Big plinkers SKS vs Mosin

[DoggyDaddy]

I love plinking with 7.62x54R... or 8mm... or 30-06... or .308... or... Well, you get the idea!

OP, you just missed a chance at some cheap SKS rifles from Allan's Armory. They had them for 200 bucks but when I saw this thread and went to get you the link, they were all sold out. (Not surprising at that price!) They've gone up like everything else, but you should still be able to find one for under 300 if you're patient. I have a Yugo 59/66 which is heavier than the Chinese or even the Russians, but it's a fun shooter. I have Mosins too and like them as well. I'm partial to the carbines, but I also love my Finn M39 for its accuracy. It's really a toss up as to your choice. Really can't go wrong with either one.

 

[engineerpower]

I really would like to have both, or a few of both, but the money isnt there being a college student and all.

You've got plasma to sell, haven't you?

 

[ThatOneKid]

You've got plasma to sell, haven't you?

Huge fear of needles
One of the few times I scream like a little girl

 

[LANShark42]

I have both. And that would be my recommendation to you, if you can swing it. Both are fun in their own way.

 

[Bluejeeper]

I say Mosin. I really enjoy shooting my M44. And around here, x54r is just about as easy to find as x39.

Of course, now that I stop and think about it, the sks my dad had was a lot of fun to shoot as well. Guess I need to pick one of those up soon, too.

Good luck with your hunt

 

[Tlam13]

I like shooting my Mosins, but definitely the SKS for plinking and just fun shooting at plates, stumps, targets, etc...

 

[Nacho Man]

Seen a sks type m with the paratrooper barrel unfired at bullseye in kokomo. Pricy at $599. They came down $20, but decided to pass. That's too much, mind as well buy a ak. Nice for a collection though.

 

[MordecuS]

For the price of a SKS, you can get a Mosin and a spam can. That being said, I personally have to vote for the SKS. As others have said, you can not go wrong with either.

 

[BogWalker]

SKS. 7.62x54r is cheap now but will be expensive when the surplus runs out. Surplus 7.62x39 has run out and the commercial is still cheap.

 

[arthrimus]

Since I still can't seem to find any .22 in large amounts in my area, I'm in the market for another gun to take to the range and have fun with.
I have shot both platforms before, but its been a few years. In your guy's opinion, which platform have you had the most fun with?
Both guns are relatively "cheap" and both are cheap to feed. I'm on the fence and can't decide which gun I want.

Both. Seriously, I can't miss with either of them.

 

[Miller Tyme]

SKS. 7.62x54r is cheap now but will be expensive when the surplus runs out. Surplus 7.62x39 has run out and the commercial is still cheap.

That wont be happening anytime soon, the russians (as well as many former east block countries) still use the 7.62x 54r round in sinper rifles as well as there light machine guns

 

[engineerpower]

We're still working through the old stock of x54R. I think all on my cans are dated 71 through 77, and don't think I've seen anything fresh than 83-ish.

We blew up some bangalores in engineer school that were dated from the 60's, IIRC, and all the C4 I've blown was 80's at the freshest.

 

[Jmak]

I have one of each; an Russian SKS I bought years ago and shot it once or twice plus a mosin I have the bolt "bent" by someone in Utah i believe plus put a "Russian scope" on it have yet to fire it... Anyway. Buy them both...

 

[Mgderf]

Quantity has a quality all it's own.

Buy both, then buy ammo.

 

[87iroc]

I have both. The SKS is sitll my favorite plinking gun. The X54 is just too much umpf to shoot a ton of ammo through. Of course, that may be attractive to you. I can plink with the SKS all day. Its like shooting a .22 to me with a kick.

I have a Type 53 Chinese(think M44) and a 91/30. They both are fun to shoot...but about 40 rounds and I'm done for the day. I never knew the fireball was there until I realized everytime I pulled the trigger I blinked. When I quit doing that I saw the flash bulb go off. most impressive.

 

[chibicascade]

I've had both, only kept the sks. The mosin is just a bit heavy on the recoil.
It is cheap though, I'll probably be getting another one it the future.

 

[Airborne18th]

You should just get them both...

 

[remington870]

Id say SKS. Mosins are fun to shoot, but I have had trouble finding 7.62X54R lately. And when I do, it is pretty expensive. 7.62X39 is cheaper overall.

 

[CarnageRush]

I prefer to shoot my SKS's over my Mosins. Can't go wrong with either.

 

[HeadlessRoland]

SKS are fun and fairly cheap. Mosins are fun and super cheap. Get them both. You're welcome.