SKS
MARKSMAN RIFLE · 7.62×39 mm
- TYPE
- Self-loading carbine
- CALIBER
- 7.62×39 mm
- ORIGIN
- Soviet Union
- ERA
- 1940s to present
ABOUT THE SKS
Simonov’s Soviet self-loading carbine. A fixed internal magazine and semi-automatic action distinguish it from the AK family.
KNOWN FOR
Simple construction, intermediate-cartridge fire and widespread surplus availability.
USED BY
Soviet forces historically, China and many other military users; now also civilian collectors.
DAMAGE40.02BASE DAMAGE
RPM420ROUNDS PER MINUTE
RANGE400 mLISTED RANGE
WEIGHT3.85 kgSTOCK WEIGHT
COST$2,400IN WARDOGS
Stock weapon data
- Velocity
- 735 m/s
- Accuracy / Spread
- 0.73 mrad
- ADS
- 0.53 s
- Vertical Recoil
- 48.82 / 100
- Horizontal Recoil
- 8.87 / 100
- Unlock Level
- RECON · LEVEL 5
- Caliber
- 7.62×39 mm
IS IT FOR YOU?
SKS in WARDOGS. Your playstyle, your choice.
YOU’LL LIKE IT IF...
- 420 RPM fits your preferred fire rate
- A listed 400 m range suits your fights
- You are comfortable with 3.85 kg stock weight
- Budget: $2,400
BEST FOR
- Pacing individual shots
- Deliberate, accurate shots
- Comparing stock vs your attachment build
SKIP IT IF...
- You need more damage per shot
- You want faster follow-up shots
- Long-range precision is your priority
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