How to Accept a Detachable Magazine on a SKS

The SKS rifle was the main Soviet battle rifle before it was replaced by the AK-47. Surplus SKS rifles are relatively inexpensive and readily available to American shooters. The rifle was created with a 10-round magazine that was not designed to be replaced as a method of reloading the weapon. However, the magazine was designed to be quickly removed for the purpose of cleaning the weapon. You can use detachable, high-capacity magazines that are specifically designed to mimic the original magazine.

Things You'll Need

• SKS detachable magazine

Show More

Instructions

1. • 1

     Check that your SKS rifle is unloaded.

   • 2

     Press the magazine release tab, located just in front of the trigger. The 10-round magazine will pivot out by swinging forward. Remove the magazine.

   • 3

     Place the front of your high-capacity magazine into the front of the magazine well. Pivot the magazine upward until it locks into place. You'll hear an audible click when it does.