New SKS owner (almost)

thumperpaul · 02-20-2008, 07:12 PM

Hi all,
I've always admired the SKS, and I just ordered one through Frontier Taxidermy in Saskatchewan. ($240 plus free S&H... Will be here in late March/early April). It is Russian built, issued, but in "excellent condition". (fingers and toes crossed here).
I was just wondering what the differences are between a Russian, Chi-Com, and Yugo built SKS? Which one is of superior quality?
I'm new to this type of weapon-the only other milsurp I own is a "self restored" Lee Enfield #4 MK1*. Any info from you SKS owners would be greatly appreciated!

firebird45331 · 02-20-2008, 07:16 PM

i love my russian sks, i took te stocks off to keep it nice

Philip · 02-20-2008, 07:50 PM

well you will normally hear that the russian is the best, then the norinco, both due to the fact that their barrels are chromed. russians however, tend to be more expensive. i have a yugo that i probably spent too much on, but it is about as nice and new as you can get. yugos differ from the other sks's in the fact that they have a grenade launcher and g launcher sights, and tend to be a little heavier.

Big Dog · 02-21-2008, 04:58 AM

Earlier Norincos built on military contract are better than the later ones with cheapened manufacture for the US civilian market. Quality runs the gamut, depending on condition and prior useage.

Mooseman684 · 02-21-2008, 10:24 AM

My Opinion...Russian SKS are the Best by far !
Rich

SwedeSteve · 02-21-2008, 01:07 PM

I have a Russian and a Chicom. They both function equally. The Russian is better built, and is just a bit more accurate.

thumperpaul · 02-21-2008, 04:05 PM

Excellent! Many thanks you guys! Can't wait til I get mine

marion57 · 02-22-2008, 05:35 AM

Me too thumper

mike63 · 02-22-2008, 09:41 AM

I've got a Russian, and a Yugo. The Russian looks a lot better, but the Yugo seems more accurate.

Mr Marksman · 02-25-2008, 07:27 PM

I put over 1000 rounds thru my soviet SKS, no problems, but the yugoslav SKS's are more accuate, if you get a good one. I love them both. Both are EXTREMLY reliable! good choice.

squirrelblaster · 02-25-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooseman684

My Opinion...Russian SKS are the Best by far !
Rich

is that includeing the albanian? and what is your general opinion on the albanian sks moose..... and i guess anyone else too!

Wildcard · 02-25-2008, 08:18 PM

I currently own an original Russian type 45 (non-import marked), two Norinco type 56 (one is a paratrooper), and a Yugo 59/66 A1. They are all great guns and all quite accurate. The Russian is the most accurate (at least in my case).

There is an easy way to check the accuracy of Russian military rifle, without actually shooting it. On the base of the front sight, directly above the muzzle there will be a 1, 2 or 3 stamped. These are arsenal accuracy marks indicating the results of the arsenal test fire. 1 is the most accurate grouping, then 2, then 3.

Can’t say I know anything about the Albanian. In any case, they are all fun to shoot!!!

texnmidwest · 02-27-2008, 07:08 AM

Will removing the grenade launcher and grenade launcher sights from a Yugo negatively affect accuracy? Thinking that would be a way to save weight.

marion57 · 02-27-2008, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texnmidwest

Will removing the grenade launcher and grenade launcher sights from a Yugo negatively affect accuracy? Thinking that would be a way to save weight.

It willl make it non compiant for CR tex

texnmidwest · 02-27-2008, 10:29 AM

If I already own it before the mod, then that should not make a difference should it? Just can't transfer it in that condition, right?

Bravo · 02-27-2008, 10:39 AM

I own a Norinco, and have fired a Russian and Yugo. To me, the Chinese and Russian models are near equal. I'd give the Russian model a slight edge because of looks and history.

marion57 · 02-27-2008, 06:09 PM

If your audited your in deep do do

02-20-2008, 07:12 PM	#1
thumperpaul Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: vancouver bc canada Posts: 299	New SKS owner (almost) Hi all, I've always admired the SKS, and I just ordered one through Frontier Taxidermy in Saskatchewan. ($240 plus free S&H... Will be here in late March/early April). It is Russian built, issued, but in "excellent condition". (fingers and toes crossed here). I was just wondering what the differences are between a Russian, Chi-Com, and Yugo built SKS? Which one is of superior quality? I'm new to this type of weapon-the only other milsurp I own is a "self restored" Lee Enfield #4 MK1*. Any info from you SKS owners would be greatly appreciated!

02-20-2008, 07:50 PM	#3
Philip Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 149	well you will normally hear that the russian is the best, then the norinco, both due to the fact that their barrels are chromed. russians however, tend to be more expensive. i have a yugo that i probably spent too much on, but it is about as nice and new as you can get. yugos differ from the other sks's in the fact that they have a grenade launcher and g launcher sights, and tend to be a little heavier. __________________ i am not trying to jam a round up a fly's butt @100 yds. --- billy

02-21-2008, 10:24 AM	#5
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 12,788	My Opinion...Russian SKS are the Best by far ! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-21-2008, 01:07 PM	#6
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 26,434	I have a Russian and a Chicom. They both function equally. The Russian is better built, and is just a bit more accurate. __________________ In the absence of orders, ATTACK !!

02-22-2008, 09:41 AM	#9
mike63 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philadelphia, MS. Posts: 411	I've got a Russian, and a Yugo. The Russian looks a lot better, but the Yugo seems more accurate. __________________ Do it today, tomorrow it may be illegal. NRA MEMBER

02-20-2008, 07:16 PM	#2
firebird45331 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 83	i love my russian sks, i took te stocks off to keep it nice

02-21-2008, 04:58 AM	#4
Big Dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 14,122	Earlier Norincos built on military contract are better than the later ones with cheapened manufacture for the US civilian market. Quality runs the gamut, depending on condition and prior useage. __________________ "A bold spirit embiggens the smallest man!" Jebediah Springfield

02-21-2008, 04:05 PM	#7
thumperpaul Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: vancouver bc canada Posts: 299	Excellent! Many thanks you guys! Can't wait til I get mine

02-22-2008, 05:35 AM	#8
marion57 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,640	Me too thumper

02-25-2008, 07:27 PM	#10
Mr Marksman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 66	I put over 1000 rounds thru my soviet SKS, no problems, but the yugoslav SKS's are more accuate, if you get a good one. I love them both. Both are EXTREMLY reliable! good choice.

02-25-2008, 08:18 PM	#12
Wildcard Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5	I currently own an original Russian type 45 (non-import marked), two Norinco type 56 (one is a paratrooper), and a Yugo 59/66 A1. They are all great guns and all quite accurate. The Russian is the most accurate (at least in my case). There is an easy way to check the accuracy of Russian military rifle, without actually shooting it. On the base of the front sight, directly above the muzzle there will be a 1, 2 or 3 stamped. These are arsenal accuracy marks indicating the results of the arsenal test fire. 1 is the most accurate grouping, then 2, then 3. Can’t say I know anything about the Albanian. In any case, they are all fun to shoot!!!

02-27-2008, 07:08 AM	#13
texnmidwest They wonder why I drink.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 7,942	Will removing the grenade launcher and grenade launcher sights from a Yugo negatively affect accuracy? Thinking that would be a way to save weight. __________________ Handle every stressful situation like a dog, sniff it, wee on it and walk away.

02-27-2008, 10:29 AM	#15
texnmidwest They wonder why I drink.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 7,942	If I already own it before the mod, then that should not make a difference should it? Just can't transfer it in that condition, right? __________________ Handle every stressful situation like a dog, sniff it, wee on it and walk away.

02-27-2008, 10:39 AM	#16
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 2,294	I own a Norinco, and have fired a Russian and Yugo. To me, the Chinese and Russian models are near equal. I'd give the Russian model a slight edge because of looks and history.

02-27-2008, 06:09 PM	#17
marion57 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,640	If your audited your in deep do do