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Tucker 1371 · April 20, 2014, 02:54 AM

My younger brother took his first deer with an SKS using 124gr soft points. I would imagine it would also work fantastically as an SHTF rifle. As for making it yours, there is tons of aftermarket for the SKS.

The only problem I see is price, right now they are scarce for under $400, if you check armslist regularly you might find one in your area for cheap.

April 20, 2014, 02:54 AM	#45
Tucker 1371 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 2,649	My younger brother took his first deer with an SKS using 124gr soft points. I would imagine it would also work fantastically as an SHTF rifle. As for making it yours, there is tons of aftermarket for the SKS. The only problem I see is price, right now they are scarce for under $400, if you check armslist regularly you might find one in your area for cheap. __________________ Sgt. of Marines, 5th Award Expert Rifle, 237/250 Expert Pistol, 382/400. D Co, 4th CEB, Engineers UP!! If you start a thread, be active in it. Don't leave us hanging. OEF 2011 Sangin, Afg. Molon Labe