Just saying HI

dispatch55126 · 03-17-2008, 09:07 PM

I'm on a few other boards, but since I finally got a Yugo SKS, I decided to get on a specific board.

The bolt, action and bore are shiny, crisp with no wear. I can't say for sure, but it looks like it was never shot, or at least gently used.

The one beef I have is the length. I've seen and like the looks of the A2 birdcade brake. Does anyone know where I can find one. I've looked on Ebay but I missed the auction.

Here's the only picture I have right now. The stock has since been cleaned and restained with PolyCoat.

HAWKEYE50 · 03-17-2008, 09:16 PM

WELCOME. Someone will be with you sooon. I'm sure there's an answer in this forum.

SwedeSteve · 03-17-2008, 11:17 PM

There are a lot of sites that sell what you are looking for. My first question is: Y?

dispatch55126 · 03-18-2008, 06:12 AM

2 reasons. First, as I mentioned, is the length. Its as long as my muzzleloader and almost as long as my 91/30. Second, I'd like to reduce some of the weight without permanently ruining the rifle.

I could go with another SKS that is shorter, but this one is very accurate and I like the inherent strengths of the Yugo. Its so overbuild that I will never worry about wearing it out.

jmp8927 · 03-18-2008, 07:59 AM

Hola and welcome! Now to make it lighter, just remove the bayonet on the front! You could also remove the cleaning rod since it isn't practical. That will take off a very noticeable amount of weight from the front of the rifle. The bayonet is attached with a single screw. Look around on the web for instructions on how to properly take it off. It's spring loaded so it could pop off and dent the floor or something. It's not dangerously spring loaded. Just enough to pop off the end and go a foot or two.

ArkansasHunter · 03-18-2008, 08:03 AM

dispatch Welcome to GUN and GAME Hope you stick around and have a great time with all of us.
Thanks for Joining...A.H

jmp8927 · 03-18-2008, 08:09 AM

As for length, all you can do is have a gunsmith shorten the barrel(that's very permanent. I don't suggest it) or you could buy a folding or telescoping stock.

GlockMeister · 03-18-2008, 08:22 AM

Hello and welcome to G&G. As for the SKS, it is yours, you can do as you wish, but, if it aint broke don't fix it. lol Also, why risk affecting what you've come to like about it?

WISCSHOOTER · 03-29-2008, 01:39 AM

Welcome. Thats a nice rifle.

marion57 · 03-29-2008, 07:18 AM

Welcome to G&G//
If you like it then why change it?
Its yours to do with as you wish but careful not to make it lose what you like about it

Windwalker · 03-29-2008, 08:18 AM

Welcome to G&G. We have a nice bunch of folks here,so someone will probably be able to answer your question. Enjoy the site.

Apollo Morelos · 03-29-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmp8927

As for length, all you can do is have a gunsmith shorten the barrel(that's very permanent. I don't suggest it) or you could buy a folding or telescoping stock.

JMP, is it legal to shorten the barrel?

dispatch55126 · 03-30-2008, 12:06 PM

Anything I do allows me the ability to go back. Once you cut or weld, its final.

GlockMeister · 03-30-2008, 12:42 PM

So you put a AR birdcage flash hider on that puppy huh? Personally, I'd of left it as is, but then that's me. Your firearm you can do as you wish... Didn't turn out that bad I suppose.

Grenade launcher GONE!. Bayonet, GONE! lol

dispatch55126 · 03-30-2008, 07:34 PM

The bayonet may find its way back. I thinks it looks better with the bayonet on, but I'm playing with the weight and comfort right now.

03-17-2008, 09:07 PM	#1
dispatch55126 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 19	Just saying HI I'm on a few other boards, but since I finally got a Yugo SKS, I decided to get on a specific board. The bolt, action and bore are shiny, crisp with no wear. I can't say for sure, but it looks like it was never shot, or at least gently used. The one beef I have is the length. I've seen and like the looks of the A2 birdcade brake. Does anyone know where I can find one. I've looked on Ebay but I missed the auction. Here's the only picture I have right now. The stock has since been cleaned and restained with PolyCoat. Last edited by dispatch55126; 03-17-2008 at 09:09 PM. Reason: Wrong Pic

03-17-2008, 09:16 PM	#2
HAWKEYE50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: HOLLY MI Posts: 166 Blog Entries: 20	WELCOME. Someone will be with you sooon. I'm sure there's an answer in this forum. __________________ "KEEPIN MY POWDER DRY"

03-17-2008, 11:17 PM	#3
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,251 Images: 1	There are a lot of sites that sell what you are looking for. My first question is: Y? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-18-2008, 07:59 AM	#5
jmp8927 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Walterboro, SC Posts: 1,136 Images: 15	Hola and welcome! Now to make it lighter, just remove the bayonet on the front! You could also remove the cleaning rod since it isn't practical. That will take off a very noticeable amount of weight from the front of the rifle. The bayonet is attached with a single screw. Look around on the web for instructions on how to properly take it off. It's spring loaded so it could pop off and dent the floor or something. It's not dangerously spring loaded. Just enough to pop off the end and go a foot or two. __________________ Doing the unexpected makes the unexpected the expected and thus the expected becomes the unexpected.

03-18-2008, 08:09 AM	#7
jmp8927 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Walterboro, SC Posts: 1,136 Images: 15	As for length, all you can do is have a gunsmith shorten the barrel(that's very permanent. I don't suggest it) or you could buy a folding or telescoping stock. __________________ Doing the unexpected makes the unexpected the expected and thus the expected becomes the unexpected.

03-18-2008, 06:12 AM	#4
dispatch55126 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 19	2 reasons. First, as I mentioned, is the length. Its as long as my muzzleloader and almost as long as my 91/30. Second, I'd like to reduce some of the weight without permanently ruining the rifle. I could go with another SKS that is shorter, but this one is very accurate and I like the inherent strengths of the Yugo. Its so overbuild that I will never worry about wearing it out.

03-18-2008, 08:03 AM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,675	dispatch Welcome to GUN and GAME Hope you stick around and have a great time with all of us. Thanks for Joining...A.H

03-18-2008, 08:22 AM	#8
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,360	Hello and welcome to G&G. As for the SKS, it is yours, you can do as you wish, but, if it aint broke don't fix it. lol Also, why risk affecting what you've come to like about it? __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-29-2008, 01:39 AM	#9
WISCSHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MILWAUKEE Posts: 101	Welcome. Thats a nice rifle. __________________ Their not movin', You're clear.

03-29-2008, 07:18 AM	#10
marion57 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,863	Welcome to G&G// If you like it then why change it? Its yours to do with as you wish but careful not to make it lose what you like about it __________________ You can have my gun when you pry it from my cold dead fingers!(Charlton Heston)

03-29-2008, 08:18 AM	#11
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,533	Welcome to G&G. We have a nice bunch of folks here,so someone will probably be able to answer your question. Enjoy the site. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

03-30-2008, 12:06 PM	#13
dispatch55126 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 19	Anything I do allows me the ability to go back. Once you cut or weld, its final.

03-30-2008, 12:42 PM	#14
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,360	So you put a AR birdcage flash hider on that puppy huh? Personally, I'd of left it as is, but then that's me. Your firearm you can do as you wish... Didn't turn out that bad I suppose. Grenade launcher GONE!. Bayonet, GONE! lol __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-30-2008, 07:34 PM	#15
dispatch55126 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 19	The bayonet may find its way back. I thinks it looks better with the bayonet on, but I'm playing with the weight and comfort right now.