Going hunting for an SKS

N2914J · 09-25-2007, 08:46 PM

Well, since I've finally got my shotgun, I'm ready to move onto something different. I've been thinking about an SKS for a while, and I figure that I better get on it before they, and the ammo for it, go up. I'll be going to a gunshow on the first week in October, and if I don't find one then, I'll probably go to another on the first weekend in November.

I'll start by saying that I plan to buy the TAPCO T-6 Stock, and a whole lot of detachable magazines. I know some of you disagree with this, but it's what I want.

What I'm wondering is what country-of-origin is best, what do I need to look for, besides matching numbers, % finish, and any other general things you think I need to know. At what price do I know I'm being ripped off? You guys probably remember the other 3 or 4 threads I personally created asking these same questions, but I'd like to know if there's any recent developments in the SKS market I need to know about. Overall, I love the way this gun looks, and its reputation. Again, anything you think I should now before heading to the show
would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance,

Jeff

P.S.: Does anyone who has a SOG account know what the Yugo SKS's are going for about now? Thanks

Paper · 09-25-2007, 10:32 PM

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Just received a large shipment of Yugo SKS rifles that are in good condition. 23” barrel with grenade launcher attachment.
RETAIL: $229.00
#SKS-M5966GN
NO CALIFORNIA
C&R $Ask me
Yugo SKS Md.5966 Rifle 7.62x39 Cal. (In Excellent Condition)
These SKS rifles in 7.62x39 caliber are here and in excellent condition! A very limited supply have arrived… Order Now!
Accessories include sling, cleaning kit and oil bottle.
RETAIL: $299.00
#SKS-M5966SC
NO CALIFORNIA
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N2914J · 09-26-2007, 07:00 AM

Thanks a bunch, Paper. If I don't get lucky at these gunshows, I might just have the pawn shop order me one of those, assuming he doesn't mark it up too much. I'd really prefer one without the bayonet. Anywho, thanks for doing that.

Paper · 09-26-2007, 07:17 AM

Not a problem..
I've changed the prices to "ask me" so if anyone else needs this info, PM me..

GoodAim · 09-26-2007, 07:38 AM

Around here you can get a Norinco for about 250. I would keep looking I believe the Norinco to be a better rifle. I own one and it is an excellent shooter. The only thing is that there is only one to my knowledge that will take a 30 round magazine. I think it is a SKS-D or SKS-M I am suire someone knows what I am talking about they take AK Magazines. I have 2 different 30 round magazines and neither of them work very well. Other differences between the SKS's are that the Russian is the supposedly the best the Albanian is made from milled parts instead of stamped, The Chinese is made using Russian die's and all of those have chromed lined barrels. The only one that does not have a chrome lined barrel is the Yugo SKS. I don't know what you are planing on doing with the SKS but the chrome lined barrels are claimed to be much more accurate. I have no way to know that since I only own the Norinco and have never shot any of the others. If you plan on attaching a scope in the future or really doing anything other than the stock I would look for something else. I bought my SKS and now want a AK. I almost wish I would have bought the AK first. As far as collecting goes Norinco is cool cause they no longer import them.

Burke · 09-26-2007, 10:17 AM

Norinco owner here...best most reliable...I have a 50 rd magazine and it works fine in my SKS..only 2 of my 8 magazines actually function flawlessly, the rest are all very bitchy.

Bookman · 09-26-2007, 07:00 PM

Lots of good SKSs out there.

But, please, if you're going to hunt with a 7.62x39, buy a box of American-made hunting ammo (Fed, Rem, Win, etc.).

You can't trust those cheap European "soft point" bullets. Too many of them won't expand in anything smaller than a rhino.

N2914J · 09-26-2007, 09:06 PM

Naw, I've got a .30-.30 and a 7 Mag for hunting, but thanks for the tip.

09-25-2007, 08:46 PM	#1
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 391	Going hunting for an SKS Well, since I've finally got my shotgun, I'm ready to move onto something different. I've been thinking about an SKS for a while, and I figure that I better get on it before they, and the ammo for it, go up. I'll be going to a gunshow on the first week in October, and if I don't find one then, I'll probably go to another on the first weekend in November. I'll start by saying that I plan to buy the TAPCO T-6 Stock, and a whole lot of detachable magazines. I know some of you disagree with this, but it's what I want. What I'm wondering is what country-of-origin is best, what do I need to look for, besides matching numbers, % finish, and any other general things you think I need to know. At what price do I know I'm being ripped off? You guys probably remember the other 3 or 4 threads I personally created asking these same questions, but I'd like to know if there's any recent developments in the SKS market I need to know about. Overall, I love the way this gun looks, and its reputation. Again, anything you think I should now before heading to the show would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in Advance, Jeff P.S.: Does anyone who has a SOG account know what the Yugo SKS's are going for about now? Thanks __________________ God Bless America Last edited by N2914J; 09-25-2007 at 10:00 PM.

09-25-2007, 10:32 PM	#2
Paper One Buwwit Weft Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 986	Yugo SKS Md.5966 Rifle 7.62x39 Cal. Just received a large shipment of Yugo SKS rifles that are in good condition. 23” barrel with grenade launcher attachment. RETAIL: $229.00 #SKS-M5966GN NO CALIFORNIA C&R $Ask me Yugo SKS Md.5966 Rifle 7.62x39 Cal. (In Excellent Condition) These SKS rifles in 7.62x39 caliber are here and in excellent condition! A very limited supply have arrived… Order Now! Accessories include sling, cleaning kit and oil bottle. RETAIL: $299.00 #SKS-M5966SC NO CALIFORNIA C&R $Ask me __________________ Last edited by Paper; 09-26-2007 at 07:16 AM.

09-26-2007, 07:00 AM	#3
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 391	Thanks a bunch, Paper. If I don't get lucky at these gunshows, I might just have the pawn shop order me one of those, assuming he doesn't mark it up too much. I'd really prefer one without the bayonet. Anywho, thanks for doing that. __________________ God Bless America

09-26-2007, 07:17 AM	#4
Paper One Buwwit Weft Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 986	Not a problem.. I've changed the prices to "ask me" so if anyone else needs this info, PM me.. __________________

09-26-2007, 07:38 AM	#5
GoodAim Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaumont Tx Posts: 383	Around here you can get a Norinco for about 250. I would keep looking I believe the Norinco to be a better rifle. I own one and it is an excellent shooter. The only thing is that there is only one to my knowledge that will take a 30 round magazine. I think it is a SKS-D or SKS-M I am suire someone knows what I am talking about they take AK Magazines. I have 2 different 30 round magazines and neither of them work very well. Other differences between the SKS's are that the Russian is the supposedly the best the Albanian is made from milled parts instead of stamped, The Chinese is made using Russian die's and all of those have chromed lined barrels. The only one that does not have a chrome lined barrel is the Yugo SKS. I don't know what you are planing on doing with the SKS but the chrome lined barrels are claimed to be much more accurate. I have no way to know that since I only own the Norinco and have never shot any of the others. If you plan on attaching a scope in the future or really doing anything other than the stock I would look for something else. I bought my SKS and now want a AK. I almost wish I would have bought the AK first. As far as collecting goes Norinco is cool cause they no longer import them. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Power is useless with out Direction.

09-26-2007, 10:17 AM	#6
Burke Ahh..Cordite. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gun City, Arizona Posts: 515 Images: 23	Norinco owner here...best most reliable...I have a 50 rd magazine and it works fine in my SKS..only 2 of my 8 magazines actually function flawlessly, the rest are all very bitchy.

09-26-2007, 07:00 PM	#7
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	Lots of good SKSs out there. But, please, if you're going to hunt with a 7.62x39, buy a box of American-made hunting ammo (Fed, Rem, Win, etc.). You can't trust those cheap European "soft point" bullets. Too many of them won't expand in anything smaller than a rhino.

09-26-2007, 09:06 PM	#8
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 391	Naw, I've got a .30-.30 and a 7 Mag for hunting, but thanks for the tip. __________________ God Bless America