[WVHunter129]

Well I did it. I puchased/traded up a Chinese SKS on Thursday. I was debating on either getting the SKS or waiting and getting a 995. I finally decided to get the SKS first.

I got the SKS and will get the 995 come the economic stimulus check in June or my increment check I get in August.

I ended up with is a Norinco Chinese SKS (all matching serial numbers) with a Ram-Line non folding stock and 30 round mag, original wood stock, original 10 round magazine, cleaning rod, cleaning kit and ammo pouch with 51 rounds of ammo and 7 stripper clips.

The only additional accessory that I am waiting on is a synthetic folding stock that a guy is sending me for just the cost of shipping, he went to a ATI stock for his SKS.

Later on I will get the compressor for it, a bi-pod that fits the bayonet lug, a scope mount along with a red dot scope and a 3 rail system that fits the barrel under the gas tube for the light, laser and hand grip.

Now when I get the 995, I want to sort of deck it out as much as I can like the SKS. I just hope that Hi-Point comes out with the new stock that I have seen pictured on here soon.

 

[WVHunter129]

Thanks! This is my first SKS, never owned any other type of old military like rifles except for a couple of Mod 98k Mausers and a 303 British.

Well to tell the truth I don't know. I have read the 922r and still can't make heads or tails out of it.

The rifle has no bayonet is about all I can say about whats been done.

What should I look for in the changes your speaking of??

 

[WVHunter129]

If you want to sell that Norinco stock for a decent price, let me know.

I will keep you in mind if I decide to get rid of the stock.

I have thought about putting it back in the wood stock, but I like the synthetic stock also. Maybe I need another SKS...one in wood and one in the synthetic and all decked out.

 

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Thanks waltham41 for the link.

Here is a picture...not the best since I took it with my cellphone.

I will try and get a better picture with my other digital camera and without so much clutter around it.

 

[WVHunter129]

Okay I know this is over 120 days since there was a reply, but for a while the site was down and I got real busy with my SKS. :devilsidesmile:

Well I finally got my Tapco T6 stock to go on my Norinco Chinese SKS.

I have added a different receiver cover that has 3 picatanny rails with a red/green dot scope, tactical flashlight, and a laser. I have a muzzle brake on the front and have ground down the bayonet lug.

I did the bolt modifications to allow for loading and unloading the magazine without having to have the bolt open. I also did the modification to allow the mag to be inserted with all 20 rounds in the mag.

The only other thing I want to do is put a Harris bi-pod on the stock.

Here is a closer look.

Haven't posted much about the SKS so I thought I would update a little after going to the shooting range the first time.

The first time out was trying to get the red/green dot scope zero'd and then the laser. Well first off I found out that firing the rifle would cause the screws to work loose from the vibration. So that day turned into a no zero day. Did shoot the open sites...OH YEA! Right on target.

Took the rifle home and decided to put some LocTite on the screws that holds the picatiny rails to the receiver cover. That took care of the screws backing out.

Took the SKS back to the range about 2 weeks or so before buck season here in WV...NOT HUNTING DEER WITH THIS RIFLE, JUST VARMITS...was able to get the red/green dot scope set. Groups...well lets just say 8 inch or 10 inch circle was pretty much peppered. Still need to really check out grouping when I have time. I was basically playing around...thank God for cheap ammo right now.

I am really thinking of putting a 3-9x40 scope on it along with the shell deflector. The red/green dot has no magnification. The laser is another story. It is cheap with no adjustment screws. Looks like you get what you pay for. May get a better quality laser site for it.

But for right now I like it. Once I get things lined out on her, look out ground hogs!!

Now I have the original wood stock, a non-folding Ramline and a folding Ramline stock to get rid of along with the original 10 round non-detachable magazine, original cleaning kit that goes in the butt plate of the wood stock and the cleaning rod that came with it and several stripper clips. I don't plan on making the SKS original since I mod'ed the bolt and ground off the bayonet lug.

 

[WVHunter129]

PM inbound.

elguapo, PM sent right back at you bud.

 

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Thanks kripp for the info. I found a rubber coated scope that is sort of a short scope that I like and I figured with the rubber coating that would help protect it some.

So you don't like the shell deflector? The one I was looking at is on MilSurplus.com that goes under the side where the pictanny rail bolts on. Is that what you had? I know there is one that goes under the rear site...don't like the looks of that one or how it goes on.

Will keep you guys posted.