Why are Chinese sks so expensive now?

[u/cheddarkittyy]

I spent $450 in December 2024 for my Chinese sks. My dad just got his pal and I was looking to get one for him and it’s $850 now? What? Why did the price almost double in just over a year?

[u/MourningWood1942]

To be honest I’d buy it at $850 even if it’s ridiculously high. It’s the only reliable non Turkish/non shitty made larger caliber semi auto on the market. $850 for an unissued French tickler is still a great deal considering.

Prices will only go up and eventually there will be no more unless buying from a private seller.

I paid $500 for mine around Covid, wanted a French tickler and price was at $650 few months ago. I waited for the price to come down and it went up to $750. Only regret was waiting.

[u/Iokua_CDN → u/MourningWood1942]

One alternative,  they sell used European Bars in 3006 for 800 too!

But yeah, sks is a good rifle even at these prices. They were a steal at 450

[u/MourningWood1942 → u/Iokua_CDN]

Wow didn’t know about that website. Thanks now I have to spend more money 🥲

Great suggestion for the Bar!

[u/Iokua_CDN → u/MourningWood1942]

I have one of the double barrel shotguns from them.... lots of over unders or side by side shotguns and plenty of decent bolt actions

[u/Own-Pause-5294 → u/MourningWood1942]

What website?

[u/throwaway1010202020 → u/Iokua_CDN]

Is there anyone that has bars in stock for $800?

[u/Iokua_CDN → u/throwaway1010202020]

Intersurplus has a bunch. Just 3006. Not any 308 sadly

[u/matthew_py → u/Iokua_CDN]

Intersurplus has a bunch.

Welp.... this comment is responsible for me buying one in the next month lol.

[u/throwaway1010202020 → u/Iokua_CDN]

Damn don't know how I never saw those on there before I'd likely have 2 by now lol.

[u/Iokua_CDN → u/throwaway1010202020]

Right???? I think about it all the time.  The only issue I have is getting a Bar for 800, or instead pick up a cheap 3006 bolt action for even less.... the Bar might be winning out