SKS. I know, 7.62x39, but very PC and rugged. Cheap, too.NT

by Catoosa, Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 08:03 (4673 days ago) @ traveler

If I was in need of a home defense rifle and on a tight budget, I think I would get one of the Romanian SKSs, strip off the grenade sights and launcher, ditch the bayonet if there was one, and set it up in a nylon stock of whatever style I preferred. Add some better iron sights, an aftermarket bolt cover with a rail to take a compact, rugged optical sight, a sling, and LOTS of practice ammo.

Worst things about the as-issued SKS are the poor sights and the crummy stock. Replace those and it's a whole different shooter. I hated my Para when I first bought it, but once I had replaced the stock and sights it became one of my favorite rifles.

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        Interesting... makes sense . I will have to consider. - brionic, 2012-02-08, 11:04
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- SKS. I know, 7.62x39, but very PC and rugged. Cheap, too.NT - traveler, 2012-02-08, 06:56
  - SKS. I know, 7.62x39, but very PC and rugged. Cheap, too.NT - Catoosa, 2012-02-08, 08:03
    - Agree....... - Byron, 2012-02-08, 10:21

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SKS. I know, 7.62x39, but very PC and rugged. Cheap, too.NT