Let us know how the scope works. Did you mount it on the receiver cover, or on the barrel?
Sorry for the delay in replying.... I've been online but hadn't checked into the forum for a while..... and had left knee totally replaced late last month... in fact, got out of the hospital on Christmas day. And things aren't going so well either... sure hope I'm not going to fall into the % of surgeries that don't work out....... *sigh*...
Anyway, I mounted the scope on the receiver cover. A shooting buddy had an aftermarket cover with weaver rail and just gave it to me. Nice guy!
Upon changing the covers.. the stock one fit VERY loosely... I discovered the aftermarket one also fit somewhat loosely. Not as bad as the stock one but it still moved around. Now that's not good for getting accuracy with a scope if the scope is moving... sooooooooooo..... Hang onto your hat for this.....
Red Green would be proud of me. I cleaned up the cover's tab where it fits into the receiver and, well, duct taped it. I cut the tape to fit the hole where the pin goes through and stuck it on there. It fit very snugly. Ok, ok, this is a temporary fix just to see if scoping the rifle is going to be worthwhile. If it does work I'll remove the duct tape and epoxy thin strips of plastic in it's place... or possibly use something like liquid steel or aluminum and file it to fit for a permanent repair.
However, due to the surgery, it is going to be a month or more before I can get to the range and sight it in/evaluate how well scoping an SKS works.
And now, just because I'm feeling a bit down, I'll complain a little. I've been stuck in the house since Christmas day with nothing to do but hurt and watch TV. I haven't fired a round in nearly a month.
I'm going freaking nuts!!!!!!! Would you believe I got so bored I disassembled my new last month Ruger Mark II just to see if I could get it apart and back together? I just HAD to fondle a gun!