Yes thats what I said,The SKS and AK series uses the 7.62x39 round. the BULLET diameter is .311 NOT .308 like some people think... The 7.92x57 is commonly called the German 8mm used in WW2 in their Mauser's,the MG-34 and MG-42.The German STG-44 in 7.92X33 Krutz was a necked down 8mm round.. I was explaining that the Russians just copied the Germans in creating their 7.62x39 by necking their 7.62X54R round. the "R" in the modern official C.I.P. designation (7.62 × 54 R) stands for Rimmed.
@moparmadness1 Exactly. Many people do not know codes on bullets and mixed calibers. Most mistakes between 7.92 x57mm and 8x57mm bullets like the one marked R (extended cap)
The SKS and AK series 7.62x39 round was a necked down 7.25X54r.It is a .311 diameter bullet NOT .308 .. The Russians copied the Germans lead when the Germans came out with the STG-44 in 7.92x33mm Kurz during WW2 . the Germans took their standard 7.92x57 mm or 8mm round .323 diameter, the same round they used in their K98 Bolt action rifle ,MG-34 and 42 Machine guns. They shorted the 8mm round to 7.92x33mm Krutz.. Krurtz in German means SHORT.
@moparmadness1 SKS uses caliber 7.62 x39mm. SKS is a copy of the AVS-36 caliber 7.62x54R (R-extended cap)SKS made Gavrilovic Sergei Simonov. AVS madeSergei Simonov. AK uses 7.62 x39mm and madeit by Mikhail Kalashnikov. AK I do not know whose copy. First ruskie rife is Mosin Nagant was madeSergei Ivanovich Mosin there are 8 types. Mosin rifle uses 3 types of caliber .7,62X54Rmm 7.62 x53mm, 7,92x57mm Russians do not use the 308,it's NATO caliber 7,62x51
@4gbrpauci Yes thats what I said,The SKS and AK series uses the 7.62x39 round.the BULLET diameter is .311 NOT .308 like some people think.The 7.92x57 is commonly called the German 8mm used in WW2 in their Mauser's,the MG-34 and MG-42.The German STG-44 in 7.92X33 Krutz was a necked down 8mm round.I was explaining that the Russians just copied the Germans in creating their 7.62x39 by necking their 7.62X54R round. the "R" in 7.62×54 R is the modern official C.I.P. designation it stands for Rimmed.
Just acquired one...real nice, solid, built like a club. Cheap and powerful rounds. Minimal recoil, more like a .410. It's got quite a sharp, noisy bark. Happily, the windage is bang on, as it came right out of the crate. 3rd shot nailed a pop can at 50 yards. Should have bought two.
Great videos Hickok ! Keep them coming! Love your taste in guns!i would love to have one of these some day... I'm more intersted in the sks then the ak47..
Beautiful rifle...there was a problem with this gun jamming but there is supposed to be a kit that can be used to overcome that; are these rifles available in California?
I have a russian one as well, and even though i have "better" guns there's something about the sks that makes it unique. also i like that the russians had everything self-contained on their guns (cleaning rod, cleaning kit, etc). it's a real "grab and go" kind of rifle.
@BiggieBiggs3691 I will have to look into it but thanks for the heads up man, I would hate to look like a dumbass lol but you are prob right it did have a tag on it that looked like yugo righting. and it looked like the stock seen action too but the rest of the gun is perfect
@Waynside Yugoslavia has produced a copy of the Simonov SKS. Yugoslav rifle is called PAP M59/66 7.62 x39 caliber. SKS and PAP were to look almost the same. PAP at the top of the pipe has continued to fire rifle grenades. Grenade is shot with a blank shot. PAP has a gas chamber at big sight for firing rifle grenades. PAP uses two types of grenade. Cumulative and current. Enough has been used here in Croatia during the war. Now, in the Croatian Army serves as honorary rifle.
@4gbrpauci wow thanks for all the info guys, but hey I usually do COD gameplay commentaries but I am going to be getting into some gun videos and gun Vlogs. you're input would be very important to me I will be recording a video with my SKS tomorrow so if you would like to sub I that would answer any questions on the type of gun it is
do you remember where you got the ghost ring sight on your old sks? id like to get one for mine, the sights just cant compare to an ar or enfield no.4 mk1
@BlurredFace depends plenty to pick from, in america I would assume 9mm rounds are fairly cheap, also 5.56 nato rounds they should be pretty cheap not sure on 7.62 not SURE if they are produced in the 'Americas' maybe south american nations. then you have chinese 5.8x21 ...not sure I would assume by its very nature that would be cheap, that or un-obtainable. anyway sorry I can't help much more.. go with 5.56 should be plenty cheap. =] (because made on mass for most of the western worlds armies).
@EpikCyAnid Thanks, I live in Canada so the American stuff should apply to me. Russian Surplus is actually REALLY cheap here, I think the local gunshop is selling SKS for $150ish, and Mosin Nagants for less. I'll look into Russian surplus ammo, if not something locally made.
I'm a lefty, but most guns don't come in left-handed configurations. Would an SKS or something semi-auto not throw brass at my arms?
@BlurredFace errm depends mate, left humm WELL SKS is my favourite weapon (rifles/ )
a Chinese Type 56 (Chinese made SKS) if you can get your hands on one. I cant see why not.. would be a nice option, you could have it modified if the cost is only around $150 to start with so its not throwing metal your way. bayonet is a nice option you can attached to the chinese one. (for the luls) low blockage rate, low maintain required.. umm pretty looking, thats more of an opinion, I would go chinese sks^^
@EpikCyAnid I suppose I could make a small shell deflector out of sheet metal, the cartridges seem to be flying out fast enough that I could bounce them over my arm. Thanks for the help!
@BlurredFace oh shit to add chinese one is a good option because I know for a fact they build weapons to be 'unisex' because their armies vast number of females, this aside I don't mean to blab on would lightly mean they, someone else could modify it for your left-handedness its an ass to be left handed, I 'taught' myself our of it as a kid, still open bottles though... >.>
@EpikCyAnid Ya, it can be a pain, especially when it comes to expensive hardware like guns. I'd only use a gun once in a blue moon to hunt or plink with friends, I live too far from any good places to shoot. In the past I've been able to hold paintball guns and stuff on my left shoulder but holding it right-handed. I can still shoot straight but I don't know how recoil will mess with me.
@BlurredFace paintball gun is win, simply because nothing stupidly hot is flying out trying its best (im sure the casings aim..) to burn you or the person next to you. anyway maybe drop me a PM when you make a choice I would be interested to see what you decide on, if i can help out with anymore ideas on it let me know :)
Fantastic video! FPSRussia might beat you on flash, style, and antics, but your unscripted and effortless flow of KNOWLEDGE is really impressive. Thanks and keep up the good work, please. :)
Are you saying your SKS was never issued, or was rearsenaled and then not used after rebuild? Nice looking rifle, I am in the market for a Russian SKS and doing the research.
well if ya didnt know you can easily mod a sks russian style to hold a 30 round magazine all i did was remove the pin holding the drop box and just put a ak-47 30 banna clip in it and it held in place just fine and also about you all saying you cant mod it to fire full auto i call BS i have mine set full auto by simply filing down the cath pin located directly under the main bolt assembly 1/8 ish of a inch so yes it can be modded to fire full auto and stop firing once you let off the trigger
@timberwolfshere you don't know what you're talking about. The Chinese SKS is a very quality made rifle and is extremely accurate, especially for the price. How about you research these guns before you go off and say which guns are good and which are bad, OK bud? Great video, hickok45.
Many people choose AK's or even AR's for "The Zombie Apocalypse." I would definitely choose my SKS. It's all tact'd out. Trigger job, Pro mags from 5 to 40 rounds, And It's modded for tac reloads (Exchange mags in battery). It's the perfect weapon when properly out fitted, IMO. I prefer them over AK's because they are tighter fitting, Not so much they loose that famous reliability, But to the point that they don't sound like a bucket of change when moving around.
i dont know why we need comments like thats crap or this is the only gun worth anything.they are just diff grades of rifle.they all work.i have a yugo sks its nice and its a great shooter.they are all pretty ugly really but hopefully we are not making love to em right.Be a little more calm and dont give ammo to the anti gunners.
Your videos are terrific. Your ability to combine education and entertainment is superb. I have a Yugo SKS and love shooting it. Thanks for making these videos.
Picked my Norinco Type 56, in 2007 at a gun show in Richmond, $200. Never had a single malfunction, I highly recommend one for anyone looking to get an SKS, they are in my opinion among the best, made on Soviet machinery, with Soviet technical advisers.
The Norinco SKS has Chrome lined Barrels which last twice as long compared to the russian,as i said before the Norinco SKS D is twice the gun as the russian i had both.
Mine is by Norinco but can outshoot me! It is less accurate with the military ball rounds but I think it was PMC psp that I settled on. Not an over powering cartridge but it goes where I point it. Yes good deer medicine. It is ruggedly dependable also. The only problem I had with it was that the rear battle site would rise up. Never has locked down. Missed my first deer then tied it down with resin cord. Probably 3-400 rounds without a hiccup. Also the numbers match, no bayonet (Clinton).
I can assure you that noone starved in USSR from 1950 onwards. Unemployment was none existent so was hunger. One thing i will agree with is that they put most of their money on arms.
@Ouija121085 here here.. i second that because from the 50 all the way up to the mid 80 were known in USSR as the heaven on earth period of time you didnt have to pay for medical care , education was free, you didnt need insurance, or loans from banks to buy a house no mortgages, and not everyone was a communist in that country only those who chose to be in the communist party..
@foxvw lol it's only a felony if you actually possess the illegal rifle in question, my guess is he's never seen one in person let alone own one lol.....
@gunfuego ummm you didnt read his comment very carefully did you? he says his is full auto and it is easy to convert. in other videos, he claims to have converted them in the past. so YES it is a felony.
@foxvw lol wow I was joking about the fact he may have talked about converting one, but didn't truly own one but I guess he has some videos I didn't know about....
@02insaneshane I hope it blows up on you someday. Anyone dumb enough to convert them should be blown up. All it does is make us loyal, law abiding firearm owners look like criminals.
@02insaneshane how is it even possible to convert an sks to fully auto? Are you talking about filing the firepin down and make it empty the magazine every time?
@02insaneshane converting a gun to full auto is stupid, makes the gun less accurate, plus you'll go through more rounds. People convert the clip to a removable because they put a scope on it which covers up the feeding through the top, and I don't know if that is legal or not I wanna say its a gray area, but since the sks did come with a removable clip so the ATF would probably let it slide.
@02insaneshane You sir can not convert a sks to full auto i call bullshit on that...i live in Canada and and you cant get any gun that can be converted to full auto with out restricted license and you can get this gun nonrestricted at any gun shop...
@crusty36912 Actually :) I live in Canada too (Ontario specifically) I know we're not supposed to be able to get guns that can be converted, but... Go to the website for the Crown Surplus in Calgary. They sell manuals to convert to an SKS to full auto and make it accept AK mags.
@GiarcraiGO Wow that's great,you own a banned firearm keep talking about on the internet im sure it will work out well for you....not so bright....you must be form Toronto.
@crusty36912 lmao I'm "from" Hamilton actually, not "form" Toronto :P
You should really work on your literacy and grammar skills!
I never said I converted an SKS, nor did I say I bought the manual to do so; I only said the book is FOR SALE ON A Crown Surplus WEB PAGE. (I tried to post the link here for you to see but I'm having an issue with that). And WTF is with that TO comment?
@GiarcraiGO mistook you for 02insaneshane. I'm form Toronto but live in northern SK now must of lost some of my literacy & grammar skills along the way LOL. I still think this is not good issue to discuss on the net we have enough bull shit gun laws as it is don't want to lose are SKS's to. Thank god the registry will be done in a few weeks.I apologize if i offended you and hope my grammar is up to pare with your standers .
@crusty36912 if you can own a semi auto you can convert it to a fully automatic by cutting parts of the receiver it's not difficult but highly highly illegal with proper authority im just guessing like what a 100k fine and loads of time in prison
@timberwolfshere Are you mentally incapable of telling the difference between a finely made Russian SKS or a Chinese piece of garbage? Norinco are Chinese crap because they are less reliable, less accurate and the overall quality is significantly lower. I owned both and the Chinese one is nothing compared to the Russian. Also, the bayonet on the norinco modles suck...
@MrLsong01 He must've been ignorant or skeptical of internet reviews on it so wanted to try it himself. Now he can't sell it because it's a chinese SKS.
Just to point out, there are at least 3 major build qualities for the Chinese SKS: early (late 50's), middle (60's), and late (under Norinco name). The early to mid production rifles are pretty much at par with soviet samples as many of them actually used a mix of USSR produced parts. It's only the late production models that they started skimping; stamped receiver, shorter barrel collar etc. The only advantage you'd get from them is a chrome lined barrel.
@1337Leva Owned 3 different SKS Russian model,Norinco fixed mag and Norinco Detachable mag that takes AK-47 mags,and the norinco SKS-D was the most accurate and never jammed,the others did jam,Norinco has chrome lined barrels that lasts twice as long as Russian SKS,Leva did you ever own one?Or have you shot russian SKS on your video game?Your obviously mental and wouldnt be able to tell the differences if u held them in your hands.
@Saigax12 iv had both at one point or another and have several friends that have had some of both. it all depends on the overall quality of the machining and most importantly the condition of the barrel. but the sks generally enjoys better accuracy, and also a more robust build. not to mention some extra velocity due to longer barrel.
@Saigax12 all sks's come with fixed magazines, unless heavily modified. but if you look around and put in the research you can find new to nearly new ones from $260 to $350 all day.
@stubbsmuffin No not all SKS come with fixed magazines,i had a Norinco SKS D and it took AK-47 mags,the norinco is a much better SKS than the Russian!
@timberwolfshere lol , you're delusional . Those norinco POS's are stamped , the russian models are milled . The only SKS I own that has jammed on me or had any kind of malfunction is my Type-56 chinese
@coltonslick Wow man, so from the research I've been doing this sounds like a good deal. They used to be $100 or less years ago...but the $280 including ammo pouch and bayonet isn't too bad.
Actually, the Germans were surprised by the sovjets using Semi-Auto.Rifles. The German Soldiers now also wanted a own Semi-Auto-Rifle, but what came out was the first Assault rifle of the World (Stg 44). But Hitler (this Bastard) didn't allow the produktion, until he saw, how good this rifle was.
Belive me, I'm German, so I know that.
And to anticipate some Comment's, NO, I'M NOT A NAZI.
@10010110100102Error i am also german yet ironically my 3 bff's are 2 germans and filipino. Kind of unlikely but we are all good. and yes, one german has blue eyes.
@GlockAnimal 1995 was when the SKS was $100.00 and the AKs were around $300.00. I bought a Norinco SKS for $100.00 dollars during the Clinton "Gun Panick" and sold it ro $280.00 during the Obama "Gun Panick".
@poopweener35 I'm 14, If you look at a couple of a SKS videos you'll know that the recoil is pretty manageable. The 7.62x39mm rounds won't knock your son back just as long he keeps a strong stance.
@poopweener35 I hunted my first time with a russian sks It has some recoil it hurts the next day but I was 12 I think when i first shot it and i think i only weighed like 120 at that time. Its a nice reliable rifle wish I owned one.
hey, in school we were studying the cold war and looking at some of the videos you would have been shown, and honestly were you actualy told that even a newspaper would save you? cos if you did your government was pretty "different".
This is a very good rifle for the money, In canada you can get them for under $200 in excellent condition. They'll shoot accuratly and function reliably, and they will last a very long time if you maintain them correctly. The 7.62x39mm cartridge is also deceivingly powerful for its size, I've seen it penetrate through solid wood thats 10 inches thick or more with fmj rounds. No centerfire semi auto rifle can compare to it at that price. I have one of these and its a very high quality item.
@DakotaDethklok But that seems almost impossible on an sks, or the ones like he's shooting, since in order to load it you have to have the bolt open. Huh well idk.
@UraniumForUsNow It really isnt hard. You open the action, load the mag, pull the bolt back, hold the ammo down, slowly let the bolt forward, once it gets forward enough to not feed, you place another round in, then release the slide. You need me to make you a video?
@SaskatoonRedneck He needs to clean it then. I have a chinese SKS, i have put well over 1000 rounds through it and never had a jam. I clean it every time i shoot and keep it oiled up.
Great vid.
You can pick up a brand new, un-fired Russian SKS in Canada for as low as $75.00
eariamjh71 19 hours ago
I have a chinese version of the sks but mine is modified with a hi capacity magazine.
PhantomDark21 2 days ago
@PhantomDark21 Those weird ass ak adapter things dont fit well and are cheply made.
thatguru877 1 day ago
for a guy that has all those guns...he really just doesnt have his facts straight lol
battalionbeast666 2 days ago
whoever films this is very quiet...
imsuuperduuper 2 days ago
Yes thats what I said,The SKS and AK series uses the 7.62x39 round. the BULLET diameter is .311 NOT .308 like some people think... The 7.92x57 is commonly called the German 8mm used in WW2 in their Mauser's,the MG-34 and MG-42.The German STG-44 in 7.92X33 Krutz was a necked down 8mm round.. I was explaining that the Russians just copied the Germans in creating their 7.62x39 by necking their 7.62X54R round. the "R" in the modern official C.I.P. designation (7.62 × 54 R) stands for Rimmed.
moparmadness1 2 days ago
@moparmadness1 Exactly. Many people do not know codes on bullets and mixed calibers. Most mistakes between 7.92 x57mm and 8x57mm bullets like the one marked R (extended cap)
4gbrpauci 2 days ago
@moparmadness1
It's spelled Kurz.
Trust me, German is my native language.
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The SKS and AK series 7.62x39 round was a necked down 7.25X54r.It is a .311 diameter bullet NOT .308 .. The Russians copied the Germans lead when the Germans came out with the STG-44 in 7.92x33mm Kurz during WW2 . the Germans took their standard 7.92x57 mm or 8mm round .323 diameter, the same round they used in their K98 Bolt action rifle ,MG-34 and 42 Machine guns. They shorted the 8mm round to 7.92x33mm Krutz.. Krurtz in German means SHORT.
moparmadness1 3 days ago
@moparmadness1 SKS uses caliber 7.62 x39mm. SKS is a copy of the AVS-36 caliber 7.62x54R (R-extended cap)SKS made Gavrilovic Sergei Simonov. AVS madeSergei Simonov. AK uses 7.62 x39mm and madeit by Mikhail Kalashnikov. AK I do not know whose copy. First ruskie rife is Mosin Nagant was madeSergei Ivanovich Mosin there are 8 types. Mosin rifle uses 3 types of caliber .7,62X54Rmm 7.62 x53mm, 7,92x57mm Russians do not use the 308,it's NATO caliber 7,62x51
4gbrpauci 2 days ago
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@4gbrpauci Yes thats what I said,The SKS and AK series uses the 7.62x39 round.the BULLET diameter is .311 NOT .308 like some people think.The 7.92x57 is commonly called the German 8mm used in WW2 in their Mauser's,the MG-34 and MG-42.The German STG-44 in 7.92X33 Krutz was a necked down 8mm round.I was explaining that the Russians just copied the Germans in creating their 7.62x39 by necking their 7.62X54R round. the "R" in 7.62×54 R is the modern official C.I.P. designation it stands for Rimmed.
moparmadness1 2 days ago
Just acquired one...real nice, solid, built like a club. Cheap and powerful rounds. Minimal recoil, more like a .410. It's got quite a sharp, noisy bark. Happily, the windage is bang on, as it came right out of the crate. 3rd shot nailed a pop can at 50 yards. Should have bought two.
FeldwebelWolfenstool 3 days ago
My job is a weapon - we have specialty sniper. I love the comment, read and learn about weapons.
4gbrpauci 4 days ago
Thank you sir
papafolks 4 days ago
Great videos Hickok ! Keep them coming! Love your taste in guns!i would love to have one of these some day... I'm more intersted in the sks then the ak47..
Patmclean232 5 days ago
any dislikers YOU ARE DEAD TO EVERY WEAPON LOVER
SuperWeaponsman 6 days ago 2
Beautiful rifle...there was a problem with this gun jamming but there is supposed to be a kit that can be used to overcome that; are these rifles available in California?
Ca1861 6 days ago
it was brilliant idea of the Russian to make all the ammos in steel , steel case, steel jacket
bunnyrabbit008 6 days ago
the actual name is Simonov SKS in 7.26x39 Russian designed in 1943 by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov
bunnyrabbit008 6 days ago
What are the chances of this rifle's availability in 2014? Russian only, sorry China.
tgodinez808 6 days ago
love russian guns
ILITTHEWORLDONFIRE 1 week ago
I have a russian one as well, and even though i have "better" guns there's something about the sks that makes it unique. also i like that the russians had everything self-contained on their guns (cleaning rod, cleaning kit, etc). it's a real "grab and go" kind of rifle.
deadpan237 1 week ago
I have a Russian SKS scout its got a bayonete and even a granade launcher! just awesome
Waynside 1 week ago
@Waynside I've never heard of a russian sks with a grenade launcher. Sounds more like the Yugoslavian model. Still a beautiful rifle to have though.
BiggieBiggs3691 6 days ago
@BiggieBiggs3691 I will have to look into it but thanks for the heads up man, I would hate to look like a dumbass lol but you are prob right it did have a tag on it that looked like yugo righting. and it looked like the stock seen action too but the rest of the gun is perfect
Waynside 6 days ago
@Waynside Yugoslavia has produced a copy of the Simonov SKS. Yugoslav rifle is called PAP M59/66 7.62 x39 caliber. SKS and PAP were to look almost the same. PAP at the top of the pipe has continued to fire rifle grenades. Grenade is shot with a blank shot. PAP has a gas chamber at big sight for firing rifle grenades. PAP uses two types of grenade. Cumulative and current. Enough has been used here in Croatia during the war. Now, in the Croatian Army serves as honorary rifle.
4gbrpauci 4 days ago
@4gbrpauci wow thanks for all the info guys, but hey I usually do COD gameplay commentaries but I am going to be getting into some gun videos and gun Vlogs. you're input would be very important to me I will be recording a video with my SKS tomorrow so if you would like to sub I that would answer any questions on the type of gun it is
Waynside 4 days ago
Good vid, thanks!
DevilDuck996 1 week ago
Russian sks are the best,i used mine to hunt hogs,that 762x39 burns then a new butt.
schnellguy 1 week ago
do you remember where you got the ghost ring sight on your old sks? id like to get one for mine, the sights just cant compare to an ar or enfield no.4 mk1
567WORMBOY123 1 week ago
What type of ammo is usually cheapest overall? Not just 7.62 rounds but for any gun in general.
BlurredFace 1 week ago
@BlurredFace depends plenty to pick from, in america I would assume 9mm rounds are fairly cheap, also 5.56 nato rounds they should be pretty cheap not sure on 7.62 not SURE if they are produced in the 'Americas' maybe south american nations. then you have chinese 5.8x21 ...not sure I would assume by its very nature that would be cheap, that or un-obtainable. anyway sorry I can't help much more.. go with 5.56 should be plenty cheap. =] (because made on mass for most of the western worlds armies).
EpikCyAnid 1 week ago
@EpikCyAnid Thanks, I live in Canada so the American stuff should apply to me. Russian Surplus is actually REALLY cheap here, I think the local gunshop is selling SKS for $150ish, and Mosin Nagants for less. I'll look into Russian surplus ammo, if not something locally made.
I'm a lefty, but most guns don't come in left-handed configurations. Would an SKS or something semi-auto not throw brass at my arms?
BlurredFace 1 week ago
@BlurredFace errm depends mate, left humm WELL SKS is my favourite weapon (rifles/ )
a Chinese Type 56 (Chinese made SKS) if you can get your hands on one. I cant see why not.. would be a nice option, you could have it modified if the cost is only around $150 to start with so its not throwing metal your way. bayonet is a nice option you can attached to the chinese one. (for the luls) low blockage rate, low maintain required.. umm pretty looking, thats more of an opinion, I would go chinese sks^^
EpikCyAnid 1 week ago
@EpikCyAnid I suppose I could make a small shell deflector out of sheet metal, the cartridges seem to be flying out fast enough that I could bounce them over my arm. Thanks for the help!
BlurredFace 1 week ago
@BlurredFace no problem man, good luck! look into getting it modified though should not be two heavy on cost.. really £150 is an amazing price.
EpikCyAnid 1 week ago
@BlurredFace oh shit to add chinese one is a good option because I know for a fact they build weapons to be 'unisex' because their armies vast number of females, this aside I don't mean to blab on would lightly mean they, someone else could modify it for your left-handedness its an ass to be left handed, I 'taught' myself our of it as a kid, still open bottles though... >.>
EpikCyAnid 1 week ago
@EpikCyAnid Ya, it can be a pain, especially when it comes to expensive hardware like guns. I'd only use a gun once in a blue moon to hunt or plink with friends, I live too far from any good places to shoot. In the past I've been able to hold paintball guns and stuff on my left shoulder but holding it right-handed. I can still shoot straight but I don't know how recoil will mess with me.
BlurredFace 1 week ago
@BlurredFace paintball gun is win, simply because nothing stupidly hot is flying out trying its best (im sure the casings aim..) to burn you or the person next to you. anyway maybe drop me a PM when you make a choice I would be interested to see what you decide on, if i can help out with anymore ideas on it let me know :)
EpikCyAnid 1 week ago
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That makes my Krink look like a toy gun D: The finish on that SKS is amazing! I need to get an Russian SKS soon..
LieutenantIrsric 1 week ago
Fantastic video! FPSRussia might beat you on flash, style, and antics, but your unscripted and effortless flow of KNOWLEDGE is really impressive. Thanks and keep up the good work, please. :)
dreadscotty 1 week ago
funny about the bambi comment lol!
picinpark 1 week ago
I had a Chinese Norinco with a 25 shot clip. Mine was post ban (had no bayonet lug) and I to this day wish I did not sell it.
SlingBlade79 1 week ago
Good looking piece of art man
HiredGun117 1 week ago
Are you saying your SKS was never issued, or was rearsenaled and then not used after rebuild? Nice looking rifle, I am in the market for a Russian SKS and doing the research.
Thanks
RRlocoENGR 1 week ago
im 11 and i just got a sks as my first gun lol
craponladygaga 1 week ago
mine still have the long term storage grease
ianloganturner 2 weeks ago
I want to see this guy's garage...
ShoodDaFckinWoop 2 weeks ago
@ShoodDaFckinWoop a lot of his rifles are not even his
MrDip02 1 week ago
@MrDip02 Sadness...
ShoodDaFckinWoop 1 week ago
thats catch pin i mis spelled catch ill say it now befor the grammer nazi get me
rinalin 2 weeks ago
well if ya didnt know you can easily mod a sks russian style to hold a 30 round magazine all i did was remove the pin holding the drop box and just put a ak-47 30 banna clip in it and it held in place just fine and also about you all saying you cant mod it to fire full auto i call BS i have mine set full auto by simply filing down the cath pin located directly under the main bolt assembly 1/8 ish of a inch so yes it can be modded to fire full auto and stop firing once you let off the trigger
rinalin 2 weeks ago
@timberwolfshere you don't know what you're talking about. The Chinese SKS is a very quality made rifle and is extremely accurate, especially for the price. How about you research these guns before you go off and say which guns are good and which are bad, OK bud? Great video, hickok45.
Niggah352 2 weeks ago
the early chinese were good guns as long as ti was military instead civilian model
glasspar63 2 weeks ago
if yoll like the sks check out madmikeweapons yugo sks video its very good
gunlovenhillbilly22 2 weeks ago
Many people choose AK's or even AR's for "The Zombie Apocalypse." I would definitely choose my SKS. It's all tact'd out. Trigger job, Pro mags from 5 to 40 rounds, And It's modded for tac reloads (Exchange mags in battery). It's the perfect weapon when properly out fitted, IMO. I prefer them over AK's because they are tighter fitting, Not so much they loose that famous reliability, But to the point that they don't sound like a bucket of change when moving around.
UrbanInfidel7 2 weeks ago
I like mine. Whats best ammo to use?
mrjeffroe6407 2 weeks ago
i dont know why we need comments like thats crap or this is the only gun worth anything.they are just diff grades of rifle.they all work.i have a yugo sks its nice and its a great shooter.they are all pretty ugly really but hopefully we are not making love to em right.Be a little more calm and dont give ammo to the anti gunners.
JWH3574010 2 weeks ago
beautiful rifle :) can't wait to get one
chris33933 2 weeks ago
Romanian sks's are good i bought one for 300 dollars at cumblea.
Did i do good?
panzerman22 3 weeks ago
Your videos are terrific. Your ability to combine education and entertainment is superb. I have a Yugo SKS and love shooting it. Thanks for making these videos.
OwAPaperCut 3 weeks ago
Picked my Norinco Type 56, in 2007 at a gun show in Richmond, $200. Never had a single malfunction, I highly recommend one for anyone looking to get an SKS, they are in my opinion among the best, made on Soviet machinery, with Soviet technical advisers.
dssin 3 weeks ago
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Norinco SKS D takes AK 47 mags and is the best SKS by FAR!!!
timberwolfshere 3 weeks ago
The Norinco SKS has Chrome lined Barrels which last twice as long compared to the russian,as i said before the Norinco SKS D is twice the gun as the russian i had both.
timberwolfshere 3 weeks ago
I WANT ONE. i actually shot one before too.
GAKtion64 3 weeks ago
Yugo SKS-$200
Polymer stock with pistol grip- $80
Tritium ghost sights- $100
2 30 round mags- $60
Grabbing your skizz and goin innawoods- priceless
Zeroethorder 3 weeks ago
^^^^ great nfo nice hearing information from intelligence
djandywdotcom 4 weeks ago
ha i remember years ago i met up with my marine recruiter and he was assembling an SKS. i think it was a chinese model though.
cyberwaffles 4 weeks ago
Guys, all SKS are fine (russian, chinese and yugo). I got them all.
putamatheray 1 month ago
Mine is by Norinco but can outshoot me! It is less accurate with the military ball rounds but I think it was PMC psp that I settled on. Not an over powering cartridge but it goes where I point it. Yes good deer medicine. It is ruggedly dependable also. The only problem I had with it was that the rear battle site would rise up. Never has locked down. Missed my first deer then tied it down with resin cord. Probably 3-400 rounds without a hiccup. Also the numbers match, no bayonet (Clinton).
woodsinme 1 month ago
by the way Hicock you rock ... you ve got the moves like Jagger ... keep informing us about all the cool stuff out there
armancho76 1 month ago
it sure as hell would make a good shtf rifle
armancho76 1 month ago
can you shoot bear with it ?
armancho76 1 month ago
I can assure you that noone starved in USSR from 1950 onwards. Unemployment was none existent so was hunger. One thing i will agree with is that they put most of their money on arms.
Ouija121085 1 month ago
@Ouija121085 here here.. i second that because from the 50 all the way up to the mid 80 were known in USSR as the heaven on earth period of time you didnt have to pay for medical care , education was free, you didnt need insurance, or loans from banks to buy a house no mortgages, and not everyone was a communist in that country only those who chose to be in the communist party..
armancho76 1 month ago
I pity anyone who was shot with this gun, the power is immense.
UnbreakableKGB 1 month ago
I click like on all your videos hickok! keep up the good work!
SigShepardo 1 month ago
nice weapon
QsKclanTV 1 month ago
i miss my SKS
ga97leo 1 month ago
there easlily convertible to have a detachable mag mine does and its full auto its easy to make it auto
02insaneshane 1 month ago
@02insaneshane congrats... you just admitted to committing a felony on the internet.
foxvw 1 month ago 17
@foxvw lol it's only a felony if you actually possess the illegal rifle in question, my guess is he's never seen one in person let alone own one lol.....
gunfuego 1 month ago
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foxvw 1 month ago
@gunfuego ummm you didnt read his comment very carefully did you? he says his is full auto and it is easy to convert. in other videos, he claims to have converted them in the past. so YES it is a felony.
foxvw 1 month ago
@gunfuego and what the crap is that supposed to mean? how can he have one but not possess it?
foxvw 1 month ago
@foxvw lol wow I was joking about the fact he may have talked about converting one, but didn't truly own one but I guess he has some videos I didn't know about....
gunfuego 1 month ago
@foxvw how?
PaintballerReviews 1 month ago
@PaintballerReviews how what?
foxvw 1 month ago
@foxvw unbelievable, man... shit like that is the reason they keep threatening to take our toys away. =/
SnowWolfJones 1 month ago
@foxvw How is that a felony?
ShaiqNBaiq5464 3 weeks ago
@foxvw Not if he did it legally.
oiaughwea 3 weeks ago
@02insaneshane You my friend are a derp. I don't care if your weapon is full auto. You are an idiot for admitting on the internet...(face palm)
EHSPP16 1 month ago 2
@02insaneshane I hope it blows up on you someday. Anyone dumb enough to convert them should be blown up. All it does is make us loyal, law abiding firearm owners look like criminals.
SigShepardo 1 month ago
@02insaneshane how is it even possible to convert an sks to fully auto? Are you talking about filing the firepin down and make it empty the magazine every time?
nubemuffin 1 month ago
@02insaneshane converting a gun to full auto is stupid, makes the gun less accurate, plus you'll go through more rounds. People convert the clip to a removable because they put a scope on it which covers up the feeding through the top, and I don't know if that is legal or not I wanna say its a gray area, but since the sks did come with a removable clip so the ATF would probably let it slide.
Df344better1 1 month ago
@02insaneshane
You are an idiot.
Piratenflagge1 1 month ago
@02insaneshane You sir can not convert a sks to full auto i call bullshit on that...i live in Canada and and you cant get any gun that can be converted to full auto with out restricted license and you can get this gun nonrestricted at any gun shop...
crusty36912 3 weeks ago
@crusty36912 Actually :) I live in Canada too (Ontario specifically) I know we're not supposed to be able to get guns that can be converted, but... Go to the website for the Crown Surplus in Calgary. They sell manuals to convert to an SKS to full auto and make it accept AK mags.
GiarcraiGO 3 weeks ago
@GiarcraiGO Wow that's great,you own a banned firearm keep talking about on the internet im sure it will work out well for you....not so bright....you must be form Toronto.
crusty36912 3 weeks ago
@crusty36912 lmao I'm "from" Hamilton actually, not "form" Toronto :P
You should really work on your literacy and grammar skills!
I never said I converted an SKS, nor did I say I bought the manual to do so; I only said the book is FOR SALE ON A Crown Surplus WEB PAGE. (I tried to post the link here for you to see but I'm having an issue with that). And WTF is with that TO comment?
Where are you from genius?
GiarcraiGO 3 weeks ago
@GiarcraiGO mistook you for 02insaneshane. I'm form Toronto but live in northern SK now must of lost some of my literacy & grammar skills along the way LOL. I still think this is not good issue to discuss on the net we have enough bull shit gun laws as it is don't want to lose are SKS's to. Thank god the registry will be done in a few weeks.I apologize if i offended you and hope my grammar is up to pare with your standers .
crusty36912 2 weeks ago
@crusty36912 if you can own a semi auto you can convert it to a fully automatic by cutting parts of the receiver it's not difficult but highly highly illegal with proper authority im just guessing like what a 100k fine and loads of time in prison
MrDip02 1 week ago
@02insaneshane Any rifle is easy...
Chillsies 2 weeks ago
@02insaneshanewell wow dumbass -_-
MrDip02 1 week ago
@timberwolfshere Are you mentally incapable of telling the difference between a finely made Russian SKS or a Chinese piece of garbage? Norinco are Chinese crap because they are less reliable, less accurate and the overall quality is significantly lower. I owned both and the Chinese one is nothing compared to the Russian. Also, the bayonet on the norinco modles suck...
1337Leva 1 month ago 3
@1337Leva actually a yugo or a norinco can compare to a russian one in quality but quality does differ..
JugBrothers 1 month ago
@1337Leva then why you want to own the Chinese crap? r u mentally incapable too?
MrLsong01 1 month ago
@MrLsong01 He must've been ignorant or skeptical of internet reviews on it so wanted to try it himself. Now he can't sell it because it's a chinese SKS.
EFG44 1 month ago
@1337Leva What about the Yugoslavian SKS?
Nationofhonor 4 weeks ago
@1337Leva
Just to point out, there are at least 3 major build qualities for the Chinese SKS: early (late 50's), middle (60's), and late (under Norinco name). The early to mid production rifles are pretty much at par with soviet samples as many of them actually used a mix of USSR produced parts. It's only the late production models that they started skimping; stamped receiver, shorter barrel collar etc. The only advantage you'd get from them is a chrome lined barrel.
morisato54 3 weeks ago
@1337Leva Owned 3 different SKS Russian model,Norinco fixed mag and Norinco Detachable mag that takes AK-47 mags,and the norinco SKS-D was the most accurate and never jammed,the others did jam,Norinco has chrome lined barrels that lasts twice as long as Russian SKS,Leva did you ever own one?Or have you shot russian SKS on your video game?Your obviously mental and wouldnt be able to tell the differences if u held them in your hands.
timberwolfshere 3 weeks ago
@timberwolfshere Owned Norinco fixed,Norinco SKS-D,And Russian SKS rather
timberwolfshere 3 weeks ago
@1337Leva Yugos are also excellent
MonkeyMasher1 3 weeks ago
@1337Leva have chinese wish had russian love the sks
kullas924 2 weeks ago
@1337Leva the chinese one is still better than most rifles you can buy
LTrakinat 1 week ago
I've seen this vid more than once... still love it!
trollprepper 1 month ago
Very informative, thanks!
IronHorse2007 1 month ago
I don't like rhe rear of this gun :(
scepticpatriot 1 month ago
How is the accuracy compared to the AK?
Saigax12 1 month ago
@Saigax12 iv had both at one point or another and have several friends that have had some of both. it all depends on the overall quality of the machining and most importantly the condition of the barrel. but the sks generally enjoys better accuracy, and also a more robust build. not to mention some extra velocity due to longer barrel.
stubbsmuffin 1 month ago
@stubbsmuffin Thanks. I know alot of it depends on the grain and velocity and whatnot. Any idea how much one with a fixed magazine costs?
Saigax12 1 month ago
@Saigax12 all sks's come with fixed magazines, unless heavily modified. but if you look around and put in the research you can find new to nearly new ones from $260 to $350 all day.
stubbsmuffin 1 month ago
@stubbsmuffin No not all SKS come with fixed magazines,i had a Norinco SKS D and it took AK-47 mags,the norinco is a much better SKS than the Russian!
timberwolfshere 1 month ago
@timberwolfshere lol , you're delusional . Those norinco POS's are stamped , the russian models are milled . The only SKS I own that has jammed on me or had any kind of malfunction is my Type-56 chinese
THEFLESHMANN1 3 weeks ago
Good Vid my friend, well done, not allot of people who know thier guns now. Keep them up verry well done :)
007Justus 1 month ago
I'll give you $100 for it right now. :)
MultiTanner1234 1 month ago
Hickok you always talk about your length of pull. How tall are you?
crocksrock101 1 month ago
$59 i want one too for that!!
bibinthomas1985 1 month ago
I got one for my 22 b day
sk8master1999 1 month ago
@coltonslick Yeah I made sure. I should be getting mine soon :D
OperationThor 1 month ago
here in canada you can buy cases of 1400 polish surplus rounds for an sks or ak for about $280. Just the cost of shooting is making me consider one.
tbndeereman75 1 month ago
@coltonslick most sites are 200-250 in canada. Check wolverine supplies and frontier firearms
OperationThor 1 month ago
@coltonslick thats too much man buy it for 180+ship online
Taud 1 month ago
@coltonslick Wow man, so from the research I've been doing this sounds like a good deal. They used to be $100 or less years ago...but the $280 including ammo pouch and bayonet isn't too bad.
WhatUGawkinAt 1 month ago
Is the Cabelas price of $280 much for this gun?
WhatUGawkinAt 1 month ago
@WhatUGawkinAt yes in Alberta they are 169
tlk327 1 month ago
I have a China SKS with a spike bayanet
gwkelly3 1 month ago
@gwkelly3 It was made in Russia, then sold to the Chinese, I have the same rifle as you.
axpxoxlxlxo 1 month ago
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Actually, the Germans were surprised by the sovjets using Semi-Auto.Rifles. The German Soldiers now also wanted a own Semi-Auto-Rifle, but what came out was the first Assault rifle of the World (Stg 44). But Hitler (this Bastard) didn't allow the produktion, until he saw, how good this rifle was.
Belive me, I'm German, so I know that.
And to anticipate some Comment's, NO, I'M NOT A NAZI.
10010110100102Error 1 month ago 3
@10010110100102Error i am also german yet ironically my 3 bff's are 2 germans and filipino. Kind of unlikely but we are all good. and yes, one german has blue eyes.
TechDeck3663 1 month ago
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10010110100102Error 1 month ago
@GlockAnimal 1995 was when the SKS was $100.00 and the AKs were around $300.00. I bought a Norinco SKS for $100.00 dollars during the Clinton "Gun Panick" and sold it ro $280.00 during the Obama "Gun Panick".
politicalsheepdog 1 month ago
good eyesight man
jonathan112jh 1 month ago
i have a 14 year old son and i was wondering if he could handle the recoil. he has shot a 410 and a 22. can someone tell me the answer
poopweener35 1 month ago
@poopweener35 I'm 14, If you look at a couple of a SKS videos you'll know that the recoil is pretty manageable. The 7.62x39mm rounds won't knock your son back just as long he keeps a strong stance.
JamesBayCree97 1 month ago
@JamesBayCree97 ok thank you
poopweener35 1 month ago
@poopweener35 Yeah I shoot a Mosin Nagant which is a 7.62X54 and the recoil is not a problem for me and I'm 15.
BgKnoccoutGangstaDre 1 month ago
@poopweener35
yes!
lostinthepool 1 month ago
@poopweener35 I hunted my first time with a russian sks It has some recoil it hurts the next day but I was 12 I think when i first shot it and i think i only weighed like 120 at that time. Its a nice reliable rifle wish I owned one.
Pinky117x 1 month ago
@Pinky117x ok thank you
poopweener35 1 month ago
the sks will take a 30 rond magazine
Copas1488 1 month ago
hey, in school we were studying the cold war and looking at some of the videos you would have been shown, and honestly were you actualy told that even a newspaper would save you? cos if you did your government was pretty "different".
MrAirsoftking96 1 month ago
This is a very good rifle for the money, In canada you can get them for under $200 in excellent condition. They'll shoot accuratly and function reliably, and they will last a very long time if you maintain them correctly. The 7.62x39mm cartridge is also deceivingly powerful for its size, I've seen it penetrate through solid wood thats 10 inches thick or more with fmj rounds. No centerfire semi auto rifle can compare to it at that price. I have one of these and its a very high quality item.
coltt218 1 month ago
Don't blow down barrel
cashcow1981 1 month ago
@cashcow1981 what do you mean?
floopydudeProduction 1 month ago
@sergeykazantsev1, regarding barry- AMEN BROTHER!!!!
pugilist66 1 month ago
Swear to god the opening shooting I counted elven!
UraniumForUsNow 1 month ago
@UraniumForUsNow In some rifles you can 10 in the magazine and 1 in the chamber. My yugo m59/66 does anyways.
DakotaDethklok 1 month ago
@DakotaDethklok But that seems almost impossible on an sks, or the ones like he's shooting, since in order to load it you have to have the bolt open. Huh well idk.
UraniumForUsNow 1 month ago
@UraniumForUsNow It really isnt hard. You open the action, load the mag, pull the bolt back, hold the ammo down, slowly let the bolt forward, once it gets forward enough to not feed, you place another round in, then release the slide. You need me to make you a video?
DakotaDethklok 1 month ago
Norinco Sks Dragonuv stock shooting vid on my channel!
Thanks guys
joeyblaze87 1 month ago
Yes, we love our weapons .
Kapo465 1 month ago
you guys know where i could get parts for mine? Like a bolt and anything else.
Kapo465 1 month ago
My friend has the chinese model and it either jams or the plunger clogs EVER TIME HE SHOOTS IT.
SaskatoonRedneck 1 month ago
@SaskatoonRedneck That's because it's Chinese. I had the same issue until I picked up a Russian made SKS. Never had a problem since.
gunnergrunt69 1 month ago 2
@SaskatoonRedneck Thats China for yah! Possibly the worst version of the SK
Kapo465 1 month ago
@SaskatoonRedneck He needs to clean it then. I have a chinese SKS, i have put well over 1000 rounds through it and never had a jam. I clean it every time i shoot and keep it oiled up.
GMdrivingMOPARguy 1 month ago
Bad gun -guy from finland
MultiGmod123 1 month ago
@MultiGmod123 lol
ThadKs 1 month ago
MADE IN THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS
Gonarhxus 1 month ago