Guest jbob3006 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Does anyone have any info about the ak-47 and sks? Whats the difference between the two of them, the cost, which one do you all like better? I'll only be useing it to target shoot have fun with... any info would be helpful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Re: AK-47 Or SKS??? sks will be considerably cheaper, but may be a little more accurate. Have a norinco sks, and it is a decent rifle. Think in 1993 or so I gave about $100 for the rifle new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Re: AK-47 Or SKS??? The AK is a detachable mag gun and the SKS is a fixed mag gun. Both shoot the same caliber 7.62X39, Russian .30cal. Which is readily availible and has the same ballistics as the old 30/30 cartridge, it is a adequate mid range deer cartridge. The SKS can have its fixed mag changed to accept detachable hi cap mags with no big deal. The SKS's are milled receivers and parts, to me that makes a sturdier gun. The AK by NO means is a slouch. It is the choice of many people around the world for good reason. Reliable, basically accurate, cheap to manufacture and maintain. I have both guns. My SKS is a very well made Russian model and my AKM is a pre '86 ban Norinco underfolder. Both guns do what they were built for. Are you looking to hunt with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Re: AK-47 Or SKS??? [ QUOTE ] The SKS can have its fixed mag changed to accept detachable hi cap mags with no big deal. [/ QUOTE ] The sks can be converted to take detachable mags for around $30 last I checked and will then accept the higher cap mags. Cabelas used to sell the kit, not sure if they still do or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Re: AK-47 Or SKS??? I was where you are about a month ago and ended up purchasing a Romy AK-47 from Lancaster Arms. I had some of the same questions you are asking as well and got some great feedback and answers. Here is my post. You can't go wrong with either...or maybe both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jbob3006 Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Re: AK-47 Or SKS??? [ QUOTE ] The AK is a detachable mag gun and the SKS is a fixed mag gun. Both shoot the same caliber 7.62X39, Russian .30cal. Which is readily availible and has the same ballistics as the old 30/30 cartridge, it is a adequate mid range deer cartridge. The SKS can have its fixed mag changed to accept detachable hi cap mags with no big deal. The SKS's are milled receivers and parts, to me that makes a sturdier gun. The AK by NO means is a slouch. It is the choice of many people around the world for good reason. Reliable, basically accurate, cheap to manufacture and maintain. I have both guns. My SKS is a very well made Russian model and my AKM is a pre '86 ban Norinco underfolder. Both guns do what they were built for. Are you looking to hunt with it? [/ QUOTE ] No i'm just looking for something to have fun with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Re: AK-47 Or SKS??? You could not choose a more fun and inexpensive gun(s) to have fun with. Get a oven mitt for the AK forend if you rapid fire a few 30 rounders. It gets a tad bit hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Re: AK-47 Or SKS??? I have a sporterized SKS Chineese which has been a lot of fun. I added a 30 rd. mag. and you can burn up a lot of ammo in a short while. Accuracy is good. I didn't buy it to shoot at Camp Perry with anyway. Disassembly is quick and easy for cleaning. For under $ 150 you can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Re: AK-47 Or SKS??? jbob3006 - did you make any decisions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlriggins Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Re: AK-47 Or SKS??? sks is cheaper but I myself would rather have the kalashnakov just because it looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Re: AK-47 Or SKS??? [ QUOTE ] sks is cheaper but I myself would rather have the kalashnakov just because it looks cool [/ QUOTE ] +1 on that...here's my "Angel King" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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