Thee most underrated and criticized rifle ever That tells me it's the chosen rifle to have on hand Don't let anyone know you have one or you'll be getting harassed to sell it
@@ThomasGellos-e6vtell me about it. I have a 1969 yugoslavian sks with a beautiful custom walnut stock I bought for it. Everyone wants it. Lol I’m not selling it either!
It’s a myth that triangle shaped wounds are impossible to sew shut, they were used because they’re easier to produce than knifes and were more durable in the musket era. They lost popularity because knife bayonets are multi-role and without Calvary charging you, you didn’t really need a stronger bayonet that comes with the triangle shape. Cutting down weight from a knife or short sword and a spike or triangle bayonet to one tool that works as both was more beneficial. Bullet, shrapnel or musket ball wounds are much more messy than any wound from a spike bayonet and have sewn shut for centuries. It was simply a matter of doctrine and ease of manufacturing.
My first firearm purchase was a mossberg 500 which turned out to be on sale and left me with $100 extra which was enough to also buy a Yugoslavian sks at the same time so I bought both I'm 43 now and still have both ,that sks was the best $100 I ever spent eats all ammo and still runs like a sewing machine
The type of rifles a nation has doesn’t really matter in a modern war, anything past like the second boer war. The VAST majority of the killing and wounding is done by artillery and more recently planes with GPS guided bombs. The small arm is there more or less to fend off a attacker at like 100 yards and to make the grunt feel good. The amount of rifle rounds it takes to eliminate even one enemy soldier is ridiculous.
Yugo sks was my second rifle& gun, a norinco is my…. Let’s not get into numbers but, I still like it a lot and is way lighter than the yugo for obvious reasons.
🇨🇦 Built like a tank 👍 like a battle rifle really should be for durability 👍 just not neutered at the magazine as that messes with the reliability sometimes 🇨🇦
@@ueg-zm8wf I find that impossible being it has an attached magazine. You can run duckbill magazines if you remove the attached magazine. The duckbill ones don't feed well though.
I traded my Tula SKS for a nice hunting bow about 15 or 20 years ago, when you could grab an SKS for 250 bucks and I regret it every single day now. I have 2 safes full of AR15/10s, Glocks, M&P pistols, Winchester, Remington, IWI, etc.. and I still miss playing with my SKS.
Why, they kinda seem shit to me. Well the Chinese ones, And considering you got yours for 250 bucks adding inflation is quite a lot. Was it Russian or Chinese?
Imo the Chinese SKS is such a beautiful Rifle, I own a palmetto AK and if I had a choice I'd definitely trade my AK for a SKS no doubt. Texas gun trader has SKS's for damn near 900 bucks now. Not even worth it anymore.
The original Russian SKS also had a spike bayonet like the M44 Mosin did, also Norinco did not make SKS they just exported them, you need to go by the factory code and serial # among some other stuff to find out when and where its made
So what you said about the SKS being replaced immediately upon inception of the AK is untrue. The SKS wasn't considered obsolete or obsolscent even. They were going to field both rifles at the same time but for different purposes. Due to the SKS' perceived superior accuracy and increased velocity (longer barrel) it was intended to be used by your average infantryman. The AK was intended for vehicle crews, paratroopers, and whoever else may need a more compact weapon as it was intended to replace the PPSH-41 and PPS-43 in their roles. Of course it was deemed later that having both rifles fielded in parallel was silly. The AK did virtually everything the SKS did but better. They fired the same round, negligible difference in velocity and accuracy, and the 30 round detachable box magazine paired with automatic fire was a huge advantage.
The Chinese bayonet is a triangle bayonet, which is quite literally designed to inflict a would that is incredibly difficult to stitch up. Generally considered cruel and unusual, although not expressively a war crime.
I like mine. It’s not an original or war stock tho. I mean, my AK is just a Saiga I got for like $400 when Obama was in office. It’s not a “true” AK. But eh, it goes boom and is reliable, especially now that I stay stocked on the good ammo and not that steel case Shit.
So the blade is just a super cheap option. The Chinese sks is obviously manufactured at a far lower cost. A normal bladed bayonet takes time and some craftsmanship to produce. But a giant pointy spike is so easy its criminal. And no spike bayonets are not better then bladed. That's a battlefield myth. In fact if you ask me they're worse. You now have a stabbing only weapon when before you had kind of a mix between a slashing, stabbing, and cleaving weapon.
SKS. Best rifle on the planet yessir. Couldnt love it more absolutely amazing rifle. Love them to death, i have 4, about to buy some more cant wait. I have a serious problem, my wife left me and is trying ro fight for full custody of my SKSs but i wont let her
We have a sks that the importer Bouchard ruined the finish with a belt sander I bet to remove the cosmoline didn't even seal the wood back up so it's fuzzy. I like the rifle hate that it was so crudely taken care of
The sks is a superb rifle. Very easy to service and clean and theyre quite accurate all things considered. They balance better than an AK as well as mosins, with a managable recoil. Super super guns.
Say what you will about them being cheap survival rifles, "survival" is a proper term. Ive dropped, thrown, whacked, and forgotten to oil mine many times. Nary a complaint, perfect function and the only marks are on the metal from its time overseas. One of the best "shit hits the fan" options you can buy.
Sadly, it's becoming so pricey that I'm inclined to say that it makes more sense to shell out the extra $300 or so to get an AK, or even go the full mile and get a decent AR. The SKS would have been the common sense answer for a SHTF rifle a while back, but now it's just not as justifiable of a purchase as it was back then.
@@JM64 yeah, you aren't wrong. $300 is still a fair amount of money, but I think it makes sense for an individual with buddies. You get more customization options on your weapon, if you have the know how you can turn your weapon into an automatic without sacrificing your ability to have semi auto fire, your ergonomics are better, and you get 30 rounds in actual magazines, no compromise. In a situation where you have no other choice but to shoot, you'll realize how quick 10 rounds go. Plus, if you've got buddies, and y'all have already discussed a calibre of choice, safehouses, etc. An AK is a great choice. In my opinion, I think this more than justifies an AK. HOWEVER, in one scenario I'd say the SKS shines and stands above the AK. If you have no other preppers you know, and it's just you and your immediate family, throw any idea of an AK into the trash and get the 2 SKS rifles for the SAME price of that one AK. In a situation where it's just me and La Familia, I'd pick 2 rifles over 1 any day of the week. All the advantages of an AK are essentially nullified, by the fact that you'd have no one else to cover your back where you can use the AK to its fullest potential. In a firefight, being alone and facing off against multiple people is terrifying. In my mind, this type of situation would make the SKS infinitely better than the AK. In short, the best thing to take away here is to take a good, long gander at your situation, and plan accordingly. And be careful not to cheap out in the wrong places, like equipment that could save your life. Good day. Edit: I forgot to add buddies.
Actually, the Russian military picked the SKS over the AK, initially, because they thought the AK was too gimmicky, and there was some mistrust since the AK was designed by a "tank mechanic" (as if to say, "what would a tank mechanic know about designing guns"). The AK did have some push behind it and it ended up replacing the SKS a couple of years later.
The real reason was the SKS was slated to replace the Mosin (and SVT) as the infantry rifle. The AK was to replace the PPSh and PPS as the “sub machine gun”, eventually the sniper Mosin m91/30 would be replaced (by the SVD down the road) then DP by the DP-46 then RPD etc. It was the Soviet doctrine of the time, but was soon outmoded and replaced by them. So the SKS and AK originally we’re going to serve alongside each other but in different roles then they figured it made more sense to just go with the AK when the idea of a separate rifle/sub machine gun in the same caliber just didn’t really pan out in the field.
@@Dominic1962 The AKM also ended up being cheap enough to justify just making the one gun, on top of doctrine changes and the roles squishing together. The SKS was a great gun for WW2, shame it didn't actually have time to be used during WW2.
@@ForniteJeffReal This is true. The SKS was just in that weird spot of being pretty top notch for WWII but kinda obsolete afterwards. It found its groove with the ChiComs though.
I have an Norinco SKS. And I love it... for a gun that was made in China it's very durable and reliable as well! And I love how simple it is to use... very underrated Rifle!
I bought my first, a Chinese Type 56, in April of this year. Based on 25 years experience in oilfield manufacturing, I guarantee this is a quality made piece of machinery. It runs and shoots to point of aim any ammunition I put in it. I really couldn't ask for a better rifle.
I was trained as an infantryman in the army reserve decades ago and had a lot of experience with firearms in my past. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised the first time I field stripped an s k s and saw how well built it was. It should work well in any climate extreme and being dropped or submerged probably would not affect it.
First rifle ever bought,1995 from a pawn shop in Mesa, Arizona. Chinese SKS, It was $150 brand new in the wood crate covered in waxy grease to keep it preserved. They had like 10 crates of them.
Would be, I bought a bolt action in 7.62x39 because at the time the rounds were dirt cheap compared to everything else, and it performs like .30-30 Got a bear with it
The SKS fits China's doctrine even more because they love accuracy more than volume of fire, and the SKS is perfect for that because it's more accurate than the AK
So the SKS was the replacement for the mosin and the AK was the replacement for the PPSh. It fit USSR doctrine till they realized most engagements are under 200 yards and the ak does that pretty well.
The biggest issue would be sourcing the ammo, 7.62×39 isn't exactly common in the West... you can still find some mil-surp stuff but a lot of it is corrosive so you'll be cleaning the barrel a whole lot
@@JM64 i have to disagree that bolt actions are more accurate than semis as long as you have a good long barrel and a good lock up what runs the action doesnt really matter, if you wanna argue reliability sure but not accuracy. As far as aourcing 7.62x39 my comment goes under the assumption that sourcing the ammo isnt really an issue. Im essentially saying if thats what i was issued for some reason i wouldnt be upset about it.
@@tacobagcharlie9298 A long barrel will help yes, though I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "lock-up". But a bolt action is more accurate because there's virtually no moving parts to jostle the gun around (if only slightly), and since there's no gas being redirected to cycle the bolt that means there's more force behind the bullet (especially with longer barrels) which allows the bullet to fly more straight and true
Got my 1st SKS in 1991 , I installed a radiator in a coworkers 86 S10 pickup for it . I loved it so much I bought 27 more throughout that year @ $109 each , I'm soooooo glad I made that kind of an investment back then . Still have them along with other beauties 😊
If you can cast your own 7.62 amd save the brass I guess it's not so bad... but sourcing 7.62 isn't the easiest thing as is, let alone if shit hits the fan
@@JM64what? 7.62x39 is everywhere and has been for decades. Everyone and their brother has at least an sks or a wasr-10. Ammo will not be hard to find at ALL
I have a norico sks and looked up the marking it was made in 1982 and the guy I got it from had packed it on grease and left it in a closet it’s entire life only shooting it a few times. It’s a tack driver surprisingly. I went and bought some stripper clips for it but it’s hard to find 7.62 where I am
The spike is only for stabbing. Bayonets aren't for slashing or chopping, they're for thrusting. Many bayonets are normal knife-shaped to be used as a survival knife also. You can't use a three-edged spike for bushcraft stuff.
17 years ago when I was 18 years old I bought an SKS for $190. My stepdad was with me and the guy gave us a deal if we bought two for $300. I was just looking at them and now they are going for $700 to $1,000. Haha
Chinese “Spiky Blade..” (why?), b/c it goes in smooth [VERY LITTLE RESISTANCE] & when you pull back w/ it the wound seals, leaving severe internal bleeding that’s Hard to stop = Dead Enemy..!!!🇺🇸
Chinese soldiers on average were/are smaller than their European counterparts, a spike is easier to pull out of a man than a knife blade, so they put spikes on, simple solution.
Chinese Norinco SKS is much beautiful then Russian SKS, the Chinese SKS is slim it spike bayonet is looking good and its furniture colour is redish brown. My son has military surplus Chinese Norinco SKS made in 1979 in very good condition.
"Chinese went with a big spiky boy" "Russians went with an actual blade" I guess it's just because the Chinese had a better mind than the Soviets when it came to flippable integrated bayonets to make it a flat spike than a blade It was the same senario with the Norinco Type 56 AK-47 copy where the bayonet wouldn't cut your hands while holding the handguard
The early russian models used the spike bayonet (Reminiscent of the Mosin m44) and shortly after swapping to the blade style. Different story for the chinese, they started with the blade bayonets (too my knowledge) and swapped to the spike bayonet in about 1963-64. Both of mine are Chinese with blade bayonets, one from 1961 and the other from 1962 or 63 (I forget the exact year on the last one)
Still the best “steel case” blaster of all time, probably only second place to the Marlin 336 for taking deer in the 80s and 90s. Also a great gun for teaching younger people the fundamentals of marksmanship do to them being sized for smaller stature people. I still think they deserve a serious consideration as an all around “truck gun”, even at the prices they go for now.
I've got a Chinese version, and man, that clip that holds the upper and lower together is the toughest shit ever. I had to put all my weight on it for it to snap shut. I've seen someone else do a video on one and they just clicked it together like it was nothing.
Spikes = Thrust Oriented Bayonet Wide Blade = Slash Oriented Bayonet Thrust is more lethal to a single target but once in the target can prove difficult to remove. The wider blade version was more to injure and maim the enemy to buy distance to shoot the enemy anyway. I think the Chinese bayonet design is superior.
The AK was supposed to take the SMG role, but when they were testing it they realized it was basically equal to the SKS so they replaced it with the AK.
I like the SKS because I don’t know I just kind of enjoy the aesthetic but the SVT 40 is where it’s at come on 76 2 x 54R in a semi auto platform with detachable 10 round box magazine I know it sounds just like the dragon half but this thing was actually meant for Infantry if I remember correctly and the wood furniture just looked awesome but they’re so incredibly expensive
.... you know this many facts and don't know a triangle bayonet makes an unsewable wound...? Good info either way tho, I'd say the SKS could be more viable than the AK as a long range battle rifle, but it's only really viable for specific purposes anymore
Not a ceremonial weapon, still used by Ukrainian army, Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republic units in the current war (also the Mosin is in use by those armies as-well).
Even though Norinko is a Chinese brand that makes copies of other guns, my Remington 870 clone (the norinko Hawk) has been super reliable, my dad bought it for a competition last minute almost 2 decades ago, not sure if you can get them anymore. I think they were blocked from selling her cause they were selling weapons directly to Gangs or something
Винтовки SKS в Индонезии используются при обучении студентов-полицейских, которые в настоящее время учатся, чтобы стать рядовыми и офицерами полиции. а всего в 34 провинциях есть каждая школа государственной полиции, вы только представьте, 1 полицейская школа в каждой провинции имеет в своем арсенале тысячи винтовок СКС, а как насчет других 33 провинций... вот почему наш первый президент Сукарно был очень дружен с советский союз.. .. привет из Индонезии
I’m betting the Chinese bayonets being a cross shaped spike is due to cost, with the wartime Mosin Nagant rifles you see a lot of that type of bayonet as well, I have a 1943 model from Russia that has the same spike shaped bayonet with it
Love my sks. I way overpaid for it at $430 but who cares, it's a fantastic rifle non the less. Mine of course is much more battle worn then these two. The Russian sks must have been refinished. The bluing looks brand new whereas the Chinese is almost off completely.
Why they use stiletto bayonet, is because they don't get stuck so easy. Easyer to pull out again. But knife bayonets look more like a tool, and look like it is not only a weapon to stab and kill with. But a knife bayonets are extremely bad knifes. And mostly unusable as a knife. That is at lest what I remember from having experience with a AG-3 with a knife bayonet. I always had a real knife with me. Kershaw by kai, model 1050. Still have the knife today. And that is the best knife I ever had. But the only down side, I am not allowed to have a knife on me, in my country anymore. So I almost never have it with me, when I need it. We have to many tyrannic sociopaths in power. And the only use they cud think of with a knife, is to stab someone with it. So then that is the only thing to use a knife for. I had a knife in the belt of my pocket all the time, growing up. And I never even considered that is a weapon, and never used it as that. a stick or a rock is much better weapon then a small folding knife. And I don't have to carry it around. You find them all over the place. I don't think any of them have a functional brain.
These were actually really solid performers and filled the role of DMR on the battlefield...10rd box makes much easier for finding a rest to shoot from as it doesn't protrude as far out the bottom...."9-hole review" did a video on the sks where he took it from 100yd out to 550yd with ease...did with the iron sights as well.
Alright since your the gun guy I guess your brain dead to penetration lmAo. So that sticky spiral boy is better to use as a bayonet, it doesn’t necassarily have to be pure steel because of the shape holding its own mass without thin corners, hell you could even have a high grade plastic poker that works just well. So as you stick it in it creates these spiral holes, meaning you can pull it right out and stick again elsewhere. The knife boy is nice to have because it secondaries as a knife. You can open your tin cans and skin or fillet, you can hand to hand and drop the rifle, you could slice up bark or some wood shavings for utility, for a fire. Etc, the Chinese army being more by the books and budget explains this right away at the end of the day
You can stab with the four-sided bayonet you are not going to be able to sew it up on the Chinese model. That's why I have one of those and mac-90 goes well with it too. 👍🏽 Those bayonets are banned by the Geneva act - NATO.
While the ak would render the SKS obsolete, it was not seen that way at first by the russians. they were intended to serve alongside one another with the SKS as an infantry carbine and the AK as an officer's weapon, essentially replacing the SMG. Only in the early 50s did they begin to realize the AK's role as a superb infantry rifle and cease production of the SKS.
