Author Topic: cutting down sks (Read 722 times)

j two dogs · « **on:** January 25, 2006, 07:19:36 AM »

Want to make my sks a paratrooper with 16 inch barrel, is it just a matter of knocking the pin out, heating the outer ring and pecking the outer last three inches of barrel off. Then repeating the procedure to get the sight off.

gunnut69 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2006, 08:23:30 AM »

I've not done this but shortening a barrel is not a big problem. Making sure the weapon functions afterwards is, especially with a gas operated firearm. The danger is altering the port pressure curve. Which includes a pressure peqk and a duration. The duration is what would likely be compromised to most. Still I would advise info from someone with more experience with the sks than I. Keep us informed of your decision and the outcome.

KN · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2006, 12:06:32 PM »

I cut one down just like that. Functions fine. KN

gunnut69 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2006, 07:47:16 PM »

One other caveat.. Don't cut that barrel too short. Sixteen inches is minimum for a rifle and I always like to leave a bit extra to keep UncleSugar a bit happier.

j two dogs · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2006, 02:55:11 AM »

Took one a few years ago to local smith. Turned out ok. Spoke with him yesterday, he said it was a matter of knocking the pin out and then sweating that junction apart.

Plink · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2006, 12:22:48 PM »

The problem with shortening an SKS barrel is if it's chrome lined. Cutting a new crown in a chromed barrel requires a carbide cutter. If it's not chromed, then it's no harder than any other barrel. The SKS's respond well to recrowning as the factory crowns are usually quite a mess.