SKS help

[breas1]

So i just bought a brand new to me unfired Russian Sks and i was wondering what i have to do to get it to accept the ak mags?

Thanks

Brad

 

[Archbishop]

Someone with more milling experience will answer, but in short you'll have a LOT of work to do. I would imagine too much to make it worth the time, but like I said someone with more experience will weigh in.

 

[jfw46544]

Check this website.

Survivor's SKS Boards - Index

 

[rimfire_crazed]

It's a major hassle and will destroy the value of your rifle.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

You've pretty much got to get a "D" or an "M" that already accepts the mags. Otherwise you're just trying to teach a pig to sing.

 

[jblomenberg16]

I'm a member over on Survivors SKS boards, and this has been debated about as much as which is better - Glock or XD.


In short, it will take a very signifigant amount of machining work to get your SKS to fire from AK mags. There are of course the D and M variants that will fire from them as they are designed and built from the factory to do it.


If you have an unfired Russian, and have your heart set on an SKS that fires from AK mags, I highly suggest you look to trade for a D or M. There are many collectors out there that like the Russian SKS, since it is the father of all SKS's.


IF you are a very experienced and talented machinist, and are willing to risk permanently rendering your SKS inoperable, there are some instructions on the web on how to do the conversion. I've read posts about people that have been able to do it, so it isn't impossible - just impractical.


As an SKS owner, my are to keep the Ruskie as it is and learn to use the SKS stripper clips, or sell it to buy an SKS D/M or an AK.

 

[rhino]

Is there a reason not to just get an AK if you want a rifle that uses AK mags? Am I missing something?

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Is there a reason not to just get an AK if you want a rifle that uses AK mags? Am I missing something?

I have a couple AKs, and wanted an SKS too, for commonality of ammo. It only made sense for me to get one that accepted the same magazines. Soo, I bought my friends Norinco Sporter. I paid him $250 last year and will probably never see that price for ANY SKS again. He really didn't know what he had, I didn't take advantage of him, I told him what they were selling for on GB. He said it was fine since he only paid $150 for it

 

[sporter]

The SKS is a C&R rifle as I remember in it's imported state.

If you make it non-C&R rifle by installing an aftermarket item it then has to conform to 922r.

 

[longbarrel]

I have a couple AKs, and wanted an SKS too, for commonality of ammo. It only made sense for me to get one that accepted the same magazines.

I'm not 100%, but I thought that there were plenty of AK's that shoot 7.62 x 39 ammo. You would not have to do an ammo swap with that?

 

[ThrottleJockey]

I'm not 100%, but I thought that there were plenty of AK's that shoot 7.62 x 39 ammo. You would not have to do an ammo swap with that?

Yes, my AKs are 7.62x39, and so is the SKS. My point was that it only made sense to buy an SKS that would accept the AK mags.

 

[longbarrel]

Gotcha, good enough for ya. I'm with ya now.

 

[breas1]

Hey thanks to everyone for their help. I'm gunna pass on the work its not worth it to destroy the gun. And rhino maybe keep your remarks to your self if you have nothing of value to say. It was a simple question that i had and i got my answer to the question, I was wanting it to be simple but i knew it wouldn't be. Stock it stays.

 

[Mrmonte]

And rhino maybe keep your remarks to your self if you have nothing of value to say. It was a simple question that i had and i got my answer to the question, I was wanting it to be simple but i knew it wouldn't be.

Rhino had a valid point and was trying to steer you in the right direction. No need to be rude.

 

[jason conley]

There is a chinese version already made to accept ak mags, buy an ak don't mess up a cheap russian piece of history.

 

[rhino]

Rhino had a valid point and was trying to steer you in the right direction. No need to be rude.

Sometimes people ask for help, but when they get help, they don't like it when they don't hear what they wanted to hear. Your assessment is 100% correct; I was trying to help and I was asking a question, not attempting to offend anyone.

I shall abide by that individual's wishes.

 

[BSUrugger]

I love me some sks.

 

[breas1]

Alright then if that is so they it was my mistake but it didn't come off that way. I was wanting it to be an easy mod to the gun, not one that i was 100% willing to do, but still if it was easy enough then I might do it. I'm not one to internet fight so no harm no foul, i just felt like it was a condescending remark. If it wasn't then OK. Don't get me wrong i appreciate all the help i can get. I don't pretend to know everything......but some day i will.

 

[Redemption]

I have a Russian I'll sell for 300.
Never did care for the SKS. The AK is such a better rifle.....as far as commie rifles go.

 

[breas1]

I paid $200 and i know they are worth well over that plus this one is unfired.