SKS
DiscontinuedMilitary Surplus · Semi-Auto Rifle · 20.5″ Barrel
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Optic mount: SKS optic mount · Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 Rail · M-LOK
Effective Range: Medium (~150–400 yd)
Drop chart: 7.62×39mm
The SKS is compatible with 355 optics and 24 weapon lights in our catalog — each one below shows exactly how it mounts.
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In video games
- Gray Zone Warfare (Budget DMR) — ran a low-power scope
- Escape from Tarkov (Budget DMR) — ran a red dot or low-power scope
- PUBG (DMR) — ran a 4× or 6× scope
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- DayZ (Semi-auto carbine) — ran a PU scope
We note what each gun ran on screen — iron sights, or the optics and lights it carried. Where we stock a match (or its current successor), expand the row for the product and its price. Everything that fits this firearm is in the full lists below.
Compatible Optics
(355)
355 compatible optics in our catalog.
121 of 355 optics
Prism scopes (12)
Fixed low magnification with an etched reticle — astigmatism-friendly and still usable if the battery dies.
- Athlon Midas Flare 3x30Needs Mount
Illuminated · BDC · 3.1" eye relief
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $350 MSRP - Athlon Midas Flare 5x30Needs Mount
Illuminated · BDC · 2.8" eye relief
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $400 MSRP - Burris AR-332Needs Mount
3x · 32mm · Illuminated · BDC · 2.5" eye relief
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $480 MSRP - Burris RT-3Needs Mount
3x · 34mm · Illuminated · BDC · 2.6" eye relief
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $299 MSRP - Primary Arms SLx 3x MicroPrismNeeds Mount
23mm · Illuminated · BDC · 2.7" eye relief
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $330 MSRP - Primary Arms SLx 5x MicroPrismNeeds Mount
36mm · Illuminated · BDC · 2.7" eye relief
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $380 MSRP - Swampfox SaberNeeds Mount
5x · 36mm · Illuminated · BDC · 2.56" eye relief
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $327 MSRP - Swampfox TrihawkNeeds Mount
3x · 30mm · Illuminated · BDC · 2.36" eye relief
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $350 MSRP - Trijicon ACOG 3.5x35 (TA11)Needs Mount
Battery-free · BDC · 2.4" eye relief
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,750 MSRP - Trijicon ACOG 4x32 (TA31)Needs Mount
Battery-free · BDC · 1.5" eye relief
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,700 MSRP - Vortex Spitfire HD Gen II 3xNeeds Mount
21mm · Illuminated · BDC · 2.6" eye relief
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $350 MSRP - Vortex Spitfire HD Gen II 5xNeeds Mount
25mm · Illuminated · BDC · 2.7" eye relief
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $450 MSRP
Magnified optics (LPVOs & scopes) (57)
Variable or fixed magnification for reaching further out.
- Arken Optics EP-8 1-8x28Needs Mount
FFP · MOA · BDC · 21 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $480 MSRP - Arken Optics LH-6 1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 20.6 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $280 MSRP - Athlon Ares ETR Gen2 UHD 1-10x24Needs Mount
FFP · MIL/MOA · BDC · 26.9 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,200 MSRP - Athlon Argos BTR Gen2 1-8x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 16.1 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $430 MSRP - Athlon Cronus BTR Gen2 UHD 1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 21.5 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $900 MSRP - Athlon Helos BTR Gen2 1-4.5x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · 22.9 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $400 MSRP - Athlon Talos BTR Gen2 1-4x24Needs Mount
SFP · MIL/MOA · 16.8 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $200 MSRP - Burris MTAC 1-4x24Needs Mount
SFP · MIL · BDC · 14.5 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $419 MSRP - Burris RT-6 1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 17.4 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $479 MSRP - Bushnell AR Optics 1-4x24Needs Mount
FFP · MOA · BDC · 17.3 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $280 MSRP - Bushnell AR Optics 1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 16.5 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $330 MSRP - Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 2-7x32 BDCNeeds Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 14.3 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $180 MSRP - Crimson Trace Hardline 1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · MIL/MOA · 18 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $320 MSRP - Crimson Trace Hardline Pro 1-6x24 BDC-COMPNeeds Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 21.2 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $530 MSRP - EOTech Vudu 1-10x28Needs Mount
FFP · MIL/MOA · 21.3 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,799 MSRP - EOTech Vudu 1-6x24Needs Mount
FFP · MIL/MOA · 20.1 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,199 MSRP - EOTech Vudu 1-8x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 20.8 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,299 MSRP - Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · 16.2 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,499 MSRP - Leupold VX-6HD 1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · 13.4 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,000 MSRP - Maven RS.2 2-10x38Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · 12.4 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $550 MSRP - Maven RS.6 1-10x28Needs Mount
FFP · MIL/MOA · BDC · 23.7 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,600 MSRP - Meprolight MVO 1-8x28Needs Mount
FFP · MIL · 25.3 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,499 MSRP - Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1Needs Mount
FFP · MIL/MOA · 17.3 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,800 MSRP - Primary Arms GLx 1-6x24Needs Mount
FFP · MIL · BDC · 21.3 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $600 MSRP - Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28Needs Mount
SFP · MIL/MOA · BDC · 19.1 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $600 MSRP - Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24 ACSSNeeds Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 17.6 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $300 MSRP - Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24 Gen IVNeeds Mount
SFP · MIL · BDC · 17.9 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $350 MSRP - Primary Arms SLx 1-8x24Needs Mount
FFP · MOA · BDC · 16 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $480 MSRP - Riton 3 Tactix 1-8x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · 25.6 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $510 MSRP - Riton 5 Tactix 1-10x24Needs Mount
FFP · MIL · 28.8 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $960 MSRP - SIG Sauer Tango-MSR 1-10x28Needs Mount
FFP · MOA · BDC · 20.4 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,900 MSRP - SIG Sauer Tango-MSR 1-6x24Needs Mount
FFP · MOA · BDC · 18.5 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $380 MSRP - SIG Sauer Tango6T 1-6x24Needs Mount
FFP · MIL · 22.1 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,500 MSRP - Steiner H6Xi 2-12x42Needs Mount
SFP · MIL/MOA · 23.2 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,100 MSRP - Steiner M8Xi 1-8x24Needs Mount
FFP · MIL · 26.5 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $3,000 MSRP - Steiner P4Xi 1-4x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 17.3 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $600 MSRP - Steiner T6Xi 1-6x24Needs Mount
FFP · MIL · 20 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,500 MSRP - Swampfox ArrowheadNeeds Mount
1-6x · 24mm · SFP · MIL/MOA · BDC · 20.4 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $469 MSRP - Swampfox Tomahawk IINeeds Mount
1-6x · 24mm · SFP · MOA · BDC · 20 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $429 MSRP - Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · 15.5 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,300 MSRP - Swarovski Z8i 1-8x24Needs Mount
SFP · 18.2 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,800 MSRP - Swarovski Z8i 2-16x50Needs Mount
SFP · 23.8 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $3,100 MSRP - Tract TORIC UHD 30mm 1-8x24 IRNeeds Mount
SFP · MIL/MOA · BDC · 20 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $624 MSRP - Trijicon AccuPoint 1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · MIL/MOA · 19.2 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,100 MSRP - Trijicon AccuPower 1-8x28Needs Mount
FFP · MIL/MOA · 25 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,699 MSRP - Trijicon Credo 1-10x28Needs Mount
FFP · MIL · 21.2 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,800 MSRP - Trijicon Credo 1-8x28Needs Mount
FFP · MIL/MOA · 25.6 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,400 MSRP - Trijicon Credo HX 1-6x24Needs Mount
FFP · MOA · BDC · 18.3 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,338 MSRP - Trijicon VCOG 1-6x24Needs Mount
FFP · MIL/MOA · BDC · 23.2 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $3,136 MSRP - Vortex Razor HD Gen II-E 1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · MIL/MOA · 21.5 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,700 MSRP - Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24Needs Mount
FFP · MIL/MOA · 21.5 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,500 MSRP - Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 18.5 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $400 MSRP - Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24 Gen IINeeds Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 23.9 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $600 MSRP - Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · MIL/MOA · 22.7 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $800 MSRP - Zeiss Conquest V4 1-4x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · 16.6 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $600 MSRP - Zeiss Conquest V6 1.1-6x24Needs Mount
SFP · MOA · BDC · 17.8 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,100 MSRP - Zeiss Conquest V6 2-12x50Needs Mount
SFP · 21.9 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,300 MSRP
Magnifiers (17)
Flip-to-side magnifiers that pair with a red dot.
- Aimpoint 3X-CNeeds Mount
7.8 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $596 MSRP - Aimpoint 3XMag-1Needs Mount
8.1 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $786 MSRP - Aimpoint 6XMag-1Needs Mount
8.8 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,487 MSRP - Athlon Midas M3Needs Mount
3x · Flip mount included · 10.5 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $250 MSRP - Burris AR-Tripler Gen 2Needs Mount
3x · Flip mount included · 12 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $359 MSRP - Bushnell AR Optics Transition 3xNeeds Mount
Flip mount included · 13 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $180 MSRP - EOTech G33Needs Mount
3x · Flip mount included · 10.6 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $699 MSRP - EOTech G43Needs Mount
3x · Flip mount included · 11.3 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $599 MSRP - EOTech G45Needs Mount
5x · Flip mount included · 12.8 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $729 MSRP - Holosun HM3XNeeds Mount
Flip mount included · 9.8 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $280 MSRP - Holosun HM6XNeeds Mount
Flip mount included · 11.6 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $388 MSRP - Meprolight MMX3Needs Mount
3x · Flip mount included · 6.1 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $330 MSRP - Primary Arms SLx 3x MicroNeeds Mount
5.3 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $200 MSRP - Riton 3 Tactix 3XNeeds Mount
Flip mount included · 7.9 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $230 MSRP - SIG Sauer Juliet3 3x24Needs Mount
Flip mount included · 12.5 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $250 MSRP - SIG Sauer Juliet4 4x24Needs Mount
Flip mount included · 12.5 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $290 MSRP - Vortex Micro 3xNeeds Mount
Flip mount included · 9.6 oz
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $300 MSRP
Thermal optics (18)
See heat signatures — hogs and predators day or night, through brush and fog.
- AGM Adder TS35-384Needs Mount
3-24x · 384×288 thermal sensor · 1,300 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,499 MSRP - AGM Rattler V2 25-256Needs Mount
3.5-14x · 256×192 thermal sensor · 1,150 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,995 MSRP - AGM Rattler V2 35-384Needs Mount
2-16x · 384×288 thermal sensor · 1,650 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,000 MSRP - AGM Rattler V2 35-640Needs Mount
2-16x · 640×512 thermal sensor · 1,650 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,695 MSRP - AGM Rattler V2 50-640Needs Mount
2.5-20x · 640×512 thermal sensor · 2,400 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,995 MSRP - AGM Varmint V2 LRF TS50-640Needs Mount
2.5-20x · 640×512 thermal sensor · 1,850 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $4,299 MSRP - ATN ThOR 4 384Needs Mount
1.25-5x · 384×288 thermal sensor · 650 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,200 MSRP - ATN ThOR LT 5-10xNeeds Mount
320×240 thermal sensor · 1,000 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,100 MSRP - InfiRay RICO Hybrid 640Needs Mount
4-16x · 640×512 thermal sensor · 3,300 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $7,499 MSRP - InfiRay RICO Micro RH25 V2Needs Mount
1-4x · 640×480 thermal sensor · 1,250 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $3,999 MSRP - InfiRay RICO Mk2 LRF RH50RNeeds Mount
3-12x · 640×512 thermal sensor · 2,600 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $5,499 MSRP - Pulsar Talion XQ35Needs Mount
2.5-10x · 384×288 thermal sensor · 1,350 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,500 MSRP - Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60Needs Mount
2.5-20x · 1024×768 thermal sensor · 2,800 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $7,199 MSRP - Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 ProNeeds Mount
2-16x · 640×480 thermal sensor · 1,800 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $4,499 MSRP - RIX LEAP L3Needs Mount
3.2-9.6x · 384×288 thermal sensor · 1,750 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,999 MSRP - RIX Storm S3Needs Mount
3.5-14x · 384×288 thermal sensor · 1,800 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,499 MSRP - RIX Storm S6Needs Mount
2-16x · 640×512 thermal sensor · 1,800 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,798 MSRP - Trijicon REAP-IR Type 3Needs Mount
4.5-13.5x · 640×480 thermal sensor
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $7,000 MSRP
Night vision (digital) (9)
Digital day/night scopes — see in the dark with built-in IR illumination.
- ATN X-Sight 4K Pro 3-14xNeeds Mount
4K digital
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $700 MSRP - ATN X-Sight 4K Pro 5-20xNeeds Mount
4K digital
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $750 MSRP - ATN X-Sight 5 3-15xNeeds Mount
Gen 5 UHD digital
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $799 MSRP - ATN X-Sight 5 LRF 5-25xNeeds Mount
Gen 5 UHD digital
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,095 MSRP - Pard NV008SNeeds Mount
6.5-13x · 1080p digital
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $449 MSRP - Pard NV008S LRFNeeds Mount
6.5-13x · 1080p digital
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $599 MSRP - Sightmark Wraith 4K Max 3-24xNeeds Mount
4K digital · 250 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $600 MSRP - Sightmark Wraith 4K Mini 2-16x32Needs Mount
4K digital · 250 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $599 MSRP - Sightmark Wraith HD 4-32xNeeds Mount
1080p digital · 200 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $500 MSRP
Clip-on thermal & night vision (8)
Mounts on the rail ahead of your existing day optic — add night capability, keep your zero.
- AGM Rattler TC35-384Needs Mount
Mounts ahead of your day optic · 384×288 · 1,250 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,500 MSRP - AGM Rattler-C V2 19-256Needs Mount
Mounts ahead of your day optic · 256×192 · 1,000 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $995 MSRP - ATN TICO 320Needs Mount
Mounts ahead of your day optic · 320×240 · 1,350 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,500 MSRP - Pard FD1Needs Mount
Mounts ahead of your day optic · 1080p · 350 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $549 MSRP - Pulsar Krypton 2 FXG50Needs Mount
Mounts ahead of your day optic · 640×480 · 2,300 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $3,300 MSRP - Pulsar Krypton 2 FXQ35Needs Mount
Mounts ahead of your day optic · 384×288 · 1,650 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,795 MSRP - ThermTec Hunt 335Needs Mount
Mounts ahead of your day optic · 384×288 · 1,800 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $1,999 MSRP - ThermTec Hunt 650Needs Mount
Mounts ahead of your day optic · 640×512 · 2,600 m detection
Requires: SKS Picatinny rail — receiver-cover or scout mount (e.g. UTG, Brass Stacker), no drilling
Where to buy≈ $2,799 MSRP
Suitability is general guidance based on the platform's typical effective range — not a hard rule. Your load, optic, and intended use may shift it.
Compatible Lights
(24)
24 weapon lights that mount on the SKS, ranked by how well each suits its job.
24 of 24 lights
- Cloud Defensive REIN 3.0Ideal
1,250 lm · 100,000 cd · Throw · ~632 m throw
Where to buy≈ $325 MSRP - Modlite OKW v2Ideal
1,300 lm · 95,000 cd · Throw · ~616 m throw
Where to buy≈ $309 MSRP - Cloud Defensive REIN MicroIdeal
1,000 lm · 95,000 cd · Throw · ~616 m throw
Where to buy≈ $370 MSRP - Modlite PLHv2Ideal
1,350 lm · 54,000 cd · Balanced · ~465 m throw
Where to buy≈ $259 MSRP - Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-XIdeal
1,000 lm · 50,000 cd · Balanced · ~447 m throw · Strobe
Where to buy≈ $180 MSRP - Olight Odin TurboWorkable
330 lm · 275,625 cd · Throw · ~1050 m throw
Where to buy≈ $260 MSRP - Modlite HOGWorkable
720 lm · 170,000 cd · Throw · ~825 m throw
Where to buy≈ $349 MSRP - SureFire M640DFT-PRO TurboWorkable
700 lm · 100,000 cd · Throw · ~632 m throw
Where to buy≈ $499 MSRP - Nightstick LGL-160-T TurboWorkable
800 lm · 100,000 cd · Throw · ~632 m throw
Where to buyManufacturer - SureFire M340DFT Turbo Scout ProWorkable
650 lm · 95,000 cd · Throw · ~616 m throw
Where to buy≈ $419 MSRP - SureFire M640T Turbo Scout Light ProWorkable
700 lm · 70,000 cd · Throw · ~529 m throw
Where to buy≈ $379 MSRP - Arisaka 600 SeriesWorkable
500 lm · 55,000 cd · Throw · ~469 m throw
Where to buy≈ $250 MSRP - SIG Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Full-SizeWorkable
1,350 lm · 33,000 cd · Balanced · ~363 m throw
Where to buy≈ $260 MSRP - Elzetta Charlie HCWorkable
900 lm · 26,250 cd · Balanced · ~324 m throw · Strobe
Where to buy≈ $257 MSRP - Inforce WMLx Gen 3Workable
1,100 lm · 25,000 cd · Balanced · ~316 m throw · Strobe
Where to buy≈ $150 MSRP - Olight OdinWorkable
2,000 lm · 22,500 cd · Flood · ~300 m throw
Where to buy≈ $160 MSRP - Streamlight TLR RM 2Workable
1,000 lm · 22,000 cd · Balanced · ~297 m throw · Strobe
Where to buy≈ $160 MSRP - Streamlight ProTac 2.0 Rail MountWorkable
2,000 lm · 17,700 cd · Flood · ~266 m throw · Strobe
Where to buy≈ $194 MSRP - SureFire M600DF ScoutWorkable
1,500 lm · 16,000 cd · Flood · ~253 m throw
Where to buy≈ $329 MSRP - Olight Odin MiniWorkable
1,250 lm · 14,400 cd · Flood · ~240 m throw
Where to buy≈ $130 MSRP - SureFire M640V VampireWorkable
350 lm · 12,750 cd · Balanced · ~226 m throw · IR
Where to buy≈ $459 MSRP - SureFire M600U ScoutWorkable
1,000 lm · 11,300 cd · Flood · ~213 m throw
Where to buy≈ $309 MSRP - SureFire M340V Mini VampireWorkable
250 lm · 9,300 cd · Balanced · ~193 m throw · IR
Where to buy≈ $499 MSRP - SureFire M300C Mini ScoutWrong Tool
500 lm · 7,600 cd · Flood · ~174 m throw
Where to buy≈ $299 MSRP
Lights mount on the gun's accessory rail — fitment is near-universal, so the grade reflects flood-vs-throw fit for this gun's use, not whether it bolts on.
Compatible Lasers
(11)
11 lasers that mount on the SKS. Lasers are situational — an IR aiming laser or illuminator earns its place with night vision (it does what a red dot can't), and a visible laser is a real aiming aid on a carry gun with no optic, though largely redundant once you mount a dot. Tagged by the role each fills, not graded.
11 of 11 lasers
- Steiner DBAL-I2Night Vision
Red + IR aiming · 8 oz
Where to buy≈ $799 MSRP - Holosun IRIS-RD4Night Vision
Red + IR aiming · IR illuminator · 1,000 lm light · 8.5 oz
Where to buy≈ $899 MSRP - Holosun IRIS-RD3Night Vision
Red + IR aiming · IR illuminator · 6.4 oz
Where to buy≈ $900 MSRP - SureFire XVL2-IRCNight Vision
Green + IR aiming · IR illuminator · 400 lm light · 5 oz
Where to buy≈ $1,799 MSRP - L3Harris ATPIAL-CNight Vision
Red + IR aiming · IR illuminator · 7.5 oz
Where to buy≈ $1,849 MSRP - Steiner DBAL-A3Night Vision
Green + IR aiming · IR illuminator · 8 oz
Where to buy≈ $1,984 MSRP - Steiner DBAL-D2Night Vision
Green + IR aiming · IR illuminator (LED) · 8.6 oz
Where to buy≈ $2,300 MSRP - Wilcox RAID XeNight Vision
Red + IR aiming · IR illuminator
Where to buy≈ $2,500 MSRP - B.E. Meyers MAWL-C1+Night Vision
Green + IR aiming · IR illuminator · 11 oz
Where to buy≈ $3,285 MSRP - ATN IR850 ProIR Illuminator
IR illuminator (LED)
Where to buy≈ $149 MSRP - Pulsar AL-915IR Illuminator
IR illuminator
Where to buy≈ $249 MSRP
Civilian-legal units only (eye-safe IR). Fitment is the rail; whether you need one depends on your setup, so these are positioned by role rather than scored.
Related firearms
Others in the same class — each links to its own compatible-optics list.
- Aero Precision M4E15.56 NATO / .223 RemOptics-ReadyOn Screen
- Aero Precision M5.308 WinchesterOptics-ReadyCivil War
- Arsenal SAM7R7.62x39mmOptics-Ready
- Barrett M82A1.50 BMGOptics-ReadyScreen & Games
- BCM 450 Bushmaster Upper RifleBravo Company MFG · 450 BushmasterOptics-Ready
- BCM RECCE-16Bravo Company MFG · 5.56 NATO / .223 RemOptics-ReadyOn Screen
Common questions
- What optics fit the SKS?
- 355 optics in our catalog are confirmed to fit the SKS. Each is listed with exactly how it mounts — directly on the gun's rail or slide cut, or with the specific adapter plate it needs.
- Is the SKS optics-ready?
- The SKS isn't listed as factory optics-ready, but the optics below are the ones that fit it, each with the mount or base it needs.
- What is the effective range of the SKS?
- In 7.62x39mm, the SKS's typical effective range is Medium (~150–400 yd). See its drop chart for holdovers at distance.