My SKS has been sitting for a while, and when I pulled it out today to inspect I noticed some rust forming, mostly in the barrel and gas tube.

What's the best way to clean this up?

Does anyone reload 7.62x39? Been thinking about it since ammo prices have risen considerably since I go my sks. Thanks!

Greetings, I recently came across a Yugo 59/66 for my Yugo/Serb collection. Rifle is in great shape with a good bore. However it came with a shitstick pro mag that has issues chambering the first round unless you get it just right. Would love to get a factory mag for it, but don't want to drop 100$+ given I dropped 500$ on the rifle. What is the most reliable stop gap mag on the market right now?​

I’ve been trying to find more about the pu style scope mounts but so far I believe you have to drill into the receiver but I really hate the idea of a rear sight mount what do you guys run?

Been on the hunt for an SKS French Tickler for a while. I bought one last year, but ended up selling it to fund an ATV purchase. I’ve regretted it ever since.
Found a Tickler on GP for a really decent price, still covered in cosmoline. I only realized it was a M21 while cleaning it. What a great surprise, especially after seeing one sell for over $1,200 just a couple of days ago!

As tittle says, I deep cleaned my SKS after it went fully automatic on me last week. Free floating jiggle sound when I shook the bolt. Today, I went to the range, loaded 2 bullets into the mag, dropped the slide and BOOM. Tried again with a harder primed steel case Wolf brand ammo. Same thing, and it jammed. I’m so confused. Did I buy a dud? Is there anyway to fix this or should I go back to the gun store I purchased it from?

I keep seeing these around cause I don’t wanna use ak magazines but being able to swap 10 rounds would be nice if you have one on your gun please send a photo with your experience!

Just bought this Type 56 sks for 500, all matching serial (not too rare ik) but i want to mount a little short scope and i found a dust cover mount with tap holes built in so you can screw it down to the lower reciever to avoid the optic losing zero, is it worth drilling the holes to do this or will it "ruin" the rifle?

Secured a correct, early pattern bayonet handle and it came with a nice blade and complimentary cleaning rod. 🦅

Un-bubba'd this Chinese SKS a friend gave me a few months ago.

Original condition I received it in is included.

I do have a question, though. As seen in the 2nd to last pic, there's a small gap between the stock and the mag cover. Is that normal or is the fit of the stock slightly off?

At work and having an idea but don't have my rifle near by. Does anyone happen to know the barrel diameter at the gas block on a norinco sks

This is my first SKS. 1977 Norinco all matching numbers. Wood has moderate wear, some of which may be difficult to see in the pics (probably about as much as you’d expect from a 50 year old rifle with normal and practical use). And the blueing/internal wear is in pretty damn good condition. Paid $550 for it did I pay too much? Or is that on par with today’s prices?

I have read some about inspection markings but there seem to be way more than I expected. Ive got several different guns and none have nearly as many. Just wondering if thats what they are and if so. Why so many?

I bought this Tula 1954 SKS several months back and I’m still not sure if it’s been refurbished. The only stock marking is the serial number and date along with the Tula stamp. There’s no other markings or X’d out serial numbers that I can see. My Mosin has the characteristic arsenal refurb square-stroke stamp so I’m familiar with that marking. The Bayonet is black which I was told is a marker of refurbishment. Also all the numbers match but I’m not sure if that means it has been “force matched”? I’m essentially just curious as I don’t plan on selling it. I would love to hear everyone’s thoughts. I appreciate any help you guys and gals can provide. Thank you so much!

Figured some of yall might be able to better tell me what year sks I'm looking at.

Also, ive since cleaned it and taken it to a range. My folks guessed it hadn't been fired since the 80's, my dad claimed my uncle had it since around then, but never really did anything with it.

What are everyones thoughts on the magwedge have several SKS now and want to put a scope on it
I bought one but due to tariffs coming from the land of canadia I opted for a refund.
Is that a sign ,I dont know. Probably still going to get one.

After reviewing all options, I think I like this style optic mounting the most for a "set it and forget it" application. I like this mount because it retains iron sight function if your optic is compromised. I want a scout style optic that will be effective with the longer eye relief. I'd like to stay away from anything that needs batteries. I can use some form of adapter if the rail is not long enough for your rec. Thoughts?