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I already own a SAR-1 and finding that it's nowhere near as consistently accurate as my AR15. I like the 7.62x39 caliber, though, and was wondering if a Yugo SKS is significantly better in this area. I know nothing about the SKS, just that it's inexpensive and would fill my want for a larger caliber range rifle that's inexpensive to enjoy.
Any feedback on this?
Thanks in advance.
I may be wrong but from what I have read it is more the round than the guns themselves. My AK isnt very accurate either.
I got the impression (from other forums) that the inaccuracy is mainly due to barrel tolerances on the SAR-1; supposedly, it's better with the higher quality of the Bulgy barrel w/ same ammo. And some of it is due to ammo. Some claim to shoot 2" groups @ 100 yds all day through iron sights w/ the SAR-1; I don't see it happening with mine and it's taken the fun out of target shooting for me. I suppose it's not a targeter; I can hit tight groups all day with the AR15.
Do you think that an SKS would be a whole lot better than the SAR-1?
I haven't put enough ammo through my SAR1 to know. It is, as Marlin pointed out, sighted in at "minute of frying pan." Having said that I need to shoot it a lot more to reall feel good about it, and or really know where and how its going to hit the target.
That being said, I'm confident that I can hit what I aim at with my Yugo. (And SOG marked the "excellent condition" rifles down to $99 this week!)
A completely unscientific "feeling" that I have is this. The Yugo SKS rifle I have is more accurate then my SAR1. I've never shot my SAR2 so that may be a whole different story. That is just a feeling, and is not born out by any extensive shooting. And I really need to fix that.
I haven't really had the chance to sight in the SAR-1 yet so, I don't have real data for that yet, it is "minute of Frying pan" at 75 yrds I can live with that, for now. :wink: As far as the SKS, It was a bear to sight in, almost as bad as the CETME. Once I got it there though, it was decent. Never measured it to know for sure but, I did manage to shoot out the center of a 10" target at 50 yrds with it.
my type 56 and Yugo SKS's are more accurate than my SAR-1.
ALL are quite leathal, and will do the job when it comes down to the wire.
if we're talking groups on paper out to a determined range, my M1A will will outshoot all my semi autos.
every one of my sks's long barrel and short, outshoot any of my AK's hands down.
'Good enough. It looks like I'll be adding one to my collection by summer. Thanks, people.
So how do the accuracy of the SKS compare to the AR?
Just curious.
Id put my 53' Ruskie Tula up against any AR any time ;)
For me, the AR is very accurate. I don't have the SKS yet and can't comment, but I'm looking forward to doing a comparison, although I don't think it'll match the AR15. The AR is almost boringly accurate at 100-200 yds, meaning that the challenge seems almost gone for me. I'll be extending the distance when I can, but welcome the challenge of hitting, with reasonable accuracy, w/ the 7.62x39mm cartridge at 100-300 yds. The plus is that the SKS/762 combo is very inexpensive fun.Quote:
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Well, I couldn't wait 'til summer, did the paperwork last night, and should be able to take her home by Friday. Unissued and snorkeling in cosmo, $155 out the door from a local dealer. I think that if I waited until summer, they'd all be gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by XHairs
That is how I always justify my purchases :wink:Quote:
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although the sks does seem to be decently accurate, i havent shot mine enough to see just how accurate, i dont think one could ever match an AR15. it would be nice if it could, but i dont think its posible. and trust me ive researched this a lot. it would be nice to outshoot a guy that spent 900+ on his gun and you only spent around 200. nobody even bales barrels for an sks, that would be a big stel to try and get the most accuracy out of one. i doubt the chambers in them are very tight.