BTW- is Blake's gun "jacked up" in price?!?!?! I also bought an SKS about 20 years ago (yes, 20 years ago!!! I was 14 & dad got one at gun show) that was in nice shape for I think - $250????? I am pretty close as most remember huge $ like that when they are young & don't have a nickel. Then, 20 years ago, if I added what Blake had- a scope, new stock, rings/mounts, muzzle flash suppressor- wouldn't all that add up to, I dunno- $200-$300???? That's putting it at 20 year old prices AROUND what he's selling for now. I could be mistaken as I'm not a gun expert BUT am I somewhat close here?!?!?!? I seriously couldn't imagine that set-up being too much cheaper 4 months ago, 4 years ago or even 20 years ago BUT maybe I'm wrong??? (and I do remember the JUNK SKS's at gun shows going for like $150 but they were crap- I still remember that from 20 years ago!!!). Just wondering, seriously. I think that looks like a great deal. Less than I got my set up for recently!