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By Russ Chastain, About.com Guide to Hunting / Shooting since 1998

How to Change the Magazine on a Simonov SKS Rifle

Thursday April 16, 2009
There are lots of SKS's out there, and many folks want to use removable (detachable) magazines with them. That's not hard to accomplish - all you have to do is remove the factory fixed 10-round mag, and you're ready to use aftermarket magazines in your SKS.

This info is useful for hunting, because semi-auto centerfire rifles are usually limited to 5 rounds. And it also allows you to easily use high-capacity magazines, too.

Make Your SKS More Versatile

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