Not real carbon fiber, the stock was made with 14+ layers of 1/4" (3 ply) plywood glued & clamped till dry. The different layers were pre-cut to follow the shape of the receiver/barrel etc. That way it saved carving out that much from a solid wood blank.
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Is the SKS bullpup conversion worth it?
But the SKS bullpup conversion has some benefits particular to itself and in comparison to other bullpups. Inexpensive: While there are affordable bullpup rifles on the market, few are as thrifty as an SKS conversion. Without much effort I dug up a used SKS going for $245. With more work I’m certain I could have found more economical options.
What makes a bullpup conversion so good?
Across the board, the conversions offer plenty of rail space, twin-bar trigger linkage and support-side bolt-release mechanism CBS calls a slam bolt. Nice as that last point is, eliminating the need to crane around to reach the charging handle, it’s the fore-end that wins points with these bullpups.
Should you buy a Cold-War SKS?
Still, a savvy and determined gun buyer can scratch up the Cold-War icon at bargain-basement prices if, they’re willing to look. Not at late 1990s early 2000s rates mind you, but cheap nonetheless. Nowadays if you find a rock-bottom SKS you don’t have to settle for its original wood or fiberglass stocks.
Why choose shernic Gun Works (SG) for your bullpup conversion?
Going on around of decade of producing SKS bullpup conversions, Shernic Gun Works (SG) has a good handle on what they produce. It shows. Coming with everything you need to convert your rifle, the SG kit has you covered in one felled swoop and is relatively simple to execute.
How much does a bullpup conversion kit cost?
The average conversion kit will run you another $350 (at the high end $650). In turn, on average you’re in anywhere from $600 to $800 total for a SKS bullpup. Not exactly chicken scratch, but far less than the nearly $2,000 most bullpup rifles demand off the shelf.
Is a Hitech Bullpup good or bad?
As to the bullpup itself, it’s a trim affair—which is good and bad. On the one hand, the Hitech bullpup is quick to the shoulder and deftly transitions targets. On the other hand, you’ll most certainly require a vertical grip given the fore-end is nearly non-existent.
