@@miscmilitaria8566 it seems like I am always looking for rifles for my collection . There have been some I wanted , but the price was higher then I wanted to pay or the price was a decent price , but not having the finances at that time . Also with looking I get a good idea of what they are selling for and see the ups & downs of the sales . Glad you found one at a good price for yourself
In SHTF you don't need a 30 round magazine. You should not be getting into fire fights in SHTF, or you won't be in SHTF for very long. 10 rounds is plenty for an SHTF rifle. The SKS is a very effective SHTF weapon. Good for self defense, great for hunting. You don't have the logistical support a soldier does, stop preparing for war like you're a soldier. You're not a soldier, SHTF is not war.
@@Carnyx_1 thank you for watching the video & commenting . I understand everything you said , yet you have to consider food , water , clothing , shelter , & what the situation is . In some previous videos I have mentioned that you /we do not have the logistical support / supply chain that a soldier has . You only have what you have & that is limited . Yes I would take my SKS over my bolt action rifles , yet it is still only 10 rounds , I would still prefer to have something with a higher capacity . I am not preparing for a war or think / pretend I am a soldier . If someone is shooting at you / me I want to be able to protect myself / family the best way possible & I understand my opinion or option is going to be different from someone else’s .
I agree with you, in shtf situation your mindset should be survival, not getting into shootouts. People that get latest tech are orienting themselves towards war, instead of avoidance of conflict. Weight carry is extremely important, there is a reason American soldiers in Vietnam and Iraq wars would ditch heavy armor even when they were battle oriented. Life is 99% carrying the gun, maybe 1% shooting so bulkiness of 30 round mags is not only obsolete for peace oriented person, but also makes a primary target. A well trained person with sks clips is not at a disadvantage from magazine fed wanabee soldiers.
@@onceuponatime2021 I think a lot of people forget or don’t realize how much ammo weighs . Yes with using a mag you would not have to reload as fast as you would with the 10 round stripper clip . But mags weigh more than stripper clips . Mags protrude from the weapon , the enclosed system of the SKS does not , getting closer to the ground / lower profile . It is more than having a firearm & ammo . Can people make a basic camp & shelter , make a fire , provide clean drinking / cooking water . Ok , you can shoot , but do you know how to hunt , dress & cook the game you shot . Sound carry’s , light at night can be seen for quite a distance at night . We are people of routine , so eventually you make a path . All of that can be used at varying degrees for what may arise .
10:15 Watching him struggle to load the stripper clip into his rifle, when I was practising loading my SKS , I would also find one stripper clip was easy to push the rounds in, and another would be really tough and almost impossible as the rounds would not release from the clip, then I stated to revaluate a SKS as not a good choice for SHTF if fast loading was inconsistent, Then I saw a video on RUclips about loading your SKS and the guy said hold the tip of the top round in the stripper clip up as you push down and they will slide right in, I was kind of skeptical at first but after doing it that way, Yes, the rounds go in much faster and smoother, but it does take a little practice to orientate you hand and finger to this different way as opposed to how I used to load mine which was pushing down with only my thumb
@@bluemouse5039 good observation & point . I remember having that issue & thinking ,great I am having a problem getting them to feed in smoothly . If that was then , just out shooting , how much more being under stress & having that issue . Sometimes the small things make a big difference . I appreciate you pointing that out .
I own 6 Sks I have em just in case I need to pass em out for SHTF but no one wants to train with me. If SHTF does happen people think they just get the gun and they will perfect markman.
@@boxertomus that is nice that you have six , are they all Chinese or do you have Russian , Yugo’s ? Anyway , yes you need to practice . I have shot 123 grain and 124 grain and it makes a difference . For me shooting most weekends for videos on the military surplus rifles , this is the first time shooting them . I know what & how to shoot them ,but don’t know how much they have been used . I have found it interesting that most of my shots are to the left , so that has to be me , not every firearm . I know I need new glasses , after that then find out if I am still doing so and figure out why . So yes training is important
@milsurprifleguy7091 I have 3 chinese, 2 russian and one yugo sks's one chinese is a PLA I think from the 60's and the other 2 are Norinco. The yugo one I bought has a flash hider and has no grenade launcher front sight.
@@milsurprifleguy7091I normally shoot 124 grain but haven't test out accuracy on paper I mostly shoot on steel targets I normally shoot out between 50 and 60 yards
@@boxertomus I was using my parents property to shoot , I was at 75 yards . Since both have passed and we sold the property , I am looking for anther place to shoot
@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 I would not , myself , go & buy one for that purpose . If the SKS was all I had , yes it is viable . Thanks for watching and your comment about them
@@RickNethery what grain of ammo do you use in yours . For me I noticed a difference between shooting 123 grain vs 124 grain & that was at about 70 yards , so I don’t know how that would be at a greater distance .
@milsurprifleguy7091 Usually 123 grain. I've shot various brands of steel , Tulammo and Herters , and some of that steel cased Hornady SST but have also used Federal Fusion 123 grain on deer. I've also got some Winchester 123 grain soft points. This rifle shoots everything pretty well, about a 3" group at 100 yards. Mine is an Arsenal 26 with a spike bayonet. It has a milled trigger guard, short lug threaded barrel and one piece gas tube.
🇦🇺😎👍Those old guns got banned along with all other semi automatic rifles , shotguns and pump action shotguns in 1997. For safety of course 😉🤝😉..Now they are doing their best to remove the bolt actions. In Western Australia they have confiscated all bolt action rifles 284 Nosler and above for safety , just in case 😉🤝😉…great video🏁
Thank you for watching & your comment . Looking into things , it is very restrictive on what a person can legally own and the reason for owning it , which self defense is not a reason . And in 1996 the National Firearms Agreement took out over 600,000 firearms from the population .
I prefer the “paratrooper” model (16 inch bbl length) and you can utilize the loading from bottom technique if you prefer it over stripper clips or run out of them.
@@jeffreyarflin940 I do not have a “ paratrooper “ , & have never shot one , so besides a shorter barrel , what is the difference in weight ? Is there a difference in accuracy or recoil or do you think it makes a difference .
@@milsurprifleguy7091 I don’t think there’s an appreciable weight difference just shorter bbl which makes it handier in close I situations. The velocity loss from the 16” vs the standard 20” is nominal and I have never noticed any detriment to accuracy vs the 20” even at 200 meters.
Thanks for watching and the comment . I have watched quite a few of Triangle 26 videos on the SKS . When I acquired them I did what I could to date them . I do not own a Russian made SKS , I wish I did , the I could actually do a side by side comparison to see the similarities /differences .That one I acquired from my dad , so I don’t know when he bought it
@@MaxWray111 if I remember correctly that one does not have the same serial number on the stock as to the receiver . Also it was imported and has sporter electro penciled on it , possibly came in without a bayonet , then someone added one later . That would be something to look into because one the importer is /was out of CA and possibly at the time of the AWB . I also don’t know it you could interchange a spike bayonet with a blade bayonet . Again thanks
@milsurprifleguy7091 mine has the spike and I have found that shooting with the spike deployed seems to act like a balancer...similar to the balances that people use on their compound bows. It does seem to allow faster accurate follow up shots.
Good Sunday to you. SKS one of my favorites.
Thank you , I wish I had bought a Russian SKS years ago and Yugoslavian SKS , there is a hope of finding one at a good price
@@milsurprifleguy7091 Definitely hope, after searching for a long time I found a Yugo SKS for a decent (compared to other prices atleast) price
@@miscmilitaria8566 it seems like I am always looking for rifles for my collection . There have been some I wanted , but the price was higher then I wanted to pay or the price was a decent price , but not having the finances at that time . Also with looking I get a good idea of what they are selling for and see the ups & downs of the sales . Glad you found one at a good price for yourself
In SHTF you don't need a 30 round magazine. You should not be getting into fire fights in SHTF, or you won't be in SHTF for very long. 10 rounds is plenty for an SHTF rifle. The SKS is a very effective SHTF weapon. Good for self defense, great for hunting. You don't have the logistical support a soldier does, stop preparing for war like you're a soldier. You're not a soldier, SHTF is not war.
@@Carnyx_1 thank you for watching the video & commenting . I understand everything you said , yet you have to consider food , water , clothing , shelter , & what the situation is . In some previous videos I have mentioned that you /we do not have the logistical support / supply chain that a soldier has . You only have what you have & that is limited . Yes I would take my SKS over my bolt action rifles , yet it is still only 10 rounds , I would still prefer to have something with a higher capacity . I am not preparing for a war or think / pretend I am a soldier . If someone is shooting at you / me I want to be able to protect myself / family the best way possible & I understand my opinion or option is going to be different from someone else’s .
I agree with you, in shtf situation your mindset should be survival, not getting into shootouts. People that get latest tech are orienting themselves towards war, instead of avoidance of conflict. Weight carry is extremely important, there is a reason American soldiers in Vietnam and Iraq wars would ditch heavy armor even when they were battle oriented. Life is 99% carrying the gun, maybe 1% shooting so bulkiness of 30 round mags is not only obsolete for peace oriented person, but also makes a primary target. A well trained person with sks clips is not at a disadvantage from magazine fed wanabee soldiers.
@@onceuponatime2021 I think a lot of people forget or don’t realize how much ammo weighs . Yes with using a mag you would not have to reload as fast as you would with the 10 round stripper clip . But mags weigh more than stripper clips . Mags protrude from the weapon , the enclosed system of the SKS does not , getting closer to the ground / lower profile . It is more than having a firearm & ammo . Can people make a basic camp & shelter , make a fire , provide clean drinking / cooking water . Ok , you can shoot , but do you know how to hunt , dress & cook the game you shot . Sound carry’s , light at night can be seen for quite a distance at night . We are people of routine , so eventually you make a path . All of that can be used at varying degrees for what may arise .
You can still get good deals on them and they are worth fixing up
10:15 Watching him struggle to load the stripper clip into his rifle, when I was practising loading my SKS , I would also find one stripper clip was easy to push the rounds in, and another would be really tough and almost impossible as the rounds would not release from the clip, then I stated to revaluate a SKS as not a good choice for SHTF if fast loading was inconsistent, Then I saw a video on RUclips about loading your SKS and the guy said hold the tip of the top round in the stripper clip up as you push down and they will slide right in, I was kind of skeptical at first but after doing it that way, Yes, the rounds go in much faster and smoother, but it does take a little practice to orientate you hand and finger to this different way as opposed to how I used to load mine which was pushing down with only my thumb
@@bluemouse5039 good observation & point . I remember having that issue & thinking ,great I am having a problem getting them to feed in smoothly . If that was then , just out shooting , how much more being under stress & having that issue . Sometimes the small things make a big difference . I appreciate you pointing that out .
I’ve got a Chinese SKS, not my first choice but I would definitely trust it.
Its only drawback is safety too tight, when I flipped it, a loud noise almost scared away the black bear from 100 feet away.
I own 6 Sks I have em just in case I need to pass em out for SHTF but no one wants to train with me. If SHTF does happen people think they just get the gun and they will perfect markman.
@@boxertomus that is nice that you have six , are they all Chinese or do you have Russian , Yugo’s ? Anyway , yes you need to practice . I have shot 123 grain and 124 grain and it makes a difference . For me shooting most weekends for videos on the military surplus rifles , this is the first time shooting them . I know what & how to shoot them ,but don’t know how much they have been used . I have found it interesting that most of my shots are to the left , so that has to be me , not every firearm . I know I need new glasses , after that then find out if I am still doing so and figure out why . So yes training is important
@milsurprifleguy7091 I have 3 chinese, 2 russian and one yugo sks's one chinese is a PLA I think from the 60's and the other 2 are Norinco. The yugo one I bought has a flash hider and has no grenade launcher front sight.
@@milsurprifleguy7091I normally shoot 124 grain but haven't test out accuracy on paper I mostly shoot on steel targets I normally shoot out between 50 and 60 yards
@@boxertomus I was using my parents property to shoot , I was at 75 yards . Since both have passed and we sold the property , I am looking for anther place to shoot
@@milsurprifleguy7091 Nice I go out shoot at in the desert out in CA
The SKS is my favorite rifle :) ever i bought mine 5 years ago for 375 flat amazing rifle all around
@@vincentsilva5663 they are handy , fairly light weight and versatile . Thanks for watching
When they cost more than some new ARs? Not happening for me. They're sort of in-between shtf and collectable status.
@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 I would not , myself , go & buy one for that purpose . If the SKS was all I had , yes it is viable . Thanks for watching and your comment about them
I've got an old Chinese SKS. It's the most dependable firearm I've ever owned.
@@RickNethery what grain of ammo do you use in yours . For me I noticed a difference between shooting 123 grain vs 124 grain & that was at about 70 yards , so I don’t know how that would be at a greater distance .
@milsurprifleguy7091 Usually 123 grain. I've shot various brands of steel , Tulammo and Herters , and some of that steel cased Hornady SST but have also used Federal Fusion 123 grain on deer. I've also got some Winchester 123 grain soft points. This rifle shoots everything pretty well, about a 3" group at 100 yards. Mine is an Arsenal 26 with a spike bayonet. It has a milled trigger guard, short lug threaded barrel and one piece gas tube.
👍👍........... gotta have at least one..
I do like mine & the differences between them . I would like to acquire a Russian and a Yugoslavian SKS
@@milsurprifleguy7091 , my Yugo's have excellent bores even better than my Tula . Yugo's know how to keep them..
🇦🇺😎👍Those old guns got banned along with all other semi automatic rifles , shotguns and pump action shotguns in 1997. For safety of course 😉🤝😉..Now they are doing their best to remove the bolt actions. In Western Australia they have confiscated all bolt action rifles 284 Nosler and above for safety , just in case 😉🤝😉…great video🏁
Thank you for watching & your comment . Looking into things , it is very restrictive on what a person can legally own and the reason for owning it , which self defense is not a reason . And in 1996 the National Firearms Agreement took out over 600,000 firearms from the population .
@@milsurprifleguy7091 🇦🇺😎👍Yep
Sks is one of my favorite rifle and nice video
@@jahunterplus2809 thank you , I like the SKS also , wish I had a Russian SKS , maybe someday
I prefer the “paratrooper” model (16 inch bbl length) and you can utilize the loading from bottom technique if you prefer it over stripper clips or run out of them.
@@jeffreyarflin940 I do not have a “ paratrooper “ , & have never shot one , so besides a shorter barrel , what is the difference in weight ? Is there a difference in accuracy or recoil or do you think it makes a difference .
@@milsurprifleguy7091 I don’t think there’s an appreciable weight difference just shorter bbl which makes it handier in close I situations. The velocity loss from the 16” vs the standard 20” is nominal and I have never noticed any detriment to accuracy vs the 20” even at 200 meters.
Love the SKS.
Have a Chinese and a Yogo. Alway looking for a Russian but there getting pricy
I don’t have Russian or a Yugoslavian , which I did , I keep looking though
Bottom one appears to be a 1956 or '57. These early guns were made with Soviet parts under Soviet supervision. Rare valuable rifle.
Thanks for watching and the comment . I have watched quite a few of Triangle 26 videos on the SKS . When I acquired them I did what I could to date them . I do not own a Russian made SKS , I wish I did , the I could actually do a side by side comparison to see the similarities /differences .That one I acquired from my dad , so I don’t know when he bought it
Also, I don't believe it's the original stock because it should have a blade bayonet.
@@MaxWray111 if I remember correctly that one does not have the same serial number on the stock as to the receiver . Also it was imported and has sporter electro penciled on it , possibly came in without a bayonet , then someone added one later . That would be something to look into because one the importer is /was out of CA and possibly at the time of the AWB . I also don’t know it you could interchange a spike bayonet with a blade bayonet . Again thanks
I still prefer this over a AR/AK
Why?
Yea...the sks with the bayonet is a formidable force for riot control
Do you use the blade or the spike bayonet ?
@milsurprifleguy7091 mine has the spike and I have found that shooting with the spike deployed seems to act like a balancer...similar to the balances that people use on their compound bows.
It does seem to allow faster accurate follow up shots.