r/canadaguns • u/cliffordthebluedog • May 25 '26
Feets / Collection / My build Russian SKS “build”
Bought this Russian SKS with a detachable magazine for 80 dollars used off a buddy back in 2018, oh how times have changed 😂
It’s been through several evolutions over the years , of course it sported the classic ati stock at some point but eventually I got tired of coming up with solutions to keep the pistol grip tight.
I bought it as a teenager, and absolutely shot the piss out of it, I have 5 empty crates to prove it . After a while i noticed it was getting a bit more difficult to shoot it out to further ranges on reduced sized targets so I setup a paper at 100 at the gun range.
Well she shot about a 12 MOA group , so I figured it was time to rebarrel it. A friend had a spare barrel he didn’t want any more so we did some horse trading and I got it off him.
Using some equipment I had access to I removed the front sight post , bayonet lug and cut the barrel to 18.7, threaded and re-crowned. It needed some machine work to index correctly and head space but it was all doable with a lathe and some patience.
While I was in there I powder coated the barrelled action , dust cover , and bolt carrier.
I can confidently say it’s a shooter now , initially shooting 2.5” groups with Chinese surplus ammo. I haven’t confirmed since.
The primary arms 3x prism is calibrated for 7.62x39 and works wonders out to a confirmed 450 yards; consistently hitting a full sized steel torso 5/5 when the wind dies
down.
I couldn’t count the miles this rifles been carried through the woods , and lord knows how many rounds it has seen between myself and the previous owner. Take care of these guns and they will take care of you !
We’ve all gotten the short stick with all these recent bans ; but remember gents there’s still fun to be had and get out there , be safe and enjoy your property!
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u/BrotherLefthand May 26 '26
Does that brake do anything at all?
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u/cliffordthebluedog May 26 '26
Definitely makes it louder. But it is effective for muzzle rise and recoil.
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u/BrotherLefthand May 26 '26
Interesting... I've seen some brake testing on AKs and the right brake really does drop the recoil. I think it's time I drop my front sight too.
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u/cliffordthebluedog May 26 '26
If you do it yourself, let me know I can give you some pointers that might save you some headache. I threaded it 1/2x28 then used a 5/8x24 adapter off eBay. Best of luck
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u/Acc4Wtf May 26 '26
Well done, love to see it. A true evolution and the prism is just perfect if you can get a solid rail/eye relief. 2.5" groups sounds fantastic as well, especially given the cheap ammo.
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u/Iokua_CDN May 27 '26
Looks great, only thing I don't like is the (prism?) Scope sticks way out the back! I'd likely put a red dot on it instead so I could move it forward. But thats just my personal aesthetic.
Otherwise, damn good looking rifle, looks great with the cut barrel!
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u/cliffordthebluedog May 27 '26
Thanks. The reason for the prism is I didn’t want the weight of a red dot and magnifier , and with the eye box of a prism it has to be further back . But I agree red dots look better
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u/TheObviousNovice 28d ago
Mind if I ask what mags you run?
FAB defense chassis was just purchased, KD optic rail purchased, and going to get the barrel threaded as soon as I have all the parts together..
I have made the choice to molest yet another SKS, this will be second. I loved my first one but it was ungodly heavy. Started to miss it after it was sold. I have another untouched and I am betting this Chassis will be much lighter.
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u/cliffordthebluedog 27d ago
Promag I believe. They still have the duck bills attached. Yeah they can get heavy quickly that’s why I opted for the prism , hardly any additional weight coming from there. Best of luck with build
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u/Relevant_Diver_3228 May 26 '26
What chassis