So keep it stock. Got it.

Thank you so much for sharing this video! It was very helpful and helped me to fix my problems!! It’s very much appreciated!!

Thanks for this simple-to-follow video. I'm troubleshooting a clunking sound after breaking a needle... and all the low hanging fruit has already been ruled out. The screws on my gear are immovable. I am pretty sure I would break the tiny allen wrench before anything moved. It is RIGID. Maybe I just can't get enough leverage with fingers and this little tool?

Having issues with the bobbin still not turning even with all screws loosened - any thoughts?

Your video is a life saver !

you know, you can just leave the 20rd tapco mag in and feed it with stripper clips insted of changing mags.

Never had a problem with my 30 round mags. And as for the bolt staying open for changing mags, mine does it just fine. When it empties it stays open. Obviously he is inexperienced.

This guy is mostly on point, except, there are NUMEROUS brands of aftermarket SKS banana magazines, some work FAR better than others. There are also differences between Russian, Chinese, and Yugo SKS variants which accept different duck-bill magazines differently. There are review videos explaining as much. Having said that, a 30-round mag is very practical of you don't want to reload 3X more frequently (although, the ten-round stock mag and stripper clips are gonna work perfectly out of the box, no shopping around necessary, and unless you're expecting to lay down suppressive fire on paper targets at the rifle range, you can take a couple extra seconds to load in another strip into the standard mag). As far as a scope, I don't know a single SKS owner who doesn't have a compact accessory mount on their receiver. Get a damned scope for shit sake. You aren't gonna be any more accurate without one!

I went back to the stripper clip because they are faster even after I sanded the mag down to slide in and out effortlessly. Stripper clips are faster and easier to carry with less space taken up in your kit; the duck-bill mag doesn't fit easily into any mag pouch. Also, in a pinch, you can turn the weapon over, open the well, and drop loose rounds in, then close the well.

Thank you, very helpful

… the magazine issue seems a matter of preference. But saying that the sks isn’t a dmr… I’m not sure what is trying to be said here. For sure it’s not an assault rifle.

Thanks for the video. I have a 111w101 as well. I have a little problem do you have instructions on timing these machines? Information on these machines is very hard to find.

Thank you so much for this!

My tapco 20 round always worked fine and reloading off the clips works fine. I have had some 30 round mags that wouldn't hold the bolt open but they weren't Tapco.

YOu were right sir 7 yrs later about the price going up. For a top of the line Yugo 59 with bayonet and grenade muzzle device, youre looking at around $800-$1000. You can still find a Chinese version for around $500. I personally dont understand people who turn antique tech into modern warfare. Just get a MODERN rifle that can accept high capacity. Why ruin the nostalgia?

I modified my Chinese mag well for the duckbill mags. Use Tapco 20 round and have no problems. I bought a spare bolt and modified it to insert a mag on a closed bolt. (Kept the original numbers bolt unmodified) ... that works great. I also added an extended mag release that makes removing the mags easier.

I know this is 7 years old but literally every issue you talked about I’ve never had with my Sks using the stripper clip while hunting….isnt that quite noisy while stalking, shooting at, taking down game? I can load my 30 mag with 2 hands not 3. After cashing my mag why wouldn’t my bolt hold at the rear always has you don’t like the bayonet if they get that close you have bigger problems??.?.?.? That’s literally what the bayonet is for lmfao r u serious….

Excellent presentation of your problem. I hope you find the cause and solution to the problem that is causing it. I will monitor the issue for any updates.

_I love these and how easy they are to make em rock n roll. Gotta love fun mode but def need the duck bills, otherwise your fun is over like a fart in the wind._

Buddy got one for a deal, but it came with a scope mount and the 30 round magazine. He got a standard receiver cover for it, but when it comes to the magazine, is there a way to restore them to original 10 shot?

I think I learned how to fix my machine.p

My needle started hitting the metal part under the bobin holder,I thought my needle wasn't all the way in the needle holder but it still hitting it,what next

I finally understand the process. Thankyou.

I know that you posted this 3 years ago, but it helped me time my machine. Mine machine is a Singer 4411 Heavy Duty. The procedure and description of timing are superb. 🎉

Shut tfup and do it

How did you cut the tube?

Most important video today

I want to point out that the needle height us usually affected too. The hight should be adjusted as well

The Bsquare mount is ok. I don't know if they still make it.

Actually, they make a darn good AK-mag. You seem to be the lone wolf in not liking them.

Thank you for the info. I inherited one from my father and have yet to take it to the range. Partly because I was fumbling with the big banana clip it came with I was like how the heck to if the bolt doesn't lock to the rear without a magazine in it. I'm going to see if there's a 10 Rd clip in the bag and just stick to that

Thank you. I will follow your advice ❤😊

Anybody know if the 111w106 is similar to this machine? Haven't found a review or video on it. Thx

I run 30 rd mags through mine all the time and the only problem is the barrel gets hotter than hell.

what brand sks is it, Russia,Chinese or Yogo. Different gun take different mags.

Stop crying

How is the eye relieve at 7 power? I plan to use one of these on my Persian Mauser. I wonder if it has enough eye relieve at 7 power.

i took the 3 black screws out and the hook still wont turn when i try to move it with my hand... do i just like force it full strength or do i screw something else off?

I encourage you to do some research on the magazine issue! You can purchase an ak mag adapter.. it will function the dame as any AK.

1990 ish ... just after some guy shot at the 'Slick Willy Clinton' Whitehouse with one. I payed $79 for a Chinese long barreled version + $30 for a choate folding stock + 3 metal detachable mags for around $60. 7.62x39 was $89 for 1000 rounds back then also. Still have that rig set up in my collection.

I converted my SKS with a Tapco stock and clips and shot thousands of cartridges at the range and not one malfunction. When the magazine is emptied the action is open and ready for another magazine feed.

Where did you get the Spanner wrench from to install the Forearm handguard?

I bought 2 of the sks rifles in 1994 for around $75 each at a gun show. They were stacked in wooden boxes 10 or more rifles per box coated in cosmoline. Those were the days.

Thank you so very much for this. May god bless you

Really great video! I don't know how much I've spent taking this sewing machine into a shop for probably this same repair. I bet its more then what I spent on the machine! Anyway, really well done, and sooo helpful.

Really great video! Thanks a ton!

Thank you very much for this tutorial! You saved me from having to run to a repair store during sewing crunch time.

80lbs 🤦🏻‍♂️ this what happens when an average joe assumes it 80lb for everything but doesn’t do the research on what the Torq specs are recommended for that company product cause accordingly to aero for that hand guard anything over 45ft lb will mess up the barrel nut

If you want an SKS that takes removable magazine just get and SKS-M or D like he said.