This review of the Yugo 59/66 A1 SKS highlights its unique features, including the grenade launcher attachment, blade bayonet, and adjustable gas system for grenade launching. The presenter discusses its history, operational differences from Soviet SKS variants, and its suitability as a utilitarian rifle. Practical demonstrations cover loading with stripper clips and the function of the gas system for grenade launching.
This guide details the technique for firing and reloading the Yugo SKS M59/66, as demonstrated by Klayco47. It covers the use of stripper clips for rapid magazine loading and emphasizes the rifle's accuracy potential. The demonstration highlights efficient operation of this classic surplus firearm.
This expert review by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons delves into the rare North Vietnamese SKS. He details its origins, production under Chinese assistance, unique factory markings (star with '1'), and specific features like the blade bayonet. McCollum emphasizes its scarcity, estimated production of only 6,000 units, and its status as a highly sought-after collector's item, noting all US examples are Vietnam War 'bring-backs'.
This technical review of the Soviet SKS 45 provides a detailed look at its design, history, and functionality. It highlights the SKS 45 as the first rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, its short service life in the Soviet Army due to the AK-47's development, and its significant production by China. The review covers its reliability, accuracy, the unique issue of potential slam-firing with sensitive primers, its fixed 10-round magazine loaded via stripper clips, and differences between Russian and Chinese variants, including bayonet types and finish.
This expert review of the Yugoslavian SKS M59/66 A2, presented by sootch00, details its unique features including the 22mm NATO grenade launcher and integral bayonet. The video highlights the rifle's robust construction, milled components, and operation of the grenade launcher's gas cutoff system. It also compares the Yugo variant to its Russian counterparts, noting differences in size and bore treatment.
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