r/canadaguns • u/nammaheff • 7d ago
Fix my gun Goofy project advice
The other day I came across a steal of a deal on a Poly USA marked SKS that's been pretty bubba'd so I had a thought. If I can find a set of Russian wood, I can make sort of a "sino/soviet" SKS which will be the basis for a build that'll include parts from a bunch of different countries of origin. Pretty much an unholy combination of a yugo barrel, a Chinese receiver, Russian furniture, and whatever other parts I can find. Sounds kind of neat right?
Well here's the part I'm stuck on... As expected a Russian stock isn't exactly a one-to-one fit. Manufacturing tolerances from communist countries strikes again. Before I get into the meat and potatoes of this build, I should ask if anybody's come across a similar issue, where they shaved, how much, and if I can do this with no experience or if it's better for me to take it to someone who can.
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u/Disastrous-Panic-87 7d ago
Honestly, it's a nice project and one that won't be on an expensive rifle.
Why not try it.
In regard to the stock, I'd recommend shaving it so the action fits and since it won't be a perfect fit anyways, I'd just make sure it fits and then bed the action. You will get a perfect fit for not too much.
All you need is a bedding compound, a release agent and some playdough to fill the holes le, etc... stressful at first but ends up being simpler then we think.