In Canada, the large flux of imported SKS rifles drive prices down to around $200–$300 per Russian SKS but as supplies became scarce this rose significantly. The Chinese Norinco SKS could typically be bought for less and since 2020 even these are rarely found at retail for much under $400. As with most military surplus rifles, they are coated in cosmoline for the preservation of the firearm while under storage for decades at a time. Along with a large supply of bulk 7.62×39mm surplus ammunition, SKS rifles have become a popular firearm for civilian ownership.