SKS and accuracy

[browningautorifle]

There are AK mag versions floating about in the US with the proper receiver changes

I'd mean the "D" model that took mags.

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[cipherk98]

I'd mean the "D" model that took mags.

Should have clarified, meant the D models with the modified receivers to feed from the AK mags. I don't know of anyone modding the receivers nowadays... there have been attempts to use an AK esque mag with a duckbill in a quick release system which doesn't require receiver mods though. I didn't realize D models were also sold there at one point.

I think up in Canada at you price you can get them today they are an incredible value. Especially the Molot refurbs. I'd have a safe full at $250/pop.

[browningautorifle]

an AK esque mag with a duckbill

Those seemed to give trouble and not be as handy as you'd think.

I didn't realize D models were also sold there at one point.

Yes, we had our share. They're all dried up now. Not really available anywhere. The mags are all blocked to five rounds anyway as well as the SKS internal mags so it doesn't matter now. Our SKS cost way more than $250 CDN...

[Dannyboy53]

The wife and I have had five SKS carbines through the years, now she has a Chinese model and I have a Russian (1953 Tula) and both shoot very well. We also have two AR15s, in the same caliber as the SKS...it simplifies logistics!

I can only echo what others have said, the SKS is not a "sniper rifle" nor a long range shooter however it does great for what it was designed to do. It's almost indestructible and very reliable. If one accepts it on those terms he/she will never be disappointed.

I get 6-8 inch groups at 100 yards with my Russian, that's using Wolf black box and Barnaul Mil-Spec....not bad for a 64 yr old carbine!