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FATSEXY · 05-05-2008, 10:09 AM

In general, what's more accurate, an AK or a SKS? I've heard it both ways, someone help me out.

I am asking because I may just get an SKS and a couple of mags for now, as opposed to trying to save for an AK, just so I can have an auto rifle before the idiots that make up this country vote in a Democrat.

JBHorne · 05-05-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by FATSEXY

In general, what's more accurate, an AK or a SKS? I've heard it both ways, someone help me out.

I am asking because I may just get an SKS and a couple of mags for now, as opposed to trying to save for an AK, just so I can have an auto rifle before the idiots that make up this country vote in a Democrat.

Auto rifle? or semi-auto....

FATSEXY · 05-05-2008, 10:20 AM

Semi auto. I could use my Santa Bush check on an AK, but I'd like to have a bit left over to pay bills with, to be honest.

tomfoolery · 05-05-2008, 10:29 AM

AK's have a tad more parts availability....although both seem to be flooding the market.

Now that the SKS has the AK type magazines i think either is good. You will find more AK mags then SKS mags out there. Both accept a bayonet, both shoot 7.62x39, both are rather affordable.

If you want to keep it wood and arent partial to a pistol grip then get the SKS...If you like blackticool and pistol grips get an AK (or an aftermarket stock for the SKS).

You can't lose...

PA1749 · 05-05-2008, 12:07 PM

Close call but I'd give the SKS a slight edge

boomerzz · 05-05-2008, 12:24 PM

SKS, it typically has a longer barrel and a much longer rear to front sight length.

As far as inherent accuracy, it is probably pretty close.

Maddcat1 · 05-05-2008, 12:36 PM

You can get 2 SKS's for one AK and a little more accurate

**einheit 13** · 05-05-2008, 03:17 PM

SKS in 5.56 (yes the Chinese made them and sent some over) and 7.62. SHort stroke gas system, longer barrel = longer sight radius....but I can hold my own with an AK against them, unless the 'other' guy has as much time on them as I do with SKSs and AKs...

seattleducati · 05-06-2008, 08:02 AM

Another thing to consider in the AK vs SKS discussion is (and I'm making this term up) "loadability." Most of the SKS's out there do not have detachable mags like the AK, therefore you're stuck loading with stripper clips whether it's 10 rounds or 30. For all practicality, unless you're looking at getting a (was it D or M type) SKS with detachable mags, I'd save up and get the AK.

Just my thoughts

casio02478 · 05-06-2008, 08:04 AM

Just buy both. Neither is really expensive (compared to a AR) and both have its' own unique fun factor.

05-05-2008, 10:09 AM	#1
FATSEXY XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 467	A stupid question In general, what's more accurate, an AK or a SKS? I've heard it both ways, someone help me out. I am asking because I may just get an SKS and a couple of mags for now, as opposed to trying to save for an AK, just so I can have an auto rifle before the idiots that make up this country vote in a Democrat.

05-05-2008, 10:29 AM	#4
tomfoolery XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,857	AK's have a tad more parts availability....although both seem to be flooding the market. Now that the SKS has the AK type magazines i think either is good. You will find more AK mags then SKS mags out there. Both accept a bayonet, both shoot 7.62x39, both are rather affordable. If you want to keep it wood and arent partial to a pistol grip then get the SKS...If you like blackticool and pistol grips get an AK (or an aftermarket stock for the SKS). You can't lose... __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

05-05-2008, 12:07 PM	#5
PA1749 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pocono Mountains Posts: 130	Close call but I'd give the SKS a slight edge __________________ \"Nothing makes God laugh harder than a man with a plan\" XD-45 Tactical Hard Chrome Tru-Glo Trits XML Light Dons Fat Rod Decal Rubber Grips

05-05-2008, 12:36 PM	#7
Maddcat1 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Space Coast, FL Posts: 198	You can get 2 SKS's for one AK and a little more accurate __________________ Glock 22C (my fav) XD 45 Bi Tone 5 in. XD OD SC 9mm FN 5 7 Taurus SS 1911 S&W M&P 9 and my carry, Kel-Tec PF-9

05-05-2008, 03:17 PM	#8
einheit 13 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia, C.S.A. Posts: 5,318	SKS in 5.56 (yes the Chinese made them and sent some over) and 7.62. SHort stroke gas system, longer barrel = longer sight radius....but I can hold my own with an AK against them, unless the 'other' guy has as much time on them as I do with SKSs and AKs... __________________ Wer nicht zweifeln kann, ist ein dummer mann! (He who cannot doubt, is a stupid man!) “It is the lack of will power, and not the lack of arms which render us incapable of offering any serious resistance.”

05-05-2008, 10:20 AM	#3
FATSEXY XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 467	Semi auto. I could use my Santa Bush check on an AK, but I'd like to have a bit left over to pay bills with, to be honest.

05-05-2008, 12:24 PM	#6
boomerzz XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 35	SKS, it typically has a longer barrel and a much longer rear to front sight length. As far as inherent accuracy, it is probably pretty close.

05-06-2008, 08:02 AM	#9
seattleducati XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 99	Another thing to consider in the AK vs SKS discussion is (and I'm making this term up) "loadability." Most of the SKS's out there do not have detachable mags like the AK, therefore you're stuck loading with stripper clips whether it's 10 rounds or 30. For all practicality, unless you're looking at getting a (was it D or M type) SKS with detachable mags, I'd save up and get the AK. Just my thoughts

05-06-2008, 08:04 AM	#10
casio02478 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 104	Just buy both. Neither is really expensive (compared to a AR) and both have its' own unique fun factor.

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