SKS recommendations

[jmoore]

Whilst each country's SKS has its own quirks, they all shoot about the same and are equally reliable. (Don't know that its true for the N. Korean variant- never seen one!) Just stay away from the aftermarket add-ons and he'll be fine. (Some stuff is OK- tons of junk out there, though!)

Yugos don't have chromed bores, but that only matters w/ surplus ammo and poor cleaning habits.

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[MORB]

I heard at work that the local store has a bunch of sks for 200$. I'm going to go and have a look, the guy who told me about them doesn't know if they are Yugo, Romanian, Chinese or what ever. My question is, what would a guy expect to pay for the various sks?

[bussche]

I heard at work that the local store has a bunch of sks for 200$. I'm going to go and have a look, the guy who told me about them doesn't know if they are Yugo, Romanian, Chinese or what ever. My question is, what would a guy expect to pay for the various sks?

They are probably Russian refurbs that have flooded the market here in Canada recently. Good guns, good price.

[gary]

Rick i haver a Russian SKS with milled parts not pressed and a chrome lined barrel very nice gun

[MORB]

They are probably Russian refurbs that have flooded the market here in Canada recently. Good guns, good price.

I haven't got there to check them out yet, but you figure 200$ is a good price for a refurbished Russian?

[Stevo]

I haven't got there to check them out yet, but you figure 200$ is a good price for a refurbished Russian?

It's the going rate for a run of the mill Russian refurb. Expect to pay more for a laminate or for one of the early imports with the mag pinned via the follower. Price may also go up on rifles without the painted bolt carrier.

Regardless, it's a great deal if you're looking for a shooter. Two years ago Russian SKS's were in the $400+ range, now they're everywhere at half the price.

[MORB]

Thanks for the info, I think I'm going to pic one up