Need an opinion on a project

[usnmars 136]

I have a Yugo SKS that is an outstanding shooter and was thinking on making it a project. I have a bunch of sks's and this is the least collectible and most beat up looking externally. I was digging through my parts bin and thought of a project. I found a side mount detachable scope mount, a repro M1 Garand cheek pad for a side mount scope and a vintage Weaver K4 scope. I am thinking what the heck and make a pseudo SKS sniper-LOL. I have all the parts, so it isn't going to cost me any money, just a little time to drill and tap the sks. I clamped it together and cheek weld is awesome and appears very comfortable to aim through the scope. So here is a pic of it mocked up, nothing drilled yet. What do yall think, should I go for it next time I am home?

[JimmyAGR 54]

Looks like it could be a lot of fun and since it won't cost anything. Plus it cold out so you need something to keep you busy, right?

[lunker 274]

I think it looks great. Go for it.

[tbtrout 141]

Looks better than I thought it would. Go for it.

[tuktuk 16]

Go for it. However wat u have to remember is that sksz empy casings extract upwards so u have to protect the scope with a shield or something like that. Good luck !

[vladtepes 1,060]

Go for it. However wat u have to remember is that sksz empy casings extract upwards so u have to protect the scope with a shield or something like that. Good luck !

 

PS mods pls delete the double post

 

 

+1 I was thinking the exact same thing.. aren't they going to eject right into the scope?

[usnmars 136]

The scope mount is side mount so the scope is on the side of the gun, not on top. This is the reason for the cheek pad the whole top of the gun is clear so you can even feed from strippers. Looks like I have some tapping to do when I get home from work.

[lunker 274]

The scope mount is side mount so the scope is on the side of the gun, not on top. This is the reason for the cheek pad the whole top of the gun is clear so you can even feed from strippers. Looks like I have some tapping to do when I get home from work.

 

Is the purpose of the cheek pad to push your head to the side enough for a side mounted scope that is offset?

[usnmars 136]

Yup, just like on the garand snipers. That is why they use the leather pad

[lunker 274]

Yup, just like on the garand snipers. That is why they use the leather pad

 

Thanks. I learn something new every day. It's too bad I forget at least two things every day.

[usnmars 136]

IT IS DONE!!!!!!!!!

[vladtepes 1,060]

you did an excellent job man.. looks great..

[Jon 264]

Bad freaking arse. Well done.

[muaddib 0]

that's very nice looking, almost like it was designed to go together.

 

only thing id change is the scope to something a bit more matte.

 

enough room to run the stripper clips as well

[usnmars 136]

well considering I already build a 1/2 MOA Mosin, my goal for this project is a sub MOA SKS. It is possible, and I have an unissued barrel standing by, but it will be a bunch of work. Tomorrow I am going to glass bed it and free float the barrel. FUN FUN! Today I cut an 11º target crown on the barrel and started stoning the trigger group. So maybe some time next week I will have a pic of yet again- one ragged hole.

[maideneddie 35]

Excellent job Eric....looks awesome. You should start your own gunsmithing business on the side.

[matt6669 71]

When you showed me the preliminary plans at your house I said that it was going to be badass. It's better than badass, it kicks assssss hardcore.

 

I need to build me one of them.

[muaddib 0]

what mount is that anyway?

[usnmars 136]

I really couldn't tell ya. It was something in my parts bin. If i see cool stuff at gunshows that I like cheap i pick it up.

[APD123 0]

That looks super cool! Now your giving me ideas for my sks....

[CPRPE 4]

Can I ask a newb question? How do you zero in the rifle with the scope off axis like that? Is my newb showing too much with this question? Way cool tho...