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How to Mount a Scope on an SKS

Mounting a scope on your SKS rifle requires that you replace the rifle's receiver cover with one that accommodates scopes. Replacement receiver covers are available with scope rings pre-installed or with weaver style scope mounts attached. Many tactical scopes are equipped with weaver style scope rings, which may make choosing the replacement cover with weaver mounts a more versatile choice. Always verify that your rifle is unloaded before attempting to make any modification the weapon.

Instructions

Receiver Cover Replacement
- 1
  Turn the receiver cover retaining pin (located at the rear of the receiver) to the up position and pull it to the right.
- 2
  Slide the receiver cover to the rear and remove.
- 3
  Install the new receiver cover, return the pin and turn it to the down position.
Receiver with Scope Rings
- 4
  Remove the screws from the scope rings and take off the upper half of the retention rings.
- 5
  Place the scope in the rings, return the upper half of the rings back to the scope and partially tighten the screws.
- 6
  Align the scope as desired and finish tightening the screws.
Receiver with Weaver Mount
- 7
  Loosen the retention screws at the base of the scope rings and widen the retention bracket.
- 8
  Place the scope in position and align the retention bracket along the side of the weaver mount.
- 9
  Tighten the retention screws.

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