Vz.52 Rifle Vs. Sks

Dozier_94 · Apr 1, 2013

So I have offers from 2 different sellers who are selling an sks with an original 10 rd magazine, a 30 round magazine, with 80 rounds. The other is selling an original Czech Vz.52 rifle that only takes 7.62x45 but comes with two 10 round mags and 375 rounds of ammunition I would like to know which I should get and also the pros & cons of each rifle so I can make a final decision.

straightsilver3 · Apr 1, 2013

The SKS is built like a tank Ammo is readily available. 762x45 is hard to find I don't know alot about the 52 The SKS is a proven design.

-Z/28- · Apr 1, 2013

Buy the SKS. Parts and ammo are way more common. 7.62x39 is still in widespread use, whereas 7.62x45 is now obsolete. The x45 ammo will eventually dry up and be much more expensive vs the x39 which is arguably one of the most common calibers in the world.

Dozier_94 · Apr 1, 2013

straightsilver3 said:
The SKS is built like a tank Ammo is readily available. 762x45 is hard to find I don't know alot about the 52 The SKS is a proven design.

Ok thanks thats 1 for the sks lol

Dozier_94 · Apr 1, 2013

-Z/28- said:
Buy the SKS. Parts and ammo are way more common. 7.62x39 is still in widespread use, whereas 7.62x45 is now obsolete. The x45 ammo will eventually dry up and be much more expensive vs the x39 which is arguably one of the most common calibers in the world.

Thanks man thats 2 for the sks

ken792 · Apr 1, 2013

SKS doesn't have that weird gas tube that goes around the barrel. If you want a shooter, go with the SKS.

Dozier_94 · Apr 1, 2013

ken792 said:
SKS doesn't have that weird gas tube that goes around the barrel. If you want a shooter, go with the SKS.

3 for the sks. Thanks man

mountainman · Apr 1, 2013

I don't know if you could find a 7.62x39 barrel for the Chech, I have a chech in 7.62x39 and the mags for the x45 run perfect in it. That's the problem with those chech but it is a nice carbine.
I'd go with SKS, tough work horse. I don't see much in parts for the 52 either

Dozier_94 · Apr 1, 2013

mountainman said:
I don't know if you could find a 7.62x39 barrel for the Chech, I have a chech in 7.62x39 and the mags for the x45 run perfect in it. That's the problem with those chech but it is a nice carbine.
I'd go with SKS, tough work horse. I don't see much in parts for the 52 either

Thank you sir 4 for the sks.

crowmd · Apr 1, 2013

the sks

jimbobborg · Apr 1, 2013

There is a chamber insert for the Vz that lets you shoot x39 in them. If you're a reloader, you can make x45 brass from .220 Swift brass. x45 ammo is corrosive, so cleaning will require getting the salts out, most new x39 is not corrosive.

I have both a Vz and an SKS.

RiveraJr · Apr 1, 2013

Sks, can handle anything you throw at it, lots of accessories to tacticool it out. Keep in mind that a lot of the aftermarket parts may need some sanding to fit your sks.

Biggfoot44 · Apr 1, 2013

I'll turn the question back to you.

If you want an interesting piece of history, and of Czech engineering , and be rarer , and presumably appreciate more in value , then the Vz .

If you want a shooter , adaquate cal , reliable , shoot within two minute of whitetail, with a modest sprinkle of history , then SKS.

If this is a first/ only/ primary rifle , then SKS.

mrozowjj · Apr 1, 2013

I thought all VZ52s were in 7.62x39 so that's news to me.

That said SKSs have a fixed magazine. All of the detachable magazines that I have run across are spotty at best so if you buy the SKS ditch the BS mag and learn to load from a stripper clip.

RiveraJr · Apr 1, 2013

mrozowjj said:
I thought all VZ52s were in 7.62x39 so that's news to me.

That said SKSs have a fixed magazine. All of the detachable magazines that I have run across are spotty at best so if you buy the SKS ditch the BS mag and learn to load from a stripper clip.

Nothin a quick sanding can't fix

Verbotene · Apr 1, 2013

Vz52/57 would be a better bet, being chambered in x39, but be prepared to pay quite a bit more for it.

I love my sks, I'd buy a vz52, but more of a novelty than as a shooter, given the difficulty of finding x45 ammo.

Get the sks if you plan on shooting it often.

Dozier_94 · Apr 1, 2013

crowmd said:
the sks

Thanks man thats 5

Dozier_94 · Apr 1, 2013

Verbotene said:
Vz52/57 would be a better bet, being chambered in x39, but be prepared to pay quite a bit more for it.

I love my sks, I'd buy a vz52, but more of a novelty than as a shooter, given the difficulty of finding x45 ammo.

Get the sks if you plan on shooting it often.

I plan on using it for home defense purposes only & occasional target practice. Thanks man thats 7 for the sks

Dozier_94 · Apr 1, 2013

mrozowjj said:
I thought all VZ52s were in 7.62x39 so that's news to me.

That said SKSs have a fixed magazine. All of the detachable magazines that I have run across are spotty at best so if you buy the SKS ditch the BS mag and learn to load from a stripper clip.

Thank you man thats 8 for the sks your opinion is appreciated!

Dozier_94 · Apr 1, 2013

Biggfoot44 said:
I'll turn the question back to you.

If you want an interesting piece of history, and of Czech engineering , and be rarer , and presumably appreciate more in value , then the Vz .

If you want a shooter , adaquate cal , reliable , shoot within two minute of whitetail, with a modest sprinkle of history , then SKS.

If this is a first/ only/ primary rifle , then SKS.

Thank you for your viewpoint I appreciate it ! Thats 9

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