Not much disagreement there. A $200 SKS is a great deal these days. With limited funds, that would be my choice.lawrnk wrote:I'd have to disagree. You can find a good SKS, I prefer Norinco, for cheap. Yes, there are some crazies asking 500 or 600 for one, but unless its a sporter, they are cheap. At the height of the Obama craze, I found one at a gun show for 200 out the door, FTF transaction. It is signifigantly more accurate than any AK I've ever shot.
MechAg94 wrote:Given the prices on SKS rifles, I am not sure it is worth it to settle for it when an AK is just a little more money. If you find a good deal though, go for it.
I have a Vepr K and and while I can't do really tight groups, it will shoot 5" groups or so all day long with just about any ammo. I don't really call that inaccurate. It is plenty accurate for what the rifle was built for. I've played around with a 300 yard gong and can hit it, though not consistently.
If you want something to shoot 1/2" groups, an AK is not what you are looking for.
The Yugo SKS I have isn't any more accurate than my Vepr K. However, I think my Vepr is more accurate than average and likely my Yugo is worse.
I've heard a lot of people comment on super inaccurate AK's, but I haven't shot one. I have them in 7.62X39, 223, and 5.45 and all are about the same (2" to 5"). The 223 and 5.45 have more accuracy potential I think, but the sights are a handicap.