Norinco SKS

Jtroph

August 23, 2011 12:33

I have an opportunity to take in trade a Norinco SKS (folding stock)that the owner claims is a pre ban type. I have read the previous topics in the forum which regard there not being a ban on this particular firearm. I am not very knowledgeable in SKS's as far as what a milled receiver looks like compaired to another. Could someone please clarify that description? Would that be one that accepts AK mags? Or would it still take SKS mags?

Thanks in advance,

Aaron

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  Jtroph

  August 23, 2011 12:33

  A guy I know has a Norinco SKS, and as was necessary for these versions, it had the bayo removed, and a 10 round fixed mag, so it could be imported as a sporting rifle, not C&R like my Yugo 59/66A1.
  My question is this,........I was under the impression that the bayo lugs were supposed to have been ground off of these rifles when they were imported. His still has the lug, and now he is getting ready to play the 10 parts or less game with it, and is wanting to know if he must grind off the bayonet lug to be legal. He is going to put Tapco T-6 stock, and 20 round detachable magazine, and also replace his op-rod, and gas piston, with US made compliance parts. I just hate to see him grind off the lug if he doesn't have to. Hoping Neal or someone familiar with the game of 922r can chime in on this one!

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  rufe-snow

  August 23, 2011 13:16

  Generally the Chinese made SKS's are quite reliable. I would replace the original firing pin to see if that is the cause of your problem. The primers used in imported 7.62 X 39 ammo are deliberately quite insensitive. Because of this the Herters ammo might not be compatible with the aftermarket firing pin your using.
  
  My experience is that U.S. made ammo by Federal uses standard commercial primers. You might try this U.S. made ammo to see if it's any more reliable.

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