Newbie needs help w/sks

[Dybber]

First off, just getting back into guns after moving to the "south" from North Dakota. There's a lot I need to catch up on. Anyway, just got an SKS and getting a new stock to make it look more modern and militaryish. I'm looking at the Tapco T6.

I want to maintain the functionality of the bayonet and I've seen one with the optional foregrip that seems to take the bayonet out of the equation. To me,the foregrip is mainly for comfort.

Looks like there is basically the same thing that has a cutout for the bayonet.

My questions are:
1 how can I tell if my SKS is Russian, Albanian, etc. I know it's not Chinese.
2 what are your thoughts on the T6 stock?
3 Can I still use the banaana/duckbill mag?

Please help!

Thanks!

 

[turnerdye1]

1. I have no idea about that
2. I have a T6 on one of my junker SKS's and its an awesome stock for what you pay. If you want to keep the bayonet then you cant have a grip. You get one or the other.
3. You can use your original box mag or aftermarket mags

 

[Dybber]

Thanks turnerdye1. Exactly the info I was looking for!

 

[jblomenberg16]

To find out who made your SKS you really need to look at the serial number and prefix and check some of the SKS online websites.

The later Yugo SKS's are differentiated by the squared off two position gas block that allows it to launch grenades.


The T-6 is a great upgrade for the SKS. Just remember that to remain 922r compliant, you need to win the 10 or less game, meaning you'll have to change a few other parts out for US made parts as well.

 

[Dybber]

To find out who made your SKS you really need to look at the serial number and prefix and check some of the SKS online websites.

The later Yugo SKS's are differentiated by the squared off two position gas block that allows it to launch grenades.


The T-6 is a great upgrade for the SKS. Just remember that to remain 922r compliant, you need to win the 10 or less game, meaning you'll have to change a few other parts out for US made parts as well.

Thanks jblomberg16. I hade been told this stock was 7 US made parts but looks like its only 3. I guess I'll have to do a few other things.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Thanks jblomberg16. I hade been told this stock was 7 US made parts but looks like its only 3. I guess I'll have to do a few other things.

Here are some good links:

SKS information for YOU

Legal FAQ's Listed Here (read here first).


Good luck!

 

[ryknoll3]

First off, just getting back into guns after moving to the "south" from North Dakota. There's a lot I need to catch up on. Anyway, just got an SKS and getting a new stock to make it look more modern and militaryish. I'm looking at the Tapco T6.

I want to maintain the functionality of the bayonet and I've seen one with the optional foregrip that seems to take the bayonet out of the equation. To me,the foregrip is mainly for comfort.

Looks like there is basically the same thing that has a cutout for the bayonet.

My questions are:
1 how can I tell if my SKS is Russian, Albanian, etc. I know it's not Chinese.
2 what are your thoughts on the T6 stock?
3 Can I still use the banaana/duckbill mag?

Please help!

Thanks!

Those 30-round duckbill mags are turds. Stick with the stock 10-round box magazine or get the fixed 20-rounder. I had nothing but trouble with my 30 round magazines.

 

[turnerdye1]

Same here. My family has only had one 30 rounder that worked well at all. Its the only one we keep. We have a few Tapco 20's and they run perfectly. I would pick some of them up and keep those

 

[ILFarmer]

x2 on the tapco 20 round magazines! I have several of them and have not been disappointed yet.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Oh, great, I just got a 30 for mine and was thinking about hooking it up today. Just as a fixed; don't figure on removing during normal operation. Reckon I'll try it out and see if it works, or if it can be tweaked into something worthwhile.

 

[sadclownwp]

Here is my sks with the tapco stock on it.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long_guns/95848-duracoated_sks.html

 

[Dybber]

Thanks everyone. I've been hearing from a lot of people to steer clear of the 30 round mags. I think I'll order that stock tomorrow.

 

[Snake Eater]

WELCOME FROM AVON

 

[warriorbob]

I Had a sks in the t6 stock and I loved it. As for the mags I'd bet my life on the taoco 20 poly mags I never had a problem with mine. As for Iding it sks surplus.com has a great deal of info on it.

 

[jblomenberg16]

That looks awesome! Is the stock difficult to put on? Also, is the bayonet still functional without the bi-pod?

Super easy to put on, just goes on like the factory stock comes off. The upper handguard can be a bit of a pain since the ferrules are sometimes held on by taper pins that are hard to remove.


Most likely the bayo and bipod are mutually exclusive. As far as a bipod goes, give it some serious thought for why you want it. Given the capability of the SKS (probably a 2MOA rifle on its best day)...a good sling, such as a USGI style may give you just as much support and not add additional weight to the rifle.