SKS loading question - The Firearms Forum

Saskprairie · 07-08-2008, 04:55 PM

I just bought a SKS at a price too good to pass on, it has a stamp on the side and says its made in china. It has a folding bayonet and is top loading. I was wondering if it can be converted to accept a detachable magazine. I shot about 30 rounds through it and am pleasantly pleased. Thanks

delta13soultaker · 07-08-2008, 05:00 PM

You can buy detachable mags at cheaperthandirt.com and cabelas.com

AngelDeville · 07-08-2008, 05:01 PM

The detatchable mags tend to not function very well, get some 10 round stripper clips.

butchseaman · 07-08-2008, 08:25 PM

The 20 round detachable mags made by Tapco work fine in my Norinco SKS. You will enjoy shooting that weapon.

AngelDeville · 07-08-2008, 08:49 PM

I'll have to look into the tapco, they make good stuff

Saskprairie · 07-09-2008, 12:58 PM

Sorry I should have been more clear on my post, the sks loads from the top and on the bottom has a lever that swings open a outer cover, which has the spring loaded magazine guide? Is there two versions of the sks, one that is detachable magazine and the other that is internal magazine. If so, i have the internal one and want the external detachable one, is there a conversion kit i can buy?

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 07-09-2008, 02:09 PM

You don't really need a kit since there is a way to remove the internal mag, but I forgot how, exactly.

ponycar17 · 07-09-2008, 02:17 PM

Since I see that you are in Canada, you might want to check your local laws before attempting to purchase and use SKS detachable mags...

delta13soultaker · 07-09-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saskprairie

Sorry I should have been more clear on my post, the sks loads from the top and on the bottom has a lever that swings open a outer cover, which has the spring loaded magazine guide? Is there two versions of the sks, one that is detachable magazine and the other that is internal magazine. If so, i have the internal one and want the external detachable one, is there a conversion kit i can buy?

That's a regular SKS. That "outer cover" is your SKS magazine. Dissassemble the weapon and reassemple without replacing the magazine.

Now it will accept detachable mags.

The advice Angel gave is very true. It's difficult to find 30 round SKS mags that work reliably....they are out there but it's trial 'n error...most can be made to function by adjusting the lips but this may require filing etc etc.

Also...detachable SKS mags have a big extended lip that makes it less than practical to carry multiple mags in conventional pouches.

IMHO....an SKS is fine as a 10 round weapon. It loads best with 10-round stripper clips.

Anyway...

SKS Magazine Installation Instructions

1. MAKE SURE SKS IS UNLOADED!
2. Lock bolt open and switch the safety on.
3. Take out trigger assembly. To do so turn SKS upside down and look behind the trigger guard for a detent. With a Phillips head screwdriver insert the tip into that detent and push forward. This will release the trigger guard causing it to come out of the SKS.
4. Remove Factory 10rd. Magazine Assembly. The magazine will remove after the trigger assembly is out of the way. The magazine should just pull out easily provided the bolt is still locked back.
5. Remove the Butt Stock from Barreled Assembly. The butt stock will come out if you grab the barrel and gas tube in front of the wood stock and lift. While the SKS is upside down, with the right hand slap the Butt Stock where your cheek rest when shooting and the Barreled Assembly will separate from the Butt Stock.
6. Disassembling the SKS allows you to see how the NEW MAGAZINE mounts to your SKS.
Under the rear sight on the bottom side of your SKS is a block with a notch where the extension of the NEW MAGAZINE inserts. Once the extension is in the notch you will be able to rock the magazine into the slot in the rear of the magazine well.
7. Now put your SKS back together with your NEW MAGAZINE in place.

Saskprairie · 07-12-2008, 02:26 PM

Thanks to all who replied, will stay with a 10 round magazine to keep on the good side of the law, I plan to use if for pest control mainly.

pawn · 07-12-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by butchseaman

The 20 round detachable mags made by Tapco work fine in my Norinco SKS. You will enjoy shooting that weapon.

+1 Butchseaman
Tapco detachable mags work fine in my norinco SKS as well.

07-08-2008, 04:55 PM	#1
Saskprairie Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saskatchewan prairies Posts: 3	SKS loading question I just bought a SKS at a price too good to pass on, it has a stamp on the side and says its made in china. It has a folding bayonet and is top loading. I was wondering if it can be converted to accept a detachable magazine. I shot about 30 rounds through it and am pleasantly pleased. Thanks -->

07-08-2008, 05:00 PM	#2
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: SKS loading question You can buy detachable mags at cheaperthandirt.com and cabelas.com __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

07-08-2008, 05:01 PM	#3
AngelDeville Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 644	Re: SKS loading question The detatchable mags tend to not function very well, get some 10 round stripper clips. __________________ Why don't guns go off "accidentally" when people aren't around?

07-08-2008, 08:25 PM	#4
butchseaman V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 50	Re: SKS loading question The 20 round detachable mags made by Tapco work fine in my Norinco SKS. You will enjoy shooting that weapon. __________________ Semper Armatus

07-08-2008, 08:49 PM	#5
AngelDeville Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 644	Re: SKS loading question I'll have to look into the tapco, they make good stuff __________________ Why don't guns go off "accidentally" when people aren't around?

07-09-2008, 12:58 PM	#6
Saskprairie Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saskatchewan prairies Posts: 3	Re: SKS loading question Sorry I should have been more clear on my post, the sks loads from the top and on the bottom has a lever that swings open a outer cover, which has the spring loaded magazine guide? Is there two versions of the sks, one that is detachable magazine and the other that is internal magazine. If so, i have the internal one and want the external detachable one, is there a conversion kit i can buy?

07-09-2008, 02:09 PM	#7
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: SKS loading question You don't really need a kit since there is a way to remove the internal mag, but I forgot how, exactly. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

07-09-2008, 02:17 PM	#8
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: SKS loading question Since I see that you are in Canada, you might want to check your local laws before attempting to purchase and use SKS detachable mags...

07-12-2008, 02:26 PM	#10
Saskprairie Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saskatchewan prairies Posts: 3	Re: SKS loading question Thanks to all who replied, will stay with a 10 round magazine to keep on the good side of the law, I plan to use if for pest control mainly.