Extend a Mag 1953 Russian SKS - The Firearms Forum

Cherry62Olds · 12-22-2009, 05:37 AM

Just wondering if I could get some genereal info/links about, how to, and where to, find what I would need to upgrade my fixed 10 round magazine on my original 1953 Tula SKS. Also opinions are definitely encouraged if anyone has performed this "upgrade". Thanks! In advance...

Gabob · 12-22-2009, 08:42 AM

It is an easy conversion. Works well

carver · 12-22-2009, 08:47 AM

Don't know any thing about upgrades. With my Russian SKS all I hade to do was remove the ten round mag. and replace it with a 30 round mag. 30 rounds in a mag is a lot more fun than ten!

Popgunner · 12-22-2009, 02:10 PM

I've done & it's fine but has a couple of drawbacks. If all you have is the thirty round mag you'll be shooting standing up. Kinda hard to shoot from the bench or prone. Also, with bullets that weigh more than twice what .223 bullets it adds lots of weight to the rifle with a full mag.

Cherry62Olds · 12-22-2009, 04:38 PM

Would I be limited to just the 30 rd if I went that route, or would the 20/30rd mags be interchangeable?

Buford Allen · 12-23-2009, 12:01 AM

China made a 20 rnd. fixed mag like the original that I have heard works pretty well. I have personally used the Tapco 20 rnd mags and they work great. Not sure if anyone has ever extended an original mag. I don't think it could be reasonably done and with all the aftermarket options you can get 20 or 30 rnd. mags from many different suppliers. Not all SKS mags are the same. I have had some of the older ones that work fine (blued steel). Some of the new mags that are painted black are poorly made and have given me trouble. IMHO Tapco makes the best. I would stay away from promag, they have given me trouble also.

Cherry62Olds · 12-25-2009, 02:39 PM

Where should I look to get information or a guide on how to do this mod?

Shooter45 · 12-25-2009, 03:18 PM

Do a forum search.

Nighthawk · 12-25-2009, 08:25 PM

http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#sks..._1-2-4_8-16-32

from 5 to 70 rounds detactable

marcodelat · 12-25-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherry62Olds

Where should I look to get information or a guide on how to do this mod?

Go here, read, do a search and ask questions:

http://datalus.montecarlohosting.net/~sksboard/smf/

100 Bullets · 12-30-2009, 08:27 PM

I have some extra some 20 Round tapco mags that I am getting rid of. I agree with popgunner the 30 rounders are too big and bulkly and matters a lot it using for hunting.

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12-22-2009, 05:37 AM	#1
Cherry62Olds Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 5	Extend a Mag 1953 Russian SKS Just wondering if I could get some genereal info/links about, how to, and where to, find what I would need to upgrade my fixed 10 round magazine on my original 1953 Tula SKS. Also opinions are definitely encouraged if anyone has performed this "upgrade". Thanks! In advance... -->

12-22-2009, 08:42 AM	#2
Gabob Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW GA CSA Posts: 1,162	Re: Extend a Mag 1953 Russian SKS It is an easy conversion. Works well __________________ NRA Endowment Member Keep Your Powder Dry

12-22-2009, 08:47 AM	#3
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,552	Re: Extend a Mag 1953 Russian SKS Don't know any thing about upgrades. With my Russian SKS all I hade to do was remove the ten round mag. and replace it with a 30 round mag. 30 rounds in a mag is a lot more fun than ten! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

12-22-2009, 02:10 PM	#4
Popgunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Contributor Posts: 1,764	Re: Extend a Mag 1953 Russian SKS I've done & it's fine but has a couple of drawbacks. If all you have is the thirty round mag you'll be shooting standing up. Kinda hard to shoot from the bench or prone. Also, with bullets that weigh more than twice what .223 bullets it adds lots of weight to the rifle with a full mag.

12-22-2009, 04:38 PM	#5
Cherry62Olds Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 5	Re: Extend a Mag 1953 Russian SKS Would I be limited to just the 30 rd if I went that route, or would the 20/30rd mags be interchangeable?

12-23-2009, 12:01 AM	#6
Buford Allen V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vernon, TX Posts: 134	Re: Extend a Mag 1953 Russian SKS China made a 20 rnd. fixed mag like the original that I have heard works pretty well. I have personally used the Tapco 20 rnd mags and they work great. Not sure if anyone has ever extended an original mag. I don't think it could be reasonably done and with all the aftermarket options you can get 20 or 30 rnd. mags from many different suppliers. Not all SKS mags are the same. I have had some of the older ones that work fine (blued steel). Some of the new mags that are painted black are poorly made and have given me trouble. IMHO Tapco makes the best. I would stay away from promag, they have given me trouble also. __________________ "Politicians hide themselves away. They only started the war. Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor, yeah." --Black Sabbath, War Pigs "Yes as a matter of fact, I am a Christian, American, Heterosexual, PRO-GUN, Conservative." "Any questions?"

12-25-2009, 02:39 PM	#7
Cherry62Olds Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 5	Re: Extend a Mag 1953 Russian SKS Where should I look to get information or a guide on how to do this mod?

12-25-2009, 03:18 PM	#8
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: Extend a Mag 1953 Russian SKS Do a forum search.

12-25-2009, 08:25 PM	#9
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: Extend a Mag 1953 Russian SKS http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#sks..._1-2-4_8-16-32 from 5 to 70 rounds detactable __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member

12-30-2009, 08:27 PM	#11
100 Bullets Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 13	Re: Extend a Mag 1953 Russian SKS I have some extra some 20 Round tapco mags that I am getting rid of. I agree with popgunner the 30 rounders are too big and bulkly and matters a lot it using for hunting.