Paul's being modest in the beginning. We all know he can conceal carry full sized rifles in his marry poppins pockets.
@CheeseDanish85
4 жыл бұрын
"I'M MARY POPPINS, Y'ALL!"
@Sparky6string
4 жыл бұрын
They're like Narnia.
@edmundscycles1
4 жыл бұрын
If it can hide a 2 gallon soda jug ......well.
@PerfectTangent
4 жыл бұрын
He coats his bullets in sugar.
@randalmorgan625
4 жыл бұрын
He's like a grand Theft auto character
@GreenMosin93
4 жыл бұрын
I don't even own an SKS or AK variant. Just here for the no-nonsense presentation, and education.
@austinado16
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@stunitech
4 жыл бұрын
Harrell is a legend. I love his no shit take and slightly awkward style. When he cracks the occasional joke while staying totally deadpan kills me every time.
@grim7965
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed.
@bishopm4401
4 жыл бұрын
I’m just here to be the judge. And it’s just interesting that these rifles were introduced around the same time for the soviets and so many countries just seems odd to me why you’d do both
@bigeyetuna6228
4 жыл бұрын
Same here, I now realize i need both, immediatel, he knows this shit in and out
@Zorro_c.s.
3 жыл бұрын
SKS’s are usually sitting in crates for 50+ years so there often covered in cosmoline to be preserved. Cosmoline can make the firing pin in the bolt to stick forward, causing slam firing. Best to totally disassemble the bolt and throughly clean off the cosmoline before firing the SKS. The SKS and AKM are both historically proven reliable, durable, and easy to handle. As long as you train with either one you decide to buy, you should be fine. Learning the history of them will also help as well.
@chadivanbober4026
3 жыл бұрын
Lots of complaints people have with surplus usually boils down to not properly cleaned of cosmoline or mismatched parts "last ditch" guns like 42-43 mosins and 45 k98s and arisakas. Boiling water and mineral spirits is the best thing to remove cosmoline
@Slaythehippies
2 жыл бұрын
This here is what I was looking for. If you completely disassemble the bolt and get all the Cosmoline or Corrosion out of the firing pin channel, slam firing shouldn't be an issue. Also, they make aftermarket spring loaded firing pins for the SKS, which completely eliminates any chance of slam firing, but I'm not a fan of spring loaded firing pins.
@polaris6644
2 жыл бұрын
@@chadivanbober4026 Mineral spirits for sure. You can let the majority of the parts just soak and watch the grease come off on its own, then get after it with some brushes
@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917
2 жыл бұрын
@@polaris6644 I'm sure any non-polar organic solvent would also work fine seeing as cosmoline is just a mixture of heavier petroleum based hydrocarbons. The stuff that would be in the bottom of an petroleum refinery distillation column. Sort of like Vasoline, which I would bet my left nut is extremely similar in molecular makeup. You could honestly probably just use gasoline (which is mostly heptane). Or something like naphtha or any other paint thinner, or vodka if you wanted to keep to the theme lol.
@iameatingursnack
2 жыл бұрын
my russian sks was coated in cosmoline!!!! they were considered junk rifles......................... i have more fun with them than i do the ar15s
@Destyvirago
4 жыл бұрын
I remember back in the 90's during the balcan wars some mercenary instructors that would help organise self defense forces would prefer to arm the militias with SKS's over AK variants. The reason was that the SKS did not fire full auto but the AK's did. With limited instruction time most militia armed with AK's would spray the hillsides at first sign of contact, but those with SKS rifles would generally always try to aim as they did not have the option to go fully automatic.
@herpderpens4964
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how true that is since Yugoslavia had mandatory military service for all men after they finished their education, most were trained to use weapons.
@DjDolHaus86
4 жыл бұрын
If you give poorly trained soldiers full auto firearms they'll spray all of your limited ammunition reserves into the bushes before they've even encountered the enemy. Even highly trained armed forces have strict doctrine about when you should use full auto (basically never unless you're laying down suppressive fire to cover an advance/retreat with an MG or doing room to room clearance where it's hard to miss and you need to ensure targets go down quickly).
@farmdude2020
4 жыл бұрын
This is an issue with most armed forces. Even our troops in the US military would need a constant reminder to positively identify their targets, before putting their booger hooks on the trigger
@dwaneanderson8039
4 жыл бұрын
@@herpderpens4964 Being trained to use a weapon and keeping your cool in battle are two different things.
@pulaski1
4 жыл бұрын
Full auto is rarely a good technique, unless your goal is to cause fear, rather than actually hitting a target.
@holoholohaolenokaoi2299
4 жыл бұрын
i'm really beginning to like this Paul character.
@swayback7375
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting
@JohnDoe-nz6bk
4 жыл бұрын
Beginning????
@forestcampbell8962
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds good to me,however "you be the judge."
@MrJherime
4 жыл бұрын
He grows on ya. His videos showed up in my recommended for years before I really gave him a chance. Presently, this is my favorite gun channel and community on tube.
@SGTGGeorge
4 жыл бұрын
He's the best of the best on KZitem
@lawrencemick1665
4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else remember the days, when you could buy SKS's for $ 69 all day long?
@charleswade2716
4 жыл бұрын
I paid $89 for my Chinese Type 56. Bought 2 of them and converted one to 30 rd removable, synthetic folder, and 4x scope. Poor-man urban tactical.
@peternorton5648
4 жыл бұрын
Charles Wade I did the same thing but didn’t care for the reliability of those magazines so I left the new stock on the rifle and went back with the attached magazine. The adjustable stock fits me a little better. My daughter is 5’5” and she claimed one of the original setup for her deer rifle we mounted a 4x scope on it and it fits her perfectly.
@epickett63
4 жыл бұрын
I *wish* I could remember those days. I got into firearms WAY too late. My first was $469, my second was $319, and COVERED in Cosmoline...still haven't cleaned it yet..
@ogivecrush
4 жыл бұрын
@@peternorton5648 Same here. Became convinced that the SKS operates most reliably when used with the original fixed box magazine as it was designed to do. Cut the barrel down a bit, threaded it to accept an AK-style flash suppressor, got rid of bayonet lug, replaced front sight with paratrooper-style sight, rear with Tech-Sight and a most excellent Tapco Timbersmith laminated wooden thumbhole stock.
@2024WhatNow
4 жыл бұрын
@@epickett63 Learned a quick and easy way to clean Cosmoline off the SKS. This works well in low humidity environment (west Texas). Best to do outside as some people cannot tolerate ammonia. Disassemble & place parts in large Rubbermaid tub. Boil large amounts of water (I used a canning kettle and a large pot). Pour 2-4 cups ammonia in tub and 1/4 cup Dawn Dish liquid. Add boiling water. Agitate solution, allow parts to soak. Cosmoline will "melt" off. Scrub parts with tooth brush, clear bore and gas tube with cleaning kit, pipe cleaners etc. Set cleaned parts aside. Rinse & repeat as necessary. Always using boiling hot water. Water will evaporate quickly off hot metal parts. Will "Lift" finish off wood and may also lift grain in stock reducing dents and imperfections in the wood. Ensure all parts are free of water and apply light coat of oil with a rag. Allow stock to completely dry before refinishing /sealing. || Cleanup: Use old newspaper to skim cosmoline off surface of water and to wipe sides of tub. ||
@Jimrahh
4 жыл бұрын
I've always told my friends at the range about the possibility of slam fire and it has happened! It is so important to keep it pointed in a safe direction when charging it. Thank you for stressing that point.
@Scybren
4 жыл бұрын
Good idea to keep an eye on the firing pin when cleaning
@JKC40
4 жыл бұрын
@@Scybren and makign sure the internals of the bolt are free of cosmoline
@treborkroy5280
4 жыл бұрын
Happened to me. Only ND I've ever experienced. Just loading the chamber.
@silentdude56k
4 жыл бұрын
Old cosmoline is the main culprit here - it can sometimes hold the free-floating firing pin forward. It's extremely important to separate the bolt from the bolt carrier and clean them both thoroughly before loading a new-to-you SKS.
@williamcooper126
4 жыл бұрын
I had mine slam fire because I did not know frog lube turns to glue after a year or so Yes it was my fault I should have take it down after storage and checked the pin but never expected a lube to turn to glue either.
@oldsoul8429
4 жыл бұрын
*KZitem notification: “Paul Harrell Uploaded” Gather ‘round, folks. Time to learn a thing or two.
@romeosgenericchannel3971
4 жыл бұрын
Yup, always something new to learn! And Paul is a WEALTH of knowledge and information!
@230HardBall
4 жыл бұрын
Amen to that!
@230HardBall
4 жыл бұрын
Make that 3 sir ))
@thirtyyott-6762
4 жыл бұрын
Old Soul yes sir
@GatCat
4 жыл бұрын
In a perfect world, Paul would be the guy to go from school to school teaching kids about ballistics and defense.
@brianstacy4595
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, 10% would say "YAUHHH, this is boring." 80% would say, against any right wing propaganda, " WOW, I've gotta learn this." The other 10%, "I WANNA BE HIM."
@midgetman4206
4 жыл бұрын
@@brianstacy4595 who wouldn't want to be him Always calm, and his stance alone screams testosterone
@brianwyters2150
3 жыл бұрын
In a perfect world, we wouldn't need to defend ourselves from each other.
@brianwyters2150
3 жыл бұрын
@Paul Martin Perfect usually doesn't happen. I never mentioned weapons at all.
@vincemcmahonreadskoran3120
3 жыл бұрын
@Paul Martin I think we can all agree in a perfect world there’d still be soda bottles to shoot and plenty of guns and ammo to do it with.
@scud553
4 жыл бұрын
My man Paul just low-key roasted Brian's marksmanship with both the AK and sks
@colinmackay92
3 жыл бұрын
Lol ya maybe a bit. He seemed to be just not as good of a shooter as Paul. Certainly not anything to be ashamed of Paul is in like the top 5% of shooters in the world I would think. Also the Brian guy seemed to be hurting his own face while shooting lol.
@tylerbrass4002
3 жыл бұрын
Inherited most of my Grandfather's guns, and among them was an SKS. I hadn't been able to shoot it until today, I just got some ammo for it in the mail. This was great to listen to while I tested it out. RIP Gramps, I miss you.
@oscardelta1257
4 жыл бұрын
The real question is are these tests being done by the real Paul Harrell or the Paul Harrell action figure
@jorgepablolopezmola4684
4 жыл бұрын
He's Race Bannon of Jhonny Quest xD
@j.t.cooper2963
4 жыл бұрын
He sure looked like an action figure with another person in the shot.
@clementgeorge6522
3 жыл бұрын
He deserves to have his own Action figure for sure. Complete with shooting jacket.
@DrEpicPhD
3 жыл бұрын
@@clementgeorge6522 He has one.
@noetrevino7055
3 жыл бұрын
@@DrEpicPhD next video he's going to be comparing action figures .
@factsoftheconfederacy7151
4 жыл бұрын
Finally, a mainstream guy comparing these platforms.
@Paskus
4 жыл бұрын
14:47 Opening up the internal magazine on the SKS will let you release the bolt as well so you don't have to hold down the magazine follower with your thumb.
@robertfleming387
4 жыл бұрын
My practice also.....👍👊
@Quillyik
4 жыл бұрын
@weebles These are all fair points. I'm sure he knows but will make a point of mentioning it in one of his talks :D
@nunya3163
4 жыл бұрын
Can't you also lock the bolt back to eject the round in the chamber, and then open the internal magazine to unload in one fell swoop?
@jasonmyers1002
4 жыл бұрын
@cjhyde78 You don't know the difference between "there", "their" and "they're"? How old are you and what is your level of education?
@nicktrue7915
4 жыл бұрын
Jason Myers who shit in your salad? Statistically, 50% of Americans can’t read a book past 8th grade level. “Greatest Country In the World” You should try and take a step back and chill.
@PolesAreEverywhere
4 жыл бұрын
"Now, when I empty this magazine" **casually dumps whole magazine into the ground**
@lloydsims1573
4 жыл бұрын
What? He caught the ammo in his hand and put it in his pocket. Or were you jestin?
@TheDiameter
4 жыл бұрын
Lloyd Sims I could be wrong but I think that was self-deprecating humor.
@SavageGerbil
4 жыл бұрын
@@lloydsims1573 It was referring to the beginning of the video, where he emptied the magazine via the trigger method, to demonstrate the bolt locking open
@djb3v
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah saw that but thanks for the point out
@rebinred495
7 ай бұрын
That caught me off guard 😂😂
@robpetry84
4 жыл бұрын
Paul's review of sunscreen: Now we'll try the "capri-sun spray tan 12 SPF" 10 oz. pump model to the "sun-stopper lotion" in a 24 oz. Squeeze top platform. Now we all know that the CDC has been telling us for decades that the average range of sun block effectiveness for spraying is 7 inches, but let's see how that translates into real world effectiveness. I like to use an old fashioned concoction of goat butter and raccoon grease as sunscreen, and do you know why? Because I like the classics. Now, I could bore you for hours with anecdotes for why I prefer that combination, but suffice it to say, it's what works for me. Now the big take away from all of this is, the capri-sun bottle simply fits my hand better than the other sun screen does. Is it enough diffrence to make a difference? Will you experience these same results? You be the judge.
@dustinhudson933
4 жыл бұрын
Lol this is priceless
@treborkroy5280
4 жыл бұрын
Copypasta material
@noroadz3251
4 жыл бұрын
That's not a fair comparison! Testing a 24 oz. versus a 10 oz. skews the results.
@danprudholme1733
4 жыл бұрын
And there went my coffee all over the screen....
@exothermal.sprocket
4 жыл бұрын
You've been around this channel a while.
@twilight1973able
4 жыл бұрын
I am beginning to suspect that he has a Bag of Holding sewn into his pockets.
@Drillbeast1
4 жыл бұрын
I think it's a portable hole...
@gscop1683
4 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for Paul to pull the 3030 from his "magic" shooting jacket pocket !
@keithahlstrom176
4 жыл бұрын
loading the SKS: Thumb on the rear of the top cartridge. Index finger pulls the tip up...and push down. Like Butter!
@DaDaDo661
3 жыл бұрын
It's also how good your clips are. The czech clips are very smooth, the Chinese ones aren't. Russian and Czech clips are the best to buy online
@stefanh.5543
3 жыл бұрын
@@DaDaDo661 You shold grease the stripper clip rail lightly with a smal paint brush (also the part where the cartridge rim is) thats day and night...
@bobrowley4346
3 жыл бұрын
Bad stripper clips require this method... good ones usually don't. The Chinese ones seem to be the worst offenders.
@louisbecker5941
4 жыл бұрын
Paul does it again... telling it like it is, with matter-of-fact demonstrations to back it up. That's why we watch.
@exothermal.sprocket
4 жыл бұрын
Because that's all that is really necessary, isn't it?
@videodistro
4 жыл бұрын
Matter-of-fact fumbling around. :(
@exothermal.sprocket
4 жыл бұрын
@@videodistro He shows the good and bad, the smooth complexion and the warts. Would you rather he show only perfect video demonstrations?
@chrisvolckening9248
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah straight forward and strong 😁😁
@nunya3163
4 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention to most important feature of the SKS, the integrated spear mounted below the barrel.
@murphy4yt
4 жыл бұрын
Nun Ya I would imagine that the grenade launcher would limit its utility somewhat. Anyone know if it’s A QD item?
@militantfascade9176
4 жыл бұрын
@@murphy4yt The Yugo 59/66 bayonet is hinged, attached at one end by a screw and hooking onto the ring between the front sight and the grenade launcher instead of directly on the barrel itself using a sliding, spring-loaded collar with a hook on it for that purpose. The bayonet extends 8" past the grenade launcher, and only has the (fairly blunt on mine, like a butter knife) blade past it. It can be folded or deployed in a second or less, if you practice. And it's latched in both positions unless you slide the collar.
@jshicke
4 жыл бұрын
@@militantfascade9176 If you push hard enough, the barrel enters the wound cavity and you get the full use of the 11 ½" bayonet that way.
@imgladandrewgillumisnotmyk5787
4 жыл бұрын
Ak is better
@redheadmetalhead247
4 жыл бұрын
@James Harding They're not meant to be sharpened
@barryolaith
4 жыл бұрын
There's something about Paul and his video's that is straight out of the '70's. His dress code for one. If we ever get a video filmed in his living room I'm pretty sure The Rockford Files will be on TV in the background.
@modacare4546
4 жыл бұрын
More like Starsky and Hutch.
@patrickgriffitt6551
4 жыл бұрын
And that would be a bad thing?
@earlmcmanus194
4 жыл бұрын
Paul Harrell+7.62x39=Instant like
@pagnedaman3777
4 жыл бұрын
Paul's accuracy is excellent. That was great to see him and what appears to be a mere mortal standing next to him, firing the same weapons.
@darthkek1953
4 жыл бұрын
Mere mortal? He's part of Paul's crew. That makes him either a god, or at least god-adjacent.
@swayback7375
4 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling that being self aware and humble and requisite for being friends with Paul... I dont hes the kinna guy thats going put up with BS embellishments Friend: "I can shoot a fly of a dogs back at 100yrds" Paul : "let's go to the meat target"
@kevinh1858
4 жыл бұрын
But remember that mortal shot the same score as Paul in a shooting contest. He may be mortal, but he was touched by the gods.
@Mike-sy6oy
4 жыл бұрын
@@kevinh1858 I remember Paul saying that in the video with Chuck.. Did he say that in this vid as well? I'd go back and rewatch but I've got other Paul harrell videos I need to watch
@shawnr771
4 жыл бұрын
That mere mortal appears to be at least a foot taller than Paul. I think he is a giant. He can also shoot quite well. Not a mere mortal I want to tangle with.
@OKWqc
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for being there Paul!
@veteranironoutdoors8320
4 жыл бұрын
The only times I have seen an sks slam fire was a “brand new” one whose only cleaning consisted of scrubbing the bore of cosmoline, and my fathers that had never seen a cleaning since (I can only assume) before he bought it. In both cases the firing pin channel was so gunked up it froze the firing pin in the fired (forward) position. My dad always dry fires and relieves tension on his firing pin springs and I can only assume the “new” sks had the same thing done before storage so I think that explains why the firing pins stuck in the forward position
@Dread_Pirate_Homesteader
4 жыл бұрын
Only early production Russian models and upgraded sks came with a firing pin spring. The cosmoline tends to harden on the firing pin keeping it forward. All slam fires are from people not cleaning the rifle.
@TheVicVance
4 жыл бұрын
I had one that was not due to bad cleaning butbduento a chipped firing pin that bound on its retaining-pin. The issue only manifested after a couple of rounds, sending the rest of the magazine down range as a runaway machine gun. And no, I do not live in the US, thus this kind of thing will only involve a gunsmith to fix.
@armstrong2052
4 жыл бұрын
It's good to release spring loads if possible. I've worked on a few guns that incurred damage that way. Mainly cheaper and older one's.
@reloader7sixtwo
4 жыл бұрын
I have three SKS rifles that I've owned for around fifteen years one being a Yugoslavian as pictured, a Chinese and a Russian. Slam fires can happen with almost any military style firearm that has a free floating firing pin if it allows the firing pin to strike the primer when the bolt travels to the home position. If one reloads for these type rifles a high primer or a primer with too soft of a primer cup material can cause a slam fire even if the rifle is in excellent working condition. Also, with these type rifles always allow the bolt to strip a round from the magazine as it slows down the bolt speed as it travels home, never put a rd. in the chamber and just drop the bolt on it.
@colin1818
4 жыл бұрын
@@reloader7sixtwo - You can replace the free-floating firing pin with a spring-loaded one for about $25. Replacing the part is easy too and only takes about 5 minutes if you're already familiar with SKS takedown and reassembly. Frankly, every SKS owner should do this as it's a cheap way to make the rifle infinitely more safe.
@nicojuro
4 жыл бұрын
Didn't mention: SKS is much easier to shoot prone than AK. I think its worth mentioning for alot of people.
@n0tquitesane
4 жыл бұрын
And comes from the factory with a monopod
@vincentlok8894
4 жыл бұрын
You can get 5 and 10 round AK magazines though, which would make the AK easier to shoot prone. Unless there is some other ergonomic issue.
@newdefsys
4 жыл бұрын
@@n0tquitesane Monopod ? I thought that was a serving spoon
@sargintrock2538
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent point for combat operation!
@maxlienenlueke1481
4 жыл бұрын
@@vincentlok8894 top loading could be advantageous in a prone position
@BaboonsRus13
4 жыл бұрын
Paul didn't hold the AK up and yell "WOLVERINES!". Missed opportunity. 😢
@robertbates6057
4 жыл бұрын
LOL Paul. You brought the .30 30 in just to start some crap. Love it!
@VTPSTTU
4 жыл бұрын
I remember when we could get an SKS for $90. I should have gotten several of them.
@VTPSTTU
4 жыл бұрын
@@triggeredsear5430 I remember seeing an M1 carbine somewhere for $110 in 1994. I really wish I'd bought that rifle.
@krtacct
4 жыл бұрын
I paid $75 for my Russian sks in mint condition.
@OutsideTheTargetDemographic
4 жыл бұрын
Coulda Shoulda Woulda
@laramiestephenson1143
4 жыл бұрын
I remember those days as well.
@tanman7879
4 жыл бұрын
You beat me to it. That's what I was thinking.
@floydteter4323
4 жыл бұрын
Admittedly an SKS fan here. But experiencing one slam fire convinced me to switch to Murray's Firing Pins. Slam fires eliminated, but not responsibility to handle firearm safely. Great comparison. Thank you for putting this together.
@ghostjohn2001
4 ай бұрын
Did the slam fire happen while using brass cased ammo?
@jrdeckard3317
4 жыл бұрын
I was at a gun show some years ago, where a dealer had several crates of SKS rifles; all new, in their packing grease. I wish I'd have bought all of them.
@russellsandidge4210
4 жыл бұрын
Yep!
@constitutionalrepublican1611
4 жыл бұрын
700$ a piece easy currently. i let a handful of them go recently for extra room. dont really need crates of them anymore, lol
@sunderbans
4 жыл бұрын
You can still find boxes of SKSs in cosmoline on GunBroker
@danstinson7687
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, the days of crates of SKS rifles at gun shows are probably gone. In 2000 I picked up two Yugos just like Paul's in the video - $159 each - Knoxville Tennessee gun show.
@countblemula9383
4 жыл бұрын
What year were they? the one I have is a 1951 soviet Russian one.
@spiv_gennedy
4 жыл бұрын
10 seconds in and I'm all "WOOOO YUUUUGOOO!". Also: people seem to keep forgetting that .30-30 is no joke.
@nolanmacpherson9880
4 жыл бұрын
My first center fire rifle was a marlin 336 in 30-30 second was an SKS. This video checks my boxes.
@exothermal.sprocket
4 жыл бұрын
Give me a Marlin 336 all slicked up by Grizzly Custom Guns any day, over the 7.62x39 autoloaders.
@jamesm1297
4 жыл бұрын
Well also a lever action isn’t a semi auto. Similar to a bolt action, All the force is going foward. If you turned off the gas setting on the sks, the numbers would be higher
@spiv_gennedy
4 жыл бұрын
James M ehhh. I've chrono'd my sks with the gas off. Some difference but not a lot. By the time the bullet is to the gas port she's already scootin' near 90% plus. Mostly said what I did because so many people dismiss .30-30 as not being any better than a pistol caliber lever gun.
@scarlettacres
4 жыл бұрын
@@nolanmacpherson9880 Same here! Day I turned 18 I bought my 336 then two weeks later my Norinco SKS.
@KineticsReborn
4 жыл бұрын
That AK bolt racking sound is heaven
@RolandsDad
4 жыл бұрын
Back in the day, I had a friend who was incredibly broke and he and his father hunted for meat. As in didn't have it if they didn't bag it. They had an SKS that had come from Vietnam and had check marks on it from presumably heads taken. I noted it aloud and he said "Now I just use it for deer. Wanna come help me track some deer sometime?" to which I naturally obliged. Surplus guns are bad ass, they always have some story buried in 'em.
@HugoStiglitz1942
4 жыл бұрын
I wish I knew more about the awesome history of this weapon. Imagine owning a real heros gun
@wyomingptt
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe a check mark for every time he shit his pants when a Huey blaring 'Ride of the Valkyries' appeared on the horizon?
@richiet6381
4 жыл бұрын
I am always so intrigued by what Mr. Harrell has his coat I’m sure somewhere in there is the antidote for beer
@thomasraahauge5231
4 жыл бұрын
His coat is the tailor-made equivalence to the TARDIS . . .
@Hanzer-ns5bh
4 жыл бұрын
And enough room left over for at least three full-size handguns, a bottle of Shasta, several boxes of Winchester green-and-white-box ammunition, and one (1) 12-inch limited edition Paul Harrell action figure (with Kung-Fu Grip and Ejector Rod Slap Action!).
@colin1818
4 жыл бұрын
No Shasta today :(
@tbohn10
4 жыл бұрын
@@Hanzer-ns5bh Paul: Now you heard me say hit, and I mean hit it! That whiney guy: B-b-but that's how you get a rod shaped scar in your hand Paul: Did I stutter?
@richiet6381
4 жыл бұрын
Colin right!?!?! Or MEAT TARGET!
@blakedavis2447
4 жыл бұрын
Little bit disappointed He didn’t mention the bayonet
@sammyers8106
4 жыл бұрын
I want him to charge at the meat target with that bayonet
@Drillbeast1
4 жыл бұрын
But he does have a freaking grenade launcher!
@Imragnar1
4 жыл бұрын
Why u roasting hot dogs
@bigpimpin6085
4 жыл бұрын
Spike bayonet is superior
@hell_march6652
4 жыл бұрын
SKS stripper clip reload technique: Once the stripper clip is slotted, place your thumb on the base of the stripper clip and use your index finger to lift up the tip of the 1st round and push down at the base with your thumb. This allows all the pressure to be at the contact point ( base of the stripper clip ) instead of unevenly distributing the force elsewhere.
@GideonWallace
4 жыл бұрын
Unless you're Paul.
@russmonte5176
4 жыл бұрын
I'm still surprised how many people dont know that
@badcornflakes6374
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds way too complicated for my big brain
@goldenhide
4 жыл бұрын
Almost universal for easy stripper clip loading no matter the weapon.
@1978garfield
4 жыл бұрын
I prefer this one (check local laws first) Remove fixed mag Start using detachable mags.
@Antholography
4 жыл бұрын
This is going to sound like..."Fuddlore" but here goes. I like the AK. I like the SKS. I prefer the SKS when I am in unfamiliar areas and hunting or shooting. It has a much "lower profile" to John Q. Public because it has a traditional wood stock. Being that it doesn't have a large protuding magazine - it also makes it handier for carrying. The SKS is to the AK47 as the Mini 14 is to the AR15. They each have their pros and cons.
@5000rgb
4 жыл бұрын
You are not the only one who appreciates the "lower profile" of a more traditionally styled gun. In Paul's best guns for home defense video he mentions that he likes the Winchester 1897 pump shotgun for that reason. If you do have to discharge your weapon the cops and the jury may view you more favorably if they see you with an old pump shotgun than if you have something a little more tacticool.
@Zellonous
4 жыл бұрын
That's why I want an sks. Also you don't need mags. You don't NEED clips either. I watched Jerry miculek load his sks by opening the mag and dropping bullets in and going to town.
@trevors8577
4 жыл бұрын
@@Zellonous And one can always pull the box off and use a detachable mag. A little bit of a pain though as the bolt has be locked back to insert the mag as the bolt goes under the feed lips of the mag.
@copo2835
4 жыл бұрын
@@trevors8577 And half the time the Tapco detachable mags don't lock the bolt open on empty
@aussieshooter5358
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely my favourite firearm channel. Paul doesn't claim to be an "Expert", but we all know he is!
@philipdillon83
3 жыл бұрын
He does claim to be a professional though. Tomato, tomato.
@aussieshooter5358
3 жыл бұрын
@@philipdillon83 good one ya funny bastard!
@ObjectiveZoomer
2 жыл бұрын
No he says he is a professional
@KiithnarasAshaa
4 жыл бұрын
Paul Harrell uploads a video, KZitem craps itself for about 15 minutes. His videos are just that powerful.
@elsullo2
4 жыл бұрын
It is TRUE! My Favorites section froze up completely for about fifteen minutes! KZitem said "try later."..................................elsullo
@karas3248
4 жыл бұрын
This is the paul harrel video I needed, but not the one I expected
@jamescalhoun4588
4 жыл бұрын
The SKS is one of my all time favorites ! When comparing the dirty thirty to the thuddy-thuddy you have to take into consideration the ballistic coefficiency 30-30 150gr = .193 7.62x39 154gr = .320
@ObjectiveZoomer
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting point!
@Nick-wn1xw
Жыл бұрын
Apples and oranges. The 30-30 was designed for the deer woods and close in shooting. The 7.61x39 is a battle cartridge designed for entirely different scenarios.
@nova68cutie
Жыл бұрын
@@Nick-wn1xw whats a 761/39? I'm guessing you meant 762/39?
@sarge12212
Жыл бұрын
Actually, you have to take into consideration that the SKS and AK-47 are semi-auto rifles. They use some energy from the powder to power the action. 30-30 is lever action and ALL the powder is used to push the bullet downrange. So, that part of the video was complete BS. I'm surprised he didn't point that out.
@edgarburlyman738
Жыл бұрын
It uses like 10 fps worth of power to do that you absolute Fudd
@williamrauch4464
4 жыл бұрын
From PA and I liked the comments on the 30 30...progression went like this as a kid. BB gun, 22LR, Single Shot Shotgun then 30 30 for Deer. Never considered the 30 30 as under powered
@additudeobx
4 жыл бұрын
Oh Really? Well I know this guy that says there are a HUNDRED rifle calibers in the range of 30-30 that are SUPERIOR to it in EVERY way..... just sayin' ....
@usa-rb5fi
4 жыл бұрын
All depends on what you’re using said caliber for.
@OutsideTheTargetDemographic
4 жыл бұрын
I took my first deer with a laser-range-finder-confirmed 49yd shot with a 6" 357 mag revolver (with a 2x scope). With that as a base line, any rifle cartridge is ballistically superior at accuracy/range/power/penetration.
@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz
4 жыл бұрын
The only problem that the .30-30 really has is the intended firearms. Hear me out, although the cartridge can be loaded with spitzers, you wont find commercially available pointed bullets because of the liability that someone will load them into the tube of a lever gun and sue when something bad happens. A lack of aerodynamically adapted projectiles leads to the idea that it's a 'short range' cartridge. It just has everything working against it, but it's hard to beat an 1894 or 336 for deer on the east coast. That and it's hard to get a box mag to feed it, but it's rimmed and we just accept that it isnt really a box mag cartridge. I think it would be neat to see a 'No.4 Lee-Enfield Jungle Carbine' in .30-30 with a mag adapted to work. Short, sorta light, appropriate caliber on the east coast, and a 10 round mag that was designed to feed rimmed cartridges. And it could take heavy-grain pointed bullets.
@williamrauch4464
4 жыл бұрын
@@additudeobx dont get your point...fact is it has been killing since 1895. Also everyone has opinions
@vanillagorilla6845
4 жыл бұрын
I love my sks. Partly because we can’t have ak’s in Canada, and our supreme leader is in the process of grabbing our ar’s. But stand alone the sks to me is a fun plinker and an effective Bush rifle for deer hunting
@treyspencer1659
4 жыл бұрын
Vanilla Gorilla sorry about your tyrant leader bro. But the SKS is a awesome rifle. I got mine when I was like 15 and love it.
@TTiger86268
4 жыл бұрын
Ridiculous how everything is the "Black rifles" fault, never the person using it. They know its like a drunk driver, they dont blame Ford, Chevy etc.. They just use it as an excuse to disarm.
@andnorr7738
4 жыл бұрын
@@TTiger86268 Exactly.
@hooshangmaster
4 жыл бұрын
bad news it's gonna be grabbed soon
@vanillagorilla6845
4 жыл бұрын
hooshangmaster probably, silver lining is it can all be reversed as long as we vote him out next election.
@NotiOkchamali
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another awesome video, Mr. Harrell. As a trained user of the M59/66, I was glad to see my old darling in action. One additional note on unloading, though. As you very well know, in field conditions, the hands holding the rather slick bolt handle do get muddy and wet. Over the years, some guys would get their fingers busted by the escaping bolt when pushing the mag follower down in order to disengage the bolt forward. I have found the best way to avoid that is to release the magazine open while the bolt is locked to the rear, pull the bolt and let it fall forward. No fingers inserted anywhere, and a whole bunch of crying avoided. ;-D
@nicholasmurnan6263
4 жыл бұрын
Paul is the man. He's like the Bob Ross of guns
@arcticfox6808
4 жыл бұрын
With "happy little trees" in the background. :)
@killian9314
4 жыл бұрын
@@arcticfox6808 that he may shoot down accidentally. "Timber"
@claudiodiaz9752
4 жыл бұрын
Happy little soda jugs. We'll shoot the devil out of them.
@dgilly6704
4 жыл бұрын
Paul and his crew are like the members of the Justice League for adults. As always outstanding video fellas.
@Moroni108
4 жыл бұрын
Good Lord, I can not for the life of me understand who could dislike the videos from this channel. I have worked near and around firearms for over 30 years. Being a certified firearms instructor with the Federal Government and having worked around some of the best firearms instructors, some rated as Grand Masters, I have to admit that Paul Harrell's videos are top notch. His videos are very informative, interesting and without a doubt, very professional. It's my opinion that the negative comments or dislikes are just being done out of spite, because why would you keep returning to a channel where you have left negative comments or a dislike in the past, just to do it again and again? Anyhow, thank you for the videos Paul Harrell! Very professional.
@ivanujkic5509
4 жыл бұрын
While it's true that, apart from some older model M70s with specific magazines, most AKs dont have a bolt catch, it's worth mentioning that a lot of later M70 magazines and I believe also some aftermarket ones have a bolt catch as part of the follower and will work reliably in just about any AK. Also regarding the SKS, the flip-up night sights, rifle grenade adaptor, sight and gas valve on the rifle are unique to the Yugoslavian M59/66.
@ivanujkic5509
4 жыл бұрын
This kind of bolt catch, of course, only serves to indicate an empty magazine, once removed it lets the bolt go home, requiring the action to be worked again to chamber a new round. It doesn't make the actual reload faster, it just prevents you from lining up a shot only to hear a click.
@Dr.Zoidberg087
4 жыл бұрын
check out Phoenixphoenix channel. he uses a safety with a cut out in conjunction with a bolt hold followers. gotta engage the safety before stripping the mag out but once the new one is in he just drops the safty and it chambers a round. pretty slick technique.
@CaptainXanax
4 жыл бұрын
I have the same setup, magazines with bho followers, and a safety with a notch cut in it to hold back the bolt. So long as you remember your order of operations it works prefectly. I used to be able to find those bho mags for $9 a piece. Now they're up to about $12.
@Dr.Zoidberg087
4 жыл бұрын
yeah I'm looking forward to trying it out. i don't know if the holding followers work in xtechs but i ordered a ods-1775 and they come with a couple xtechs. i got the krebs extension safty as well so it should be alright even if i don't have bolt holding mags.
@AlfredFJones1776
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve seriously been considering getting an SKS because I can’t have a traditional AK or AR here in New York.
@petergriffin383
4 жыл бұрын
SKS is an excellent platform if you're not able to have AK. Palmetto has them for around $300 last I checked. If I couldn't have my AK I'd absolutely settle for the SKS.
@worldoftancraft
4 жыл бұрын
Better buy the scout rifle. From Steyer, for example - it is a "ready to go" rifle: included in package sights, two magasines, integrated bipod They will not take her away from you in 50 years. Because, as practice shows, they can, they in position and power to grab away and cause any shit with any of self-loading weapons
@BandAid350z
4 жыл бұрын
Солнцевская Братва should be a 2A sanctuary state.
@ritterbruder212
4 жыл бұрын
I have both and they’re both great guns. The SKS is a better-made rifle for sure. If you ditch the bayonet, cleaning rod, and buttstock cleaning kit, it becomes a handy 7.5lb rifle.
@xxxlonewolf49
4 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking of one for the models with the integral bayonet's :P just because, hehehe Good luck up there, behind enemy lines...
@retubeme
4 жыл бұрын
I come to this gun pasttime later than most. But I find no one doing this better. Necessary jargon, names and techniques are all passed on to me efficiently and with good humor. Thanks Paul. I really appreciate it.
@keatonmcglothlin6637
4 жыл бұрын
Never thought the day would come I see Paul holding two of my favorite rifles.
@Drillbeast1
4 жыл бұрын
Kinda like dating fraternal twins.
@TheDiameter
4 жыл бұрын
The AK and SKS are my favorite as well. ARs are soulless rifles IMO.
@coppertopv365
4 жыл бұрын
Paul's Friend needs A few pointers. But I love my SK
@michaelhoward8332
4 жыл бұрын
Paul, I've been meaning to AKSKS this.
@EvilGNU
4 жыл бұрын
oooof that pun hit hard
@eckelrock
4 жыл бұрын
I know I'm Stalin for time, but I'm just Lenin you know for your convenience.
@allsaidndonefer7654
4 жыл бұрын
Aaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!! Hahaha
@CSSVirginia
4 жыл бұрын
@@eckelrock You make me laugh...... Go to Gulag...
@grootsyt
4 жыл бұрын
Haha that made me GULAGH
@CC-oi8gr
4 жыл бұрын
"That man had no regard for lawn maintenance."
@celebmrk9
4 жыл бұрын
The big advantage of the SKS is, of course, you have a knife and a bomb thrower!!! 😎
@spartaninvirginia
4 жыл бұрын
you can have those with an ak too
@Adiscretefirm
4 жыл бұрын
Zombie gun confirmed.
@chlebowg
4 жыл бұрын
Chicom AK had a folding bayonet and the Polish AK had a grenade launcher
@Troy_Built
4 жыл бұрын
It's also long and heavy enough to be an effective club.
@SteveSmith-wm4qy
4 жыл бұрын
All Yugoslav AKs have that Grenade launcher too. Also you can mount a bayonet to them as well
@capella95
4 жыл бұрын
Chris Hemsworth’s “Extraction” would be whole lot easier if he had Pauls jacket.
@nokoolaid
4 жыл бұрын
It would a lot better if Paul did it.
@bigbaby8533
4 жыл бұрын
@@lukwyns2279 ive seen the movie but cant seem to recall what exactly you are referencing.
@killian9314
4 жыл бұрын
Besides the parts that were a tad too john wick "inspired", a pretty solid action movie with killer action direction. That chase scene was something to gawk at.
@bacon81
4 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly good movie. I recommend it!
@Bule-farang
4 жыл бұрын
Turned it off as soon as I saw him with elbow pads. Cringe reminder when I watched Jack Ryan with Kevin Costner head to toe with padding and standing around like a dumb dumb.
@g.w.7893
4 жыл бұрын
Without sounding like a perv, I do get excited when Paul reaches into his pockets.
@eddyflo2978
3 жыл бұрын
You definitely need to see his explanation in the lake than. Enjoy
@docbailey3265
2 жыл бұрын
You sound like a perv.
@Clipazine
4 жыл бұрын
I'd like to add that you can get a spring loaded firing pin for the SKS from Murray's Gunsmithing that pretty much eliminates the chance of slam fires (the slam fires are due to a free floating firing pin that sometimes can get stuck forward with no return spring). SKSs also have a potential for popping primers on inexpensive Russian steel cased ammo (the most common kind), which Murray's Gunsmithing can apparently also fix, though I've never used that service myself. I'm not affiliated with his business but I thought people may want to know. And the malfunction when Paul was reloading may have been due to the quality of the stripper clips. The vast majority of inexpensive SKS stripper clips seem to be cheap chinese newly made ones that have very mixed reviews. The ones you really want are original Russian or perhaps Chinese military surplus ones, though they are more expensive (especially the Russian ones).
@Haneix1
4 жыл бұрын
Still I would never trust it.
@acratone8300
4 жыл бұрын
The good clips have the letters BXN stamped on them.
@RequisiteFunction
4 жыл бұрын
They also make bigger magazines for the sks, and the stripper clips are only to facilitate a faster reload. It takes forever to load them one at a time into the mag, but that's what you are doing when you load a stripper clip anyway. They dont come pre-loaded.
@Drillbeast1
4 жыл бұрын
@@RequisiteFunction I have 2 detachable magazines, 37 rds each, US made for my $100 sks (cir. 1994)
@VikOlliver
4 жыл бұрын
I had an SKS - the NZ government took them all away. I was warned of slam fires because the firing pin was free-floating. I could not help but notice that my AR (they took all those too) also had a free-floating firing pin. Anecdotal Googling suggested that modified firing pins with.springs on actually increase the chances of a slam fire, which I dismissed until my mate's 44-40 with a similar spring mechanism slam-fired out of battery. Moral: keep the gun simple and keep it clean.
@Hanzer-ns5bh
4 жыл бұрын
I remember the days when I was a young lad window-shopping for my eventual first rifle. SKSs were still being sold in barrels at the local shops and you could get a WASR for five hundo, versus your Bushmaster or DPMS ARs, which ran $150-200 more easily. Now I can have all the complete uppers, complete lowers, parts kits, muzzle devices, handguards, grips, charging handles, optics, greebles, Macguffins, bits, bobs, doodads and whirligigs I want from a dozen different manufacturers, amalgamating into two or three complete and functioning rifles of varying caliber and configuration, for the same price as an SKS and AK that don't have headspace issues or crooked sights. I am in a shooter's cornucopia, and I feel... empty. ... ...is it too late to go back?
@peternorton5648
4 жыл бұрын
It’s never too late. lol
@copo2835
4 жыл бұрын
I dunno, a 400 dollar SKS that somebody hasn't bubba'd feels safer to me than a 400 dollar AR. I've seen a couple of those el cheapo plastic lowers fail, and that kinda puts me off.
@TheDiameter
4 жыл бұрын
Go buy a new PSA or Zastava AK for $600-$800 and get a rifle on par or better than a $1k at and be a happy man!
@copo2835
4 жыл бұрын
That was a great comparison video, sir. As you said, the SKS is a bit sensitive to proper technique during reloading with stripper clips. The best way to do it quickly and reliably is to run your clip into the guide, and then use your index finger to lift the tip of the top round up slightly. Then, using your thumb and keeping the tip of that first round up, push the rounds into the mag. Much quicker than trying to just use a thumb across the middle of the cartridges
@lyrooo326
4 жыл бұрын
Paul Harrell post a video. I immediately stop doing what I was doing.
@2ahdcat
4 жыл бұрын
C'mon Paul! Release those Paul Harrell dollies already! :)
@michaelblacktree
4 жыл бұрын
Legend has it, only one was made. And it was sold to Chuck Norris.
@jackd2083
4 жыл бұрын
michael blacktree 🤣
@holoholohaolenokaoi2299
4 жыл бұрын
they're not dolls, they're action figures....like i used to say about playing with the classic G.I.Joe's when i was 13
@thomasraahauge5231
4 жыл бұрын
. . . but they were all of them deceived, for another action figure was made . . .
@jacka55six60
4 жыл бұрын
But the one he showed us has a major flaw. No magic pockets!
@PlayingWithFireOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
Tapco 3O round mags for the SKS. One of the easiest upgrades on a SKS .Disassemble once for cleaning. Reassemble leave stock 10 round mag off, rock in new mag with the bolt back.
@PlayingWithFireOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to do the bolt mod,
@TheKingOfJordan1
4 жыл бұрын
New Paul Harrell video always makes my day better. Sidenote: what furniture set is that on your AK? I really like it.
@beanhavok2287
4 жыл бұрын
Yep. Tapco galil
@sgrombus3447
4 жыл бұрын
it's tapco. unfortunately they're dead
@censorshipisbookburning3235
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a Manticore Renegade handguard to me
@Alraygun
4 жыл бұрын
its a tapco galil or som
@Technically_classic
4 жыл бұрын
I prefer Romanian dong
@Mrgunsngear
4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@troy9477
4 жыл бұрын
The SKS is a pretty good knockaround rifle. Mine is a Chinese one, bought in 93, and clean off the cosmoline yourself (brake cleaner works well). Put a synthetic stock on it. Works fine. Someday i will put on the receiver cover with rail and the 4x scope i have for it (i bought the kit mainly for the stripper clips). I was pleasantly surprised at the 30-30 velocities (i love my 336 with a Lyman receiver sight). The last 30-30 test you did, the velocity was about 2350. Since i am denied an AK here in Kalifornia, the SKS suffices. I even heard in the late 90's or early 2000's about a couple of small underfunded midwestern PD's using them as patrol rifles. Not a bad choice, but you would need to figure out a way to carry spare ammo. Now i need a CZ 527 to complement my SKS. I hear they are great rifles, and who doesn't love wood and steel?
@mryan3123
4 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best reviews I've seen of the SKS. From my experience in owning several SKS rifles up here in Canada where the AK-47 is illegal I'd like to add a comment, if I may. 🙂 Three things. First, about slamfires. On the SKS they happen because some models (Chinese and newer Russain models) don't have a firing pin return spring and the firing pin gets stuck while protruding because of fouling. FYI, you can check to see if the firing pin on your SKS has a pin. If it doesn't, you can order an aftermarket firing pin spring and install it. This makes the rifle a lot safer. Second, The SKS sights suck, and that's being kind. But, there are aftermarket replacements that will replace the rear sight with a peep sight making them a lot easier to aim. One of the aftermarket sights can be mounted on the rear breechblock cover and the other replaces the sight that already mounted ahead of the breach. Third, if you don't like using stripper clips there are other options available. There is an aftermarket adapter that will let you use an AR-style 7.62x39 magazine in your SKS. There are also extended capacity duckbill magazines. And, if you don't like the duckbill there are adapters on the market the will let you cut the long protruding part of the magazine down to around 10mm in length so the magazine is just like a regular. Once again Paul, thanks for posting this, it was a damn good review. 👍
@webstella
2 жыл бұрын
I will ad one more to your list. The ar-15 mag well adapter. Which allows us to use ar pistol mags to get back to 10 round capacity. Canadian gunlaws...
@clemfandango7175
4 жыл бұрын
While his friend might be a good shooter there’s a night and day difference in his grouping Paul can really shoot well given any firearm I’d love a days training with him
@concernedcanadian8460
9 ай бұрын
Early models had a spring loaded firing pin (prefered). Later models a floating firing pin. Slam fire is due to a stuck firing pin. The pin can get stuck if it's overly dirty, or the cosmoline wasn't cleaned our properly after storage. It can also get seized up if you're shooting corrosive ammo and don't clean every time you shoot.
@Quadrenaro
4 жыл бұрын
I love my sks! Was my second rifle. More forgiving than my 30-06 in recoil and price per round. I stained the handguard black to match my tapco(It was 2010). Wish I kept it original, but I refinished it a year ago and its alright. That's my sks story. Oh, got it for 200, packed in cosmo.
@CtrlAltRetreat
4 жыл бұрын
Pretty much the same story, Garand into sks because 30.06 is not cheep. I take it you're behind the lines in a gun hating state too?
@Quadrenaro
4 жыл бұрын
@@CtrlAltRetreat Haha, not at all. My state allows permit-less carry. Though I did live in California for 3 months once. I kept my SKS behind a false wall at my father-in-laws. I actually just ordered a Garand from the CMP a few weeks back. Reloading, I got my 30-06 cost per round down to 40-50 cents.
@joshy7759
4 жыл бұрын
Still smell like delicious gunk? How'd you clean yours? I went the gun cleaner and 5 pack of toothbrushes route.
@Quadrenaro
4 жыл бұрын
@@joshy7759 Gasoline, followed by gun oil. A few places still have that sticky sound. Such as the grenade sight. I accidentally made napalm using a styrofoam cup to dip the magazine in.
@LuvBorderCollies
4 жыл бұрын
If you want to get rid of grease fast use a heat gun/paint stripper. Wish I'd figured that out 40 years before I finally did.
@oscarshen6855
4 жыл бұрын
This demonstration perfertly shows "accuracy" tells you more about the shooter than the firearm, as least not at extrem distance. Any firearm that ever put into service should be sufficiantly accurate for intended distance, and in most case, more accurate than YOU.
@ianmedford4855
4 жыл бұрын
Very true. Most decently made rifles can out shoot the shooter... Paul's AK is a WASR too, which doesn't help matters at all. They will never ever break and they always go bang, but its pretty much the bottom of the AK barrel as far as accuracy goes. I have a couple AK variants that shoot around 2 MOA no problem.
@juliusfucik4011
4 жыл бұрын
Inaccuracies simply add up. Bad aim with an accurate rifle is the same as good aim with an inaccurate rifle.
@Leo___________
4 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the people that complain about glocks being inaccurate. Sure buddy, I bet you do a lot of +50 yds shooting with handguns. Which is where any difference in mechanical accuracy between service weapons start to show up. Better buy that marksman barrel.
@PeaceManBro
4 жыл бұрын
@@juliusfucik4011 I get your point but not true at all, in almost all circumstances the gun is more accurate than the shooter can accurately shoot, so a bad shot with an accurate rifle will always be worse than a good shot with a less accurate rifle.
@brandonbennett3082
4 жыл бұрын
@@juliusfucik4011 Not at all. "Bad aim" usually results in missing your target, while an inaccurate rifle means having a few inches of give at a few hundred yards. I can't imagine there's any sort of successful or ubiquitous rifle platform (i.e. the SKS) that can't hit man-sized targets up to 400 yards- which is all you need for many purposes.
@PaulVerhoeven2
4 жыл бұрын
I have to compliment this video beyond just like. Very practical, down to Earth, clear and visual explanation of usage of the rifles, suitable even for beginners, but even people with experience with different platforms can benefit from that as there are quite a bit of quirks each platform has. And it is not too long. Please do more video is this exact format!
@11C1P
4 жыл бұрын
A friend & I watched as the AWB was passed, we were both in our early 20's. We looked at each other & decided we'd spend money we really couldn't afford to, on a "assault weapon". A friend of ours father was a FFL dealer so we went straight to him. I bought an AK just to have, even though I still held it in contempt as for it's inherent inaccuracy. My friend bought a SKS, & we split a case of Norinco FMJ steel case ammo & I bought a few boxes of brass soft tip ammo. Other than a few function check firings at the range, I never really gave it much thought. Late spring the next year a few of us went out prairie dog shooting & plinking. As it ended up being a bit too early (cool) & breezy for prairie dogs, we just started plinking, me with my AK, my 2 friends with SKS's. We noticed an old cow skull across a ravine we were standing on about 200 yards away. I thought we should shoot at it an the first one to hit it was the winner. Well, I think we all three hit about the same time & it began to roll down the ravine. We kept shooting at it & hitting it until it was at the bottom of the ravine & indiscernible from the rocks along the stream. By that time we were all laughing so hard we didn't care who had "won" as we all had so much fun. Since then I've never taken an AK or SKS lightly & roll my eyes when someone says an AK, SKS, or 7.62x39 in general are inherently inaccurate.
@iglooproductions
4 жыл бұрын
Imagine someone breaking into Paul’s house... On the news the next day: “Man dies from rifle grenade after attempted home invasion”.🤣
@prjndigo
4 жыл бұрын
I do believe a few of his pistols would kill the intruder on reflex while Paul stayed asleep.
@10beerman
4 жыл бұрын
Paul would simply keep the robber rooted to the spot by telling enless interesting anecdotes punctuated with his Shatneresque pauses.
@uncreativename9936
4 жыл бұрын
To day to test the effectiveness of the SKS rifle grenade, we're going to be firing at the new and improved "Home Invader Target". The target consists of one layer of t-shirt, a layer of human skill, human lung and organ tissue, human rips and backstrap and followed up by my forcefully opened front door due to exigent circumstances. Let's see how it does. As you can see, the rifle grenade completely demolished the t-shirt and skin on the front, combusted the human lung tissue, and obliterated the ribs and backstrap. It also caused extensive damage to the surrounding walls of the house, which could be considered excessive to some. So, is the SKS rifle grenade effective? You be the judge.
@davidspangler7379
4 жыл бұрын
@@uncreativename9936 best comment I've seen on youtube
@droidnick
4 жыл бұрын
Well he's gonna have to fly to china then break into a munition plant then smuggle a live "rifle grenade" back to the U.S. interesting comments though, did you all think Paul has rifle grenades.
@squirl033
4 жыл бұрын
Having shot an SKS many, many times, it's not nearly as hard to unload or re-load as Paul makes it out to be. If you don't care about the stripped clip, you can simple strip the rounds into the magazine and let the bolt go forward. The stripper clip will fly up and out of the way. Saves fumbling with it in a pressure situation. Unloading can be a bit awkward, true, but it'd neither difficult nor confusing. Also, re: slam-fires... the stock SKS bolt assembly uses a "floating" firing pin which rides in a channel that can get gummed up, which can let the pin stick in the forward position. If that happens, your SKS becomes full-auto, which can be disconcerting. However, there are companies which can fix that for you, for a pretty reasonable price. The easiest fix is to order a replacement spring-loaded firing pin, which is a drop-in replacement for the original For about $45, you eliminate slam-fires.
@amorphoussolid8512
4 жыл бұрын
When I first watched this video the server was down. So I came back to rewatch it and leave my like. I want to make sure KZitem knows how liked Paul Harrell is.
@CheeseDanish85
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks fellow human. I too liked Paul Harrell's video and made sure to leave my like.
@DerpyTurtle0762
4 жыл бұрын
7:25 That is probably the best 7.62x39 ammo you can get for big game hunting
@TheAtarashiiKaze
4 жыл бұрын
I always loved that big lump of a wood stock with the metal plate at the end of the SKS. Both ends of the SKS are weapons if the need arises. That might help since the reload is a bit slower
@dynmicpara
2 жыл бұрын
Use detachable ProMag quik-detach lever SKS 35-round magazines; this bogus Luddite comparison ignores the reality that the SKS can use Pre-Loaded Magazines (PRELMs), too. Stock can be also improved with a pistol grip. Mr. Paul know-it-all-gyrene should do a comparison of an AKM with EMPTY mags versus a SKS with 10-round stripper clips.
@TheBuster0926
2 жыл бұрын
@@dynmicpara I hear those need alot of coaxing to work. Could you drop me a link to these. As an SKS owner you've got me interested.
@sheeesh8978
2 жыл бұрын
@@dynmicpara you’re really mad Paul Harrel didnt fudd out his sks to pretend its superior to an akm? Lmao
@googlepissoff5776
2 жыл бұрын
@@dynmicpara Those magazines are dogshit. They are slow to load, bulky, and unreliable. The AK would still win with due to the janky reloads ;)
@dynmicpara
2 жыл бұрын
@@googlepissoff5776 YOU ARE TALKING DOGSHIT. STFU AND SHOW TIME LOADING ON A VIDEO. Not your civilian normie ignorant opinion. YOU haven't done the WORK to be authoritative on this. You are just an AKM fan girl. I resent your lying lack of integrity. The USMC know-it-all who made this video didn't even FIND OUT the Russian SKS stripper clip loading technique to DO IT THE BEST. You, obviously have not figured out how to best load SKS duckbill PRELMs, either. Moreover, SKSes can be made to load the exact AKM mags, making the point MOOT. Know what that means? No. You don't. Moreover (AGAIN) you miss the whole important CONCEPT that the BEST rifle should be able to BOTH STRIPPER CLIP LOAD (SLC) and load mags (PRELMs) like the M14, Mini14s modified Zv58es etc.
@elsullo2
4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE my SKS! It is an industrial masterpiece! A few things that need mentioning: THANKS for mentioning the slam-fire issue! It is an easy fix to buy American made spring-loaded firing pins to end the problem, just search the internet. The trigger action can be drastically improved by a little strategic stoning and light greasing---video tutorials are all over the internet and KZitem. The safety lever ONLY stops the trigger action, NOT the bolt and firing pin, so a spring-loaded firing pin is a GREAT IDEA. Tech-Sights.com makes a great peep-sight that easily fits off of the rear of the SKS cover for a LONG sight radius! The Yugo SKS is heavy, with that useless grenade launcher stuff all out front. Also, the Yugo is not chrome lined. Some say that it is more accurate because of that, but any use of corrosive ammo must be neutralized and cleaned immediately or the barrel will rust. I saw with my own eyes a guy shoot a three-inch five shot group at a 100 yard range with a new/old Chinese SKS with standard open sights! It is wise to carry Windex With AMMONIA with you to the range. And if use of stripper clips is a pain, rounds can be rapidly loaded individually from the top....................................elsullo
@humansvd3269
4 жыл бұрын
Water neautralizes it, not ammonia.
@0neDoomedSpaceMarine
4 жыл бұрын
The grenade launcher wouldn't be useless if there were some grenades to buy.
@colin1818
4 жыл бұрын
@@humansvd3269 - Correct. It is technically the water that neutralizes the corrosive salts. But the ammonia helps the water evaporate and not hang out in your barrel. If you're going to do the Windex trick, you definitely want the ammonia present.
@WarriorLL
4 жыл бұрын
The SKS doesn't need to be bubba'd
@toddy2519
4 жыл бұрын
It's never wise to use ammonia on steel. It's not necessary to clean your rifle immediately after using corrosive ammo...it's perfectly fine to wait until you get home. The ammo propellant itself is not corrosive...it's the primer by-products after firing that are corrosive. Where do you people get this ridiculous information from? Regarding slam fires and firing pin modifications...not necessary. All that's needed is to make sure your firing pin internal track, pinhole and chamber are clean solve the slam fire problem! That is just common sense maintenance and should always be done before and after firing before putting the rifle away or stored.
@regularfather4708
4 жыл бұрын
Paul Harrell drops a new video, turning a good day into a great one!
@MasterK9Trainer
4 жыл бұрын
Your presentations are so unbiased and while informative to both novice and experienced gun owners or those who read about firearms, it never feels like you are dumbing things down or assuming knowledge. You have a perfect balance and great presentation of the information. It's nice to learn about firearms without first labelling them ad either good or bad or everything being inferior to someone's weapon of choice.
@permanenceaesthetic6545
4 жыл бұрын
Now we just need to get his hands on a Makarov...
@charlieb308
4 жыл бұрын
Permanence Aesthetic I just hope he pronounces the name correctly and doesn’t call it the American hill billy way “Mack er off”...it’s Mah, Kar oV...annoys the shit out of me when they say MACK.
@Hjerte_Verke
4 жыл бұрын
MACK er roff!
@housebaelishgaming
4 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@borismarkov1141
4 жыл бұрын
When it comes to slavic names, the emphasis is almost always on the second syllable, its a common mistake. boRIS not BOris ivAN not IVan MiHAil, naTAsha, naTAlia and so on In general its not a big deal. I would love to see a .380 vs 9mm Makarov comparison on the meat target more that I care about how he says it.
@hairy_putin
4 жыл бұрын
Dick Grips
@nicholasfoldes2970
4 жыл бұрын
the wilderness around the ranges You go to is just lovely, must be quite relaxing out there after a nice shoot with friends. Oh and nice content man.
@nicholaslittlefield4424
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like the blue mountain area in Oregon. Not entirely sure but it is beautiful. Oregon for the most part is a gorgeous state.
@ebblue81
4 жыл бұрын
Thank You Mr. Harrell, slamfire is a real danger! One of the harshest but important lessons i've learned as a new shooter. Always point in a safe direction!
@4d4Spl
4 жыл бұрын
I own an SKS and have used an AK. I prefer the SKS, but that's just me. ps: You can unload the SKS with the magazine left open and avoid Garand Thumb. edit: You can also hold the rifle upside down and load lose rounds with the mag open.
@treborkroy5280
4 жыл бұрын
You can load from the bottom, but if your first round isn't in the right spot in the magazine it won't load when it's full and you turn it over.
@borismarkov1141
4 жыл бұрын
@@treborkroy5280 Agreed, loading it from the bottom is unreliable
@tomschonborg439
4 жыл бұрын
I prefer the SKS too.
@ClickClack_Bam
4 жыл бұрын
I have 48 round magazines for my Russian AK. Bulgarian law enforcement mags.... Do you have any idea what power that gives you or a group of people? I could walk you down and crush you with that kind of ammo chambered and you'd still be fumbling with your stripper clip from your first load.
@maximummax5590
4 жыл бұрын
@@ClickClack_Bam Never heard of 48rd mags before, what's their commercial name
@mattygunn3852
4 жыл бұрын
It strikes me as I read the comments on Paul's videos that his subscribers / followers have true affection for him. The mutual respect between he and his viewers is very unique I believe. Being a fan of German Shepherd Dogs, I remember reading once: "When one falls in love with the German Shepherd Dog, no other breed will ever do." Paul Harrell is the GSD of firearms channels. ; )
@SpetsnazBear-3710
3 жыл бұрын
That is a really nice Yugo SKS. Interesting that the rifle came w/ all the 'extras'. From what I can see the wood looks in great shape. Love my 1950 Tula. Thank you for the demonstration.
@Eric-ts4gi
4 жыл бұрын
Love that you made this video. I have a Yugoslavian SKS.
@gregcampwriter
4 жыл бұрын
The average velocity was 2112? And the AKs shall inherit the earth.
@thomashuth8985
4 жыл бұрын
Rush... my favorite band. RIP Neil.
@jm19592011
4 жыл бұрын
RIP Neil.
@copo2835
4 жыл бұрын
Nice
@P_Ezi
3 жыл бұрын
And when I squeeze it, it gives forth a sound...
@tyrssen1
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent comparison! I've had both, and the AK was the one I kept for my main piece. Egyptian Maadi, with Bishop buttstock; with a Pachmyr recoil pad I have the length I need, and a cheek piece. for comfort.
@Steveindajeep
4 жыл бұрын
12:56 Paul's literal flex for anyone that wants to see that again haha.
@horusfalcon
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Paul. Very informative and easy to watch. I wish you had an SKS Model D or M (Sporter models that accept AK mags) to try out. They are an interesting solution.
@Nick-wn1xw
Жыл бұрын
I've owned both. I now only own Zastava Ak's. Wouldn't go back to an SKS for anything unless I found a nice one for cheap. Not knocking it. Great rifle. Just prefer the AK.
@HKPSG1Shooter
4 жыл бұрын
Also I should note that with SKS rifles modified for a detachable mag, you have to hold the bolt back to remove or insert mags, because of the shelf on the underside of the bolt, the retaining lips of a detachable mag ride in the grooves of that shelf and that means unless the bolt is back, you can’t remove or insert a mag. You can grind or machine that shelf off either side of the bolt and then you can remove and install mags without having to try to hold the bolt back with one hand.
@rdrake316
4 жыл бұрын
I remember when an SKS could be had for $200 OTD. I am only 46 years young.
@adrianfirewalker4183
4 жыл бұрын
I remember when they cost $99 in the early 90s
@bcamp6088
4 жыл бұрын
$89 a pop, the gun shop had an old barrel full of them. The SKS was treated more like a shovel than a rifle, I should have bought a hundred of them
@HaqqAttak
4 жыл бұрын
The Yugos coming on the market now are new out of storage so there is that.
@daffyduck5171
4 жыл бұрын
Remember when they were $85 each
@spiv_gennedy
4 жыл бұрын
Tyler Sudden II Hell, I thought mine was a steal at $169 in 2006...
@TheEdub.
4 жыл бұрын
I watched a video of Paul baking a cake(his 2019 thanksgiving video) I still grew twice as much chest hair by the end of the video!
@OoheavysackoO
Жыл бұрын
This is only an issue on SKS's that haven't been run through and cleaned of Cosmoline. As a double safe, don't let the bolt go all the way forward on it's own. So basically chamber round without letting the charging handle go and let off before it's completely chambered (1/8 in or so). To fire push the charging hand forward and unsafe/pull trigger. I've only used these to take whitetail deer and they are very effective at it. The bolt won't close if you guide it slowly. This is a non-issue if you clean the gun properly before you use it. That means pulling it entirely apart (-trigger group. which you should do just to know how it functions). Long firing pin + cosmoline = slam fire's.
@YoutubeUsername7777
4 жыл бұрын
SKS will never slamfire if properly cleaned after being taken out of long term storage. The main culprit is cosmoline which is super thick grease that's used to preserve rifle when stored for a long period of time. Make sure you clean your rifle well, especially if you are buying a newly imported surplus.
@Rokaize
4 жыл бұрын
Finally. I see too many people who think the SKS is somehow flawed because it has a free floating firing pin. People commonly add in one of those firing pin springs to “prevent” slam fires. Well, the Russians tried that already and they didn’t like it. Why add more things into the rifle that could break when you could just have soldiers clean their rifles? Slam fire is only an issue with dirty rifles.
@comradeluke2721
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen a lot of commentary on “professional defense” forums about how the meat target is inferior to ballistic gel because it’s an “inconsistent medium”. When it’s brought up that what happens in ballistic gel isn’t indicative of what happens in the intended target it’s said that ballistic gel “isn’t supposed to simulate a human” when it’s brought up that the meat target is supposed to simulate a human it’s brought up that not all human body’s are the same therefore a consistent test medium is better than an inconsistent simulation medium??? Therefore meat targets are useless??? I don’t see the logic in why a consistent testing medium (gel) is better at measuring performance in an inconsistent medium (humans) than an equally inconsistent medium that is supposed to simulate a human (meat target) and I like to see Paul do a rebuttal to those who would disparage him based on his use of meat targets.
@zhangjao6328
4 жыл бұрын
What you are hearing is the whining of little boys. Ignore.
@tunnelrabbit4293
4 жыл бұрын
I prefer the meat targets used on this channel.
@austinado16
4 жыл бұрын
I would like to see Mr. Harrell not slog his channel down by chasing the various opinions and keyboard jockeys around the interwebs. I would like to see him continue on, doing what he does best, AND not having him waste time and content, looking in the rear view mirror. 1) This is a superior channel, with superior content. 2) When one wrestles with pigs in the mud, the pigs enjoy it, and the only result is that one gets dirty.
@cymond
4 жыл бұрын
It's helpful to have a consistent media when comparing different rounds. It's a form of scientific data collection. The meat target IS inconsistent, and so is the human body. For example, maybe Paul happens to get a tender piece of meat, and you happen to get a really tough bad guy. In that scenario, the test is a bad representation of what you encountered. Or as another way of looking at it, imagine you have a rifle with inconsistent accuracy (large groups), and you mount a cheap scope (groups get bigger), and you shoot on a day with gusts of erratic wind (groups get bigger). In the end, you have a huge grouping. That does tell you what you can expect from your setup in those circumstances, but it does *not* indicate what the rifle itself is actually capable of. Further, if you fired only a few rounds and then tried to adjust your zero, it's possible that you might be adjusting to match what were actually "fliers". It's why we shouldn't evaluate rifles based on 3-shot groups. Each inconsistency we introduce causes more variation in our data. Then, when we only collect a few points of data, and try to draw conclusions from it, we risk drawing incorrect conclusions. However, I still like the meat test. It is not scientific, and it is not consistent, but it *does* give us a rough estimate of what to expect in the real world. It translates "raw" data to reality.
@JETZcorp
4 жыл бұрын
Ballistic gel is good for objectively and consistently comparing the power of different firearms and rounds. The meat target is good for subjectively seeing approximately what those would do to some variety of animal. It's like the difference between a dyno pull and a drag race. Both have their place.
@johnski4709
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul, Godspeed.
@AK545Huskers
4 жыл бұрын
I have that same Yugo sks and I feel like the fact that it doesn’t have a chrome lining gives it a bit better accuracy. And as long as you’re not using corrosive ammo it’s no big deal either. Wish I could find some dummy/smoke rounds for the 20mm grenade launcher haha
@axelord4ever
4 жыл бұрын
You can make your own pretty easily. I took an aluminium pipe that was pretty close, reamed the ID to 7/8th of an inch, and used that as the core while everything else I 3D printed and glued on. Real training rifle-grenades are neat, but not the only way to enjoy the ol' spigot.
@jeremysiegel10
4 жыл бұрын
www.serviceofsupply.com/product/grenade-rifle-rubber-reproduction/ I got you fam Check back or email them for availability, I have a few of these and have used them to great effect
@censorshipisbookburning3235
4 жыл бұрын
Classic sold a bunch of the Yugo sks last year. Easy to tell what it is by the muzzle
@ivanujkic5509
4 жыл бұрын
I have no idea if anyone sells them in the US but here in Montenegro you can find hundreds if not thousands of dummy/practice grenades in good condition at some scrapyards
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