[King Prout]

Bushmaster IIRC makes some good SKS add-ons, and there are good re-stocking kit options available.

there is even, last time I checked, a bullpup kit (though I've never laid hands on one, so I'll not vouch for its quality)

[hiredhand]

Bushmaster IIRC makes some good SKS add-ons, and there are good re-stocking kit options available.

there is even, last time I checked, a bullpup kit (though I've never laid hands on one, so I'll not vouch for its quality)

Oh there are LOTS of add-ons that are really good! ...and you are CORRECT. Bushmaster makes VERY high quality add-ons. My main disappointment with the SKS is that I couldn't have open sights AND illuminated (electronic, or tritium) sights without sacrificing some other funcationality. The best solution I saw is a "over the top" mount that you have to drill and tap the left side of the receiver for. I'm probably going to do this with my son's SKS because he's gotten spoiled using our other "equipment", all of which has electronic sights, and or decent 650nm lasers, and lights.

Yeah...I saw that SKS bullpup kit. I thought it was a strange looking thing though! :-)