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  • Corbinn
    I know this is a common subject, but....
    I just ordered a used Yugoslavian SKS and am wandering what I need to do before I go out and shoot this thing. I would assume break it down and clean the hell out of it. Also, are pretty much all sks parts interchangeable with these YUGO's??? Any other information you can provide a first time sks owner would be great.

    Thanks alot,
    Brandon

    Better to carry a pistol and not need it than need a pistol and not have it.
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  • Der Gebirgsjager
    The Russian SKS is probably the best for finish, but there is nothing wrong with the Yugo. It does not have a chrome plated bore, and therefore requires more careful cleaning; but the design is the same, and semi-auto is semi-auto. Mine work just fine.
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  • mark christian
    Don't be fooled by the low prices on the Yugo's. Back when the Russian SKS carbines were being imported they were selling for even less than the Yugo's are today. As Hauptman "G" mentions the Russian SKS carbines do offer better over all fit and finish, but they are no longer importable and the Yugo's are the best deal going for the price. 15 years ago Mitchell Arms imported a limited number of Yugoslavian SKS carbines built to commercial specifications rather than military standards. These commercial Yugo's were BEAUTIFUL and demonstrated that the boys at Zastava really know how to build these guns. I have visited the factory myself and the crappy Yugo car production line is totally seperated from the firearms production facility. The Zastave Arms Works are staffed by folks who actually give a damn about making a good product and always have.

    Mark T. Christian
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  • trooperchin
    Ive got one and I love it. For 150 bucks its the best!

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  • gunnut505
    Yugo, Bulgarian, Romanian, Chinese, Russian; all these fire when you pull the trigger, all take larger mags, all are semi-auto, some have better looking wood, some have useless crap hanging off them (bayonets, grenade launchers, etc.),but they're ALL my favorites!
    For robust, durable, reliable plinking/survival guns; the SKS beats any ol' black rifle! (In my never-to-be-humble opnion)

    If you know it all; you must have been listening.WEAR EAR PROTECTION!
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  • cdm85-251
    Depends on what you are looking for. If you are wanting an investment rifle, you probably want to buy something other than an SKS. If you want to have one to plink, it really doesn't matter what origin the rifle is and you can save money buying a less expensive rifle. I bought a Yugo SKS, and it shoots fine, and the bayonet and grenade launcher adaptor make neat conversation pieces.
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  • beantole
    I have a Russian SKS. For the price and quality I don't know of any better carbine. I'm sorry I wasted so much money on detachable mags though.

    Der Gebirgsjager: Are you sure the Yugo SKS does not have a chrome-lined bore? If so, are there any other SKS's that lack the chrome-lined bore? And really, is the chrome-lined bore really that great? Just asking, if you know please tell me. Thanks.

    Bruce
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  • Der Gebirgsjager
    I have two Yugo SKS, and neither is chrome lined. Russian and Chinese are. Can't say about Romanian, Albanian, etc. as I don't own specimens and am getting a little heavy on these (8 at last count). Is a chrome bore a great thing? Depends on if you are an avid gun cleaner. The Russians and Chinese were habitual users of corrosive primed ammo, and the chrome plating is why so many of these rifles that appear beat to death on the outside still have decent bores. Such a good idea, in fact, that we used the idea in our M16 rifles. If you avoid corrosive ammo and/or clean your rifle properly after use the chrome bore is of much less importance. As an aside, it is interesting to note that chrome bores must originally be bored oversized by the anticipated thickness of the plating to end up with the proper bore diameter after the chrome has been applied. Smart people.
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  • drobs
    They are fun accurate guns. I have a Chinese SKS that I got 10 years ago for $150. I don't expect any collector value out of it but I don't care. The Russian guns are nice but I really don't think they are worth paying an extra $150 to $200 for.

    If you have a choice, for around the same price, of a 16" Saiga in 7.62x39 or an SKS. I'd say get the Saiga. But both are nice guns.

    Regards,
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  • Mr.PissyPants
    I second the Saiga nomination. Its a great gun, looks good, shoots straight and impresses your friends. Almost the same price as an SKS too. I own a Yugo and would have been much happier had I purchased a Saiga earlier then I did.

    fc3000ae.jpg"Are you gonna pull those pistols or whistle Dixie?"
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  • but
    But the Yugo, you won't regret it. I too picked up an unissued 1951 vintage Russian SKS when they were available at gun shows for $99.00 but you sure won't find one for that price now.

    If you have a C&R you can have a Yugo delivered to your door for $150.00 from Aim.

    In my opinion the Russian version is put together a little better then the Yugo but it is also much harder to assemble after being broken down for cleaning. They're about the same as far as accuracy. The Yugo is heavier due to the beefy stock, grenade launcher and sighting attachments.
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