I've been apprised that different manufactures have used different means at different times to attach the SKS barrels to the receivers, such as screw-in vs pin-in, and that purchasers should avoid the latter.
1) Does this really make a difference in the performance and reliability of the rifle considering the cartridge?
2) Is there a rating system, based on either objective criteria or subjective experience, for the numerous varieties of SKS on the market? (I'm interested in a shortened version as a camp carbine)
1) Does this really make a difference in the performance and reliability of the rifle considering the cartridge?
2) Is there a rating system, based on either objective criteria or subjective experience, for the numerous varieties of SKS on the market? (I'm interested in a shortened version as a camp carbine)