Just got my first SKS now what?

[mdale]

Just bought my first SKS Yugo M59/66, what do I need to check out and any good info on breaking it down and cleaning it up?

Thanks

 

[Mosinguy]

First of all,

Second, here is a link with disassembly instructions: COMPLETE SKS RIFLE DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

I know with the Yugos you'll have to check the grenade launcher gas valve. Some are rusted and unsalvageable. This is a fairly cheap part.

 

[Miller Tyme]

Just bought my first SKS Yugo M59/66, what do I need to check out and any good info on breaking it down and cleaning it up?

Thanks

Clean it, shoot it, enjoy it, and DON'T TAPCO F**K IT !

 

[mdale]

Thanks for the link. I remembered being to cheap to buy one when they were $100 and now I spent $300 to get it but I've been wanting one so oh well.
I'm a noob and can't figure out how to post pic other than from a http:?

 

[jblomenberg16]

There is a good "how to" thread on posting pictures, but in short you'll need to get an online host account like photobucket, flikr, etc. Those places host your images and provide the link code to post in message forums.

Regarding your new baby, the Yugo's are known to be a little tempermental, due in large part to using corrosive ammo for most of their military life. This lead to damage to the gas valve that may allow gas to leak out, and cause the action to short cycle and jam.


There are ways to fix that, including a new gas valve. There is also a "paper clip" trick that you can do to improve the seal between the valve and the gas tube.


Best thing to do with them is shoot them!!

 

[mdale]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53031121@N04/6864749089/Here you go

 

[jblomenberg16]

Here you go

Looks like something didn't copy right from flikr. Might try again to make sure you have the "IMG" code copied.


I can get it to view if I click the link, and man that is a nice looking sks!

 

[mdale]

Thanks, the wood is in really wood condition and thats what caught my eye. Now I just need to get all the cosmoline out of it and oil the wood, check out this gas valve and shoot.

 

[WebSnyper]

Should be able to click the

and input the URL from where you hosted the pic but doesn't seem to display properly when I try and do it for you.

 

[SEIndSAM]

And even though it is cheaper, stay away from the Yugo surplus ammo, it's corrosive and dirty, what a pain to clean. As soon as I use up what I bought, I will stick with the cheap Tulammo from Walmart.

 

[Phase2]

Here you go. SKSes are tough rifles. Just from that picture, it appears to be in very good condition. Do an initial cleaning and check for possible corrosion. After that, have fun. It eats cheap ammo. You can use old mul-surp corrosive, but have to be sure to clean soon after. There are a lot of newer brands that don't have that problem (Brown/Silver/Gold Bear, Wolf, Golden Tiger, etc).

 

[mdale]

Yep, got 500+ rounds of wolf. Thanks for getting the pic up.

 

[rugertoter]

The Yugo SKS is my favorite version. I had a Norinco that was so-so, but feel as though the Yugoslavian version is a little better made. A guy I work with has a Russian manufacture one that was made in 1953 - it is really nice.

 

[Phase2]

I recommend that you bookmark this site: Survivor's SKS Boards - Index

That board specializes in SKSes and has everything you could want to know there.

 

[mdale]

thanks for the info

 

[78spitfire0]

Anybody know where to get a ext piston and return spring for my yugo

 

[bigwisher]

I have a yugo with a camo tapco stock, bipod, and scope. I absolutely love this gun. It's my favorite gun in my safe. Whoever said don't tapco f**k don't listen to them. They're awesome. I've never had a single problem with mine and I've put thousands of rounds threw it. Cheap to shoot. There's tons of things you can do to it if you want. Great guns.

 

[Phase2]

Anybody know where to get a ext piston and return spring for my yugo

I find the following sites good for SKS and other military surplus parts:

MilSurpStuff.com AR, AK, Mosin Nagant, SKS

https://www.buymilsurp.com/

 

[kawtech87]

Clean it, shoot it, enjoy it, and DON'T TAPCO F**K IT !

^^^^^THIS!^^^^^^


SKS's skss sks"\s ksks What ever the plural for SKS is, are great rifles, If you treat them right they will treat you better.

My family collectively has 5 Russians. All are very accurate and very reliable. The only reason the russians quit using them is bc the AK was cheaper and easier to make. Some will say the AK is more reliable, but Ive found that to be arguable.

 

[tv1217]

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2. Build time machine

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4. ...

5. SUCCESS!