are fucking excellent guns. On par with Russian SKSs.
However Norinco made-for-export commercial guns are a far more mixed bag. Some are totally fine, some aren't worth the wood and steel they're made out of.

The Norincos are the reason Chinese SKSs have a lesser reputation than some other ComBloc countries despite China being one of the only nations who actually produced and equipped their armed forces with SKSs for serious business on a mass scale.

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I've always wanted an M, not really sure why though. Do it? Or not?

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>>33449526
interesting description i mean they are notorious for not working very well. I mean they work allright just not as well as one could hope. they are cool though. worth about 550 or so though

>>33449703
Yeah, and I'd have to get a stock that wasn't stillborn.

>>33449526
>>33449026 applies

No military ever fielded SKSs nigger-rigged to work with detachable AK mags.
The Chinese basically used it as a way to skirt the AWB. They're literally factory-Bubba'd Commercial-export SKSs and they don't work very well.
Cool idea, don't get me wrong. But if you wanted to you could look up a youtube video and do the same modification with a welder and grinder and just fuck up your own rifle for significantly cheaper.

>>33449526

Literally worse than having no gun. Jam-o-matic pieces of garbage.

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>>33448512
wow over priced much... no bayonet, aftermarket stock. Worth about 275

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I feel as though people do not realize that these "upgrades" kill the value of their firearms. If you cannot put it back into it's oroginal configuration do not do it. If in your lifetime you ever feel as though you may get tired of it

>>33449526
>750 for an SKS

Don't buy it OP. I bought one private sale a few months ago for 300 bucks with 5 clips and 350ish rounds of ammo. Keep looking.

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>This thread is reminding me of the beautiful 1953 Tula SKS that was almost mine

>>33450050
*magazines

>>33450121
>Not knowing that clips and magazines are not the same thing
>then trying to correct people

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>>33449858
lol the SKS rifles are sighted and made for the bayonet to be there and taking it off fucks up the point of aim

>>33450139
lol what???
you responded to a post that has detachable magazines... why would you mention Stripper clips ? it was clear that you were referencing detachable magazines. it is easy to infer..? unless you meant SKS in general? in which case it was unclear

>>33450142
>MAXIMUM FUDD LORE

>>33450174
Because it came with 5 stripper clips? I don't see how that's confusing.

>>33450174
That's on me then. I meant the SKS in general. I think SKSs with mags are blasphemous. If you want detachable mags, buy an AK.

>>33450190
>Heavy mass meant to be permanently attatched to rifle
>Guy says lack of mass means POA/POI is fucked up
>"FUDD LORE"

So it's true of Mosins, but fudd lore with SKS. Ok.

>>33450190
except it isnt...in SKS Carbine for Collectors 5th ed by Steve Kehya and Joe Poyer. You know the authorities on the SKS Rifle? on page 190 it says "Be aware that removing the bayonet will change the carbine's point of aim vertically"
In conclusion just because you are unable to tell the difference does not really mean anything

>>33450272
I could have phrased that a lot nicer. I am sorry. I did not mean offense. my sincerest apologies

>>33446305
Im an SKS nut, all i can say is keep it as original as possible.
Only real upgrade that I can recommend is TechSights, theyre amazing.
reliable as reliable could be

>>33450190

Why would that be fuddlore? you have almost a pound of metal hanging off your barrel. Of course removing that will change your barrel harmonics.

It has a demonstrable effect on 91/30 accuracy.

>>33450142
Defend that statement.

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>>33450396
>>33450272
>>33450227
>spike and blade bayonets have different weights and compositions.
>by this logic the rifle should shoot differently depending on whether or the bayonet is deployed or folded.
I'm sure if the difference is there at all it's minimal and you can fix it in 5 minutes with a sight tool if you know what you're doing at all.

>>33450534
>>33450272
already did.

>>33450851
you will be shocked to learn. that the weight of gravity pressing the barrel down is the same whether it is deployed or forward... it doesn't magically increase the weight of the bayonet.

>>33450851
it has nothing to do with whether or not it is a spike or blade. It has to do with whether or not it is the oroginal from the factory configuration.

>>33450898
>How does balance on a fulcrum work
If it's about weight's effects on barrel harmonics then shifting the balance point forward or back would also have an effect you dumb idiot.

>>33450921
Explain to me how this couldn't be rectified with five shots and some adjustments to the front sight post.

>>33449902
Isn't that just a normal Yugo though?

>>33450995
>Explain to me how this couldn't be rectified with five shots and some adjustments to the front sight post.

Breh have you TRIED to adjust that fucking front sight? It's a bitch.

>>33450851

Folded or not will have have some impact, but probably less than whether the bayonet has been removed or not.

Spike vs. blade wouldn't matter because the rifle would have been sighted at the factory with one or the other. Swapping a blade to spike or vice versa might have some effect, but probably on the same order as deployed vs. folded. Less than having a bayonet vs. not having a bayonet.

>I'm sure if the difference is there at all it's minimal and you can fix it in 5 minutes with a sight tool if you know what you're doing at all.

I agree, the debate is rather pointless.

Ugh, I inherited a Norinco from my grandpa and it's pretty fucked. Somebody drilled a cheap scope-mount/dust-cover onto the receiver. It doesn't have the bayonet, cleaning kit, or cleaning rod. There's a small gouge in the stock (wood). Is this even worth fixing up for utility purposes? How much should I pay for an SKS in good condition with all the parts?

>>33450106
>This thread reminds me of the Tula SKS I sold like a fucking idiot.

>>33451010
exactly

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>>33451032
No, it isn't?

7.62x39 AKs and SKSs are possibly the easiest-to-sight-in firearms in the world.
Shit there's literally a sight-post adjustment tool in the buttstock and the round crosses the same point of aim at 25M and 200M.
Windage is a little more tricky but allegedly the bayonet only affects point of aim vertically.
Also if you didn't spend $10 on a C-clamp-style sight tool as one of your first purchases when you bought the rifle you're a dummy.

>>33450995
it affects how you the shooter feels it...but not how the weight affects the sight.

>>33451064
about 550. depending on country of origin and serial numbers. and where you are in the country

>>33446305

Leave it the fuuuuuuuck alone

>>33451112
>>33450995
>>33450534
>>33450851
woof

>>33451141

seems like a better place to ask

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>>33451064
>Is this even worth fixing up for utility purposes?

Yes, just buy a new cleaning kit, cleaning rod, sling and dust cover.

Ta-da, woods gun.

It isn't rocket science.

>>33451064
Do you have an attachment to it? if you love it give it all the love you can. You inherited it the best you can do is treat it right however you feel that is. I would try and restore it with a nice stock etc. post pics when you do

>>33449858
that is a good way to have a grenade go off about five feet from your face

>>33451064
Do you like it as a utility gun? Do it up. Make your grandpa proud. I always thought it is super special when people inherit firearms

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>>33451064
Does it shoot ok? If yes then fuck yeah do what you can to unfuck it.
A replacement bayonet, cleaning kit, and rod will run you <$50. Unless the stock is really bad there are things you can do to refinish it. Woodworking is fun.
If not you can pick up a replacement stock on ebay. Shit there's a Russian Surplus stock on there now for like $40.
As for the scope mount, is it actually drilled INTO the receiver or is it an aftermarket dust cover scope mount? If the former, not much you can do. If the latter, find a replacement dust cover.
SKSs are stupid expensive in [2012+5] America. New Yugos sell for around $450, beat-to-fuck Chinese guns sell for $350-$400. Russians are literally more expensive than decent AKs.

Again, this is all dependent on whether or not the gun shoots well or not. If it's a piece of shit don't bother.

>>33448353
SKS prices and gun prices in general are about to drop drastically in the next year or two. im sure $200 SKS will be normal in a couple years

>>33451064
there is an ETSY shop for handmade SKS rifle stocks very good stuff quite cheap for the quality. it should cost you about 30-50 bucks to get oroginal tools etc. even SKS surplus carry bags from China are like 10 bucks online right now

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>>33451275
>The explicitly protectionist president with no understanding of policy or foreign relations is totally gonna get rid of multiple unilateral treaties to bring back cheap imported guns you guys!
There are actually still Trumpets that have faith in this.

Jesus Christ.
Cheap, quality slavshit is never coming back. You either got in early or you missed it.

>>33451259
This. My grandpa just moved from his house to a retirement community. While I was cleaning out his wine/liquor closet for him taking all of the good ancient unopened scotch for myself I bumped into his old Mossberg .410. He used it for hunting prairie birds in the 50s and it hasn't been fired since. He let me keep it and once I get the surface rust off of it and refinish it it may be my favorite out of my whole collection.

>>33451324
It could happen. Remember his kid may be our bff forever. I'm still not holding my breath, I'm not sure he understands the value of cheap slav funs after living a life with whatever he wants.

>>33451209
>>33451141
>Why shouldn't an SKS be my first gun?
Because slamfires

>>33451270
The piece is both a scope mount and a dust cover. It's one solid piece of cast iron and it does appeared to be drilled onto the receiver, yes. I haven't had the opportunity to shoot it yet as I'm in the process of scrubbing all the grease out of the action.

There's also a stock extension screwed onto the back and i can't quite figure out how to get it off.

>>33451369

>falling for the slamfire meme

unless your gun is literally fresh out of the cosmoline, or you store it in a barrel of salt water, slamfires should never be an issue.

>>33451324 here
"unilateral" should read "bilateral" here.

>>33451411
slamfires tho

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What kind of rifle is this? I got this from my grandpa today and he said it was some weird SKS.

>>33451454
it's an Egyptian Rasheed carbine

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>>33451408
I guess I'm confused by that.
Dust cover scope mounts have no reason to be drilled into the receiver. It should just be a matter of replacing the dusty cover, which is the top-left part pictured here.

>>33451408
do you mind posting a picture?

>>33451369
All sks slam fires are NDs. Just clean your god damn rifle and it'll never happen.

>>33451270
heh glad i got my 1950 Yugo for $300 last year. doesn't help it was from a small shop and i knew the guy already

>>33451689
k but slamfires.

>>33451689

>>33451209 here. Since this will be my first gun I have no cleaning supplies at this point. What will I need to make sure I would be able to keep it running? The rifle I'm looking at may come with a 'cleaning kit', but I don't know if I'll need more supplies.

>>33451324
it isn't all about el presidente removing tariffs. it is also about the bottom falling out of the gun market like negro ass after the second kid.

>>33451783
Solvent: Hoppe's No 9 is popular.
Oil: pretty much whatever. 3in1, BreakFree, Mobil1 synthetic. You need oil for rust prevention and lubrication.
Grease: I actually prefer grease for lube. Lithium grease is fine.
A toothbrush
Boresnakes are nice. Also the Cleaning kit that comes with the gun is awesome but is more of an "in the field" type deal and it's nice to just have a general cleaning kit for all your guns.

>>33451783
Ed's red and some old shirts or other rags. The sks cleaning kit is GOAT tier for a military cleaning kit.

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>>33451882
>demand isn't falling
>there aren't more coming in
Yeah it'll get cheaper any day now

>>33451783
Get a bore snake, I'm lazy so instead of .308 I use a .338 bore snake. It's a little snugger and I figure I'm avoiding an entire pass through with it. The first thing you're going to want to do is boil your entire bolt, disassemble it first. Then apply oil, not grease to the firing pin channel, just a couple of drops and put it back together. Get some pipe cleaners for cleaning aftet that, I've always had good success. The reason the sks slam fires is due to its free floating firing pin. The only way to avoid this is to either ensure that your bolt channel is always clear or to get a return spring kit. I've always just kept mine clean and I haven't had a slam fire since I was 18 and unaware of this issue.

>>33451485
>>33451545
Actually just stripped the mount off, looks like it wasn't drilled on, the screws were just used for extra torque to keep it mounted. But I will need to buy a new dust cover.

>>33451324
>Trump supporters having a questionable grasp on reality

you don't say

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>>33446730
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>>33447413
I forgot I ordered this a good while back. It's a little rough but if I strip my SKS down could I replace the current front sight with this? More pics incoming.

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>>33452428

How stiff should the gas piston be? I took apart an SKS I'm thinking about buying, and the piston took some work to move back and forth.

Also, general cleaning tips?

>>33447922
I would really not recommend fucking around with the stock magazine at all on the SKS. The 20/30 round mags are notoriously unreliable. The SKS was designed to fire from an internal 10 round magazine only. If you want more than 10 rounds just buy an AK, you'll save yourself a lot of money and grief.

>>33452927
That's more mag related in my experience. 20 round tapcos run just fine in mine, however I have a 30 round promag that still can't go through a mag without a fuck up.

>>33452927
This

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>>33452927
Chinese 20rd Star stamp fixed mags aren't duckbills.
They're the only expanded SKS mags that work.

>>33452973
>They're the only expanded SKS mags that work.
Which is why they're unobtainium/fucking expensive when they do show up.

>live in CA
>buy first gun (nugget) last summer
>buy first handgun (shield 9) late that same summer for cc in AZ and hopefully CA cc in the next couple months
>want a semi-auto rifle
>SKS is best reasonable non-gimped rifle
>want a russian because history buff
>after many losses, finally win on a bid for a good, matching '53 tula (minor refurb)
>old fudd in PA + CA waiting period making me wait almost a month after auction win to get my rifle
>driving 500 miles each way on Friday just for the SKS

I'm so excited and I still can't decide on a name for her. I've waited so long. The nugget is gonna be tsundere as fuck when she has to share the wooden box I made just for her with the SKS for a while.

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>>33446305
its not really accurate enough to be bothered with putting a scope on
but if your going to do that just re cycle the rear sight mount
since anything other than that kind of defies the point of having an sks

>>33446548
sitting in a second hand store
fully bubba with shitty sight rails and covered with poor fitting nylon stock
its pretty much the stock configuration for a Norinco

>>33451429
>M1 Carbine
Frozen environments or frozen clothes tho
>Glock
Glocknade tho
>7.62x39
Accuracy tho
>.45 ACP
Penetration tho
>Mosin
Accuracy, safety, and sticky bolt tho
>STEN
Negligent discharge tho
>AR/M16
Reliability tho
>AK
Accuracy tho
>Lee Enfield
Rear locking lugs, headspace, and rimmed ammo tho

Isn't it a little early for night /k/ to go back unnaground to sleep out the day/k/are?

>>33452445
Hey, are you OP? If so, and you take your neutered front sight block off, would you be down to sell it on Ebay to me? Been looking for one with the bayo lug already cut off for my bubba.

>>33453575
Sure how's $5 sound like

>>33451224
Fukken beautiful. Where is that?

>>33453575
I'm not OP, but if yours has the lug I could trade.

>>33453668
That sounds great actually. When do you think you'd have it off the gun?

>>33456469
Unfortunately mine doesn't have a FSB of any sorts to trade. Some dumb ass completely removed it and never put one back on.

>>33456586
Damn that sucks.

>>33446684
But in this case you're the faggot

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Anyway to get the takedown latch to return to it's normal position? The farthest I can get it to go is there and I'd rather not hammer it back into position.

>>33457452
Watch the videos in >>33446829
The cleaning kit doubles as every tool you need to work on the gun.
Also it's slavshit, son. It was made to take a beating

>>33457484
I gotcha. Thanks Anon.

>>33457452
get a bigger rock.

>>33457520
If those videos happen to not work I may have to, I was putting everything I had into it and I couldn't even get it to budge.

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Have an outdoor SKS

>>33458226
Very nice

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>>33446305

>trying to bubba an SKS

Fucking stop that right now. I saved pic related from a fellow who died and his children were having an estate sale. There is absolutely no reason to fuck your SKS up.

I filed down the sear a little bit to give it a slightly shorter/lighter trigger pull and refinished the stock. Anything beyond that is bubba shit.

>>33458381
You buy it?
Nice doggo by the way.

>>33458544

I did for $300. It was in unfired condition. I had to adjust the front sight a bit since it was shooting 3 inches too high, but it's perfect otherwise.

>>33458570
Good buy!

Anyone know how to fix hand guard wiggle on an sks?

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I purchased pic related and installed it, its the only aftermarket thing I bought because my handguard came broken and rotting. It is loose, how can I fix it? I have seen some /k/ommandos with this handguard

>>33458226
That stock is sexy af

>>33458811
Upper or lower?

Either way shim that shit up. I used a piece of leather under the barrel with my lhg/stock was wobbly

>>33446305
The only mod I'd put on a sks is one of those 20 rd fixed mags or a full bullpup conversion kit

>>33459414
like the gas tube

>>33458811
>>33459719
Having the same problem, mine wiggles slightly as well.

anyone know whats up with the 'new' yugos mac showed off a bit ago

>>33446719
aero precision is GOAT for the money get one with a-dac or PDQ cut for max functionality

First time i've heard of a-dac or PDQ. What are they?

>>33459803

They're some wacky refurbs/modifications that chopped the grenade launcher off and jammed the gas switch I think. They're from Bosnia I believe.

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>>33447001

If I can, I'd like to rescue the thread a little. This is my SKS. It was bubba'd like this when I got it, but it's still an excellent gun. The scope is broken and I've never used it, I've never touched the bipod either, and I've confirmed that the scope rail comes off (because I took it off).

Can my SKS be restored? Should it be restored? It's been modified to use those tapco banana mags. It's still my first ever serious rifle, and my favorite of those I've shot (because, of course, it's what I learned on), and I guess I want to do right by it since it's never let me down.

Would an AK really be a noticeable improvement, by the way? I hear American AKs tend to be a mishmash of parts because they've been fixed for semi-auto.

>>33461084

>Can my SKS be restored?

You'd need to replace basically everything, but you could do it. You'd need to:

>buy and mount a new bayonet
>buy a new stock/handguard (and all the hardware/metal)
>buy a new fixed magazine
>remove that scope rail
>buy a new receiver cover (if that one isn't the stock one)

Whether or not you should do it is entirely up to you. If you got that thing for cheap and just want to shoot shit with it, that's fine. Restoring it to the original configuration could be costly since you're missing basically everything, and even then you wouldn't have a gun with all matching #'s.

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>>33461084
>Can my SKS be restored? Should it be restored?

SKS is a cheap, common gun.You can do with it whatever you'd like, and it shouldn't matter to anyone. I'd just go with what is most practical

>>33461135

>SKS is a cheap, common gun

That's what people said about Mosins, and here we are with $250 being the norm for them now. I can bet my ass shit like the Mosin and SKS will be stupidly expensive within a decade from now.

>>33461135
>>33461133

So if I keep the stock because I'm sure as not fuck selling my favorite rifle, what do I really need besides getting the cleaning rod/kit to make sure the ghost of Sergei Simonov doesn't poison my vodka?

>>33461184

You can mount your barrel/receiver/etc in the stock mount. Other than that, I don't think that stock will accept a cleaning rod or kit.

>>33452818
Re-asking

>>33461084
That poor SKS...

>>33461258

Don't hurt my gun's feelings! It's still really accurate and reliable!