Spare Parts list for SHTF

[Bigus Macus]

What parts should I have for my SKS?

[Phosphorus32]

For a real SHTF/TEOTWAWKI situation where you are relying on an SKS as your primary rifle, I would recommend 1-2 firing pins, extractor and spring, firing pin retention pin, op rod and spring (because it could fly away if you make a mistake in field stripping), gas piston (because it’s a very long rod. I’ve never seen one bent but…), a spare complete trigger group tested for function before SHTF, and a broken case extractor.

[Sindone]

For a real SHTF/TEOTWAWKI situation where you are relying on an SKS as your primary rifle, I would recommend 1-2 firing pins, extractor and spring, firing pin retention pin, op rod and spring (because it could fly away if you make a mistake in field stripping), gas piston (because it’s a very long rod. I’ve never seen one bent but…), a spare complete trigger group tested for function before SHTF, and a broken case extractor.

Might me easier/ cheaper to just have a spare SKS

[Phosphorus32]

For a real SHTF/TEOTWAWKI situation where you are relying on an SKS as your primary rifle, I would recommend 1-2 firing pins, extractor and spring, firing pin retention pin, op rod and spring (because it could fly away if you make a mistake in field stripping), gas piston (because it’s a very long rod. I’ve never seen one bent but…), a spare complete trigger group tested for function before SHTF, and a broken case extractor.

Might me easier/ cheaper to just have a spare SKS

I’d offer that the bare minimum would be a spare firing pin 

[running-man]

Definitely, a spare SKS (or 3) is the correct answer! 

The next best answer is what P32 mentions: a spare firing pin as there are numerous incidents of those bending or breaking.  I would also say you need all the tools, solvents, oils, etc. (preferably in their own standalone kit) that you would need to keep it in good operating condition. 

[RoscoeTurner]

Might me easier/ cheaper to just have a spare SKS

That would be the way to go.

[Phosphorus32]

Might me easier/ cheaper to just have a spare SKS

That would be the way to go.

I might have 1 spare…
…or maybe ~2^6 spares