modifications to SKS

shjf · 03-27-2007, 07:50 PM

Was wondering what modifications I could do to the SKS to make one look more modern.Different stock ,scope mounts maybe being able to adapt the rifle for a detachable mag. instead of the fixed one. Or should I just purchase a AK-47 and just accept the SKS for what it is.

Big Dog · 03-28-2007, 04:34 AM

Many of us have found the various "modern mods" just arne't worth the expense and trouble, not to mention the legality issues of some. The SKS is happiest when in original issue configuration. For the same money you'd spend on the mods, get a good AK! You'll be happier.

BattleRifleG3 · 03-28-2007, 08:24 AM

I think you said it best to accept the SKS as it is and get an AK for the things you want to be different. You'll enjoy both more, I'm serious. I love my SKS as it is.

DWARREN123 · 03-28-2007, 08:50 AM

Perhaps a good scout scope mount and a decent aftermarket stock. These would be the only two mods I would think about making.

SKS NOOB · 03-28-2007, 10:28 AM

To mod one, I would just get one that had a really bad stock on it then make the changes. Past that, if the sks is in REALLY good or unissued condition, I would not make any changes....or at least make changes that can easily be brought back to its original look.

sickwitem · 03-30-2007, 04:23 AM

I say FaQk that....give it a Tapco upgrade....look at it then see what you think....the mags are the best duckbills you can get right now...IMHO....thats what im doing....its a killer rifle man, for a 7.62, DRAG THE WATERS!!!

billy · 03-30-2007, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Many of us have found the various "modern mods" just arne't worth the expense and trouble, not to mention the legality issues of some. The SKS is happiest when in original issue configuration. For the same money you'd spend on the mods, get a good AK! You'll be happier.

do whatever you think is best for you but.. just buy an ak.imo

BattleRifleG3 · 03-30-2007, 08:14 AM

These prices are pulled out of thin air, but:

SKS: $150
Tapco Stock: $80
5 Tapco mags: $100
US compliance parts (piston and op rod): $40
Total: $370

And you have a harder time putting the mags in (even the best duckbills are still duckbills), a larger and more awkwardly balanced rifle (with the new P-grip and all), and have to worry about your US vs foreign parts count to stay legal.

WASR-10: $350
Telescoping buttstock: $50
5 military mags: $50
Total: $450

And that's just if you HAVE to have a telescoping stock. You have something designed for more sustained fire, able to take more common mags (almost all of which are reliable), already outfitted with adequate US parts, and sized and balanced correctly for the separate P-grip.

SKS NOOB · 03-30-2007, 11:59 AM

BRG#, those prices, even though rough, would get you a good hunting rifle with NO mods on it. So, whether you're plinking or hunting with it, it's STILL much cheaper for a sporting rifle. At least from my perspective.

BattleRifleG3 · 03-30-2007, 12:37 PM

Agreed, I was assuming he was looking for a semi-auto X39.

A hunting rifle wouldn't need any mods, but it would need a decent scope, and open sites aren't so common anymore.

Rave · 03-30-2007, 04:58 PM

SKS are best just the way they are,change the stock if you must,but other than that don't try to make an AK out of it,buying an AK is cheaper and much more reliable.

billy · 03-30-2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rave

SKS are best just the way they are,change the stock if you must,but other than that don't try to make an AK out of it,buying an AK is cheaper and much more reliable.

You forgot the BONUS part, then you have one of each!!!!!!!!!

shjf · 03-30-2007, 08:49 PM

Thanks for all the replies,I was on MidwayUSA site and seen all the affermarket mods you can do.If I were to modify one Id want the SKS's receiver and barrel to be in real good shape so I was to feel better in dumping that much money back into a $139.00 SKS.

Beer Forever · 03-31-2007, 09:29 AM

Don't modify the SKS! It is a big mistake that cost me money, time, and my sanity.

Rave · 03-31-2007, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

You forgot the BONUS part, then you have one of each!!!!!!!!!

Very good,hadn't thought of that!

COYOTE10663 · 03-31-2007, 05:05 PM

shjf, I have the upmost respect for BigDog & BRG3, and they are verry wise about the SKS series rifles. However, I have to disagree on this one issue. I am of the sort that I debate on EVERY purchase over $100 for days & days before spending my VERRY hard earnd cash on anything. If you will look up all the posts I have made, you will find some interesting (albet, comical sometimes) stories. Bottom line, I have spent quite a bit of money on my Yugo SKS, and can HONESTLY say it, for the most part, was worth it. "Beuty is in the eye of the beholder". I LOVE mine. Olive drab green Choate Dragunov stock(EXELENT fit & verry high quality) "Made in the USA" 5 round detatchable mag (COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY ON THAT ONE!!!!! Trust me (and the 40+ others that told me to stay with the fixed mag), save your $20+ and keep the orriginal fixed mag!) Busenell 4-12x X 40mm AO scope. I have a lot of custom fitting that I have done between the reciever cover & breech to make it Rock Solid, Tapco gas piston rod and gas tube,(Great investment!) (Stainless steel gas valve & 18 prot muzzle break comming soon) and I consistently shoot 1.5" 100 yard groups with Winchester ammo. Yours may be different, but, so far, I have YET to find a "cheap" ammo that my gun will shoot well. So I just stick to the Winchesters. As a footnote, I get those groups with the gas valve shut off, firing the gun like a bolt action. I know this is a long post, but I believe it may be of some help to you.

oldsarge · 04-01-2007, 12:05 PM

Will the T6 stocks fit a SKS Paratrooper? I would like to save the wood that came with it as new.But I really like shooting it and don't want to ding up the wood.
Thanks
Oldsarge

BattleRifleG3 · 04-02-2007, 08:54 AM

If you like the result, more power to you. My concern is with people trying to make an SKS do what an AK does for less money. An SKS will never do what an AK does, it wasn't built for such sustained fire and capacity.

However, if you treat the SKS as a rifle (vs a carbine) and make aimed shots at targets, and happen to prefer the P-gripped T6 stock, and want to use a full length scope thar requires using detachable mags (try Tapcos), then more power to you. I've actually been tempted to set up a second SKS that way.

But DON'T think that putting a P-grip stock and a hi-cap mag in an SKS makes it a tactical carbine to do what an AK does for less $$$. That's my only concern.

oldsarge · 04-02-2007, 09:26 AM

Battle are you commenting on Coyote's post? I would really like your opinion on my question if you can.I'm not looking to make my paratrooper an AK.(Can't be done).I'm a little up in years and like to shoot the o'l girl.I just don't want to screw up the stock out in the woods or at the range.About 100yrds is about as far as I can see now anyway.
Thanks
Oldsarge

BattleRifleG3 · 04-02-2007, 10:15 AM

Yes, my comment was to Coyote's post.
I suppose preserving the original stock is one reason to use a polymer stock.
HOWEVER, if that's all you need to do, you can get military wood stocks very cheaply.
I'm not 100% sure the same stocks will interchange, but anyone who has both can tell you. If anything, it would be length only.

03-27-2007, 07:50 PM	#1
shjf Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 36	modifications to SKS Was wondering what modifications I could do to the SKS to make one look more modern.Different stock ,scope mounts maybe being able to adapt the rifle for a detachable mag. instead of the fixed one. Or should I just purchase a AK-47 and just accept the SKS for what it is.

03-28-2007, 04:34 AM	#2
Big Dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 14,102	Many of us have found the various "modern mods" just arne't worth the expense and trouble, not to mention the legality issues of some. The SKS is happiest when in original issue configuration. For the same money you'd spend on the mods, get a good AK! You'll be happier. __________________ "A bold spirit embiggens the smallest man!" Jebediah Springfield

03-28-2007, 08:24 AM	#3
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,721	I think you said it best to accept the SKS as it is and get an AK for the things you want to be different. You'll enjoy both more, I'm serious. I love my SKS as it is. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

03-28-2007, 08:50 AM	#4
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 1,129	Perhaps a good scout scope mount and a decent aftermarket stock. These would be the only two mods I would think about making. __________________ Have a nice day!

03-30-2007, 08:14 AM	#8
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,721	These prices are pulled out of thin air, but: SKS: $150 Tapco Stock: $80 5 Tapco mags: $100 US compliance parts (piston and op rod): $40 Total: $370 And you have a harder time putting the mags in (even the best duckbills are still duckbills), a larger and more awkwardly balanced rifle (with the new P-grip and all), and have to worry about your US vs foreign parts count to stay legal. WASR-10: $350 Telescoping buttstock: $50 5 military mags: $50 Total: $450 And that's just if you HAVE to have a telescoping stock. You have something designed for more sustained fire, able to take more common mags (almost all of which are reliable), already outfitted with adequate US parts, and sized and balanced correctly for the separate P-grip. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

03-28-2007, 10:28 AM	#5
SKS NOOB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Minnesotah Posts: 1,724	To mod one, I would just get one that had a really bad stock on it then make the changes. Past that, if the sks is in REALLY good or unissued condition, I would not make any changes....or at least make changes that can easily be brought back to its original look.

03-30-2007, 04:23 AM	#6
sickwitem Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7	I say FaQk that....give it a Tapco upgrade....look at it then see what you think....the mags are the best duckbills you can get right now...IMHO....thats what im doing....its a killer rifle man, for a 7.62, DRAG THE WATERS!!!

03-30-2007, 11:59 AM	#9
SKS NOOB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Minnesotah Posts: 1,724	BRG#, those prices, even though rough, would get you a good hunting rifle with NO mods on it. So, whether you're plinking or hunting with it, it's STILL much cheaper for a sporting rifle. At least from my perspective.

03-30-2007, 12:37 PM	#10
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,721	Agreed, I was assuming he was looking for a semi-auto X39. A hunting rifle wouldn't need any mods, but it would need a decent scope, and open sites aren't so common anymore. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

03-30-2007, 04:58 PM	#11
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 8,681	SKS are best just the way they are,change the stock if you must,but other than that don't try to make an AK out of it,buying an AK is cheaper and much more reliable.

03-30-2007, 08:49 PM	#13
shjf Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 36	Thanks for all the replies,I was on MidwayUSA site and seen all the affermarket mods you can do.If I were to modify one Id want the SKS's receiver and barrel to be in real good shape so I was to feel better in dumping that much money back into a $139.00 SKS.

03-31-2007, 09:29 AM	#14
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,813	Don't modify the SKS! It is a big mistake that cost me money, time, and my sanity. __________________ Paramedic/Firefighter sks forever FMF Corpsman Proud Father and Husband Proud American!!

03-31-2007, 05:05 PM	#16
COYOTE10663 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 195	shjf, I have the upmost respect for BigDog & BRG3, and they are verry wise about the SKS series rifles. However, I have to disagree on this one issue. I am of the sort that I debate on EVERY purchase over $100 for days & days before spending my VERRY hard earnd cash on anything. If you will look up all the posts I have made, you will find some interesting (albet, comical sometimes) stories. Bottom line, I have spent quite a bit of money on my Yugo SKS, and can HONESTLY say it, for the most part, was worth it. "Beuty is in the eye of the beholder". I LOVE mine. Olive drab green Choate Dragunov stock(EXELENT fit & verry high quality) "Made in the USA" 5 round detatchable mag (COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY ON THAT ONE!!!!! Trust me (and the 40+ others that told me to stay with the fixed mag), save your $20+ and keep the orriginal fixed mag!) Busenell 4-12x X 40mm AO scope. I have a lot of custom fitting that I have done between the reciever cover & breech to make it Rock Solid, Tapco gas piston rod and gas tube,(Great investment!) (Stainless steel gas valve & 18 prot muzzle break comming soon) and I consistently shoot 1.5" 100 yard groups with Winchester ammo. Yours may be different, but, so far, I have YET to find a "cheap" ammo that my gun will shoot well. So I just stick to the Winchesters. As a footnote, I get those groups with the gas valve shut off, firing the gun like a bolt action. I know this is a long post, but I believe it may be of some help to you. __________________ To be upset over the things you want & DO NOT have is to waste the things you DO have !

04-01-2007, 12:05 PM	#17
oldsarge Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6	Will the T6 stocks fit a SKS Paratrooper? I would like to save the wood that came with it as new.But I really like shooting it and don't want to ding up the wood. Thanks Oldsarge

04-02-2007, 08:54 AM	#18
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,721	If you like the result, more power to you. My concern is with people trying to make an SKS do what an AK does for less money. An SKS will never do what an AK does, it wasn't built for such sustained fire and capacity. However, if you treat the SKS as a rifle (vs a carbine) and make aimed shots at targets, and happen to prefer the P-gripped T6 stock, and want to use a full length scope thar requires using detachable mags (try Tapcos), then more power to you. I've actually been tempted to set up a second SKS that way. But DON'T think that putting a P-grip stock and a hi-cap mag in an SKS makes it a tactical carbine to do what an AK does for less $$$. That's my only concern. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

04-02-2007, 09:26 AM	#19
oldsarge Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6	Battle are you commenting on Coyote's post? I would really like your opinion on my question if you can.I'm not looking to make my paratrooper an AK.(Can't be done).I'm a little up in years and like to shoot the o'l girl.I just don't want to screw up the stock out in the woods or at the range.About 100yrds is about as far as I can see now anyway. Thanks Oldsarge

04-02-2007, 10:15 AM	#20
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,721	Yes, my comment was to Coyote's post. I suppose preserving the original stock is one reason to use a polymer stock. HOWEVER, if that's all you need to do, you can get military wood stocks very cheaply. I'm not 100% sure the same stocks will interchange, but anyone who has both can tell you. If anything, it would be length only. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf