Excellent video! I have 7 Russian SKS, they are the best value in semi auto firearms today. Plus they have great history to them, and are pretty unique rifles. FYI, the larger pouch on the Chinese bandoleer is for the oil bottle - that's why it is lined with that plasticy rubber.. All cleaning tools are stored on the rifle itself.
In Canada, our Commie government won’t allow us AK’s, FAL’s AR’s or even M14’s. The closest thing a budget-wise guy can get that resembles a battle rifle is the humble SKS. I remember well the days of the $129 SKS but they are long gone now. I picked up one of the bandoliers a few years ago. The quality and fit of the stripper clips are all over the place. The best ones I found were Czech marked with BXN on the back. They feed well and are easily reloaded with any 7.62x39 ammo. The worst ones I found were Chinese, marked with the number 31 with a circle around it. They seem a little wider and bind in the stripper clip guide in my Tula SKS, and they have a tendency to drop rounds when you grab them. The surplus 7.62x39 ammo is still plentiful and cheap here for now. Last time I looked, Russian SKS’s were going for $500 CDN with the Chinese ones a close second at around $400. To my fellow Canadians, you better grab them while you still can.
Funny you mention a “safe place” to do this inside so if an “accident” does happen there is little to no consequence - accidents DO happen, and funny enough, my first accident was with a 7.62x39 caliber weapon 😅 can never be too careful handling firearms!! I’m lucky to have learned my lesson without consequence
I remember when they were sold for $69.99 and 100 rounds of amo. I purchased a 1967 model 56 Chinese one two years ago for $400. I did purchase the bandoleer and $200 in ammo.
There are actually two different types of SKS Rifles that are being manufactured 1 is the Type 56 (which is the fixed magazine), the other model type is unknown and is a variable magazine that can handle from 5 rounds to 100 rounds in a drum.
I own a Yugoslavian M59/ 66A1 SKS. I like it despite owning also an M1 Garand. In the search for gear to carry ammo for mine I found Strike Hard Gear and they make stock pouches, bandoleers, and MOLLE pouches for the Stripper Clips and a chest rig for the Tapco magazines.
I don't know if it was mentioned, and it's basically a technicality, but the Type 56 is the Chinese version which usually has a spike bayonet. You have a beautiful Russian SKS there. Great vid. Thanks for posting it.
cheers for the reply,I know all too well about making your hobby your job,losing your hobby,oh and getting sick of it!! Must have been fun at the time! Keep up the excellent reviews,shame that in the UK we cant participate in collecting anymore,the government get jumpy now about people even buying scissors (you have to be over 18) let alone a "gun" shaped object,they class anything "gun" shaped as a firearm now,plastic,paper,wood or otherwise, utter madness,
I do not have the cleaning kit for the bandoleer but until I do, the pocket for the kit holds 4 stripper clips very nicely. There is the kit in the butt stock although it is very basic.
I live in Massachusetts. Need to take a class and then apply and wait for the FID license, which only lets me own 10rd rifles and 5rd shotguns. When I turn 21 i can get a license that lets me own 10rd handguns and full capacity rifles and shotguns. Also, I am in college so money is VERY tight and I want a full power rifle that wont cost me an arm and a leg, so for now pretty much any AK is out of the question. Thanks for the advice though.
great vid as usual. Just a couple of quick questions.1 how much does the rifle wiegh? 2 is the bayonett detachable? ( I wouldnt want to slide my hand up the stock and cut it on the bayonett) Thanks for the hard work on the vid.
My dad gave me a chinese SKS that is in great condition. I took your advice and found one of these chest rigs for $10. I couldn't be happier with the set up. I am trying to decide which ammo to start buying. I have a couple hundred rounds of Tula. Any thoughts on that brand? Thank you for the videos!
OMG it's sobering to me to realize that 14 years ago was 2010. That just doesn't seem that long ago... but it is. You just did another vid on the type 56 that you recently bought. Times have changed... $300 indeed.
You should really download and read a manual on any firearm that doesn't come with one. Especially a military automatic rifle. Just google it! Enjoy your new rifle - and clean it to avoid slam firing!
I would love to get a AR or AK. Problem is here in California you can't have detachable magazines with a pistol grip on any weapon. You can have one or the other but not both. They actually sell the AK and AR with magazines welded on. In fact I can't even put a pistol grip stock on my Ruger 10/22. Then there's the 10 round mag capacity limit. California Sucks!!!
in reply to turquoise, as i cant figure out how to reply, you can own these in canada, all you need is a PAL, costs 60$ plus 20$ for picture and background check, $75-$350 for the rifle.
Great vid scootch00. I'm looking at buying either an SKS or a Ruger Mini 30. How accurate is the SKS? How does it compare to the Mini 30? Does anyone have any ideas for alternative options that will fill the same role? I'm trying to stay < $1,000 in price. Everyones opinion is appreciated. Thanks.
i just watched this because I'm really interested in getting an SKS. Man the quality of your videos have really improved over the years. Still, great info in this one though!
ColtCommander45 i love my norinco SKS, first gun and perfect for shtf and survival. everything you need is right there from bayonet to cleaning kit, and ammo on targetsportsusa is about 20 cents a round
I love going through and watching old videos like this, seeing how much people grow. Excellently made for how old the video is. Still a great option for the money spent, you can find sporterized SKSs for 300-400 bucks. For practical purposes, that would work.
Don, I remember the days when they were stacked like cordwood covered in cosmoline for $65. The SKS is a great reliable shooter. Great review on a really simple and fun gun to shoot. Thanks, Roger
We're fairly lucky with the SKS where I live (New Zealand), we can pick up brand new Norincos all day for between $150-200 US. For some reason we have thousands of the things, both the 16" and 20". I've never seen a Yugo here tho. We do however get shafted with ammo prices. 500 rounds of 7.62x39 is more like $250 US. Great rifle though, many people here have it as a first deer/hog rifle.
I own different ARs , a Super Match Heavy barrel M-1A, and other expensive high performance modern rifles. I keep a type 56 SKS as my go to handy, right there rifle. Good for fun, hunting, or any defensive application. It hits to point of aim , cheap to shoot, doesn't malfunction , will last forever and doesn't cost a lot? These rifles were always undervalued.
Excellent video, Sootch! I bought an SKS chest harness at a surplus store (the one that I brought with me to the Prepper conference), and beside putting a quick release buckle on the back, I sprayed the whole thing down with silicone waterproofing spray so it would stay in good shape. As soon as I can track down a little pack nylon, I had an idea to sew some pouches on the inside of the harness to hold TAPCO 20rd mags. As for combat, the Viet Minh used the SKS to defeat the French in 1954.
The SKS is my go to rifle. It is what I keep handy as a truck and utility rifle. Hunting, plinking, security and self defense are things that this rifle does perfectly. I keep my expensive ARs and other rifles locked up. I keep my SKS handy and ready.
I had an ar15 until i had bolt carrier issues and sold it. Now i resort back to my Russian SKS. It is better built than any AR15 and hits harder than the .223 round. Although i am limited to my ten round box mag. It is way more reliable than any 30 round clip.
Too funny... better built than any AR15.... More reliable then any 30 round clip.... That may be true if you are buying low end budget, stamped, inexpensive (cheap) weapons... Hard to find any SKS to match a Daniel Defense v7 premium with a heavy duty barrel.... around $2400 dollars...
I use a little piece of the box that my ammo comes in to hold the stripper clip spring part so the bullets just fall in from the top on the stripper clip
Definitely a great loadout for a minuteman on a budget, and once said minuteman's budget increases to the point where they can afford a higher capacity fighting rifle, this can be a great trunk gun option. You might not be at home when shtf, so a cheap semiauto in the trunk with a couple hundred rounds ready to go is great peace of mind.
I love my SKS! i also got one of those sks chest rigs you showed on here, but i had to pay 20 bux for mine! i had been looking for one for around 3 yrs and just found one. but all in all the sks is the best gun i have ever had!
Thanks for the tutorial! Great detail. I just bought a bandolier off ebay and was crossing the straps in front of my chest and it seemed wrong lol. Took me a while to find a video with someone showing the proper way to wear them! 👍
Well done, I remember these going for less than $100 in the early 90's. Don't we wish we'd bought a crate or two and just put them away ? I like these rifles and believe they're a really good budget rifle as you stated. I wish they'd designed these with peep sights as my eyes aren't what they used to be.
Just my opinion. The Russians saw the m1 garand and the sks is their copy. Semi auto only, top fed only. But being able to load without the en bloc clip is an "improvement". Its lighter too. Not saying I'm right, but...
Thanks Sootch00...Wasn't this ammo "belt" previewed in another vid?....anyway, since I had seen it, I was intrigued by this "everyman-ammo-carrier" and I am happy to report that I just purchased one for $10 at a gun show in Pa.....the same item!..I AM a happy camper now!..Also available/purchased: the two (2) long-gun "bug-out" vehicle bag, that you've showcased...12 gauge and sks fit very nicely ...cost? $89....ammo is drying up all over..overpriced..glad I am just replenishing plinking ammo.
a chinese will hold eleven. mine will. and i don't have to convince anybody, but this rifle is the only rifle you'll ever need. if you have a choice of a rifle when things fall apart very soon, grab an sks. you can f around with other rifles but you can never beat it. it was made for the end of the world. that's what they thought when they made it.
It’s always funny to me how Americans always want to wear a “chest rig” around their belly 😆 it fits and carries so much nicer if you wear it high like it was designed to be worn… funny how that works 🤔
Probably the most reliable, affordable and effective rifle you can ever get your hands on. Had a Korean model for many years. Never jammed....EVER! Great vid! Loved the comments!
LOL Don, I must admit something. I had an SKS for several yrs and had been shooting several times with my uncles M1 and I never knew how the stripper clips worked until several yrs after I sold my SKS. LOL I was taking them out of the stripper clip and loading them manually. I saw my uncle load using a stripper clip and I thought, how clever and boy am I stupid at the same time. My uncle laughed and said "I allways wondered why you went to so much effort to load" It's a running joke now. LOL
That's just the rig I'm looking for! I got my SKS not long ago. Their price is going up here in Canada, but I still got a decent one for 270 bucks. I could have shopped around more. I like basic kit. If they weren't restricted here, I'd get an AR 15 and keep it stock with the raised handle/ sight rail and all. They can be had fairly cheaply here, but you can't take them into the bush and where's the fun in that?
@SerpentineBoa1986 for what its worth 308 runs about $15-40 for 20rds and 7.62x39 runs about $4-15 for a box of ammo, so unless you can get 308 cheeper then 7.62x39 its not worth it for a SHTF gun. i personly have both a SKS and a 91/30 for my SHTF gun's. the thing is cost. not every one can drop $2,000 on a gun and ammo
A bit of graphite lubricant should do it. Don't over do it though. You don't want the rounds to have too much. Plus you have to ensure that no lubricant will reach the face of the bolt. It's never a good idea to have lubricant there.
Sootch the SKS is one of the best made guns out there heavy duty extractor, bolt, bolt cover and fell way more solid then an AK. They are way underated and have everything you would need in the field to mantain itself. Cleaning kit and rod, bayinette etc
not good for home defense m8.. the thing will shoot CLEAN through 10 inch diamater oak trees, i would not want to end up shooting more than your intended target!! the thing would probably go clean through 2 houses
LOL Yea that was back when I was a young lady trying to kick the worlds rear end. Now I know that just gets you a sore foot. I am not to proud to ask questions anymore. LOL You live and you learn. Good Day!! Shannon
Wow I didn't know Mass was like that. I thought that NY was bad. Here you can buy any rifle you want at 18 with no special license but they can never be full capacity ever, no matter your age. LEO only. It's hard to get a pistol here though and for that and pistol grip shotguns you have to be 21. The Saiga I have I got for 400 bucks so it is a little more but not too much. Good luck man!
Considering a AK at all Schnips? Saiga makes a "sporting" ak variant, made in Russia and it is cheap, and AWESOME! Accurate, and very reliable. Plus you can get it brand new for cheap, where the SKS will likely be used. Only downside is you have to use Saiga specific mags, not just any AK mags work, but that's really not that big a deal as Tapco makes them. Where do you live that you need a license for a rifle?
I have ARs now so it does not matter but yea, I never loaded my SKS the easy way and have been the but of jokes from my family for the last 20 yrs. LOL Just a funny little story for you.
I got a chinese sks, but I've had alot of problems finding the chinese ammo rig, that was on cheaperthandirt. I've looked at all the major surplus sites, and they don't seem to stock this item anymore. I was wondering if you can help me. thanks. ben.
very sweet video im thinkin about getting my girlfriend an sks while im gone and this gun almost perfectly fits what im lookin for in a gun for her great stopping power, light-ish, cheaper (under 1000 bucks EASY) piston setup and easy to use.
you said dealers get these for 79 to 100 dollars and they sell them for 300 freaking dollars? WTF man that is more then 100% profit that is highway robbery
Do you just twist the pegs to open the pouches or do you just mess with it till it opens(yes im actually asking,not insulting)? Also where should I look for a SKS gun store,pawn shop,gun show and so on. Take care.
Sks can fire even with the safety on . The firing pin can jam in the forward position if dirty or damaged , causing a slamfire when letting the bolt fly forward whilst loading . KEEP RIFLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION
sootch ive watched alot of your vids lately and i gotta tell you you are AWSOME ! :D but now to the question have you ever fired the finnish made Rk 62 or Rk 95 ? or any other gun that is made in Finland ? :D
How come your no longer a gun dealer? I would have thought in America you would empty your stock cupboards every other day,I doubt very much that the bottom fell out of the business somehow.Would be interesting to know.
Cool my dad has one he actually has 7 skses and hes going to show me them later it looks so cool! im going to trade in my full auto thomopson and get one of these...or two......
My SKS does not like stripper clips. It can be a real pain with what it likes or not, lol. It will also not take plastic mags. I guess that is the Chinese ones for you, lol.
@Thelonesniper101 the nutnfancy guy is abit over the top thats all. very knowledgeable, but still abit strange. who makes vids of them trying to cut down a tree with a knife?
Excellent video! I have 7 Russian SKS, they are the best value in semi auto firearms today. Plus they have great history to them, and are pretty unique rifles.
FYI, the larger pouch on the Chinese bandoleer is for the oil bottle - that's why it is lined with that plasticy rubber.. All cleaning tools are stored on the rifle itself.
I have a dozen different sks Chinese, Russian, Yugoslavian, East German they all shoot great.
The early years...before the camera upgrade. Still good all these years later...but just like Disney, time to do a remake of a classic :)
Long Live the Republic! here, here!
In Canada, our Commie government won’t allow us AK’s, FAL’s AR’s or even M14’s. The closest thing a budget-wise guy can get that resembles a battle rifle is the humble SKS. I remember well the days of the $129 SKS but they are long gone now. I picked up one of the bandoliers a few years ago. The quality and fit of the stripper clips are all over the place. The best ones I found were Czech marked with BXN on the back. They feed well and are easily reloaded with any 7.62x39 ammo. The worst ones I found were Chinese, marked with the number 31 with a circle around it. They seem a little wider and bind in the stripper clip guide in my Tula SKS, and they have a tendency to drop rounds when you grab them.
The surplus 7.62x39 ammo is still plentiful and cheap here for now. Last time I looked, Russian SKS’s were going for $500 CDN with the Chinese ones a close second at around $400. To my fellow Canadians, you better grab them while you still can.
Thank you for showing how to unload it safely.
Funny you mention a “safe place” to do this inside so if an “accident” does happen there is little to no consequence - accidents DO happen, and funny enough, my first accident was with a 7.62x39 caliber weapon 😅 can never be too careful handling firearms!! I’m lucky to have learned my lesson without consequence
I remember when they were sold for $69.99 and 100 rounds of amo. I purchased a 1967 model 56 Chinese one two years ago for $400. I did purchase the bandoleer and $200 in ammo.
There are actually two different types of SKS Rifles that are being manufactured 1 is the Type 56 (which is the fixed magazine), the other model type is unknown and is a variable magazine that can handle from 5 rounds to 100 rounds in a drum.
I own a Yugoslavian M59/ 66A1 SKS. I like it despite owning also an M1 Garand. In the search for gear to carry ammo for mine I found Strike Hard Gear and they make stock pouches, bandoleers, and MOLLE pouches for the Stripper Clips and a chest rig for the Tapco magazines.
I don't know if it was mentioned, and it's basically a technicality, but the Type 56 is the Chinese version which usually has a spike bayonet. You have a beautiful Russian SKS there. Great vid. Thanks for posting it.
Apparently some Chinese rifles had the blade bayonet.
cheers for the reply,I know all too well about making your hobby your job,losing your hobby,oh and getting sick of it!! Must have been fun at the time! Keep up the excellent reviews,shame that in the UK we cant participate in collecting anymore,the government get jumpy now about people even buying scissors (you have to be over 18) let alone a "gun" shaped object,they class anything "gun" shaped as a firearm now,plastic,paper,wood or otherwise, utter madness,
I do not have the cleaning kit for the bandoleer but until I do, the pocket for the kit holds 4 stripper clips very nicely. There is the kit in the butt stock although it is very basic.
Also want to add that it fits .223/5.56 stripper clips just as well :)
Update, type 56s are selling for 500+, the chest rig is at least 25 bucks, sling is 10-13.
Good review! Long live the republic.
I live in Massachusetts. Need to take a class and then apply and wait for the FID license, which only lets me own 10rd rifles and 5rd shotguns. When I turn 21 i can get a license that lets me own 10rd handguns and full capacity rifles and shotguns. Also, I am in college so money is VERY tight and I want a full power rifle that wont cost me an arm and a leg, so for now pretty much any AK is out of the question. Thanks for the advice though.
I love strippers too. All my money goes to strippers.
yeah, you must have 10 at a time...lol
My wife would shoot me if that was still where my money went. Course she’s far better anyway.
I like to use home-made 5-round stripper clips when using the SKS, alongside 10-rounders
great vid as usual. Just a couple of quick questions.1 how much does the rifle wiegh? 2 is the bayonett detachable? ( I wouldnt want to slide my hand up the stock and cut it on the bayonett)
Thanks for the hard work on the vid.
The stripper clips i bought off dhgate for a crate of 100 or so for 20 bucks
I can smell the monster in this video
Dont you fancy getting back into it now Sootch? May I enquire what line of business you went into after you closed shop?I remember those times too.
My dad gave me a chinese SKS that is in great condition. I took your advice and found one of these chest rigs for $10. I couldn't be happier with the set up. I am trying to decide which ammo to start buying. I have a couple hundred rounds of Tula. Any thoughts on that brand? Thank you for the videos!
Very helpful video
I bought that SKS bandolier off Amazon for 9 dollars
it is fully loaded!
OMG it's sobering to me to realize that 14 years ago was 2010. That just doesn't seem that long ago... but it is. You just did another vid on the type 56 that you recently bought. Times have changed... $300 indeed.
You should really download and read a manual on any firearm that doesn't come with one. Especially a military automatic rifle.
Just google it!
Enjoy your new rifle - and clean it to avoid slam firing!
I would love to get a AR or AK. Problem is here in California you can't have detachable magazines with a pistol grip on any weapon. You can have one or the other but not both. They actually sell the AK and AR with magazines welded on. In fact I can't even put a pistol grip stock on my Ruger 10/22. Then there's the 10 round mag capacity limit. California Sucks!!!
Greeting from the Philippines :)
The commie M1. Love my SKS. When all the AKs have worn out after the apocalypse... The SKS will be still be going strong.
in reply to turquoise, as i cant figure out how to reply, you can own these in canada, all you need is a PAL, costs 60$ plus 20$ for picture and background check, $75-$350 for the rifle.
You can own them in canada but they have to be pinned to five rounds in the mag
Great vid scootch00. I'm looking at buying either an SKS or a Ruger Mini 30. How accurate is the SKS? How does it compare to the Mini 30? Does anyone have any ideas for alternative options that will fill the same role? I'm trying to stay < $1,000 in price. Everyones opinion is appreciated. Thanks.
argh i wish i got one!
What ammo brand are you using there?
where did you get the stripper clips from? i've been looking for some
Only thing missing is the black pajamas.
i just watched this because I'm really interested in getting an SKS. Man the quality of your videos have really improved over the years. Still, great info in this one though!
ColtCommander45 i love my norinco SKS, first gun and perfect for shtf and survival. everything you need is right there from bayonet to cleaning kit, and ammo on targetsportsusa is about 20 cents a round
I love going through and watching old videos like this, seeing how much people grow.
Excellently made for how old the video is. Still a great option for the money spent, you can find sporterized SKSs for 300-400 bucks. For practical purposes, that would work.
Don,
I remember the days when they were stacked like cordwood covered in cosmoline for $65. The SKS is a great reliable shooter. Great review on a really simple and fun gun to shoot.
Thanks, Roger
We're fairly lucky with the SKS where I live (New Zealand), we can pick up brand new Norincos all day for between $150-200 US. For some reason we have thousands of the things, both the 16" and 20". I've never seen a Yugo here tho. We do however get shafted with ammo prices. 500 rounds of 7.62x39 is more like $250 US. Great rifle though, many people here have it as a first deer/hog rifle.
Hows that working out for you now?
hows that working for you now? did the muslim woman take them all away?
I bought 2 of these matching mint condition for $375 like 3 years ago. theyre now like $1000!
I own different ARs , a Super Match Heavy barrel M-1A, and other expensive high performance modern rifles. I keep a type 56 SKS as my go to handy, right there rifle. Good for fun, hunting, or any defensive application. It hits to point of aim , cheap to shoot, doesn't malfunction , will last forever and doesn't cost a lot? These rifles were always undervalued.
Excellent video, Sootch! I bought an SKS chest harness at a surplus store (the one that I brought with me to the Prepper conference), and beside putting a quick release buckle on the back, I sprayed the whole thing down with silicone waterproofing spray so it would stay in good shape. As soon as I can track down a little pack nylon, I had an idea to sew some pouches on the inside of the harness to hold TAPCO 20rd mags.
As for combat, the Viet Minh used the SKS to defeat the French in 1954.
Picked up my first chicom sks in October of 2020. Picked it up for $500 just for reference.
The SKS is my go to rifle. It is what I keep handy as a truck and utility rifle. Hunting, plinking, security and self defense are things that this rifle does perfectly. I keep my expensive ARs and other rifles locked up. I keep my SKS handy and ready.
I had an ar15 until i had bolt carrier issues and sold it. Now i resort back to my Russian SKS. It is better built than any AR15 and hits harder than the .223 round. Although i am limited to my ten round box mag. It is way more reliable than any 30 round clip.
Too funny... better built than any AR15.... More reliable then any 30 round clip.... That may be true if you are buying low end budget, stamped, inexpensive (cheap) weapons... Hard to find any SKS to match a Daniel Defense v7 premium with a heavy duty barrel.... around $2400 dollars...
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I use a little piece of the box that my ammo comes in to hold the stripper clip spring part so the bullets just fall in from the top on the stripper clip
Definitely a great loadout for a minuteman on a budget, and once said minuteman's budget increases to the point where they can afford a higher capacity fighting rifle, this can be a great trunk gun option. You might not be at home when shtf, so a cheap semiauto in the trunk with a couple hundred rounds ready to go is great peace of mind.
This is all I'd run or a fal from DSA.
1:05 Cheaper than Dirt is probably selling them for $150 now.
Jesus, all the ones I see now are like $20 bucks
I love my SKS! i also got one of those sks chest rigs you showed on here, but i had to pay 20 bux for mine! i had been looking for one for around 3 yrs and just found one. but all in all the sks is the best gun i have ever had!
Pull up on nose of top round when you push down they load better.
Now the bandolier is selling from $11-$21. The SKS average prices I see are from $450 & up. Hell mine was $600 in CT.
Should have waited a few years man! Now they're only three-hundo.
Thanks for the tutorial! Great detail. I just bought a bandolier off ebay and was crossing the straps in front of my chest and it seemed wrong lol. Took me a while to find a video with someone showing the proper way to wear them! 👍
Great job Sootch, it really is a super fun gun to shoot, and on the cheap too.
Well done, I remember these going for less than $100 in the early 90's. Don't we wish we'd bought a crate or two and just put them away ? I like these rifles and believe they're a really good budget rifle as you stated. I wish they'd designed these with peep sights as my eyes aren't what they used to be.
Honestly, this is probably one of your best reviews for me. Loveed it!
Just my opinion. The Russians saw the m1 garand and the sks is their copy. Semi auto only, top fed only. But being able to load without the en bloc clip is an "improvement". Its lighter too. Not saying I'm right, but...
this video hurt me
You know what my Russian with all matching numbers in perfect condition as of July 2019 worth? $900 bucks now friends
Thanks Sootch00...Wasn't this ammo "belt" previewed in another vid?....anyway, since I had seen it, I was intrigued by this "everyman-ammo-carrier" and I am happy to report that I just purchased one for $10 at a gun show in Pa.....the same item!..I AM a happy camper now!..Also available/purchased: the two (2) long-gun "bug-out" vehicle bag, that you've showcased...12 gauge and sks fit very nicely ...cost? $89....ammo is drying up all over..overpriced..glad I am just replenishing plinking ammo.
a chinese will hold eleven. mine will. and i don't have to convince anybody, but this rifle is the only rifle you'll ever need. if you have a choice of a rifle when things fall apart very soon, grab an sks. you can f around with other rifles but you can never beat it. it was made for the end of the world. that's what they thought when they made it.
It’s always funny to me how Americans always want to wear a “chest rig” around their belly 😆 it fits and carries so much nicer if you wear it high like it was designed to be worn… funny how that works 🤔
11 years later there are only about 50 bucks more. Probably because you can build an AR 15 for the same price
Listen great video bud but don't change your 10 round box for the 20 round mag all your gonna have is problems.
The end pouch is for a grenade, but for civilian use a cleaning kit would be more likely! Haha
its not for a grenade . unless you are stupid
wich you probably are ?
I use one of my daughter's hair clips to pin the spring back on the stripper clips while I'm loading them and it makes it so much easier and faster
Try $400 easy. Wonderful to shoot. Harder to clean than an AKM, but better built.
would the sks chest-rig hold mosin nagant stripper clips?
Yes
Watched 6 12 22
Probably the most reliable, affordable and effective rifle you can ever get your hands on. Had a Korean model for many years. Never jammed....EVER! Great vid! Loved the comments!
hey sootch...look up a judge pistol. it shoots shotgun shells and 9mm. gosh it would be fun to shoot.
LOL Don, I must admit something. I had an SKS for several yrs and had been shooting several times with my uncles M1 and I never knew how the stripper clips worked until several yrs after I sold my SKS. LOL I was taking them out of the stripper clip and loading them manually. I saw my uncle load using a stripper clip and I thought, how clever and boy am I stupid at the same time. My uncle laughed and said "I allways wondered why you went to so much effort to load" It's a running joke now. LOL
That's just the rig I'm looking for! I got my SKS not long ago. Their price is going up here in Canada, but I still got a decent one for 270 bucks. I could have shopped around more. I like basic kit. If they weren't restricted here, I'd get an AR 15 and keep it stock with the raised handle/ sight rail and all. They can be had fairly cheaply here, but you can't take them into the bush and where's the fun in that?
That's why I didn't bother with my RPAL. If I cant take them out to the farm and plink and hunt, I don't need them! Still may go for it one day.
@SerpentineBoa1986 for what its worth 308 runs about $15-40 for 20rds and 7.62x39 runs about $4-15 for a box of ammo, so unless you can get 308 cheeper then 7.62x39 its not worth it for a SHTF gun. i personly have both a SKS and a 91/30 for my SHTF gun's. the thing is cost. not every one can drop $2,000 on a gun and ammo
when I need a gun for self defense, I don't want a high tech gun... b/c I don't wanna f'king die...
A bit of graphite lubricant should do it. Don't over do it though. You don't want the rounds to have too much. Plus you have to ensure that no lubricant will reach the face of the bolt. It's never a good idea to have lubricant there.
Sootch the SKS is one of the best made guns out there heavy duty extractor, bolt, bolt cover and fell way more solid then an AK. They are way underated and have everything you would need in the field to mantain itself. Cleaning kit and rod, bayinette etc
not good for home defense m8.. the thing will shoot CLEAN through 10 inch diamater oak trees, i would not want to end up shooting more than your intended target!! the thing would probably go clean through 2 houses
LOL Yea that was back when I was a young lady trying to kick the worlds rear end. Now I know that just gets you a sore foot. I am not to proud to ask questions anymore. LOL You live and you learn. Good Day!! Shannon
Great info, thanks for sharing. Long live the Republic!
Wow I didn't know Mass was like that. I thought that NY was bad. Here you can buy any rifle you want at 18 with no special license but they can never be full capacity ever, no matter your age. LEO only. It's hard to get a pistol here though and for that and pistol grip shotguns you have to be 21. The Saiga I have I got for 400 bucks so it is a little more but not too much. Good luck man!
Considering a AK at all Schnips? Saiga makes a "sporting" ak variant, made in Russia and it is cheap, and AWESOME! Accurate, and very reliable. Plus you can get it brand new for cheap, where the SKS will likely be used. Only downside is you have to use Saiga specific mags, not just any AK mags work, but that's really not that big a deal as Tapco makes them. Where do you live that you need a license for a rifle?
I have ARs now so it does not matter but yea, I never loaded my SKS the easy way and have been the but of jokes from my family for the last 20 yrs. LOL Just a funny little story for you.
I got a chinese sks, but I've had alot of problems finding the chinese ammo rig, that was on cheaperthandirt. I've looked at all the major surplus sites, and they don't seem to stock this item anymore. I was wondering if you can help me.
thanks. ben.
very sweet video im thinkin about getting my girlfriend an sks while im gone and this gun almost perfectly fits what im lookin for in a gun for her great stopping power, light-ish, cheaper (under 1000 bucks EASY) piston setup and easy to use.
you said dealers get these for 79 to 100 dollars and they sell them for 300 freaking dollars? WTF man that is more then 100% profit that is highway robbery
Do you just twist the pegs to open the pouches or do you just mess with it till it opens(yes im actually asking,not insulting)? Also where should I look for a SKS gun store,pawn shop,gun show and so on.
Take care.
Sks can fire even with the safety on . The firing pin can jam in the forward position if dirty or damaged , causing a slamfire when letting the bolt fly forward whilst loading . KEEP RIFLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION
sootch ive watched alot of your vids lately and i gotta tell you you are AWSOME ! :D but now to the question have you ever fired the finnish made Rk 62 or Rk 95 ? or any other gun that is made in Finland ? :D
How come your no longer a gun dealer? I would have thought in America you would empty your stock cupboards every other day,I doubt very much that the bottom fell out of the business somehow.Would be interesting to know.
You can get a brand new Saiga rifle in 7.62x39 for $349.00. Made by the famous Izhmash factory in Russia. Great rifle. But the SKS is definitely cool.
I know this video is like a decade old but the closure things are bamboo not wood
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1:39....me too man, me too...
Cool my dad has one he actually has 7 skses and hes going to show me them later it looks so cool! im going to trade in my full auto thomopson and get one of these...or two......
My SKS does not like stripper clips. It can be a real pain with what it likes or not, lol. It will also not take plastic mags. I guess that is the Chinese ones for you, lol.
@Thelonesniper101 the nutnfancy guy is abit over the top thats all. very knowledgeable, but still abit strange. who makes vids of them trying to cut down a tree with a knife?