« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: my first sks!!!!  (Read 912 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

sks70380

  • SKS Newbie
  • Posts: 1
my first sks!!!!
« on: June 22, 2012, 10:08:56 PM »
This is my first sks. I have been trying to acquire one forever and finally came across this one at a local pawn shop. I was kind of bummed that it isn't all numbers matching (it does not have the original dust cover). It also did not come with a bayo, or cleaning rod. I was about to talk him down from $300 to $220 because of those issues. Took it out to shoot today and absolutely loved it. I was thinking about getting a tapco stock and a few other accessories, but I love the look of it as it. What are your suggestions?


Logged

ranger1968

  • Site Owner
  • Administrator
  • SKS Guru
  • *****
  • Posts: 20758
Re: my first sks!!!!
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2012, 10:40:02 PM »
 In this market, for $220, you did real well;

 My suggestion would be to lose the scope, and shoot the rifle just like it is, with the irons, as it was meant to be shot; the money you were going to buy other stuff with, buy ammo with it.

 You can always add all that other stuff later...

 They are nice, simple, durable rifles, enjoy yours..... 8) 8)
Logged
Proudly making the world a safer place, one dirtbag at a time....

Xmilkk

  • Board Supporter
  • SKS Sniper
  • *****
  • Posts: 687
  • Runnin' N Gunnin'
Re: my first sks!!!!
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2012, 01:42:45 AM »
Definitely shoot in regular configuration first. Since it isn't all matching number it is a viable candidate for after market goodies if you choose. Keep your original equipment though.
Logged

Aye Kay

  • SKS Guru
  • **
  • Posts: 3057
Re: my first sks!!!!
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2012, 09:34:49 AM »
  Get you a bayonet and cleaning rod.  Should be easy to find a reciever cover.  Oh yeah,  if you don't already have some find some good stripper clips.  See if you can handle another rifle with a Tapco stock.  My Friend has one and I hate it.  You can't even get your eyes down to use the iron sights. 
Logged

slug36

  • SKS Plinker
  • *
  • Posts: 74
Re: my first sks!!!!
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2012, 12:04:38 PM »
JUST SAY NO TO TAPCO!!  :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Logged
military surplus junkie

ranger1968

  • Site Owner
  • Administrator
  • SKS Guru
  • *****
  • Posts: 20758
Re: my first sks!!!!
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2012, 12:34:20 PM »
Quote from: slug36 on June 26, 2012, 12:04:38 PM
JUST SAY NO TO TAPCO!!  :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

 Nothing wrong with Tapco; they make a good product at a reasonable price, here in the USA , and with a lifetime warranty; If you have an SKS, and you want to put it in another stock for whatever reason , a Tapco T-6 or a Timbersmith are good choices.

  If you have a classic rifle, and you want to keep it as such, then yes, keep it allllll original; but with something like this rifle, which is already missing some parts and has been altered, you aren't going hurt it a bit.
Logged
Proudly making the world a safer place, one dirtbag at a time....

IADC43

  • SKS Plinker
  • *
  • Posts: 50
  • Yugo M - 59/66
Re: my first sks!!!!
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2012, 02:55:47 PM »
Welcome  :)

I'm pretty new around this forum too, lots of info to see and learn.

« Last Edit: July 03, 2012, 05:08:31 PM by IADC43 »
Logged
Bubba? Me? Naw, I'm Matt, I just like EBGs...

woodwzrd1010

  • Board Supporter
  • SKS Sniper
  • *****
  • Posts: 654
Re: my first sks!!!!
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2012, 03:48:23 PM »
NICE Rifle.....Welcome to the Boards. Lots of Great People & Great Info here........
Logged

1155puller

  • Board Supporter
  • SKS Marksman
  • *****
  • Posts: 100
Re: my first sks!!!!
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2012, 06:31:19 PM »
Looks like a sweetheart from here.  Congrats on the find!
Logged

Thunderstick7.62x39

  • SKS Newbie
  • Posts: 45
Re: my first sks!!!!
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2012, 07:59:01 AM »
Congratulations! nice score. Welcome aboard.
Logged
Why ask why?

Wyngnut

  • SKS Sniper
  • *****
  • Posts: 644
Re: my first sks!!!!
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2012, 10:24:49 AM »
Quote from: ranger1968 on June 22, 2012, 10:40:02 PM
In this market, for $220, you did real well;

 My suggestion would be to lose the scope, and shoot the rifle just like it is, with the irons, as it was meant to be shot; the money you were going to buy other stuff with, buy ammo with it.

 You can always add all that other stuff later...

 They are nice, simple, durable rifles, enjoy yours..... 8) 8)

Nice rifle! and I totally agree with Ranger (he IS da man).
Logged
"Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who didn't."

jdawg937

  • SKS Newbie
  • Posts: 1
Re: my first sks!!!!
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2012, 10:03:37 PM »
so does any one know how the serial numbers correspond with the year of the rifle??? i bought a norinco sks, all matching serial numbers inside and out. i gave $250 for it about 2 weeks ago. i have heard several different stories about how it works. the serial number starts in the 1,500,000. if any one can help me out i would greatly appreciate it. thanks.
                           jdawg937
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »