Russian SKS - Complete Overview, Disassembly, Reassembly, and Cleaning Tips

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11 жыл бұрын

I will cover the following in this video.
Brief Overview
How to shoot it - no actual range time in this video though.
Cleaning
Disassembly
Reassembly

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@gabp590 9 жыл бұрын

Best SKS assembly/disassembly and cleaning video I have ever seen on youtube. I disassembled mine a few times and I learned alot in this video. Thank you so much (I'm from Canada and I just ordered a Tula Hardwood stock with a Russian PU Scope for 490$ on westrifle and I have a 1953r Tula that I love, SKS is my favorite gun)

@PuffAdder8565 6 жыл бұрын

That "r" character is actually a lowercase g in Russian.

@gob2003 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks buddy! THUMBS UP!!!

@elpelone Жыл бұрын

Hopefully it isn't taken from you by our govt

@MIDiver67 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that this was the first SKS disassemble video that I found! I am now confidently going about maintaining this awesome weapon!

@jt6390 10 жыл бұрын

There are so many videos out there to show how to disassemble and reassemble the SKS but this video is, by far, the best. Very clear and very good explanation. Good job Forrest. I ordered my SKS from Cabelas Canada and will be getting it soon.

@bigchunk1 9 жыл бұрын

I am sort of spiteful that you got a Russian SKS in that condition for $200. Some guy tried to sell one to me for $750. I got mine for $425 with the sling, bayonet and everything. I guess I can tease you for having a 5 round augmented mag while mine still shoots 10. Very nice video. Lots of information in 12mins and very clear.

@johnanderson2320 6 жыл бұрын

bigchunk1 well its not a legit russian . Or it doesnt have all original parts on it. Original pre1951s didnt have free float firing pins. The had return springs. Sometime after someones genius idea tapered and free floated them causing them to valcano your bolt face get stuck slam fire and pop primers. Guess it could still be just later model. But to my knowledge the reason you would pay more for an actual all matching russian is because you get a better quality weapon with strong materials. After 1951 other countries got ahold of that patent and fucked that thing up namely using softer metals on the most important parts like your bolt and bolt face aswell as using a tapered freefloat firing pin. I personally dont believe it is an original with all matching parts the bolt firing pin and the cost are a red flag. But he said 1954 atleast on the reciever I believe thats when they stopped using a return spring. Genius i know. Had they not the gun would still be reliable no matter what country got ahold of it. But whoever did this ended up giving this gun a terrible name. It had a great start when it was originally being made in its home country. It was reliable then but not now simply because of that issue. I miss my sks and what i went thru to make it actually reliable"refacing the bolt and installing a firing pin return spring" never skipped a beat after that ever. Before that it was a piece of shit that would slam fire and literally eat the primers. They would be popped and some how get lodged inside the bolt behind the firing pin creating even more problems. Didnt matter how clean and upkept it was would still do sketchy shit. Hahaha

@tonyhalvorson2841 8 жыл бұрын

I am also a Canadian Sks owner. just got mine a couple weeks ago. watch the video and completely disassembled cleaned and reassembled it no sweat. thanks man.

@Physics072 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought a unfired Russian 1950 the seller even cleaned out all the cosmoline and oiled it for me. Mine has the newer firing pin with the spring to prevent slam fires. You did a great job on the video. Went fast and hit all the major areas. Other videos never mentioned putting the blade at a 90 degree to get the cleaning rod out, the just forced the rod out.

@peterdeduke1962 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. I also live in Canada just bought an SKS. Now I know how to clean my rifle. Cheers

@azdadoman 5 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say a big thanks for this quick rundown on the Russ SKS! I was stuck one the Gas chamber removal...With your quick guidance, it was a cinch!

@kevinharbottle7400 5 жыл бұрын

Picked up a 1953 Tula Arsenal SKS today and figured I'd better learn how to disassemble/reassemble it. Awesome video. Very clear and concise. Can't wait to give it a good cleaning and a go over and get it out to the range. Thanks for the fantastic video.

@smudgepost 8 ай бұрын

Great video thank you. I got rid of an old Chinese copy I had with a polymer stock and just picked up a Russian one. I didn't realise it had a cleaning kit in the stock. A handy refresher. Be good to see you shoot it

@TheFlatlander440 6 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a well used 1952r Tula Russian SKS and this vid is the most detailed and comprehensive one on field stripping I've watched here on YT. Thanks for sharing.

@glorias9125 6 жыл бұрын

Well done Forrest! I bought an SKS from a friend about 8 yr ago and the 10 rd mag and 30 rd mag came with it in a zip lock bag. Never could get the 10 rd mag in position. This gave me a good push to completely dismantle the SKS and clean all the Cosmolene off and reassemble everything properly. Again, thanks, great video!

@esv123 10 жыл бұрын

Just picked my 1954 SKS rifle today and after watching this video I am convinced I can take it apart, give it a through cleaning, put it back together and go have some fun with it! Thanx for this awesome "show & tell". Keep up the good work. :)

@mmautomotive6647 5 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful video! It helped me get my new SKS all ripped down (I wasn't able to remove the magazine or the barrel assembly from the stock), and do a restore. From one Canadian to another, thank you!

@tedbreeden4066 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, very clear and concise. Watched this and had no issues taking my SKS apart, cleaning and putting back together. Thanks.

@Jimmyboy5758 10 жыл бұрын

I have the same year SKS, I got it "new" and have enjoyed shooting it just never took it apart to clean it. Great video! Thanks for the help.

@codycrossman 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent narration and terrific video, my friend! I love how you get to the point, yet are also specific. Cheers from Winnipeg! ;)

@ConstableGrey 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you very much for this video. I just picked up a Sino-Soviet SKS and this was a very helpful resource.

@harryshaffer7442 Жыл бұрын

By Far the Best KZfaq Video I have ever seen on the Disassembly, Reassembly and Cleaning of the SKS 7.62. I just received a 1953r SKS 7.62x39 from a Friend who only shot around 50 rounds through it. This thing is in mint condition. I did not know how to reinsert the Mag Assembly or how to remove the Cleaning Rod however now after watching this Video I can do that and more.Thank you so much for this Video, Again The Best Video by far.

@SolubleSpork 10 жыл бұрын

Great video. Best SKS disassembly/reassembly vid I have seen yet! Very straight forward and clear.

@headspace8338 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Very helpful for converting my sks back to its original state. Mine is also Russian, produced in 1951 and is in great shape.

@jamesskyway6746 3 жыл бұрын

almost 10y old vid but thank you it was very helpful. I picked up a Russian 1950 SKS yesterday. With your help i managed to take down and reassemble. A few hickups and differences along the way. First the trigger group was a sob to get off. That little push lever was SO tight. Had same problem putting back together. Very tough getting it to snap back in. One difference is the bolt and bolt carrier. They not the same colour. The bolt is black but carrier is silver. Another change is the magazine. Yours had the blocker at bottom of magazine (the 5 shot limiter) Mine has a round bar riveted to bottom of follower. A plus is in a real SHTF event, it would be very easy to cut that bar off. Wasnt too much grease on the gun. Firing pin must have been stuck. As before take down it would not dry fire. After putting it all back together it was working. Going to take it to range soon. Love how cheap the ammo is compared to other rifle ammo (i have a 6.5 creedmore and a 308)

@jordanepic 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one a few days ago, your video was exactly what I needed to watch, thanks!

@jace2wheel762 5 жыл бұрын

2019. Just got my first sks and this was really helpful. Thanks from Canada!

@rollygibb9737 7 жыл бұрын

I am about to order my first SKS and this is a bookmark I will save for future maintenance on my rifle!

@joesbarbecue1 Жыл бұрын

Slicker’n deer innards on the front porch! Easy Peasy, great quick demo. Thanks!

@Jackofalltrdes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Just bought one a week ago, can't wait to have it dialed in.

@theflyingchihuahua7026 5 жыл бұрын

You explained this better than anyone and anything I’ve saw great video

@bobthompson4918 9 жыл бұрын

Great video man ! Very accurate information. Very good for new SKS owners to watch. I bought the same gun, same year from Lever Arms in Vancouver for $200 and have never regretted it for a moment. Shot tons of corrosive mi'lsurp ammo through it and just clean it with "Brakeleen" and lube it with WD40 and 3in 1 oil. No corrosion, no problems. Still working like new don't plan on changing anything about this gun or the way I use it.

@nevawoke5148 2 жыл бұрын

Very rare finding sks's in that condition now ! 9/10 condition beautiful example .

@pistolgrip44mag 4 жыл бұрын

Just purchased a Chinese SKS Type 56 Rifle. You made it look so easy. Best video I have seen so far. Looks like a great Rifle.

@ripsterruta4438 7 ай бұрын

Best cleaning vid I’ve found! Well played 👍🏻

@willmah9557 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Great video. Just got my first SKS and this video was super thorough and helpful!

@junglejim651119 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent, I just picked up a Tula '53 ($170 from Milarm in Edmonton) and this certainly explained how to take it apart for cleaning. Well done.

@brucesmith962 9 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video. Thank you very much for taking the time to post it.

@vinzclortho8938 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! As a new owner of a 52 Tula, this vid helped me learn a lot.

@craigbruce7300 9 жыл бұрын

Great video. I picked up a 52 Russian SKS for $169.99 today, very happy! Can't wait to play with it.

@123lard123 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a clear and concise video , helped me through my first disassembly.

@willyates55 6 жыл бұрын

Great video man. I'm a Canadian newbie and this is my 3rd gun. This is also the best video I've seen. I always disassemble, clean, and reassemble my surplus before the first shot and I have never enjoyed a better vid for a first look. Happy shooting brother.

@callenmcmanus19 8 жыл бұрын

Good video! Straight to the point and clear instructions. This is how homemade videos should be done

@rubenmiranda2892 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You. This video helped me alot. My first SKS and your video made the cleani g easier.

@michaellorusso4912 3 жыл бұрын

I’m Michael Lorusso & I approve of this video. Well done Sir...

@NRH111 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, you helped me out hardcore got a type 56 sks and it was slathered in cosmoline and I managed to get her apart and clean her and toss her back together in 4 hours

@airsoftchameleonowen 5 жыл бұрын

Best video i have seen on the sks. Straight forward

@nickjean9555 6 жыл бұрын

great video, just picked up my SKS last night fired 15 rounds through it and love it, I've been practicing taking it apart and putting it back together, to familiarize myself with the rifle

@nickjean9555 6 жыл бұрын

PS that damn buttstock cleaning kit bit my finger a couple times lol

@jimward1586 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Yugo SKS, I brought back from Viet Nam a Chinese SKS in 1970. The SKS is by far my favorite rifle platform. It is accurate, never misfires and the length is just right. Great video.

@scottgriffith7967 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very straightforward and simple video. Nice job!

@Eddythebandkid 6 жыл бұрын

Yo, I had to come back and watch this video again now that I got my own SKS. You used to do a lot of videos back in the day.

@matthewcrabbe 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video man! I plan to follow your steps later this week. I just picked up a 1956 Tula, a number series, all matching numbers. It blows my mind that 60 year old tech is so reliable and easy to take apart. I don't plan to fire corrosive ammo. And I will be switching it over from the hardwood stock to an aftermarket laminate stock.

@keith2134 6 жыл бұрын

I bought my sks 2 years ago in the states in great shape with matching #'s. Awesome video. BTW I PAID 400.00. Being in the US I was able to install a tapco 20 round mag.

@kevinjaques9428 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought one and cleaned er up following this video. Thanks alot.

@thepunisher31 5 жыл бұрын

From Canada also! Great video man! Thanks so much!

@langleyj8199 7 жыл бұрын

I just bought my first SKS. 1954 Tula. It's in very good condition like yours. Pleasantly surprised when I got it home to clean it.

@Justin-rq6kf 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man! I just got am SKS and this video helps alot

@khan40A 11 жыл бұрын

Best cleaning and assembly video for SKS on KZfaq.

@skylerburton9903 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, short, sweet, but good info. Thanks!

@rudypeterson4514 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. Very well done and easy to follow. Keep up the great work.

@MrDeekaph 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude, quick and easy. Much appreciated.

@nojustno1216 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely superb takedown and reassembly video. Beautiful gun too...

@JS-te4gz 4 жыл бұрын

Best sks video by far....nice work

@NWRASteelCity 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. Really helped me out today!!!

@adammcdonald7268 8 жыл бұрын

My first SKS was a nightmare, got it from a random gun shop. I made the mistake of doing research after I bought it. The gas chamber doesn't fit, all the latches are ridiculously stiff. So I said fuck it, went to Cabelas, checked out a new one, looked good. It is night and day compared to the first. Gas chamber slides in and closes like a dream, latches are good. Honestly such a relief. I had to buy it twice, but now I have a spare SKS. The SKS is such value, I don't care at all. Have to say videos like this helped soooo much, many thanks.

@cannack 7 жыл бұрын

if you get a good one they are WONDERFUL rifles,

@tempo529 10 жыл бұрын

This is a great video.I'm buying my first SKS in a couple of days.

@Turnthemwrenches 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Very informative videos, helped out a lot

@cezmystic 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and answered any questions that I had. Thanks.

@gityermudon 8 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for doing this for us to watch and learn!

@GaryED44 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much my friend Helped me and my recently acquired SKS immeasurably

@aaronjohnson87 11 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video man. Really helpful and you have a great knack for explaining things easily. Cheers!

@rumsin300 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video!! Thanks for putting it together

@davidhamilton5121 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done video. Thanks a ton for this.

@keyup2626 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your detailed fantastic explanations of the sks. Very very helpful thanks again, I’m in Canada to.

@NuManXplore 8 жыл бұрын

Excellant video, very helpful! Thanks for posting it.

@kullas924 10 жыл бұрын

American here have Chinese sks (commercial import pre Clinton ban) and m59/66 yugo 1971, you have very nice Russian rifle and are really lucky. thnaks for leaning tips my chinse one is a little dirty and i never really felt like i gave it a proper cleaning.

@derekmorgan2762 7 жыл бұрын

Just shot a nine point buck here in southern Wisconsin with my SKS. Great gun!

@HuffDaddyYT Жыл бұрын

200 dollars? Gahdamn that's a beauty. I bought a used one with a 20 round mag, had a broken sight picture (got it fixed) and a broken sling swivel (got it fixed) for 300 dollars. (That doesn't include the repair, about an extra 50 bucks). So you got a pretty damn good deal my friend.

@PharoahChromium2010 10 жыл бұрын

awesome video. thank you. i just picked one up today for $225 (Canadian too). your video is very helpful for the cleaning etc.

@ericberube8772 7 жыл бұрын

AMAZING!!!!!! still watching in 2017! thanks pal!

@breachclear2183 5 жыл бұрын

After getting my Yugoslavian sks this has really helped me figure what I’m doing when cleaning it. So fare for a first gun the sks has been amazing for me and if anyone if interested in picking one up I would highly recommend it

@animeborchardt5197 2 жыл бұрын

Got one recently. Love it. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay? I've been told I overpaid since these guns used to be super cheap

@havingyarr Жыл бұрын

@@animeborchardt5197 i paid 675CAD for my m59/66 in 2018. That was a hot deal though.

@rumsin300 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your effort! - Well put together video!

@dennisburgess2940 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful on my first disassembly/reassembly. Thank you very much

@wanderingaloudwithmark3057 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much great video. I will use this as a guide to disassemble and reassemble my sks.

@dysonhunt3224 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome very easy to follow video. Thank you

@johndelgado5315 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job Sir - Thank you for making this video.

@inakasumi4913 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I was unsure to disassemble, helped me a lot.

@Lonestar-zn2ym 4 жыл бұрын

Best SKS video brother!

@r.b.somers2052 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Well done for sure!

@lrichter02 6 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video, no BS. Thank you

@undeadgunslinger2537 5 жыл бұрын

Great video ! That was very helpful and interesting.

@stacysid2 7 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR THAT. GREAT INSTRUCTION AND PLENTY OF LIGHT SO I COULD SEE WHAT YOU WERE DOING

@jeffinmiss1 10 жыл бұрын

Nice video, very informative. I just bought a Russian Sks and am looking forward to shooting it.

@dennislowe9255 7 жыл бұрын

Best I have seen all in one good idea.

@YllwNinja82 7 жыл бұрын

what a clever self contained design the SKS is :D

@Godzillaxkongfamly Жыл бұрын

Best explanation I like it i learned a lot from this video

@crazycrowoutdoors9770 8 жыл бұрын

bought my 1951 Russian sks for 150$ with tax 5 years ago, love me rifle best weapon i own. also best shooting one to, great video :) cheers from Kingston Ontario.

@karent8508 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thank you. Just bought one as well, I'm a fellow Canadian. It's covered in axle grease that will have to come off before anything else.

@nebraskapokemon281 10 жыл бұрын

You got yourself a subscriber because you are straight up and not talking about something else

@bledelfan 2 жыл бұрын

Iam going to get one, finally I found a good disassemble video👌 They cost about 750€ here in Austria.

@millicentdogrago6072 8 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I didnt' realize that was the cleaning rod. I got the brushes with the gun and was planing on getting a cleaning rod till watching this video. Thought that was just something to do with the bayonet attachment.