r/canadaguns • u/Hungry-Craft-601 • 10d ago

Buy recommendations SKS buy

Hey guys, just got my PAL and I’m looking to pick up my first SKS.

I recently shot a Chinese SKS with an ATI stock and really enjoyed it, but I’m looking for an old school SKS.

I’ve been looking around online, but it seems like most of the wood-stock SKSs are either sold out or have gotten pretty expensive. From what I’ve seen, Chinese and Russian seem to be around $900–$1,200 depending on condition.

For those who have bought one recently, what should I actually be looking for in a good wood-stock SKS? Chinese vs Russian, particular variants/years, matching numbers, condition, etc.?

Also, are these prices just normal now, or is it worth waiting and watching the Canadian market for a better deal?

New PAL holder, so any advice on what to inspect or watch out for with a surplus SKS would be appreciated.

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u/MarkDometitaOfSurrey 9d ago

Go to gun shows! Got a mint chinese SKS with a spam can of ammo for 600 just this month at the Red deer show. If you go early enough they usually have stuff actually priced to sell

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u/Mammoth_Attention_59 9d ago

I’ve seen you comment this before,

But you got probably a 1/10000 experience with this purchase

@OP

Go on GunPost, buy anything sub $800

Unicorn deals are unicorn deals