The SKS is a good rifle but not as good as the vz. I have both; I've put thousands of rounds through each. I consider them equally reliable, but the vz is lighter, shorter, more accurate, for me has better ergonomics, and with a good muzzle brake is pleasant to shoot. Plus the 30 round mags...
I had the same malfunction with my vz2008 with the first shot from a full mag. The rifle had had a few thousand rounds through it at that time, and another couple thousand since. It's the only failure I've ever had with it.
I don't recall the brand of ammo, but do remember that I had topped...
Smooth, easy transaction on Remington Model 11
The buyer was flexible and easy to deal with. There was good communication throughout the process. I wouldn't hesitiate to do business with him again.
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5 round mags available again from this vendor, $22 + $6.50 shipping. I bought one when they had them in stock a year or 2 ago. It's well made, looks good, and has not given me any trouble. As I recall the shipping time was reasonable considering they ship from the Czech Republic...
For a lower-end budget, used 870s like the ones Shooter's Discount is selling are a good choice. For even less money, (around $200 or less) you can get a new Pardner Pump/NEF/IAC Hawk. They are very solid, tough copies of the 870 with a few differences, the main one being the barrel lug is...
I know the mag spring issue is getting off topic, but consider that the springs have a fair degree of compression even in an unloaded magazine. So should we disassemble magazines before storing? :sarcasm: