SKS Bullpups?

Cosmodragoon · August 24, 2016, 09:32 PM

So there are a bunch of different kits for turning that old SKS into a sweet new bullpup. I'm curious to hear from people who have done this, what kits they've used, and what they've learned from the process.

tahunua001 · August 26, 2016, 03:45 PM

I've considered it, but I don't think I'll ever actually go through with it. major reason being the quality of the kits used. the company that IMO makes the nicest kits is called CBRPS, and they have a few different options to choose from. however I have bought one of their kits before for a different style of rifle and even though they're sturdy when finished, they are clunky and noisy(metal flaps all over the place that don't have any kind of arresting hardware). second reason being muzzle blast and report. even though most shooting is done at a range with ears and eyes on, I would like the chance to use all of my guns for hunting or god forbid other tasks which are banned for topic here. bullpupping a x39 is a bad idea for both, especially if using cheap ammo with crappy propellants. 3rd, they make factory triggers worse and the SKS has a great trigger as far as misurp rifles go, a bullpup kit would completely ruin that. add the fact that cleaning would become a greater chore than it already is.

KevininPa · August 27, 2016, 01:43 AM

.........Bullpup forum. A guy there goes by the moniker of LKermit. He custom builds wood bullpup stocks. I have one made of black walnut with an ebony stain. Very nice craftsmanship. I'd post a pic but my gunsmith has the stock and my Yugo. He's refinishing it and doing mods to it for me. Also fixing a few things that "bubba" did to it. That's why I'm bullpupping it. Bubba already tore into it. I'm making it decent again(in my own way).

tangolima · August 27, 2016, 05:46 AM

Sks has great trigger pull? That's news. Its trigger pull is among the worst. It could become acceptable with a proper trigger job. But the bullpup mod will definitely make it even worse.

-TL

Mobuck · August 27, 2016, 07:07 AM

"Sks has great trigger pull? That's news. Its trigger pull is among the worst. It could become acceptable with a proper trigger job. But the bullpup mod will definitely make it even worse."

I second that thought.

Mike38 · August 27, 2016, 08:50 AM

Years ago my brother put a Norinco SKS in a bullpup stock. It had to of had a 15 pound trigger pull, but felt more like 20. Absolutely horrible. But he liked it, so I guess that's all that counts.

tahunua001 · August 27, 2016, 09:51 AM

hmm.... apparently AKs and ARs have just given me an appreciation for mediocre triggers. yes there are much better triggers out there but there are definitely much worse out there as well.

peggysue · August 30, 2016, 12:44 PM

I have 2 yugo SKS. I keep mine authentic with bayo, sight ans cleaning rods.
Guess for over $200 you could change the appearance. http://sgworks.com/store/

Hdonly · September 5, 2016, 11:13 AM

SKS triggers can vary a lot from gun to gun. I got lucky on mine. I have fired others that were way on the other end.

shaunpain · September 5, 2016, 07:26 PM

I have a really nice Yugo from the 60's and only see its value depreciating if I modify it. There are plenty of great bullpups out there if that's your thing. I think the SKS is a pretty great rifle in its original configuration.

Edit: Didn't notice that Bubba got to it. Why not restore it? I can't imagine stock furniture is that expensive.

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wabashman · September 5, 2016, 07:51 PM

My sks in a sgworks kit. Trigger is a little worse than stock, but not horrible by any means.

It is a hoot to shoot.

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August 24, 2016, 09:32 PM	#1
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	SKS Bullpups? So there are a bunch of different kits for turning that old SKS into a sweet new bullpup. I'm curious to hear from people who have done this, what kits they've used, and what they've learned from the process.

August 26, 2016, 03:45 PM	#2
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	I've considered it, but I don't think I'll ever actually go through with it. major reason being the quality of the kits used. the company that IMO makes the nicest kits is called CBRPS, and they have a few different options to choose from. however I have bought one of their kits before for a different style of rifle and even though they're sturdy when finished, they are clunky and noisy(metal flaps all over the place that don't have any kind of arresting hardware). second reason being muzzle blast and report. even though most shooting is done at a range with ears and eyes on, I would like the chance to use all of my guns for hunting or god forbid other tasks which are banned for topic here. bullpupping a x39 is a bad idea for both, especially if using cheap ammo with crappy propellants. 3rd, they make factory triggers worse and the SKS has a great trigger as far as misurp rifles go, a bullpup kit would completely ruin that. add the fact that cleaning would become a greater chore than it already is. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

August 27, 2016, 01:43 AM	#3
KevininPa Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2007 Posts: 253	Check out the........ .........Bullpup forum. A guy there goes by the moniker of LKermit. He custom builds wood bullpup stocks. I have one made of black walnut with an ebony stain. Very nice craftsmanship. I'd post a pic but my gunsmith has the stock and my Yugo. He's refinishing it and doing mods to it for me. Also fixing a few things that "bubba" did to it. That's why I'm bullpupping it. Bubba already tore into it. I'm making it decent again(in my own way). __________________ " When you see the white light, cover your eyes, brush off the dust and straighten your tie........" The Call

August 27, 2016, 09:51 AM	#7
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	hmm.... apparently AKs and ARs have just given me an appreciation for mediocre triggers. yes there are much better triggers out there but there are definitely much worse out there as well. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

August 27, 2016, 05:46 AM	#4
tangolima Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2013 Posts: 3,827	Sks has great trigger pull? That's news. Its trigger pull is among the worst. It could become acceptable with a proper trigger job. But the bullpup mod will definitely make it even worse. -TL

August 27, 2016, 07:07 AM	#5
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	"Sks has great trigger pull? That's news. Its trigger pull is among the worst. It could become acceptable with a proper trigger job. But the bullpup mod will definitely make it even worse." I second that thought.

August 27, 2016, 08:50 AM	#6
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,710	Years ago my brother put a Norinco SKS in a bullpup stock. It had to of had a 15 pound trigger pull, but felt more like 20. Absolutely horrible. But he liked it, so I guess that's all that counts.

August 30, 2016, 12:44 PM	#8
peggysue Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2014 Posts: 1,835	I have 2 yugo SKS. I keep mine authentic with bayo, sight ans cleaning rods. Guess for over $200 you could change the appearance. http://sgworks.com/store/

September 5, 2016, 11:13 AM	#9
Hdonly Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2013 Posts: 340	SKS triggers can vary a lot from gun to gun. I got lucky on mine. I have fired others that were way on the other end.

September 5, 2016, 07:26 PM	#10
shaunpain Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 854	I have a really nice Yugo from the 60's and only see its value depreciating if I modify it. There are plenty of great bullpups out there if that's your thing. I think the SKS is a pretty great rifle in its original configuration. Edit: Didn't notice that Bubba got to it. Why not restore it? I can't imagine stock furniture is that expensive. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

September 5, 2016, 07:51 PM	#11
wabashman Member Join Date: October 3, 2013 Posts: 23	My sks in a sgworks kit. Trigger is a little worse than stock, but not horrible by any means. It is a hoot to shoot. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk