SKS

[triplethreat]

I just bought a new chinese SKS, and I want to make it into a more accurate rifle. I brought it to the range and shot it iron sights at 100 yards and it was very good. Could accuracy improve with a scope or muzzle brake/compensator?

[sfgb]

Just how good was your accuracy at 100 Yds.
You fail to mention this.
Of course a scope is going to improve your sight picture and accurracy dramatically, however do not expecct match grade accuracy from your SKS.

[PathfinderJr3325]

Hummmmmm,
One of the recent Gun Digests had an article on accurizing an SKS. My advice would be to take it back where you got it, trade it in on an M-1 Garand, and be happy

Just my .02

[veil]

Or on an M1 Carbine... those things are a treat to shoot.

[jaxmore]

Veil-
Ever had the opportunity to try an M2? (Selective-fire version of M1) ...now that's fun.

[veil]

Nope... just some old M1's we still had in stock before they got sold and/or destroyed. It's a nice weapon, accuracy isn't exceptional but it has a nice smooth operation and a gentle tap on the shoulder. I'd love to own one myself, but there arent many ones around these days.

-veil

[3000 FPS]

Veil,
If you live in America they are very easy to get. you can get them through CMP(civilian marksmanship program). really cheap too. only catch is you have to be a citizen.

[veil]

Sorry, europe here http://www.specialoperations.com/ubboard/smile.gif Many shooting ranges have em still around though as starters gun but they dont sell 'em.

It's a shame, we also used to have lots of garands laying around but they got destroyed and replaced with ex-army FAL rifles. Never really liked the fal...

-Veil