Should I purchase an SKS.....yes or no...

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Should I purchase an SKS.....yes or no... (Page 1 of 2)

Posted: 1/6/2005 8:58:05 PM EDT

I'm looking to go deer hunting next Christmas (yeah it's far away, but still...). I'm looking at an SKS as an inexspensive Deer rifle. I was told that the 7.62x39 Russian has nearly the same trajectory as a 30-30. Military gun Supply has Yugo 59/66 SKSs for 129$. Here's a link:

http://www.militarygunsupply.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=CRYU5966

Should I get one? If so, should I just leave it as is or attempt to remove the grenade launcher? I don't really need one, although if 22mm grenade were legal I'd bet they'd be useful for flushing out deer.

Ben

Posted: 1/6/2005 8:58:48 PM EDT

[#1]

Yea.

Posted: 1/6/2005 8:59:22 PM EDT

[#2]

ignore me I know nothing

Posted: 1/6/2005 8:59:39 PM EDT

[#3]

Get it, leave the launcher, they are kinda heavy though.

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:01:46 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I'm looking to go deer hunting next Christmas (yeah it's far away, but still...). I'm looking at an SKS as an inexspensive Deer rifle. I was told that the 7.62x39 Russian has nearly the same trajectory as a 30-30. Military gun Supply has Yugo 59/66 SKSs for 129$. Here's a link:

http://www.militarygunsupply.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=CRYU5966

Should I get one? If so, should I just leave it as is or attempt to remove the grenade launcher? I don't really need one, although if 22mm grenade were legal I'd bet they'd be useful for flushing out deer.

Ben

Dont use Deer Hunting as an excuse... buy one so you can have a piece of history!

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:04:12 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Should I get one?

Yes. Yes, you should get one.

If so, should I just leave it as is...

Yes. Yes you should leave it as is.

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:04:20 PM EDT

[#6]

You're not asian are you?

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:06:09 PM EDT

[#7]

And if you want to ... you can do this:

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:07:21 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
And if you want to ... you can do this:

www.teamfcf.com/predator/myweb16/Yugo_SKS2_RS.gif

Nice!

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:10:20 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

You're not asian are you?

No. I'm an American Indian w/ Jewish heritage, although thanks to hurricane Ivan I have lost much of my color.

Ben

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:10:33 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
And if you want to ... you can do this:

www.teamfcf.com/predator/myweb16/Yugo_SKS2_RS.gif

You mean use it to kill his plants??

Edit: Yes, they are well worth buying--and make a fine deer rifle for the ranges they are typically shot at (< 150 yards).

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:11:58 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

You're not asian are you?

I am. Now where are my black pajamas?

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:12:25 PM EDT

[#12]

get one.

get many.

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:13:26 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I'm looking to go deer hunting next Christmas (yeah it's far away, but still...). I'm looking at an SKS as an inexspensive Deer rifle. I was told that the 7.62x39 Russian has nearly the same trajectory as a 30-30. Military gun Supply has Yugo 59/66 SKSs for 129$. Here's a link:

http://www.militarygunsupply.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=CRYU5966

Should I get one? If so, should I just leave it as is or attempt to remove the grenade launcher? I don't really need one, although if 22mm grenade were legal I'd bet they'd be useful for flushing out deer.

Ben

Dont use Deer Hunting as an excuse... buy one so you can have a piece of history!

members.tripod.com/~Surv1vor/SKSsniper.jpg

And if you want to get a cheap deer rifle get a Remington 710... (That is what your post count was when you started this thread) I have one in 30-06 and accurate.

LETS NOT TURN THIS INTO A REM 710 BASHING THREAD. Everyone has a "I heard of this one guy who had a 710 and the barrel was so bad he shot himself in the ass" Unless you PERSONALLY has one with malfunctions... Ehhhh I dont wanna hear it.

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:16:26 PM EDT

[#14]

Another thing-are these rifles reliable and fairly accurate? 2" at 100 yards would be great, although 3" probably would be more realistic...

Ben

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:16:39 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Quoted:

You're not asian are you?

No. I'm an American Indian w/ Jewish heritage, although thanks to hurricane Ivan I have lost much of my color.

Ben

WOW!!! American Indian AND Jewish?

So what does your TeePee have a Menorah in it? IM SORRY... i couldnt resist.

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:17:03 PM EDT

[#16]

yes.

SGatr15

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:24:57 PM EDT

[#17]

My brother-in-law has one, its fun to shoot although kinda seems cheaply made. I wouldn't get it if you wanna put a scope on it. Since the brass ejects strait up and twards the barrel your limited to a short scope. He's tried alot of different aftermarket mags that seem to be crap too. If I got one the only thing i would do is replace the stock.

Edit: Spelling

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:31:09 PM EDT

[#18]

I own 11 sks' and I love each and every one of them. Check Aim surplus and you can probably pick up a shooter grade for $89. If you want to spend a little more you can get one that is virtually brand new for $159. Four of mine are Yugos and they are front heavy. If you can find an M59 instead of a 59/66 they don't have the grenade launcher. The Albanians don't have the launcher either but they are getting difficult to find and expensive (I've got 6 of them

) The Russians are nice but run a little more also.

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:34:12 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Quoted:

You're not asian are you?

No. I'm an American Indian w/ Jewish heritage, although thanks to hurricane Ivan I have lost much of my color.

Ben

Dude, if you could marry a girl that was Australian Aboriginee/Armenian you could have kids that would crash the computer at the Census Bureau.

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:37:35 PM EDT

[#20]

Yes, they are fun guns

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:38:08 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
I'm looking to go deer hunting next Christmas (yeah it's far away, but still...). I'm looking at an SKS as an inexspensive Deer rifle. I was told that the 7.62x39 Russian has nearly the same trajectory as a 30-30. Military gun Supply has Yugo 59/66 SKSs for 129$. Here's a link:

http://www.militarygunsupply.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=CRYU5966

Should I get one? If so, should I just leave it as is or attempt to remove the grenade launcher? I don't really need one, although if 22mm grenade were legal I'd bet they'd be useful for flushing out deer.

Ben

Dont use Deer Hunting as an excuse... buy one so you can have a piece of history!

members.tripod.com/~Surv1vor/SKSsniper.jpg

And if you want to get a cheap deer rifle get a Remington 710... (That is what your post count was when you started this thread) I have one in 30-06 and accurate.

LETS NOT TURN THIS INTO A REM 710 BASHING THREAD. Everyone has a "I heard of this one guy who had a 710 and the barrel was so bad he shot himself in the ass" Unless you PERSONALLY has one with malfunctions... Ehhhh I dont wanna hear it.

Remington 710: The only gun I ever saw given away FREE on the Arfkom Equipment Exchange.

Cheap, but decent Bolt Gun = Savage 110

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:38:29 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
I own 11 sks' and I love each and every one of them. Check Aim surplus and you can probably pick up a shooter grade for $89. If you want to spend a little more you can get one that is virtually brand new for $159. Four of mine are Yugos and they are front heavy. If you can find an M59 instead of a 59/66 they don't have the grenade launcher. The Albanians don't have the launcher either but they are getting difficult to find and expensive (I've got 6 of them) The Russians are nice but run a little more also.

+1 Aim has M59s the last I checked.

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:52:35 PM EDT

[#23]

Go for it.

Posted: 1/6/2005 9:59:47 PM EDT

[#24]

there are no reasons NOT to...

cheap to buy, cheap to shoot, relatively accurate, reliable, and fun.

Posted: 1/6/2005 10:05:54 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
yes, and get me one while you're at it please?

+1

Posted: 1/6/2005 10:09:07 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
And if you want to ... you can do this:

www.teamfcf.com/predator/myweb16/Yugo_SKS2_RS.gif

You cant go wrong with a SKS.

This is mine, Russian SKS.

Posted: 1/6/2005 10:10:44 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
Quoted:
And if you want to ... you can do this:

www.teamfcf.com/predator/myweb16/Yugo_SKS2_RS.gif

What make is yours?

This is mine, Russian SKS.
www.southfloridaracing.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=322413

Do you have some Schafer beer to go with that?

Posted: 1/6/2005 10:25:52 PM EDT

[#28]

You should definitely get one, at least.

Here's my '55 Russian.

Posted: 1/6/2005 10:28:15 PM EDT

[#29]

I learned one thig about owning a SKS...............You need more than one

Here are mine

Posted: 1/6/2005 10:28:41 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
And if you want to ... you can do this:

www.teamfcf.com/predator/myweb16/Yugo_SKS2_RS.gif

What make is yours?

This is mine, Russian SKS.
www.southfloridaracing.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=322413

Do you have some Schafer beer to go with that?

I read the pic title after i posted

Posted: 1/6/2005 10:32:19 PM EDT

[#31]

One of my Albies

Posted: 1/6/2005 10:49:17 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
I learned one thig about owning a SKS...............You need more than one

Here are mine
images.snapfish.com/342666%3B923232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D363%3D437%3DXROQDF%3E23236%3B%3A854554ot1lsi

DPMMN 'Splain something please. You have all your SKS the same? I mean other than the Yugo they are all identical. No custom stocks or gadgets or scopes... Why?

(Honest, a legit question)

Posted: 1/6/2005 10:52:42 PM EDT

[#33]

Uhhh..wood....

Ben

Posted: 1/6/2005 10:53:53 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I learned one thig about owning a SKS...............You need more than one

Here are mine
images.snapfish.com/342666%3B923232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D363%3D437%3DXROQDF%3E23236%3B%3A854554ot1lsi

DPMMN 'Splain something please. You have all your SKS the same? I mean other than the Yugo they are all identical. No custom stocks or gadgets or scopes... Why?

(Honest, a legit question)

I like them that way, They are fun and cheap too shoot, I dont care for the different stocks myself.
I think the only thing that I would change on them would be to put Peep Sights on them

From Left to right It goes Yugo M59/66, Yugo M59, Norinco, Norinco, Russian

Posted: 1/6/2005 11:10:02 PM EDT

[#35]

Are there any problems with the Yugo m59/66 rifles that I should know about?

Ben

Posted: 1/6/2005 11:14:45 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
Are there any problems with the Yugo m59/66 rifles that I should know about?

Ben

They like to eat a lot of 7.62x39 ammo

get some AK/SKS Stripper clips for easier loading

Posted: 1/7/2005 1:19:53 AM EDT

[#37]

Just make sure that the one you get comes with one of those cool mono-pods.

Posted: 1/7/2005 2:25:29 AM EDT

[#38]

If you're looking for a hunting/fun gun I'd look for a cheap Norinco... not as many 'extras' like grenade launchers, etc. so they're lighter. I like mine... and you can find them for $150 or so if you look. If you want to spend the least amount of money possible, go with a shooter grade Yugo.

ETA: Norinco also has a chrome bore, Yugo doesn't.

Posted: 1/7/2005 2:51:20 AM EDT

[#39]

Yes.

Posted: 1/7/2005 3:22:02 AM EDT

[#40]

EVERY american citizen needs a kalashnikov and a siminov!

i heard some fellow mention that the sks was 'cheaply made'.

let me tell you, sir, that if remington or whinchester made a version of the siminov, they would be charging $600 for it! that's a billet forged, milled, heat treated receiver. the short-stroke, impulse piston gas system is hard chromed. best of all, there is no cheap plastic used on the commie rifles!

Posted: 1/7/2005 3:26:29 AM EDT

[#41]

yeah those fiberforce stocks look nice, theyre only like $40 I think.. natchez has em I believe..

www.natchezss.com

Posted: 1/7/2005 4:54:13 AM EDT

[#42]

get both!

Oh wait.

Yes.

Posted: 1/7/2005 5:33:21 AM EDT

[#43]

I've taken a few deer with my SKS. Not to mention, they're cheap to shoot, cheap to buy, easy to clean and you can make it uber tactical for pretty cheap.

So, yes, get one. At least one.

Posted: 1/7/2005 5:39:29 AM EDT

[#44]

Affirmative.

That's a roger.

Posted: 1/7/2005 5:50:58 AM EDT

[#45]

SKS?
ALWAYS!!!

Posted: 1/7/2005 6:31:50 AM EDT

[#46]

I am calling Military Gun supply today to find out if the 129$ Yugo price is for internet orders or Retail.

If all works out I will be walking out with a Yugo today (After paying for it of course)

Ben

Posted: 1/7/2005 6:33:46 AM EDT

[#47]

no, wait until I get mine, you bastich

Posted: 1/7/2005 6:40:02 AM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:
Quoted:

You're not asian are you?

I am. Now where are my black pajamas?

Posted: 1/7/2005 6:48:07 AM EDT

[#49]

yes, I can shoot it more accurately than my AK.

Posted: 1/7/2005 6:52:21 AM EDT

[#50]

Everyone who has over 5 guns should have at least 1 SKS in there. I've got about 10, and 3 of mine are SKS's (thanks to my C&R license). 2 59/66's and 1 59.

They are very expensive to own and shoot. I get my wolf from cabelas at $80 per 1,000 rounds and get 2 free plastic ammo boxes each time. I can't even get 9mm for that price.

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