If the SKS disappointed you, it is because you do not understand what the SKS is.
The Simonov Automatic Carbine is designed to be exactly that - a semi-automatic battle rifle feeding 7.62x39mm rounds, or a selective-fire assault weapon feeding from a detachable magazine. (SKS-D)
The SKS was never meant to be accurate, and 7.62x39mm is hardly the best around available.
For target shooting, hunting, scratching your back, and cooking dinner, I'd recommend taking a decent bolt-action in any caliber from .22LR to 30-06, maybe even .300 WinMag and duct-taping a can opener to the stock.