Mounting a scope on an SKS

[SEIndSAM]

I just got my first SKS and want to mount a scope to it. I have researched this and there are several different mounts available in the interwebs. The one that looked easiest replaced the upper hand guard and gas cylinder.

What works for you? This is just a plinking rifle, but my 50 year old eyes don't see out to 100 yards like they used to.

 

[88E30M50]

I have not tried to scope any of my SKSs yet, but did put a set of TechSights on one of them. Like you, my eyes are not what they used to be and the apeture sights helped a lot. Congrats on the SKS though. They are nice rifles that are great shooters once you get past the crappy Russian style sights.

 

[warhawk77]

I will second the tech sights. I have researched putting a scope on mine and with all the options I like the tech sights best.

 

[42769vette]

they make a part to replace the upper rear of the reciever. they dont work well at all.

the only way ive found to mount a scope to a sks that you dont have to worry about is to drill and tap the side of the reciever and use that style mount

 

[nipprdog]

they make a part to replace the upper rear of the reciever. they dont work well at all.

the only way ive found to mount a scope to a sks that you dont have to worry about is to drill and tap the side of the reciever and use that style mount

https://secure.riflestock.com/catal...oductCode=1&ProductSubCodeID=231&NewProduct=0

 

[42769vette]

https://secure.riflestock.com/catal...oductCode=1&ProductSubCodeID=231&NewProduct=0

thats the one i found that worked well.

thanks

 

[paperboy]

Tech Sights all the way!

 

[duffman0286]

you can always mount a long eye relief scope there is a mount that replaces the rear sight leaf ( this way you dont have to worry about brass hitting your scope or losing zero )

 

[sgreen3]

If you want better sighting get the Tech Sights best upgrade I ever did to my SKS. Those reciver mounts suck, the scope get beat to heck and they can loose zero to easy. JMO but i wouldnt use one.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Just ordered Tech Sights for mine...

 

[2cool9031]

thats the one i found that worked well.

thanks

I agree....if you have your heart set on a scope that is the way to go.
Tech sights are nice....but the are not a scope.

 

[SideArmed]

they make a part to replace the upper rear of the reciever. they dont work well at all.

the only way ive found to mount a scope to a sks that you dont have to worry about is to drill and tap the side of the reciever and use that style mount

https://secure.riflestock.com/catal...oductCode=1&ProductSubCodeID=231&NewProduct=0

Thank you both, I too just got an SKS. I saw a picture of one of the rear receiver cover scope mounts the other day and was wondering if they worked or not. I now know to stay away from them. The side mount looks like the way to go.

Tech Sights all the way!

Great now I need to buy those for it as well. Thanks.

Linky: Tech Sights SKS (these are the ones you are talking about, right?)

 

[Mad Anthony Wayne]

The receiver cover mounts don't work very well. If you really want optics, I would cut away a small portion of the stock and have the receiver drilled and tapped for a side mount. That will hold zero for ya. It's pretty easy to do yourself if you have the skills. If not a gunsmith or your local machine shop can drill and tap a couple holes pretty cheap.

 

[Mad Anthony Wayne]

they make a part to replace the upper rear of the reciever. they dont work well at all.

the only way ive found to mount a scope to a sks that you dont have to worry about is to drill and tap the side of the reciever and use that style mount

Didn't know my buddy had covered this, but he is absolutely correct.