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jlmurphy · February 1, 2008, 11:39 PM

This argument has two parts; 1. Is the SKS capable of MOA accuracy? 2. Is the 7.62x39mm round capable of MOA accuracy? For the first question, consider that the SKS has a rear locking bolt and the entire gas system on the barrel, both problems for consistent barrel harmonics...accuracy. Second, despite having a case similar to the case used for the 6mm PPC benchrest round, I have yet to see anyone achieve similar results from this round. Do a search on the 7.62x39 and you can join the argument. I didn't know these things when I tried to wring the best accuracy from my SKS's, and I have a machine shop. I have two heavy barrel SKS's that average about 1.25 MOA with Lapua FMJ, which I'm not sure is still available, I could never beat that with my handloads, and believe me, I tried everything.

February 1, 2008, 11:39 PM	#21
jlmurphy Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Posts: 84	This argument has two parts; 1. Is the SKS capable of MOA accuracy? 2. Is the 7.62x39mm round capable of MOA accuracy? For the first question, consider that the SKS has a rear locking bolt and the entire gas system on the barrel, both problems for consistent barrel harmonics...accuracy. Second, despite having a case similar to the case used for the 6mm PPC benchrest round, I have yet to see anyone achieve similar results from this round. Do a search on the 7.62x39 and you can join the argument. I didn't know these things when I tried to wring the best accuracy from my SKS's, and I have a machine shop. I have two heavy barrel SKS's that average about 1.25 MOA with Lapua FMJ, which I'm not sure is still available, I could never beat that with my handloads, and believe me, I tried everything.