I was still able to torque them back down about a quarter turn after each shooting session. CLIFF NOTES: Mesa Tactical SCREWS ARE NOT HARD ENOUGH, AND ARE PRONE TO DEFORMING UNDER NORMAL USE. REPLACING SCREWS WITH GOOD QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL OR HARDENED CARBON-STEEL [ METRIC M4x10MM FLATHEAD SCREWS ] SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM FOREVER! [...]
I was still able to torque them back down about a quarter turn after each shooting session. CLIFF NOTES: Mesa Tactical SCREWS ARE NOT HARD ENOUGH, AND ARE PRONE TO DEFORMING UNDER NORMAL USE. REPLACING SCREWS WITH GOOD QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL OR HARDENED CARBON-STEEL [ METRIC M4x10MM FLATHEAD SCREWS ] SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM FOREVER! [...]
I was still able to torque them back down about a quarter turn after each shooting session. CLIFF NOTES: Mesa Tactical SCREWS ARE NOT HARD ENOUGH, AND ARE PRONE TO DEFORMING UNDER NORMAL USE. REPLACING SCREWS WITH GOOD QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL OR HARDENED CARBON-STEEL [ METRIC M4x10MM FLATHEAD SCREWS ] SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM FOREVER! <– (needs to be verified) To Mesa Tactical: If your reading this, im very interested in your responce to this. I know you guys make good quality stuff, and i know this wasn’t an intentional problem. Obviously the whole "screws are screws" mindset is not true, and i think this is a problem serious enough to warrent being addressed. Im not trying to bash your company at all! I would be very happy, as well as MANY people from that original thread, if you could at least admit this may be an issue. I dont know if this is one batch of screws, or the entire shipment, but if pretty much EVERYONE in that thread has had a problem with the screws backing out (and to the point of one guy’s side saddle flying off), then i think its a big problem. If cost is the issue…. I dont care if i have to spend 10 extra dollars for you guys to include HIGH GRADE STAINLESS STEEL THREADS THAT WONT SOFTEN OR LOOSEN OUT! Thats a GOOD thing to advertise! I really hope you guys make the right decision to fix this problem! or at least do some serious looking into it! As for the rest of you guys: I’ll post an update when i get the new screws, and unload some ammo, and see if they stay solid! F22_RaptoR 6/14/2008 4:27:44 AM Bump for my bed time, and for the morning/day crew. F22_RaptoR 6/15/2008 12:36:48 AM Mmmkay, last bump….. I guess nobody caes about this anymore cms81586 6/15/2008 6:10:10 PM I do. Thanks for the info. I was going to completely pass up the Mesa rail but if they get the screw situation straightened out i’ll consider them again. I’m one customer that they’ll never get if it’s not straightened out. I’m not spending this much money just to buy new screws. CMS Tango7 6/15/2008 11:03:43 PM Good info, but I’ll admit I’m surprised. I know lots of folks on Teh Intarweb the run Mesas, and you’re the first example of this I’ve heard of. Can’t help but wonder if you got a bad batch; they should make it right however. F22_RaptoR 6/15/2008 11:16:48 PM Originally Posted By Tango7: Good info, but I’ll admit I’m surprised. I know lots of folks on Teh Intarweb the run Mesas, and you’re the first example of this I’ve heard of. Can’t help but wonder if you got a bad batch; they should make it right however. Very well could be.
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That kind of stupidity says alot about you I forgot—schools out for summer—carry on Hemi-Cuda 6/15/2006 12:50:36 PM Originally Posted By AZ-Dave: Originally Posted By Hemi-Cuda: Originally Posted By AZ-Dave: I’m not picking a fight either—and I really DON’T care what anyone else thinks of EITHER rifle. I have my thoughts on them, thats all [...]
That kind of stupidity says alot about you
I forgot—schools out for summer—carry on
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Originally Posted By AZ-Dave:
I’m not picking a fight either—and I really DON’T care what anyone else thinks of EITHER rifle.
I have my thoughts on them, thats all I need
I guess i’m pointing out the, (IMO), flaw in using others written “opinion” to support your own.
Use your own experience and knowledge.
Theres always guys that will say “sight your source” and crap—-thats great for numbers and dates—-but don’t mean shit with “this is why I think such and such is better”—-I would rather hear why YOU think its better or worse, not the writer of Modern Gun
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I want an SKS Rifle Stocks that is not a norinco and one that will shoot when I want it to I just dumped my shitty norinco off for 200.00
What should I look for and what should I be expecting to spend ?
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There are recently imported Yugo’s out there for around $279. Knowing how cheap they used to be I balk at the price but I’ve never heard anything bad about them.
ETA: Just found VG Yugo 59/66s at Samco for $259 and Excellent for $299. SOG may have some on their site, I don’t have time to look right now.
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I’ve had 3 different SKS’s. A type 56 Norinco, a 59/66 Yugo, and a type 45 Russian (Tula). The only one worth anything was the Russian. I sold the other 2 and kept the “52 Tula. Russian SKS’s are in the $450 – $600 range here in SW Florida. At the last fun show, July ????, a guy had a ’54 Tula for $450 that was pretty nice.
My Russian goes bang every time. It’s reliable and accurate. Save your money and get a Russian. You won’t be sorry.
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Originally Posted By Colddeadhands61:
I’ve had 3 different SKS’s. A type 56 Norinco, a 59/66 Yugo, and a type 45 Russian (Tula). The only one worth anything was the Russian. I sold the other 2 and kept the “52 Tula. Russian SKS’s are in the $450 – $600 range here in SW Florida. At the last fun show, July ????, a guy had a ’54 Tula for $450 that was pretty nice.
My Russian goes bang every time. It’s reliable and accurate. Save your money and get a Russian. You won’t be sorry.
wow…450$ to 600$ i would buy an ak before i ever spent that much for an sks.
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The Yugo 56/66 model is ok and right now Cabelas has a bunch on sale for $199.00, but I have never been a fan of them. Now if you can score a Yugo 59, they are sweet shooters but may cost you a little more. The Russian and Romanian I think are some of the nicest out there and I just put a Russian on layaway for $319, which is a decent price, but not great. I bought it to replace my other Russian that has a mismatched mag/floorplate.
Typical russians in the midwest are going in the $400 range with Romainians in the high 3′s.
Check the equipment exchange often for deals as Christmas is coming and people will start unloading some stuff.
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Posted: 10/28/2011 10:03:49 AM EST
Originally Posted By dwinecof:
There are recently imported Yugo’s out there for around $279. Knowing how cheap they used to be I balk at the price but I’ve never heard anything bad about them.
ETA: Just found VG Yugo 59/66s at Samco for $259 and Excellent for $299. SOG may have some on their site, I don’t have time to look right now.
I had a hell of a time with mine, until I got all of the gunk out of the gas system.
After that, NOTHING stops it. It’s also reasonably accurate, for what it is. I’m perfectly happy with it.
While I’d love to buy more at prices from several years back, $250-300 is still a pretty good deal for what you’re getting. A reliable, 10 round, semi-auto rifle that is built like a tank.
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Russian all the way.
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I don’t think anyone actually has these in stock at this point in time.
Hopefully, I’ll see the one I have on order in July.
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