I seem to remember there's an old Chinese curse/wish: May you live in interesting times. Well, friends, I think "interesting times" are coming.

But to the original question, I'm not that familiar with the SKS, but I do own a couple of AKs. Both Vectors. I like them a great deal. Not quite the most accurate rifle I've ever fired, but they'll both shoot minute-of-man at 300 meters, which is good enough for me.