r/canadaguns • u/Western_Wish4280 • Aug 04 '26
Buy recommendations Recommendations on SKS
Hi, hope youre all doing great.
My last post here was asking on advice on whether to buy my buddy's sks or not. Apparently the sale didnt go through and he got an outrageous offer for it and sold it off.
Ever since that, i have been looking to get my hands on an sks.
Dont care if it gets banned anymore. A classic canadian staple and ill be buying it regardless only if i can get my hands on one.
Have been out of luck in New brunswick trying to get one for sub 1200$ . Was looking at firearms outlet and saw multiple still in stock.
Need recommendations/ reviews of the ones you guys and gals already own and the ones to STAY AWAY FROM BUYING.
Even if do get one, itll be very hard to check it in person as ill be trying to get her shipped all around canada. So please guide me on where to buy(already know gunpost and townpost) and which model to buy.
Thanks a ton in advance.
P.S: was willing to get the ATI stock one in the picture as a last resort.
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u/Initial-Job9067 Aug 04 '26 edited Aug 04 '26
In my opinion the SKS on ATI stock offers decent value for its price, especially if you can get one on sale. That being said the ATI stock does feel cheap.
I bought the same one. If you’re just looking for something cheap to just have fun at the range with once a month, it’s a great option. Not much out there that’s more powerful than a .22 for under $1000 anymore.
If you appreciate quality, accuracy, and shoot frequently id look at something else.