Just like the descriptiom said, i have a Norinco SKS, no bayonet, and someone wants to trade a 16" 300 Blackout upper for it with BCG (bolt is stripped though). It's made by Radical Firearms. Is that a good trade for me? Don't shoot the SKS much.
I'd do a little research on 300BO before jumping in. It's a fantastic caliber if you want to go with an SBR or suppressed. I don't know if it would be my choice in a 16" length. If you do decide to go with 300BO, get want you want.
^^ This. If you absolutely hate that SKS, then go for it. If you ever want another, you'll kick yourself for having traded it off for something that you can put together yourself for less than you're losing in that deal.
Uh, those sound like two completely different descriptions of an SKS to me. But since you're going to keep it and it's already been modified, TactiCool the h#ll out of it!
They keep going up and up. The Chinese were NIB with sling, oiler, bayonet and ammo vest for $149.00 and $159.00 for the "paratrooper" from Keng's Distributors. I bought one of each. Then the Yugoslavian's were a glut on the market. I bought six for (I think) around $110.00 each with free shipping. They were new also with cosmoline still on them.
I would trade an SKS for a COMPLETE 300 BK upper but not one with a stripped bolt. The 300 Blackout is one of the better all-around chamberings for an AR because it uses standard magazines and the ammo is reasonably priced. That isn't the case for the 6.5 Grendel which is ballistically superior to either the 300 or the 5.56 but is expensive and uses non-standard magazines.
I've had a few SKS's and didn't like them. They're reliable but inaccurate and I wish at the time that I had spent money on a couple of them that I would have bought an AK instead. Your best bet is to sell your SKS and get a decent 300 Blackout upper.
It's a shame someone drilled the receiver but if you got to have a scope that's the way to do it. I wonder why the cross bolt was moved? I'll bet the mods were done when they were selling dirt cheap.
I would make that trade with you in a heartbeat because it would be very apparent that you know absolutely nothing about SKS'. As a matter of fact I would give you a brick of 22 ammo and a case of Pepsi! LOL
I never liked the SKS. Why anyone would pay more than a $100 for one is beyond me.
300 Blackout is best in a barrel 11 inches or shorter. Why anyone would pay more than $100 for a Radical Arms 300 blackout upper over 11 inches without a bolt is beyond me.
I don't know the make, model, or condition of your SKS, so a value judgment is impossible. I know both Chinese and Yugoslavian models in Very Good condition are going for over $400.00 around here now.
I don't the make, model, or condition of your SKS, so a value judgment is impossible. I know both Chinese and Yugoslavian models in Very Good condition are going for over $400.00 around here now.
I have an Norinco SKS and I wouldn't trade it. It looks like it was put together by third graders, but I really enjoy shooting almost more than any other rifle.
Granted it will never be MOA, but for what it is, a secondline battle rifle, it is adequate. At our next three gun, I plan on using it since we don't do reloads and have a ten round limit on rifles. (In CA) At the ranges we shoot it, it should do well.
It is one of the rifles I plan to have with me should be have to leave along with an ammo can of ammo in stripper clips. And, an empty stripper clip takes a lot less room than an empty magazine.
I don't understand why it's usefulness is limited to only an 11 inch barrel. It's a very versatile round and I don't see that it's only suited for one purpose only. But I'm curious to understand your reasoning.
I also think that ballistically it's one of the best cartridges based on the 223 case and one that is readily available in many load configurations and I think there are even bolt actions chambered for it. finding 300BK ammo is never a problem and it can be obtained for reasonable prices compared to anything but .223/5.56.
The 300BK was designed for an 8 inch barrel. When barrel length is increased from 8 inches to 16 inches very little bullet speed is gained. .223 energy will damn near double. The strength of 300BK is high energy from short barrel with super sonic rounds. and good energy from subsonic rounds with a short barrel. Very little gains from 16 inch barrel.
Sweet spot for 300BK 8 - 10 inches.
Sweet spot for .223 16 inches.
16 inch .223 will give better distance and accuracy for a lower ammo cost than a 16 inch 300BK. 300BK will do better with sub sonic ammo, but what's the point if your not going to suppress it. If your going to suppress it then SBR it.
I have the DD 300BK pistol and its great. I'm waiting on suppressor and SBR stamp. Ill have about $3500 in it when done.
If you go 300BK go all the way or don't go at all.
Actually, that's more true of the subsonic heavy bullet ammo. With a longer barrel, 120 grain supersonic ammo will gain velocity and it's ballistics out of a longer barrel will be close to that of the 762x39, which some people including combat vets consider equal to or superior to the 5.56 particularly back in they day when the 556 used 55 grain bullets.
And then even with a longer barrel subsonic ammo can still be suppressed. The blackout is, however a very efficient cartridge and the velocity LOSS out of the shorter barrel won't be much, but there will be a velocity gain and not a loss, out of a longer barrel and you won't need to get a tax stamp or jump through any hoops for an SBR. And that's fine if you're willing to do it but not everyone is.
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