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Sksnewb56

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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #15 on: December 28, 2024, 01:48:47 PM »
Does that go for feeding it after midnight too and not getting it wet ? lol

I think the possible only mod id like would be to have it take magazines from the underside, but I?ve heard you have to cut or shave some of the wood out for em to work too.  I don?t wanna monkey with any of the original parts tho (matching numbers)

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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #16 on: December 28, 2024, 02:46:18 PM »
Tapco & Promag duckbills can be shaved. Don't go bigger than 20 for ease of handling, and don't misplace the original mag. Eventually you'll go back to stock, it's the best feeding. PAX
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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #17 on: December 28, 2024, 03:04:23 PM »
Get some Yugo stripper clips and call it done. Once you have the method down for loading with stripper clips you can reload the box mag just as fast as swapping out duckbill mags and you can carry more on clips than you can the bulky duckbill mags as well. On the other hand, if you just HAVE to go the detachable mag route and don't want to shave the inside of the OEM stock then just pick up a new or used plastic stock and set the OEM parts away for safe keeping.

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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #18 on: December 28, 2024, 08:17:18 PM »
I was also thinking about maybe getting some of these as well easy quick to load with all factory stuff too






https://vimeo.com/937475951?share=copy

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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #19 on: December 28, 2024, 11:16:37 PM »
Who makes them and price?
Some idiots are too busy knowing it all to ever learn anything

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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #20 on: December 28, 2024, 11:26:11 PM »
The link says that they're 5 round, which would work for me, as I have a rifle with a 5 round mag. they do look spendy, PAX
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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #21 on: December 29, 2024, 10:49:20 AM »
Are they a Canadian product maybe?
I've often thought of taking some cheap clips, cutting them down and pinching the cut end so as to make them 5 rnd clips for hunting, etc.
Wouldn't be hard to do and probably a lot cheaper.

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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #22 on: December 29, 2024, 11:50:31 AM »
Yes it is a carbon fiber 3d printed unit.  Canadian yes semi local to me, we?re only legally allowed 5 rounds per clip in Canada

Here is the wording from the ad

Duck bill mags for the SKS are a pain. They are very large, awkward, and expensive. The original steel stripper clips are also a pain because as a Canadian, you can only load half at a time, and they don't protect your cartridges from damage.
This 5 round clip is the solution you have been looking for! These are compact and and easy to use.  They stack well for storage and transport in ammo cans. Loading cartridges into the 5 round clip is easier that loading a magazine or a metal clip. 
To use the clip, insert the square corner first with the notch lining up with the clip retainer on the bolt. "Roll" the clip forward into place. Push the follower firmly straight down to load cartridges. "Roll" the clip backwards out of the chamber.
These are $50 for a set of 5 clips - Local pickup.
Minimum order of $100 (10 clips) to ship. Buyer pays shipping. $18

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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #23 on: December 29, 2024, 12:18:20 PM »
Ten bucks Canadian? PAX
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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #24 on: December 29, 2024, 01:53:47 PM »
Ten bucks Canadian? PAX

Yes cdn dollars for those

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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #25 on: December 29, 2024, 01:58:42 PM »
Ah, you're in Canada, I either forgot or never knew that. Guess you can ignore everything I said in the previous posts,  :lol: :lol:

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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #26 on: December 29, 2024, 03:05:49 PM »
If you decide to drive over there and pick some up, I'd split a 10 pack with you. I don't think there would be any restrictions shipping to Kali from an individual. Let me know in a PM, PAX
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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #27 on: December 30, 2024, 01:38:43 PM »
If you decide to drive over there and pick some up, I'd split a 10 pack with you. I don't think there would be any restrictions shipping to Kali from an individual. Let me know in a PM, PAX

Well I?ve been thinking if I order some I?ll just order the 10 of them save me from reloading so much at the range lol.  I?m sure he could likely send and make some for you as well if you wanted.

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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #28 on: December 30, 2024, 02:37:55 PM »
That's OK, I'll just stick with my hoe-grown 5vers, PAX
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Re: New to me Sks !! What did I get ??
« Reply #29 on: December 30, 2024, 09:29:21 PM »
So I finished disassembling the rifle tonight as it wasn?t fully cleaned by previous owner and well the bolt and rear sight are giving me troubles.  Bolt is very sticky and gross IMO, and the rear sight well I don?t think I just have the right tools for it maybe as I?ve tried just about everything and well maybe I?m not doing it right to remove the sight for compressing the little leaf spring there 🤔

Should I soak the bolt in mineral spirits over night or 🤔