Comments on: SKS Manual http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Patrick http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-84506 Patrick Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:45:04 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-84506 In case you have not figured this one out. I just bought an SKS myself and had the same problem. On mine I must release the rear clip on the mag and let it drop down a little then rack the bolt and the mag drops out easily. Hope this helps In case you have not figured this one out. I just bought an SKS myself and had the same problem. On mine I must release the rear clip on the mag and let it drop down a little then rack the bolt and the mag drops out easily. Hope this helps

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]]> By: Terry Smotherman http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-58848 Terry Smotherman Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:39:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-58848 I just bought a never issued 59/66. Beautiful rifle but I want to remove the NATO grenade launcher and front sight. Will afront sight from any other model fit? I want to preserve this sight and launcher so please help me by telling me the way to get it off. And what other model sight can I use? Thankyou, Terry I just bought a never issued 59/66. Beautiful rifle but I want to remove the NATO grenade launcher and front sight. Will afront sight from any other model fit? I want to preserve this sight and launcher so please help me by telling me the way to get it off. And what other model sight can I use? Thankyou, Terry

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]]> By: rudy http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-47864 rudy Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:43:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-47864 thanks alan , i have that link , my problem is that the pin will not come out . i have done everything i can think of thanks alan , i have that link , my problem is that the pin will not come out . i have done everything i can think of

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]]> By: Alan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-47860 Alan Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:23:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-47860 I recently did the same thing with a Tapco stock. This link details the procedure you are looking for. http://www.tapco.com/pdfs/instructions/SKS_T6.pdf I recently did the same thing with a Tapco stock. This link details the procedure you are looking for.
http://www.tapco.com/pdfs/instructions/SKS_T6.pdf

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]]> By: rudy http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-47857 rudy Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:47:53 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-47857 i just purchased a new stock for my sks and i am having trouble removing the pin that holds the hand guard to the gas tube , has anyone encountered this problem . any insight would be greatly appreciated i just purchased a new stock for my sks and i am having trouble removing the pin that holds the hand guard to the gas tube , has anyone encountered this problem . any insight would be greatly appreciated

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]]> By: robert canham http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-47529 robert canham Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:09:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-47529 robert c. ross the sks that i have is a yugo it was jaming at the breach the clip that i was using was a modafide ak 47 clip i changed to a tapco polymer 20 round clip my sks has not jamed agin thank you for asking questions about type of sks i will remember to ask my self these questions next time. robert c.
ross the sks that i have is a yugo it was jaming at the breach the clip that i was using was a modafide ak 47 clip i changed to a tapco polymer 20 round clip my sks has not jamed agin thank you for asking questions about type of sks i will remember to ask my self these questions next time.

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]]> By: Alan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-47347 Alan Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:38:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-47347 I have a Norinco SKS that came with a 5 round fixed magazine. I modified it to appect detachable magazines. My question is, when I have a loaded magazine in the rifle without a round being chambered, I can't remove the magazine without pulling the bolt back. I'm new to this so I could be missing something very basic. I have tried this with different capacity magazines from different manufactures with the same results. I've also installed an extended magazine release hoping to fix the problem, but this didn't help. Any advise would be appreciated. I have a Norinco SKS that came with a 5 round fixed magazine. I modified it to appect detachable magazines. My question is, when I have a loaded magazine in the rifle without a round being chambered, I can’t remove the magazine without pulling the bolt back. I’m new to this so I could be missing something very basic. I have tried this with different capacity magazines from different manufactures with the same results. I’ve also installed an extended magazine release hoping to fix the problem, but this didn’t help. Any advise would be appreciated.

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]]> By: Robert R Bennett http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-46563 Robert R Bennett Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:44:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-46563 Was looking for a pamphlet on an sks with technical information and the history of the gun please send one to the address listed if at all possible. Again that address was 2601 N 15th ST lot 14 Arkansas city KS 67005 Was looking for a pamphlet on an sks with technical information and the history of the gun please send one to the address listed if at all possible. Again that address was 2601 N 15th ST lot 14 Arkansas city KS 67005

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]]> By: eric wilborn http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-46277 eric wilborn Thu, 04 Nov 2010 21:46:41 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-46277 I have a norenco sks that when it fires the next round in the mag ejects instead of going into chamber. Has anyone seen this before and if so what are the causes. I have a norenco sks that when it fires the next round in the mag ejects instead of going into chamber. Has anyone seen this before and if so what are the causes.

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]]> By: MoHunter http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-45330 MoHunter Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:31:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-45330 Thank you Steve for all of the information you supplied. Like alot on here, several years ago I bought several russian made sks`s and none came with any owners manuals. I wanted you to know how grateful I am to you for providing this information, and possibly saving someone (like me) from injury, or death. God Bless, and keep up the good work, Kevin. Thank you Steve for all of the information you supplied. Like alot on here, several years ago I bought several russian made sks`s and none came with any owners manuals. I wanted you to know how grateful I am to you for providing this information, and possibly saving someone (like me) from injury, or death. God Bless, and keep up the good work, Kevin.

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]]> By: Ross http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-42202 Ross Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:19:32 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-42202 You say "jams" which doesn't tell us a lot. Is your SKS failing to feed, failing to chamber, etc.? What is the specific problem? Also, what model SKS do you have? That makes a difference. Some came from the factory ready to accept detachable mags, and some were modified later. Also, what type of ammo are you using? What type mag? All of those things could help someone to figure out the problem. You say “jams” which doesn’t tell us a lot. Is your SKS failing to feed, failing to chamber, etc.? What is the specific problem?
Also, what model SKS do you have? That makes a difference. Some came from the factory ready to accept detachable mags, and some were modified later.
Also, what type of ammo are you using?
What type mag?
All of those things could help someone to figure out the problem.

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]]> By: robert canham http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-42022 robert canham Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:53:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-42022 rob i also have problums with jambs with a 20 round clip can some one help. rob i also have problums with jambs with a 20 round clip can some one help.

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]]> By: Charlie Able http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-41060 Charlie Able Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:35:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-41060 I have installed a 30 round Cobray conversion magazine in place of the 10 round magazine that is in the gun. I need some help because after instaling it the gun has jambed and I can not pull the bolt back nor remove the new clip. I do not know what to do nor what caused the problem. Hopefully some one can help me.........Thank You I have installed a 30 round Cobray conversion magazine in place of the 10 round magazine that is in the gun.

I need some help because after instaling it the gun has jambed and I can not pull the bolt back nor remove the new clip. I do not know what to do nor what caused the problem.

Hopefully some one can help me………Thank You

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]]> By: Jerry Tisdale http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-39515 Jerry Tisdale Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:40:58 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-39515 **Just letting everyone know that 'Cheaper than Dirt' e store has video instructions for many guns. They have a 48 minute DVD on the Disassembly and Reassembly of the SKS rifle. It is an excellent video. The sound isnt the best on mine ( on the computer) but the video quality is superb. The cost is only 9.99.They have some excellent Russian non corrosive 7.63 X 39 ammo in 20 round boxes as well. I have several PDF files and instructional pamphlets but this video is tops. I just bought one of the 'never previously issued' SKS Yugo models, AND they are in fact new. The wood hasnt even been sealed. A great piece. All of you with a C&R license should check out WWW.SOUTHERNOHIOGUN.COM asap. I dont think they have a large supply and in fact may be already gone but would be worth a try. SARCO who is advertised all the time in Shotgun News is an excellent source for SKS parts at a very reasonable price as well. Good luck and good shooting.___Tis **Just letting everyone know that ‘Cheaper than Dirt’ e store has video instructions for many guns. They have a 48 minute DVD on the Disassembly and Reassembly of the SKS rifle. It is an excellent video. The sound isnt the best on mine ( on the computer) but the video quality is superb. The cost is only 9.99.They have some excellent Russian non corrosive 7.63 X 39 ammo in 20 round boxes as well. I have several PDF files and instructional pamphlets but this video is tops. I just bought one of the ‘never previously issued’ SKS Yugo models, AND they are in fact new. The wood hasnt even been sealed. A great piece. All of you with a C&R license should check out http://WWW.SOUTHERNOHIOGUN.COM asap. I dont think they have a large supply and in fact may be already gone but would be worth a try. SARCO who is advertised all the time in Shotgun News is an excellent source for SKS parts at a very reasonable price as well. Good luck and good shooting.___Tis

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]]> By: Timmeh http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-35571 Timmeh Sun, 06 Jun 2010 06:01:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-35571 "i was wondering if you can change a chinese sks fixed magazine to a detachable mag." Yes you can, mine was altered. I have no clue as to when, where or how it was done. I have the opposite problem. How can I return one that has been altered back to its fixed magazine configuration to make it legal in a certain western USA state? “i was wondering if you can change a chinese sks fixed magazine to a detachable mag.”

Yes you can, mine was altered. I have no clue as to when, where or how it was done.
I have the opposite problem. How can I return one that has been altered back to its fixed magazine configuration to make it legal in a certain western USA state?

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]]> By: Willie http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-26181 Willie Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:54:52 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-26181 Great stuff! I have a Yugo SKS 59/66 7.62x39 I have blanks for this gun and I am wondering are there smoke grenades or training grenades available that can be launched from this weapon? Great stuff! I have a Yugo SKS 59/66 7.62×39 I have blanks for this gun and I am wondering are there smoke grenades or training grenades available that can be launched from this weapon?

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]]> By: larry http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-23671 larry Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:00:58 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-23671 i was wondering if you can change a chinese sks fixed magazine to a detachable mag. i was wondering if you can change a chinese sks fixed magazine to a detachable mag.

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]]> By: 9millimeter http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-23355 9millimeter Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:46:56 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-23355 In sentence number (5) of my comments I mistakenly said that the side bolt on the stock has to be undone. The correct method is to use a sturdy punch or similar tool to push in on a button at the back of the trigger guard, with the safety in the safe position. (Any of the manuals shown in this website should show the disassembly procedure.) With reference to the removal of the grenade launcher: On the Yugo it takes a magnifying glass to see the joint where the back of the launcher, screwed onto the barrel, meets the barrel; it is a very close tolerance. I doubt if the launcher can be removed without damaging the barrel or the gun because it will probably have to be heated and twisted very hard to remove it. And, once that is done you are left with ugly threads on the barrel. I simply hacksawed the launcher off right at the back, filed the muzzle true, beveled or chamfered the outer perimeter of the muzzle, and recrowned the muzzle by hand carefully using a 29/64" drill bit. Cold re-bluing finished the work. The cut was made close to the launcher to keep the bayonet catch intact, and to make it appear factory-like. Balance of the rifle was improved by lightening the front end. In sentence number (5) of my comments I mistakenly said that the side bolt on the stock has to be undone. The correct method is to use a sturdy punch or similar tool to push in on a button at the back of the trigger guard, with the safety in the safe position. (Any of the manuals shown in this website should show the disassembly procedure.) With reference to the removal of the grenade launcher: On the Yugo it takes a magnifying glass to see the joint where the back of the launcher, screwed onto the barrel, meets the barrel; it is a very close tolerance. I doubt if the launcher can be removed without damaging the barrel or the gun because it will probably have to be heated and twisted very hard to remove it. And, once that is done you are left with ugly threads on the barrel. I simply hacksawed the launcher off right at the back, filed the muzzle true, beveled or chamfered the outer perimeter of the muzzle, and recrowned the muzzle by hand carefully using a 29/64″ drill bit. Cold re-bluing finished the work. The cut was made close to the launcher to keep the bayonet catch intact, and to make it appear factory-like. Balance of the rifle was improved by lightening the front end.

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]]> By: 9millimeter http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-23030 9millimeter Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:21:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-23030 Interesting questions and comments. With respect to what I am able to read... it seems that some input was not written out, leaving holes in the conversations between and among commenters. That being said, I have these comments and answers that I hope will be helpful: (1) Travis Berry's request for info, and his position, is ultimately harmful to the firearms industry, from manufacturers to end users, (2) The grenade launcher sight is simply pushed down hard to rest upon the barrel, and locked in place by the gas chamber button, (3) although I have an operators manual (SKS Takedown Guide, by Radocy Products, Co.) the grenade launcher is not addressed, as is probably the case with most manuals. In my opinion the launcher probably works like the M-1 Garand. The SKS butt is placed on the ground with the barrel pointed high up and towards the target. The launcher sight is raised. The grenade probably has striped markings encircling its' main body. The stripe(s) will correspond to distances when the barrel is raised or lowered so that they line up with the steps of the ladder styled sight. The V-notch is lined up with both the grenade and target, and the blank round is fired launching the grenade skyward, arcing towards the target. The SKS, when fired in launcher mode, probably recoils hard enough to painfully injure the shoulder, therefore, like the Garand in launcher mode with all the gas directed through the barrel and not back to operate the bolt, the force generated necessitates a butt on the ground mode, (4) to disassemble the bolt, the firing pin retainer is pushed out left to right, when looking at the bolt from the top; some firing pins are spring loaded, be careful, (5) I have disassembled my SKS only once to remove the barreled receiver from the stock. All that requires is removing the take-down latch at the back of the receiver and undoing the side bolt located on the stock below the rear sight. When disassembling the gun, be sure to note each step and reassemble in reverse order. The manual safety has to be in the safe position to drop everything in place. Sharp edges can be beveled slightly with a file to facilitate reassembly. The SKS operates reliably under adverse conditions; oiling parts and keeping the barrel and chamber clean are about all that's required. Only when the crud really builds up is when field stripping is required. I also have a Ruger Ranch Rifle Mini-.30 (7.62 x 39) and I have to say that the SKS is more accurate and reliable. Interesting questions and comments. With respect to what I am able to read… it seems that some input was not written out, leaving holes in the conversations between and among commenters. That being said, I have these comments and answers that I hope will be helpful: (1) Travis Berry’s request for info, and his position, is ultimately harmful to the firearms industry, from manufacturers to end users, (2) The grenade launcher sight is simply pushed down hard to rest upon the barrel, and locked in place by the gas chamber button, (3) although I have an operators manual (SKS Takedown Guide, by Radocy Products, Co.) the grenade launcher is not addressed, as is probably the case with most manuals. In my opinion the launcher probably works like the M-1 Garand. The SKS butt is placed on the ground with the barrel pointed high up and towards the target. The launcher sight is raised. The grenade probably has striped markings encircling its’ main body. The stripe(s) will correspond to distances when the barrel is raised or lowered so that they line up with the steps of the ladder styled sight. The V-notch is lined up with both the grenade and target, and the blank round is fired launching the grenade skyward, arcing towards the target. The SKS, when fired in launcher mode, probably recoils hard enough to painfully injure the shoulder, therefore, like the Garand in launcher mode with all the gas directed through the barrel and not back to operate the bolt, the force generated necessitates a butt on the ground mode, (4) to disassemble the bolt, the firing pin retainer is pushed out left to right, when looking at the bolt from the top; some firing pins are spring loaded, be careful, (5) I have disassembled my SKS only once to remove the barreled receiver from the stock. All that requires is removing the take-down latch at the back of the receiver and undoing the side bolt located on the stock below the rear sight. When disassembling the gun, be sure to note each step and reassemble in reverse order. The manual safety has to be in the safe position to drop everything in place. Sharp edges can be beveled slightly with a file to facilitate reassembly. The SKS operates reliably under adverse conditions; oiling parts and keeping the barrel and chamber clean are about all that’s required. Only when the crud really builds up is when field stripping is required. I also have a Ruger Ranch Rifle Mini-.30 (7.62 x 39) and I have to say that the SKS is more accurate and reliable.

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]]> By: lrush573 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-22144 lrush573 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:50:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/08/23/sks-manual/#comment-22144 Apologies in advance if this question is improper. I'm a caregiver for a disabled vet who wants to make his fortune refinishing and selling weapons. He has asked me to find US importers of chinese sks rifles. I'm having no luck. I'm also afraid of ending up on a site where I don't want to be if you know what I mean. Fur farming was his most recent interest and you can't go to any of their sites with infecting your computer. I suspect weapon sites can be the same by virtue of those who believe "high ideals" are bulletproof shields. Any ideas for a search string that'll get me the info he wants without bringing me grief? I've been to page after page and can't find anything but alibaba who don't appear to be US based. If you can help I appreciate it. Thanks Apologies in advance if this question is improper. I’m a caregiver for a disabled vet who wants to make his fortune refinishing and selling weapons. He has asked me to find US importers of chinese sks rifles. I’m having no luck. I’m also afraid of ending up on a site where I don’t want to be if you know what I mean. Fur farming was his most recent interest and you can’t go to any of their sites with infecting your computer. I suspect weapon sites can be the same by virtue of those who believe “high ideals” are bulletproof shields. Any ideas for a search string that’ll get me the info he wants without bringing me grief? I’ve been to page after page and can’t find anything but alibaba who don’t appear to be US based. If you can help I appreciate it. Thanks

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