I have a yugo SKS and I read that the reciever cover is not a very stable platform and therefore does not result in better groupings than with the standard iron sights. Is this true and if so, what is a better way to mount the scope?
2006-11-19 04:22:41 · 3 answers · asked by The GMC 6 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Bound's Hubby here:
"Boker" is absolutely correct!
As an important aside, do not think that the scope is going to vastly improve the accuracy of your SKS! The SKS is an inherently inaccurate rifle. I was firing a match a couple years back, and the match director allowed a competitor fire his SKS, until he was "removed" from the match when his rifle was unable to stay on a 6' by 6' target at 300 yards!
I believe that of the two alternate scope mounts "Boker" told you about, the mount that replaces the rear sight would be the best. In order to use this scope mount successfully, you will also need a "Long Eye Relief" scope.
Good luck!
2006-11-19 08:37:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No such thing, the SKS rifle was never intended for a scope. That's why there's no scope mount built into the rifle. The scope mounts that replace the dust cover are worthless, they wobble, they move, and will never hold zero when you remove and replace the dust cover for cleaning. The SKS is an iron sight rifle, always has been, always should be.
2016-05-22 03:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is true, the receiver cover is not a stable optic mount platform, instead use a side mount,http://www.centerfiresystems.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=475
There are also mounts where the rear sight is removed and a mount is placed there for a scout scope( extended eye relief)
2006-11-19 04:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋