Shooting with Simonov in our Mount

The Simonov Self-Loading Carbine (Samozaryadny Karabin Simonova, or SKS) is a Soviet semi-automatic rifle developed by Sergei Simonov in the 1940s.

Specifications:

Caliber: 7.62×39mm

Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds (fixed internal magazine, loaded via stripper clips or individually)

Firing Mode: Semi-automatic

Barrel Length: Approximately 520 mm (20.5 inches)

Overall Length: Approximately 1020 mm (40.2 inches)

Weight: Around 3.85 kg (8.5 lbs)

Muzzle Velocity: Around 735 m/s (2,411 ft/s)

History and Use:

The SKS was introduced in 1945 as a transitional firearm between the Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle and the AK-47. Although it was quickly replaced by the AK-47 in Soviet frontline service, it remained in use with reserve forces and was widely exported to Soviet allies. Many countries, including China, Yugoslavia, and East Germany, produced their own versions.

Today, the SKS is popular among civilian gun owners due to its reliability, affordability, and historical significance.