In short, the SKS is a gas operated, semi-automatic firearm engineered to be a military rifle in the 1950s. Also, it utilizes a tilting bolt action system. Integrated into each rifle are a 5-round magazine. As one of the most popular surplus rifles in Canada because of its relatively low cost and readily available ammo, this rifle is great for plinking or hunting. May covered by the cosmoline,built by mixing parts with Russian and Chinese.
SKS mounted in the ATI Strikeforce SKS TactLite Six Position Adjustable Side-Folding Stock w/ Scorpion Recoil System
Key Features of This SKS Surplus:
- Tilting bolt action system
- ATI Stock
- This includes components from both Russian and Chinese SKS.
Comes With:
- Cardboard Box
| Color | Black, Destroyer Grey, OD Green, FDE |
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27 reviews for SKS Surplus W/ATI Stock 7.62x39mm 20″ Black
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Trevor –
The adjustment detents on the 6-position buffer tube layout are deeply machined into the polymer. Locking your preferred length of pull is secure, and the stock assembly doesn’t slip or rattle out of its notch even under the continuous push of full-power surplus rounds.
Derek –
I was worried the synthetic stock furniture would block the rear take-down pin path, but the chassis clearances are cut beautifully. The receiver dust cover pivots out smoothly for field cleaning, allowing you to flush out carbon and grease from the bolt carrier in minutes.
Preston –
Dumped two full stripper clips back-to-back at the outdoor range. While the gas tube gets roasting hot under the handguard, the fiberglass-reinforced polymer didn’t warp, melt, or transfer thermal sting to my hands. The heat shield insulation does its job perfectly.
Roman –
I took this out for a heavy weekend range session to test the stock clearance. Slicing through stripper clips and feeding standard 7.62x39mm ball ammo, the magazine well layout performed flawlessly. It leaves plenty of mechanical clearance for the bolt carrier block, resulting in zero cycling errors.
Sean –
Dumped multiple clips back-to-back at the outdoor range today. While the internal gas piston assembly gets incredibly hot to the touch, the fiberglass-reinforced polymer handguard insulated my support hand perfectly. The material layout holds its rigid shape beautifully under high temperatures.
Brett –
The traditional straight wood stock forces your wrist into a strange angle, but the modern vertical pistol grip on this ATI chassis feels incredibly natural. It gives your trigger hand excellent leverage, completely stabilizing the rifle during fast transition drills on steel targets.
Brady –
The magazine well is molded perfectly to accommodate the factory 5-round pinned hunting magazine layout. The magazine fits tightly against the bottom latch assembly with zero side-to-side slop, ensuring smooth feeding cycles with zero nose-dive jams.
Dustin –
The stock geometry interfaces perfectly with the internal fixed 5-round magazine layout. Steel stripper clips slide cleanly into the bolt face carrier tracks, and the factory shell drops ammunition up into the chamber with zero nose-diving.
Connor –
I love having the forward Picatinny rails on the handguard. I easily attached a tactical light on the side tracking rail and a stability bipod to the bottom slot. It gives you all the modularity of a modern carbine while firing cheap surplus steel casing ammo.
Devon –
Updating a classic milsurp rifle is a great workbench project, and this package handles the integration beautifully.
Wade –
I’ve always appreciated the rugged simplicity of the SKS action, but the original ergonomics never fit my shooting style. Dropping it into the ATI chassis completely fixed that. The adjustable stock and upgraded grip geometry make it feel like a modern utility rifle while running cheap steel cases.
Penny Wyatt –
The forward handguard features great modular flexibility. It ships with comfortable, smooth slot covers that clip over the Picatinny rails when you aren’t using accessories. It keeps the forend slim and comfortable for a traditional c-clamp grip without chewing up your fingers.
Travis –
If you plan to run an optical sight over the receiver cover, the built-in cheek comb is a lifesaver. Flipping it up into the raised position establishes an immediate, solid weld that aligns your eye line perfectly with a low-profile dot, completely bypassing awkward head angling.
Kade –
If you want an affordable centerfire carbine that looks like a modern tactical tool but retains the simple, indestructible gas-piston mechanics of a classic military rifle, this is it. It completely modernizes the platform’s utility without hurting reliability.
Clint –
The molded texturing along the pistol grip and forward handguard slots is brilliant.
Brent –
Shifting the stock weight away from heavy vintage wood to this modern composite design centers the weapon’s mass directly over the pistol grip. It makes dynamic transitions between multiple steel targets incredibly fast, flat-shooting, and fun.
Marshall –
The built-in adjustable cheek riser is excellent. You can leave it flat if you are using the factory hooded iron sights, or raise the comb up using the Allen alignment screws to get an immediate cheek weld if you mount a red dot sight.
Cowell –
Dumped two full stripper clips back-to-back at the outdoor range. While the gas tube gets roasting hot under the handguard, the fiberglass-reinforced polymer didn’t warp, melt, or transfer thermal sting to my hands. The heat shield insulation does its job perfectly.
Todd Boely –
I was skeptical about a polymer folding stock, but the locking pivot button on this ATI setup is robust. It swings cleanly out of the way to minimize transport bag space and snaps open with absolute zero wobble or side-to-side slop.
Jared –
While the ATI chassis is brand new, remember the rifle inside is genuine military surplus. Mine arrived coated in a very light, easy-to-clean layer of storage grease, and once scrubbed down, the internal milled steel receiver parts were in outstanding functional shape.
Rodney Snells –
Installing these stocks yourself can require a lot of tedious Dremel trimming, magazine well grinding, and gas tube latch filing. Buying this pre-assembled setup online completely sidesteps the headache. It worked flawlessly straight out of the box.
Kent –
The original military wood stocks are notoriously short and cramped for larger frames. Swapping to this factory-installed ATI chassis completely changes the rifle. The 6-position adjustable stock lets me set the perfect length of pull, making shooting incredibly comfortable.
Seth –
I picked this up to act as a rugged utility rifle for the trail. The folding stock allows it to strap securely onto the side of a hiking backpack without catching on low brush, and having a reliable 7.62x39mm system that handles bad weather easily gives total peace of mind.
Ross –
This version of the stock features a clean, solid lower handguard profile that neatly covers the empty barrel bayonet channel. It looks highly streamlined and modern, completely preventing the front assembly from catching on loose clothing or range gear tags.
Skyhook –
The stock features multiple integrated quick-detach and standard slot sling mounts on both the buttstock and the forward block. Threading a tactical two-point sling through the tracking slots was simple, and the heavy-duty polymer holds the rifle weight securely without flex.
Jayson Pritchett –
This setup makes the ultimate woods carbine. The high-impact weatherproof polymer chassis takes hard trail dings and heavy field moisture without cracking or warping like old wood, and the 20-inch chrome-lined barrel handles heat dissipation perfectly.
Big Fin –
The SKS already has a reputation for being easy on the shoulder, but throw on the ATI pistol grip and Scorpion buttpad and it’s a whole new game. The setup feels natural, keeps you comfortable through long sessions, and really locks you in for consistent shots. The best part? Muzzle rise basically disappears even during rapid strings, the rifle settles right back on target like it’s on rails. For anyone who loves precision and long days at the range, this combo makes the SKS a joy to shoot without compromise.