Will modding my sks compromise accuracy?

[Axxe55]

There is always going to be some idiots that think they can turn a gun into something it isn't. The are either someone that knows very little about guns to begin with, or someone too cheap to spend the money to buy the right gun for the intended purpose.

 

[rp-]

So seriously though...

When I was a new SKS owner in California I travelled to Arizona and picked up some 37rd magazines and one of those skeleton stocks. It looked like an AK kinda. Most California's couldn't tell the difference. I was that guy :-C

My experience - I couldn't get the mags to fit right and had constant feed issues with them. Getting them in took too long and if I didn't get them just right then I couldn't get them back out. Like really, they were jammed and I'd have to put the muzzle on the ground and while holding the release button I had to stomp the back of the magazine to get it to rock forward and come off. The magazines themselves were suicidal and the feed lips were shaving off from poor alignment, even when the mags were installed as correctly as I could get them. After a couple hundred rounds each the mags quit working with more than about 12 rounds In them.

As for the stock, I had to file the magwell open a little to allow the wider detachable mags to fit. The stock never felt right and the ergonomics were just off. After a few months I out it back to original configuration.

And you want to out a scope on it? Save your money. I tried a receiver cover with integral mount. This was another dremil (the cover) to make it fit scenario. It was a snug fit. The scope still couldn't hold zero for shit. I bought a better scope. Same problem. The only way a scope will work with that rifle is to replace the rear sight and use a pistol scope with long eye relief. And the whole time I could hit with the iron sight at ~250-300 yards just fine. If anything, maybe get a little red dot sight.

So yes, I was that guy once and learned a bunch of expensive lessons. Go on, beat me up. I just wanted it to be a cool rifle. I recommend to not waste the money. That said, if you're still thinking about it I'd highly advise to just sell the SKS and buy an AK. It will be cheaper in the end but AKs seem to be a little less accurate.

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[Axxe55]

So seriously though...

When I was a new SKS owner in California I travelled to Arizona and picked up some 37rd magazines and one of those skeleton stocks. It looked like an AK kinda. Most California's couldn't tell the difference. I was that guy :-C

My experience - I couldn't get the mags to fit right and had constant feed issues with them. Getting them in took too long and if I didn't get them just right then I couldn't get them back out. Like really, they were jammed and I'd have to put the muzzle on the ground and while holding the release button I had to stomp the back of the magazine to get it to rock forward and come off. The magazines themselves were suicidal and the feed lips were shaving off from poor alignment, even when the mags were installed as correctly as I could get them. After a couple hundred rounds each the mags quit working with more than about 12 rounds In them.

As for the stock, I had to file the magwell open a little to allow the wider detachable mags to fit. The stock never felt right and the ergonomics were just off. After a few months I out it back to original configuration.

And you want to out a scope on it? Save your money. I tried a receiver cover with integral mount. This was another dremil (the cover) to make it fit scenario. It was a snug fit. The scope still couldn't hold zero for shit. I bought a better scope. Same problem. The only way a scope will work with that rifle is to replace the rear sight and use a pistol scope with long eye relief. And the whole time I could hit with the iron sight at ~250-300 yards just fine. If anything, maybe get a little red dot sight.

So yes, I was that guy once and learned a bunch of expensive lessons. Go on, beat me up. I just wanted it to be a cool rifle. I recommend to not waste the money. That said, if you're still thinking about it I'd highly advise to just sell the SKS and buy an AK. It will be cheaper in the end but AKs seem to be a little less accurate.

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LMAO! There were many things I also did a great number of years ago, that I would never even dream of doing to a gun now. Some even give me the dry shudders just remembering them!

 

[oldag]

You do realize that John Wayne just rolled over in his grave when you posted that picture?

I know I nearly threw up.

 

[jordanmills]

You do realize that John Wayne just rolled over in his grave when you posted that picture?

Trolling with pictures of this abomination is my new thing.

 

[Sam7sf]

Few years ago I looked at lever actions at sportsmans. Guy working tried to hand me a mossberg all covered with that mall ninja trash. I didn’t even touch it. Said put it back.

 

[Axxe55]

Trolling with pictures of this abomination is my new thing.

And John Wayne will be giving you nightmares tonight!

 

[Axxe55]

Few years ago I looked at lever actions at sportsmans. Guy working tried to hand me a mossberg all covered with that mall ninja trash. I didn’t even touch it. Said put it back.

Smart man. John Wayne would be proud of you pilgrim!

 

[Younggun]

Buncha fudds.


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[seeker_two]

I prefer my rifles the way Mikhail intended....

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[Ordnance45B]

I did this to a Yugo 59/66 I had years ago. I can't see how this mod would affect accuracy. It doesn't affect lockup, firing pin force or harmonics. I will say that detachable "duckbill" mags suck in my experience, its faster to load the internal box via strippers than deal with the duck. There are a few good plans on modifying sks to take ak mags, much better idea... if you're crafty. I think only one sks variant was made to take ak mags from the factory, it was a Chinese model if I recall correctly. My 2 cents.

 

[rp-]

Buncha fudds.


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We've all done regrettable stuff. You just don't want to admit to anything incriminating.



And while we're at it, let's just call them banana clips like the news people

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[candcallen]

Is a banana clip actually a thing?









Some Russian mashup of survival food and ammo holder all in one?







I wonder how they store in the ammo tins?

 

[Brains]

I had a Norinco as a kid that had a 30 round mag conversion (bought it that way), and it fed .. ok. I'd never do that to the Tula I have now.

 

[Maverick44]

Leave the poor SKS alone. Especially if it's a true Russian made one. Nothing you do is going to make it a better gun, and will more than likely make it a worse one. Either accept it for what it is, or buy an AK. You''ll likely be happier that way.

 

[majormadmax]

What modding your SKS will compromise is your reputation and/or integrity!

Full open kimono, my first SKS was a bubba'd Yugo. In my defense, I was pretty ignorant of the Simonov rifles at the time, and I got it cheap. I still have it, but I am embarrassed to be seen in public with it. I figure one day I'll need a disposable rifle and it will fit the bill...

By the way, I've since become well educated on the SKS. While overshadowed by the Kalashnikov two years later, it is still a fine, reliable and well-designed weapon that gets the job done. Had the AK not emerged, I think it would have gone on to be one of the premier carbines of its time!

 

[navysooner]

Anyone have any exp nodding their russian sks to fit mags compromise the accuracy?

Don’t **** with a Russian! Let me buy it from you!!!

 

[V-Tach]

If you want more capacity look for an SKS-D or and SKS-M...

I agree, leave them alone.............3-4 inch group @ 100 yards is acceptable for an open sight rifle like the SKS....imho....

On the other hand, Bubba'd guns make our unmolested guns worth more...

 

[Spcwolf]

Russian SKS are more rare and well made SKS’s out there.
If you want to modify one get one made in China.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

They came from the factories pre un accurized.