Albanian 10-Point

Sasquatch in MN · November 11, 2009, 11:41 AM

Took my 1969 Albanian SKS hunting this year for the first time. It is an exceptionally accurate rifle and I had very high confidence in it inside of 300 meters from a recent range trip.

Took this guy at just about 100 yards as he ghosted through the woods in the failing evening light. I am now a HUGE fan of amber shooting glases for hunting as it really increased the clarity in low light levels in the morning and evenings.

First shot missed the vitals clipping his spine, the second shot found the boiler-room and put him down for good.

Do not overlook the effectiveness of the 7.62x39mm for Whitetails. Federal 123g JSP sure did the trick.

JKump · November 11, 2009, 01:38 PM

Congrats. You are happy with the result and that is all that matters. Now can I sell you the latest SUPER magnum high powered wonder rifle, that might just blow the deer up on contact at any range.

GOOD DEER in any book.

simonkenton · November 11, 2009, 01:40 PM

Very nice deer!
Do you have a scope on your SKS?

Sasquatch in MN · November 11, 2009, 02:25 PM

Albanian is bone stock original, iron sights, no optics.

Felt satisfying to take this one old school.

Don

Inspector3711 · November 11, 2009, 04:34 PM

I'd like to try that with my Yugo sometime. I've worked up some test loads and need to get to the range. Nice buck.

shortwave · November 11, 2009, 06:37 PM

Nice buck Sasquatch. Buddy of mine in Kentucky uses an SKS exclusively. Swears by it. Whats yours zero`ed at.

Sasquatch in MN · November 11, 2009, 07:02 PM

My Albanian shoots dead on at 185 meters with the rear sight set at 200 meters. Set the sights at 100m and its about 2" high from point of aim.

I'll have to shoot some pics of the rifle as well.

shortwave · November 11, 2009, 07:09 PM

Thanks Sasquatch. Own three, have shot them but I`ve never done any serious shooting with them. Did shoot one that was full auto once. Had to turn it sideways in order to control it

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tlynhen · November 20, 2009, 09:28 PM

I have a Norinco SKS. It seems that I have a lot of problems with stovepipe jams. Could it be from the ammo or is it just a bad weapon? I use wolf jacketed hollow points. Almost gaurantee every five to seven rounds its going to jam.

Pahoo · November 20, 2009, 09:57 PM

In northern Missouri and up into LapLand, they refer to these SKS's as Missouri Deer Rifles. A great response to gun grabbers that say these do not have any place in a hunting enviroment. In fact, there are many shooters and hunters that have no use for them.

"If you can't be with the one you love; Love the one you're with"

Be Safe !!!

bamafan4life · November 20, 2009, 10:50 PM

wishing i hadnt sold my sks now.

James R. Burke · November 21, 2009, 08:52 PM

Very nice deer, now you have something to try and beat. Again very nice!

Christchild · November 21, 2009, 09:02 PM

Super Nice Buck!

Doesn't look old enough to be tough and "gamey", so the venison should be First Class.......

Chalk ANOTHER ONE up to Old School... Mighty Fine Job.

Remingtonvadeer · November 28, 2009, 08:53 PM

Nice buck!

November 11, 2009, 11:41 AM	#1
Sasquatch in MN Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Posts: 93	Albanian 10-Point Took my 1969 Albanian SKS hunting this year for the first time. It is an exceptionally accurate rifle and I had very high confidence in it inside of 300 meters from a recent range trip. Took this guy at just about 100 yards as he ghosted through the woods in the failing evening light. I am now a HUGE fan of amber shooting glases for hunting as it really increased the clarity in low light levels in the morning and evenings. First shot missed the vitals clipping his spine, the second shot found the boiler-room and put him down for good. Do not overlook the effectiveness of the 7.62x39mm for Whitetails. Federal 123g JSP sure did the trick. __________________ Making the world a better place, one rifle at a time. Visit us online at www.RCArms.com

November 11, 2009, 01:38 PM	#2
JKump Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 1998 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 428	Congrats. You are happy with the result and that is all that matters. Now can I sell you the latest SUPER magnum high powered wonder rifle, that might just blow the deer up on contact at any range. GOOD DEER in any book. __________________ Live everyday as if it is your last! Because someday you will be right. "Everyone has a game plan until they get punched in the mouth".

November 11, 2009, 02:25 PM	#4
Sasquatch in MN Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Posts: 93	Albanian is bone stock original, iron sights, no optics. Felt satisfying to take this one old school. Don __________________ Making the world a better place, one rifle at a time. Visit us online at www.RCArms.com

November 11, 2009, 04:34 PM	#5
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	I'd like to try that with my Yugo sometime. I've worked up some test loads and need to get to the range. Nice buck. __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

November 11, 2009, 07:02 PM	#7
Sasquatch in MN Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Posts: 93	My Albanian shoots dead on at 185 meters with the rear sight set at 200 meters. Set the sights at 100m and its about 2" high from point of aim. I'll have to shoot some pics of the rifle as well. __________________ Making the world a better place, one rifle at a time. Visit us online at www.RCArms.com

November 11, 2009, 01:40 PM	#3
simonkenton Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2008 Posts: 891	Very nice deer! Do you have a scope on your SKS?

November 11, 2009, 06:37 PM	#6
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	Nice buck Sasquatch. Buddy of mine in Kentucky uses an SKS exclusively. Swears by it. Whats yours zero`ed at.

November 11, 2009, 07:09 PM	#8
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	Thanks Sasquatch. Own three, have shot them but I`ve never done any serious shooting with them. Did shoot one that was full auto once. Had to turn it sideways in order to control it.

November 20, 2009, 09:28 PM	#9
tlynhen Member Join Date: November 30, 2008 Posts: 24	I have a Norinco SKS. It seems that I have a lot of problems with stovepipe jams. Could it be from the ammo or is it just a bad weapon? I use wolf jacketed hollow points. Almost gaurantee every five to seven rounds its going to jam. __________________ When's the last time you ever saw a dead burglar do that again?

November 20, 2009, 09:57 PM	#10
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	In northern Missouri and up into LapLand, they refer to these SKS's as Missouri Deer Rifles. A great response to gun grabbers that say these do not have any place in a hunting enviroment. In fact, there are many shooters and hunters that have no use for them. "If you can't be with the one you love; Love the one you're with" Be Safe !!!

November 20, 2009, 10:50 PM	#11
bamafan4life Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2009 Posts: 190	wishing i hadnt sold my sks now.

November 21, 2009, 08:52 PM	#12
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	Very nice deer, now you have something to try and beat. Again very nice!

November 21, 2009, 09:02 PM	#13
Christchild Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2009 Location: Loadbenchville, Bolt 02770 Posts: 544	Super Nice Buck! Doesn't look old enough to be tough and "gamey", so the venison should be First Class....... Chalk ANOTHER ONE up to Old School... Mighty Fine Job.

November 28, 2009, 08:53 PM	#14
Remingtonvadeer Junior member Join Date: November 24, 2009 Posts: 38	Nice buck!

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