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iwyLSUiwy 
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| Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/27/12 at 2:38 pm)
Im fixing up my AR and I have an SKS collecting dust in the gun safe so I figured I might try and put a little money in it.
Its a 1962 or 64 Chinese factory 306, with the bayonet and the original wood stock.
Any thoughts on what could be done/what I should do with it? Over/under on the number of throw it in the trash comments? 3?
Its pretty much original and I might drop the value of it but I was thinking a new stock like this or more original like this. I didnt know stocks for them were that reasonable.
Not sure on the sights or anything else though. Maybe a black bayonet.
Anybody ever fixed one up or do you think id just drop the value doing it?
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Ace Midnight 
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/27/12 at 2:42 pm to iwyLSUiwy)
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Anybody ever fixed one up or do you think id just drop the value doing it?
I think there's just zero return on this - it being Chinese, the gun may be nearly worthless as it is, but I'd get a pro's opinion first. I certainly wouldn't try to dress up a Russian gun of that vintage (I have 1954 Russian). Getting a new(or newish) one to fix up might be a better option and, if nothing else, an excuse to buy some 7.62X39 and shoot the old girl as well.
Just my $0.02
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iwyLSUiwy
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/27/12 at 3:16 pm to Ace Midnight)
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Just my $0.02
Are they fun to shoot? I just took it on a trade and and wasnt sure what I was even going to do with it. Worthless as in what $200-300?
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Ace Midnight
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/27/12 at 3:25 pm to iwyLSUiwy)
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Are they fun to shoot?
It is. Mine kind of just rides back, rather than bounce around which is good. Keeping in mind they adjusted the sight at the factory, probably with a hammer, to bend it to zero in (for somebody, at least) at about 100 meters - with those limitations - it is still a fun carbine to shoot at medium 100 to 150 meter range targets (and some can get further, just not me).
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Worthless as in what $200-300?
I really can't help you with the Chinese - it's plenty old, but I don't even know if that helps or hurts. I don't think I've lost money with mine, but I gave about $280 20 years ago. If it functions well, I could see $200 being a floor.
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iwyLSUiwy
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/27/12 at 3:46 pm to Ace Midnight)
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It is. Mine kind of just rides back, rather than bounce around which is good. Keeping in mind they adjusted the sight at the factory, probably with a hammer, to bend it to zero in (for somebody, at least) at about 100 meters - with those limitations - it is still a fun carbine to shoot at medium 100 to 150 meter range targets (and some can get further, just not me).
Ammo is pretty cheap huh?
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I really can't help you with the Chinese - it's plenty old, but I don't even know if that helps or hurts. I don't think I've lost money with mine, but I gave about $280 20 years ago. If it functions well, I could see $200 being a floor.
I typically dont get rid of guns so I really shouldnt even care about the value. I traded an older dirt bike for 5 guns, I came out good if this was only worth $50, but the guy I got it from had a video of him shooting from the hip with the trigger tied to his belt loop and he burned through the 30 rnd clip like it was fully auto. I figure it shoots good.
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/27/12 at 4:30 pm to iwyLSUiwy)
I'll buy the gun from you. Seriously.
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iwyLSUiwy
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/27/12 at 8:55 pm to 4X4DEMON)
Semi bump.
I guess I would sell it. What do ya want to give for it?
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/27/12 at 9:05 pm to iwyLSUiwy)
Pics? I may interested too.
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iwyLSUiwy
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/27/12 at 10:09 pm to Me Bite)
Email addresses? I got a ten and 30rnd clip. All original.
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/27/12 at 10:26 pm to iwyLSUiwy)
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I got a ten and 30rnd clip.
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/27/12 at 11:30 pm to Cold Pizza)
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/27/12 at 11:59 pm to iwyLSUiwy)
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/28/12 at 1:12 am to iwyLSUiwy)
I'll start the bidding at $50
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/28/12 at 9:28 am to olgoi khorkhoi)
going once..
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/28/12 at 9:42 am to iwyLSUiwy)
Mine looks pretty much just like this. I added a tapco stock and 30 rd clip and scope. Mine doesn't have the light.
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/28/12 at 10:40 am to iwyLSUiwy)
I like the SKS. I have a AR and other 'blackguns' but the sks is pretty cool. I have the bayonet for the end of the barrel.
I found the ammo is cheaper than the .223. I got 20 shells for 5.99. Also, I have a scope and a few 30 round mags. The bullet is slower but, its shoots 125 ish grain round and fast. Its a great little gun and I have been slowly fixing it up.
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/29/12 at 5:29 pm to iwyLSUiwy)
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/29/12 at 5:52 pm to 4X4DEMON)
please dont destroy the sks with the bull shite add ons. it is a great weapon as is.
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| re: Opinions on an SKS and add-ons for it... (Posted on 12/29/12 at 6:15 pm to diat150)
Thats not my plan. I just want another one and they are impossible to find right now.
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