An SKS question

[carolinaman]

Hi there,

I bought an "unissued" from SOG.

The only draw back that I can state unequivocably was the 4 hours it took to get all of the cosmoline out of it! No other issues with shooting it though.

Chris

 

[armoredman]

armoredman

Since your going to J&G, be sure to pick up a box of striper clips while you are there.

Striper clips really are the most efficient way to reload a SKS. Stay away from the hi-cap "duckbill" detachable mags. If there is one thing that can bring a SKS to its knees.....its an aftermarket mag.

Cheers

Absolutely - need another Chinese "bra" too - the other one is already full! The stripper clips work too well, and are too cheap to not use!

 

[losangeles]

I bought a Yugo SKS and took it to the range and it failed to cycle.. I had the selector thing in the right position too. I took it back to the gun shop and they disassembled it and found that it was missing the gas piston rod!

I'm assuming from your other post that the gun shop was Turner's. Do they do gunsmithing?

Just wondering because I bought my SKS at Turner's too. They referred me to a general gunsmith but unfortunately that gunsmith doesn't do SKSs. I called a couple others, and I got the same response.

I'm a newbie with the SKS and I'm wondering how I can find an SKS gunsmith in the area. I guess just calling around.

 

[chrisTx]

i bought a 1967, probably issued more than enough times, 59/66. i prefer a gun that's seen some use; more history to it. it's fed everything i've put in it. it's accurate enough. and i like shooting it. that's all that's important to me for $100.

 

[crazed_ss]

I'm assuming from your other post that the gun shop was Turner's. Do they do gunsmithing?

Just wondering because I bought my SKS at Turner's too. They referred me to a general gunsmith but unfortunately that gunsmith doesn't do SKSs. I called a couple others, and I got the same response.

I'm a newbie with the SKS and I'm wondering how I can find an SKS gunsmith in the area. I guess just calling around.

I dont think they do any gunsmithing there..

 

[lawson]

A) i own two, and i've never had a problem
B) one unissued, one excellent.
C) no and no
D) N/A for me, and i really have no idea
E) yes, provided the local ammo shortage does not get worse. i stocked up.
F) semi auto? not likely in that price range.

 

[railroader]

losangeles, what exactly are you trying to do? you can get help here for do it your self. http://wwww.sksboards.com/ Mark

 

[dolanp]

Never had a problem with my Yugo. Not sure if it'd be the ideal SHTF gun since they are a bit heaver than some other semi-autos but for the price they can't be beat.

 

[Firehand]

Have two. The 'excellent' condition one has never had a problem, is more accurate than I'd expected/hoped, and is a fine 'shtf' rifle.

The other is a 'shooter' grade, which I bought because it was inexpensive and I wanted to try some mods(if you mess it up, not a big loss). It had the leaky valve problem. I tried several things, what worked best was a piece of thin, square steel formed into a ring to fit on the 'lip' of the valve, and a piece of bronze brazing wire formed into the lip; both fixed the problem nicely.

I'd have to agree with what several folks have said, if you get the 'shooter' grade get it from somewhere you can examine it first for the best bore/valve, otherwise get the 'very good' or up, it'll be worth it. The 'excellent with excellent bore' I got from Interordnance really is.

 

[deputy tom]

A) every one I've owned as been very reliable,and accurate!
B) all were "excellent" grade.
C) haven't experienced that problem yet!
D) can't fix what ain't broke.you can fix if it does occur.
E) for an inexpensive SHTF rifle, with a budget of $200, I would talk them into a Yugo SKS and a bunch of ammo.
F) does not apply.
I hope this helps.tom.