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SKS Carbines => Altered SKS Rifles => General Discussion => Topic started by: Loose}{Cannon on September 21, 2014, 05:36:15 PM

Title: I'll take point!
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on September 21, 2014, 05:36:15 PM
Bought this one some time ago locally for $100.  The barrel was chopped at 16.5" at 70° and no crown.  The previous owner had also camo painted the stock and added a large black skull to both sides.   ::)

I fixed the muzzle, added a d&t Capco mount holding a Nikon Pro Staff, made a handguard that covers the RSB, a solid ebony cheek riser, and an ebony butt extension.  Even Blicero would have fun shooting this gun.

Due to not having access to the stripper cliop guides on the carrier, the fixed 10 rounder was made "drop free" via removal of the retaining collar and spot welding the swing portion of the mag in place. Topped it off with my custom made Talon extended mag release and the system works great.

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/mrcoinring/IMG_20140921_143346_920.jpg)

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/mrcoinring/IMG_20140921_143423_695.jpg)

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/mrcoinring/IMG_20140921_143642_146.jpg)

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/mrcoinring/IMG_20140921_143726_556.jpg)

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/mrcoinring/IMG_20140921_143848_391.jpg)
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on September 21, 2014, 05:42:20 PM
Her is how it was when I bought it.   fart1

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/mrcoinring/1275862260.jpg)

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/mrcoinring/1275862261.jpg)
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Dannyboy53 on September 21, 2014, 07:51:30 PM
Whoever said you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear never laid eyes on this one. Great job Cannon, that's beautiful.

So how is the hand guard anchored? Inquiring minds want to know.
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on September 21, 2014, 07:56:43 PM
I have a small countersunk screw going down through the top and into a piece of aluminum thats anchored under the lip where the rear sight leaf goes. Turning the screw pulls up on the alum block drawing the handguard down and locks it in.
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Dannyboy53 on September 21, 2014, 08:14:30 PM
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on September 21, 2014, 07:56:43 PM
I have a small countersunk screw going down through the top and into a piece of aluminum that anchored under the lip where the rear sight leaf goes. Turning the screw pulls up on the alum block drawing the handguard down an locks it in.

Brilliant! Thanks.
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: XXXSKS on September 29, 2014, 02:32:04 AM
You should take the gas button off and plug weld the gas valve in place then smooth out the gas block. It would be a nice touch.


:)........................Joe
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Greasemonkey on September 29, 2014, 06:37:01 PM
HA, the MythBusters were right, you can polish a turd!!! thumb1

I'll admit while I am a Purist, I kinda like it  :)
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on September 30, 2014, 10:51:27 AM
Quote from: XXXSKS on September 29, 2014, 02:32:04 AM
You should take the gas button off and plug weld the gas valve in place then smooth out the gas block. It would be a nice touch.


:)........................Joe

Not a bad idea....   I have a regular gas block I should swap to.
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Phosphorus32 on September 30, 2014, 11:01:35 AM
Modified but not bubba'd...that's just fine craftsmanship there  8)  Nice job turning Bubba's abomination into something functional and beautiful.
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: XXXSKS on September 30, 2014, 06:08:34 PM
I was and still am a fan of this rifle. It just looks unfinished without a muzzle device. It needs a unique device. Nothing store bought. Something from your imagination.


8)..................Joe
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Dannyboy53 on May 13, 2015, 11:39:27 AM
Quote from: XXXSKS on September 30, 2014, 06:08:34 PM
I was and still am a fan of this rifle. It just looks unfinished without a muzzle device. It needs a unique device. Nothing store bought. Something from your imagination.


8)..................Joe

I agree with XXX, it's an outstanding job you did with this carbine but the muzzle does need.....something!
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on May 13, 2015, 11:40:55 AM
Hmmm...  suggestions?
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Gator Monroe on May 13, 2015, 11:44:50 AM
 Chinese Flat side (No Star Stamping) 20  round "Star " Magazine & a leather Milsurp British rifle sling with lotsa brass hardware would give it a late "Steam Punk" kinda look
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Dannyboy53 on May 13, 2015, 12:15:24 PM
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on May 13, 2015, 11:40:55 AM
Hmmm...  suggestions?

Everyones tastes are different of course but this one "trips my trigger"...

TAPCO INTRAFUSE RAZR AK Muzzle Brake AK0689 (http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/accessories/long-gun-accessories/ak-accessories/muzzle-devices/intrafuser-razrtm-ak-muzzle-brak.html)

Or:

Amazon.com: yugo sks muzzle brake (http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=yugo+sks+muzzle+brake&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=3527313817&hvqmt=p&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_8p93x3hahm_p)

Or if you have access to a milling machine and a lathe, you would be limited only by your imagination!
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Greatguns on May 13, 2015, 06:51:29 PM
I remember that rifle, in both conditions, LOL.
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Power Surge on May 13, 2015, 09:23:12 PM
I've been curious about receiver cover mounted scopes....do they hold center well?
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on May 13, 2015, 09:31:33 PM
Quote from: Power Surge on May 13, 2015, 09:23:12 PM
I've been curious about receiver cover mounted scopes....do they hold center well?

Never used one... but I hear not. 
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Dannyboy53 on May 13, 2015, 09:56:30 PM
Quote from: Power Surge on May 13, 2015, 09:23:12 PM
I've been curious about receiver cover mounted scopes....do they hold center well?

Power, the last Chinese SKS we bought had a cover mounted scope and it was a piece of crap. I took it off and bought an unmarked cover to replace it.

It did not hold center at all when the cover was removed to clean it and we had problems with a wandering zero each time we fired it. This is just my opinion but they are not worth the expense or trouble.  pullhair1

Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Greatguns on May 13, 2015, 10:24:08 PM
There are ways to make them hold, but you mess with the originality that way a little bit.

Having said that, I have used the kind with the set screws(NOT NCStar, they are worthless). A method I have used that seems to work is to use blue loc-tite on the set screws on one side and then snug them down. After that you just use the screws on the other side to tighten and loosen to remove. It not only helps in holding zero, but helps in the return to zero upon re-installation.
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: panoz77 on May 14, 2015, 09:47:57 PM
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on September 21, 2014, 05:36:15 PM
Bought this one some time ago locally for $100.  The barrel was chopped at 16.5" at 70° and no crown.  The previous owner had also camo painted the stock and added a large black skull to both sides.   ::)

I fixed the muzzle, added a d&t Capco mount holding a Nikon Pro Staff, made a handguard that covers the RSB, a solid ebony cheek riser, and an ebony butt extension.  Even Blicero would have fun shooting this gun.

Due to not having access to the stripper cliop guides on the carrier, the fixed 10 rounder was made "drop free" via removal of the retaining collar and spot welding the swing portion of the mag in place. Topped it off with my custom made Talon extended mag release and the system works great.

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/mrcoinring/IMG_20140921_143346_920.jpg)


I love seeing old humpy, I like that one  :P

This might look pretty good on humpy
PKM Short Flash Hider for PSL (http://www.cncwarrior.com/PKM-Short-Flash-Hider-for-PSL-p/26031.htm)
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Dannyboy53 on May 14, 2015, 09:56:02 PM
Panoz I agree, that one would look good, I like that name too..."Old Humpy"... thumb1
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: panoz77 on May 14, 2015, 10:31:38 PM
Forgive the not so great job, but I am using Gimp and I'm just figuring it out, used to be Ok at photoshop but Gimp is a little different.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u142/panoz77/humpy_zpscq9bzomz.png) (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/panoz77/media/humpy_zpscq9bzomz.png.html)
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Stoned_Oli on May 15, 2015, 01:20:17 AM
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on May 13, 2015, 11:40:55 AM
Hmmm...  suggestions?

Can you put the skulls back on?  fart1   whistle12   chuckles1   rofl2
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on May 15, 2015, 04:27:44 AM
 rofl

No
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on May 15, 2015, 04:30:42 AM
Panoz...  that one is actually not bad. 

Im sure I would have to turn down the OD of the muzzle before threading. May be easiest just to send it to Xtrigger or Murray.
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Dannyboy53 on May 17, 2015, 02:36:48 PM
Quote from: Stoned_Oli on May 15, 2015, 01:20:17 AMCan you put the skulls back on?  fart1   whistle12   chuckles1   rofl2

Oli I think it's a good idea also!  rofl2
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: 1mlt on May 18, 2015, 12:46:38 PM
LC, you need one of our G3/1's and either/both Tapco 20 or ProMag 30 modified mags to finish that baby up.

Marcus
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on May 18, 2015, 12:48:43 PM
I made the fixed 10 rounder removable.   :)
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: 1mlt on May 18, 2015, 01:21:09 PM
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on May 18, 2015, 12:48:43 PM
I made the fixed 10 rounder removable.   :)

I understand, BUT only 10 rounds?
Marcus
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on May 18, 2015, 01:49:06 PM
Its something to consider I guess...  I dont to much rapid-fire runnin/gunnin type shooting anyhow.
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: Greasemonkey on May 18, 2015, 02:00:23 PM
Oh come on, it takes at least 30 rounds to kill that Nazi zombie rabid groundhog target paper, they just wont die!! They just sit out there, flapping in the wind, waving and taunting you   chuckles1 chuckles1 chuckles1


Then you drag out the M44 Mosin, fireball the b*tch and the boom blows out their gutz  Besplode and then you stab it, kill it, dead.... rofl2 rofl2
Title: Re: I'll take point!
Post by: scarymike23 on May 18, 2015, 07:35:06 PM
What about an old(ish) school FAL style flash hider?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/pioneerparts/SLR%20pics/100_4379.jpg)