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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:12:09 PM EDT
[#1]
get an unissued Yugo, great rifles for the money
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:12:32 PM EDT
[#2]
Yugo best built, only problem is no chrome bore but ive never seen one worn out.
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:12:37 PM EDT
[#3]
did you try the AK forum?
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:13:15 PM EDT
[#4]
most are issued but i have seen many that were not.
cheap built like a tank reasonably accurate i like them better than Ak's not a great gun but certanly not a bad one either. i have had several and all were decent shooters. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:13:41 PM EDT
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Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think you can purchase directly from SOG unless you are an FFL. Does SOG do transfers? |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:13:53 PM EDT
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probably not due to the fact that the SKS is not an AK. the curio and relic forum would be the best place. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:14:33 PM EDT
[#7]
AIM Surplus usually has a good selection of SKS rifles.
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:17:29 PM EDT
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There is an SKS board under the AK tab. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:19:15 PM EDT
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Agreed on all points and I really do like them better than AKs. I have 2 of the Yugos (1 of which was unissued) and a Norinco. You cannot beat the bang for the buck. BTW, specialoperator, when you get one, stick with the fixed 10 round mag. It works much better and you can do reloads with stripper clips as fast as you can change one of the detachable mags. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:23:42 PM EDT
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http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Yugoslavian_Model_59_66_7_62x39_SKS_Rifle.html Okay, I saw this for $140. Claimed excellent condition. Are they a reputable source? I mean, am I going to get an SKS transferred to my local dealer and see that the barrel is worn out and the stock is cracked? Anyone have personal experience? |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:24:07 PM EDT
[#11]
AIM is good to go
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:27:57 PM EDT
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AIM is awesome. I have purchased MANY C&R rifles from them and they are top notch. That said, these are surplus rifles and are not new, therefore it might be hit or miss as to bore quality. That said, I've never had a problem with AIM's quality control. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:30:01 PM EDT
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That is one of the Yugos I mentioned I had. Get one now!  The wood on those is excellent. Every one of them I have seen had great wood. Even the one I bought that was issued was in great shape. I have one that had been issued and the other was unissued. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:34:10 PM EDT
[#14]
as already stated AIM,Yugo YUo GOod to go
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:38:14 PM EDT
[#15]
So, order from AIM and make a point to ask for one with a healthy bore. Sounds good! |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:45:02 PM EDT
[#16]
last year called. it wants its price back. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:51:01 PM EDT
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If AIM says "Very Good" or "Excellent" condition, it's usually "Like New".
I'm not shillin' for AIM, but everything I've ever purchased from them has been conservatively graded. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:52:38 PM EDT
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AND I KNOW WHY! |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:54:33 PM EDT
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My 3 purchases from AIM confirm that. My one purchase from SOG was the opposite. For what it's worth. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 3:59:29 PM EDT
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The correct answer here is "get both".
If you decide to just go the SKS route, get one of the Yugo Model 59's. They do not have the grenade launcher on them that the model 59/66 have, which makes them lighter and much short overall length. Here are mine, From the top Yugo Model 59 Yugo Model 59/66 Romanian 
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Posted: 1/20/2006 4:04:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/20/2006 4:06:06 PM EDT
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The SKS is only limited by the mag. size. Don't even think about changing to the AK mags. It will fook up a good gun.
They can and will take a lot of abuse, I have a '59 and she is as good as they get. They are built simple/ stupid you can strip it with gloves on and it goes bang every time the trigger is pulled. The wood on my '59 is the red finish and is rated very good, and still has the issue web sling. My brothers 59/66 has the blond finish, wood not as good as the '59. His sights don't seem as good, but the gernade sights are intergal to the normal sights. From what I have been able to find, the SKS is close to the 30-30 round but in some area the 30-30 has advantages. That is fine for a truck rifle I don't think you can find better. BTW both are Yugos, they can't build a car but a rifle they can. Its not a AR but what do you expect for the price? I could not spell yugo I was trying to talk on the phone with a customer |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 4:16:22 PM EDT
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I have yet to see one of the Yugos with anything less than a pristine bore. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 4:18:35 PM EDT
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I have not seen a model 59 in years. Where do you find them? Oh, this is for everyone. Check out these sights for the SKS: sks sights I have them on both my Yugos and they make all the difference in the world. 
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Posted: 1/20/2006 4:28:18 PM EDT
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I bought one Yugo 59/66 that was advertised as "dark bore" gunsmith special. I had to replace the gas valve, after that it shot great. dark bore and all. (I did a lot of scrubbin' tho ) Get a crapload of 10 round stripper clips and any bandolier. It will reload much faster than a lever gun. Like others have said, for a truck gun, I'd get the NON-grenade launcher model for shorter OAL. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 4:30:11 PM EDT
[#26]
my 59/66 has a pretty bad bore, but it still shoots fine
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Posted: 1/20/2006 4:33:20 PM EDT
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I bought my model 59 last March at a gun show in New Bern, NC for $170. SOG has them listed on their website right now for $140. www.southernohiogun.com/surplusrifles.html I think I'm going to try one of those sight out. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 5:04:26 PM EDT
[#28]
fixed it for you.
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Posted: 1/20/2006 5:05:55 PM EDT
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I keep a Norinco SKS and 100 rounds on strippers in my trunk. I like the Chi-coms better than the yugos as they have a chrome bore.
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Posted: 1/20/2006 5:06:57 PM EDT
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I have a Russian and a Chinese SKS. The Russian has a milled receiver and is a little more refined. The Chinese has a stamped receiver but is also a good gun. I have shot them both till the wood handguard started smoking.
 Neither have ever jammed or failed in any way. They are kind of clunky compared to an AR-15 or M1 carbine, but are excellent shooters. I can nail the shit out of 2-liter pop bottles filled with different color jello at 100 yards (my favorite target for SKS fun).  IMO, the Russian is the best, followed by the Norinco. All the rest fall in under these two in no particular order. YMMV. |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 9:42:12 PM EDT
[#31]
if you want the best SKS, get a Russian SKS
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Posted: 1/20/2006 9:43:30 PM EDT
[#32]
Where you gonna get ur ammo??
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Posted: 1/20/2006 9:48:05 PM EDT
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I like the chinese ones myself
you can still fin NIB one if you look on auctionarms and gunbroker we had about 50 NIB ones from way back sold um all on auction arms as penny auctions average price about $200 |
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Posted: 1/20/2006 9:48:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/20/2006 10:42:58 PM EDT
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Same here. I've had the handguards smoking a lot of times on my 1953 & 1954 Rushkies (Don't have any Chinese ones, every SKS I own is Russian now=). I've never seen one FTF,F,or E. Never. |
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