r/canadaguns • u/Cool_Guidance_4140 • Apr 21 '26
Buy recommendations Which SKS?
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/Opening_Concert_3029 Apr 25 '26
Those ati hardware is pretty terrible. It needed filing to fit properly and it’s heavy for really shit feeling material. That is gonna feel worse after every shot. One major thing with shooting accurately is a not moving stock. Every single one of those ati stocks has play in it and it WILL get worse with every shot. Truly shit hardware for an awesome firearm.