r/canadaguns • u/Cool_Guidance_4140 • Apr 21 '26

Buy recommendations Which SKS?

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Just got my PAL today. So requisite which SKS to get post.

Cabelas has Chinese SKS with ATI stock for $700. $785 after tax if I go pick it up in store.

Canada's Gun Shop has a Yugo 59-66 for $850 +$15 shipping. No PST shipped to my province which saves me 7%. $907.67 total after shipping charges and tax.

Basic, matching SN, non French-tickler Chinese SKS $829. Same price as Yugo $906 after shipping and tax(also no PST).

I'm leaning to Yugo for the slightly more unique factor even though it's neutered (no grenade launcher or bayonet). I'm aware it doesn't have a chromed barrel.

Are there any others out there you guys would suggest? Is there anything wrong with the Yugo if I'm aware of the shortcomings?

I can't seem to find any wood stock SKS for less than ~850, and I don't hear great things about the ATI stocked guns that are only about $120 cheaper.

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u/No-Veterinarian-8834 Apr 21 '26

If you don't get the Yugo you're in big trouble young man.

Plus you can just buy an ATI stock later and swap that out on a regular SKS.

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u/Cool_Guidance_4140 Apr 21 '26

I think that's what I'm going to do.

Just ordered the Yugo because I think it's coolest of the bunch to me and they seem to only come in sporadic batches. Sucks they neutered this batch but what can you do.

Then I may order an ATI one at some point and install a wood stock on it as someone suggested. Then can sell the ATI if it sucks and sell it or hold onto it if I think I may ever want it. Seems the cheapest way to get an SKS actually.

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u/Itsivanthebearable Apr 21 '26

The Yugo is built to last. Take care of it and it will outlive your children