Oct 6, 2020 · I have a chance to buy a supposed SKS chambered in 5.56 or .223 at a Police auction. I haven’t heard of this and there’s no real info online so I’m assuming they mistyped but I thought I’d ask here if anyone has heard of these. It’s listed as a “Norinco SKS 5.56”

Aug 16, 2020 · After a quick look at my beat up Type 56 SKS, I decided I should be able to cut one down and make my own paratrooper conversion. Before we get to work, let’s take a look at the following disclaimer…

Dec 29, 2021 · A huge sks fan here. Just wanted to say that the 556 SKS is very unique and wanted to know who else has one? Apparently there were some that were made and looks like quite a few people got them

For sale Romanian SKS Model 56, manufactured in 1959 in Cugir Romania. All matching numbers, with import markings on right side of barrel. Rifle is C&R eligible, flat shipping and handling fee of ...Click for more info

Feb 1, 2013 · Two of the reasons the 7.62x39 SKS is inaccurate are .311 barrel diamter and the relatively slow rifle bullet. The .300 whisper is accurate because it is a defined .308 and they use better barrels. I think a 3200 FPS .223 from an SKS would be an accurate gun.

Dec 17, 2013 · So, it seems Norinco made/makes an SKS chambered in 5.56 NATO, and some got imported into the US. It also seems Norinco imports were banned for years (I don't know the current status of this).

May 1, 2023 · 173 votes, 43 comments. 21K subscribers in the SKS community. This community covers topics about the various SKS rifle variants available to sports…

Nov 14, 2021 · It looks like some scrubbed numbers can be seen below the "SKS" on the receiver. It definitely looks like it was marked at the arsenal in China. But it also looks like a scrubbed gun.

Feb 23, 2023 · Milsurp rifles are going to be 7.62×39 flavor with things like the SKS or the much rarer Egyptian Rasheed. There are surplus 5.56 ARs, but they are very expensive and hard to come by.