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SKS education...

spryorspryor Member Posts: 9,155
edited May 2006 in General Discussion
I have had an old sks, folding stock, 37rd mag, sitting around for quite awhile, and just now getting around to messing with it much. Always found it a pita to mess with getting the mag back in, and am just now hearing of "stripper clips", and being told the mag was never meant to be removed..? So, I guess I'll be getting some of these stripper clips, and maybe an sks loader.

(1) Is the loader all that necessary?

(2) Are there conversions available that make getting the mag back in easier, or are the stripper clips the best way of reloading?

(3) Recommended ammo brand for plinking..?
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    After tinkering a little, I have no problem with my yugo-sks useing 30rd removable mags.

    As for ammo, mine loves that cheap wolf ammo. I'm hitting everything within 5in at 200yds with open sights. Would be better if I had a bench rest, but I just use my arm as a rest.
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  • Locust ForkLocust Fork Member Posts: 32,073 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get an AK...that will be the very best solution to your problem.

    I heard there is a "trick" that involves taking the firing pin out and putting it in backwards in some models of the SKS though.
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  • gun_runnergun_runner Member Posts: 8,999
    edited November -1
    That "trick" will get you thrown in prison gun store owner. quote:Originally posted by Locust Fork
    Get an AK...that will be the very best solution to your problem.

    I heard there is a "trick" that involves taking the firing pin out and putting it in backwards in some models of the SKS though.
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  • Locust ForkLocust Fork Member Posts: 32,073 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Never tried it...not planning on it...just wondered if it worked...I guess it does. You hear a ton of things from time to time...and just wonder what is and isn't true. I really don't EVER mess with the internal working of any firearm...or do I ever alter how a gun is made...just stirring a pot...I guess.
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  • dcon12dcon12 Member Posts: 32,040 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Locust Fork
    just stirring a pot...I guess.


    That offends me. Don
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  • FrogbertFrogbert Member Posts: 2,380 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    WHOOOOOSH!!!
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  • gunzforevergunzforever Member Posts: 619 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    thats good in a way, designers spent all that money and time to have a gun work a certain way, meaning the gun will work best that way. Modifying it can have ill effects,(wait dont flip), but doing some things doesn't hurt one bit.
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  • spryorspryor Member Posts: 9,155
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dcon12
    That offends me. Don


    I appreciate all feedback on this sks matter, even LF's. Thanks, LF.

    Could do without the sarcasim though, don.
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  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes, stripper clips are the best and fastest way to reload an SKS.
    Put the box magzine back on and buy stripper clips.
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  • dcon12dcon12 Member Posts: 32,040 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by spryor
    Could do without the sarcasim though, don.


    Then do. Maybe a remedial course in comprehension is in order. Don
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  • spryorspryor Member Posts: 9,155
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dcon12
    quote:Originally posted by spryor
    Could do without the sarcasim though, don.


    Then do. Maybe a remedial course in comprehension is in order. Don


    I'm fairly certain I "comprehend". Given your reply just appears as more sarcasim, not sure I can say the same for you.
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  • matwormatwor Member Posts: 20,594
    edited November -1
    http://will.mylanders.com/shot/sks/one.php3

    This is a good site, it might help with some of the problems you might be having.

    WHOA, Locust Fork, how does that foot taste!?! Trick w/ a firing pin huh?
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  • dcon12dcon12 Member Posts: 32,040 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by spryor
    quote:Originally posted by dcon12
    quote:Originally posted by spryor
    Could do without the sarcasim though, don.


    Then do. Maybe a remedial course in comprehension is in order. Don


    I'm fairly certain I "comprehend". Given your reply just appears as more sarcasim, not sure I can say the same for you.


    Read again. Maybe slowly this time. Don

    quote:
    Originally posted by Locust Fork
    just stirring a pot...I guess.



    That offends me. Don
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  • spryorspryor Member Posts: 9,155
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by matwor
    http://will.mylanders.com/shot/sks/one.php3

    This is a good site, it might help with some of the problems you might be having.

    WHOA, Locust Fork, how does that foot taste!?! Trick w/ a firing pin huh?


    Thanks, matwor.
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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I say ditch the detachable mag and put the standard 10rd mag back on. Or go look up King Joey on that Neo Jedi site of his (inside joke sorry). KJ found a way to mill the bolt so mag changes wouldn't require 3 hands when using USA brand mags.

    Everything you need to know about SKS's is availble here...
    http://www.surplusrifle.com/

    Or do a search on this board for SKS, you will probably find 3000 threads.

    Now what's this firing pin trick? Never heard of it.
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  • spryorspryor Member Posts: 9,155
    edited November -1
    Handy link, drobs, thank you. Also, thanks to all others that have replied.. in a non-offensive way.
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  • Yasser ArafatYasser Arafat Member Posts: 172 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    As Drobs mentioned, post this question over at http://darklordofconservatism.com/phpBB2/index.php in the Tech forum and we'll discuss it. I'll take some pics of how to mill the bolt.
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