How Many Use Optics on Their AK?

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Posted: 12/16/2018 3:51:17 AM EDT

Just curious how many that have AK's put some sort of optic on them, whether a scope or red dot. I have tried Ultimak's twice, but the iron sights just suck so I'm probably going back to the Ultimak and a PA AMD. I have SLR-95's which do not have the side rail attachments. Even though I could do a Master Mount they look heavy and awkward.

Posted: 12/16/2018 4:03:04 AM EDT

[#1]

I have a PK-A Venezuela on my Arsenal. It's really nice for the price.

Posted: 12/16/2018 4:40:47 AM EDT

[#2]

I have two with red dots, and several others with iron sights only.

Posted: 12/16/2018 6:23:33 AM EDT

[#3]

Tag for solutions, currently irons only.

Posted: 12/16/2018 8:25:32 AM EDT

[#4]

I've tried a couple different scopes

I like the iron sights

Posted: 12/16/2018 10:10:34 AM EDT

[#5]

I have done scopes and red dots.

Ultimak is the way to go if mounting small red dots. RS Regulate modular systems for anything larger. I don’t do scopes on AKs anymore. You have to take them off to clean the rifle, and that never sat well with me even though the zero was pretty repeatable. Red dots are nice because you can use the co-witness to verify zero returned, assuming your irons are on.

Posted: 12/16/2018 10:41:54 AM EDT

[#6]

Slr106f with a micro rd.
Sam7uf irons only.

Posted: 12/16/2018 1:31:06 PM EDT

[#7]

I run mainly my historically correct rifles with irons and my "built for daily use" rifles with optics. I have a mix of US (Trijicon and Aimpoint) and Russian optics (Rakurs, Kobra, PSO-1, etc), all using the Russian pattern side optics rail. If they don't have built-in mounts, I use RS Regulate mounting hardware. Take a look at TX-Zen's site for more info:

http://russianoptics.net/

Posted: 12/17/2018 1:26:22 PM EDT

[#8]

Trijicon ACOG’s are my preference. Aimpoint RDS is my second choice. I want to try a nice LVPO and the Trijicon MRO (green).

Posted: 12/17/2018 2:55:37 PM EDT

[#9]

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I have an MRO with Texas Weapons System' Rear Peep Sight...my "Irons" are zero'd for 100 yards.

Posted: 12/17/2018 7:01:20 PM EDT

[#10]

Ran an ultimate with bushnell trs on a mak 90 and a slr106fr, ran an aimpoint t1 on a rs rail with a wasr10. Current setup is a rear based rs rail, Aimpoint PRO on a sam7sf. I got the rear based for future use with an acog.

Posted: 12/17/2018 7:15:00 PM EDT

[#11]

I have a 4x posp on one just because its cool

Posted: 12/17/2018 7:36:51 PM EDT

[#12]

PK01VS here.

Posted: 12/17/2018 8:00:52 PM EDT

[#13]

I have a Kobra, but I keep going back to iron sights.

Posted: 12/17/2018 8:09:28 PM EDT

[#14]

I use a PA micro dot and ultimak on my SLR107FR. The other 3 just have irons. Whenever I get an SLR106F, I'll move the PA micro to that.

Posted: 12/17/2018 8:30:01 PM EDT

[#15]

I have an Trijicon MRO mounted on an SLR Rifleworks railed gas tube and an Aimpoint T2 mounted on an Ultimak. Both are great setups — there is no co-witness with the MRO but I do have a cowitness with the T2.

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Posted: 12/17/2018 9:02:16 PM EDT

[#16]

Small SIG red dot that originally came on a SIG 556R. I put a SIG 4X scope on that and just had the dot sight hanging around when I got the idea of putting it on my AMD65. Used a Strike cantilever mount. Took the thing to the range and had it zeroed with just a handful of shots - first 1" low at 25 yds then on the center at 50 yds. In fact, when I set up on the 50 yd range, I only loaded one round in the mag. I took a very careful shot at the special red-dot target I made, then picked up the binoculars to see where I needed to adjust, and just about flipped when I saw where it was - about 1/2" right of dead center. I put the rifle away and went home - mission accomplished. I still need to shoot it at 100 just for windage in case I might want to pull it left but really its good enough for any shot I might want to take with it. The cantilever mount is plenty stiff enough that it feels solid and not likely to come loose or break. I did Loctite every screw involved with mounting it. There's just enough clearance to get the action cover off for cleaning.

Posted: 12/20/2018 3:16:51 AM EDT

[#17]

Received and installed the Ultimak's today, waiting on the PA AMD's to arrive then install and sight in. The red dots are just so much better in all lighting conditions over the iron sights it's a no-brainer.

Posted: 12/20/2018 10:29:14 PM EDT

[#18]

Just got an Attero Bravo, love it.

Perfect hight. About a 5 minute install. Very solid. No trouble with dust cover removal. Easily reversible if needed.

Posted: 12/28/2018 9:33:48 AM EDT

[#19]

My WASR & Saiga .223 have low powered (1-4x and 4x fixed) scopes on side mounts, AK63DS UF & Draco pistol have red dots.

I'm not a fan of the factory irons either. I like shooting iron sights on other platforms with aftermarket sights but I shoot better & faster with optics on my AKs.

Last few scopes I've bought have been 1-4x scopes with etched reticles. Seems to be a good compromise between reliability & accuracy.

Posted: 12/29/2018 3:20:45 AM EDT

[#20]

Received and installed the PA AMD red dots on the Ultimak mounts and sighted them in. Muuuuccchhh better! The dot is just so intuitive and no more hunting for the sights and aligning. Just put the dot on the target and bang away, it's almost boring.

Posted: 12/31/2018 2:35:37 AM EDT

[#21]

I use the AKOU stores Goat Fucker Anhialator combo. It's like God finally smiled on the AK!!
I also have an ultimak on there but mostly for flashlight mount. It is nice if I ever decide to mount a red dot.

Posted: 1/2/2019 3:17:21 PM EDT

[#22]

I have several rifles configured with the UltiMAK + Aimpoint Micro combo.

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Received and installed the Ultimak's today, waiting on the PA AMD's to arrive then install and sight in. The red dots are just so much better in all lighting conditions over the iron sights it's a no-brainer.

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Agreed!

Posted: 1/2/2019 8:14:13 PM EDT

[#23]

Sending my second PA Advanced Micro Dot back tomorrow, I ordered four and one of them received had defective/blem illumination stickers on the box. I discovered why when I looked through the sight at bright backgrounds and saw a digital "glare" around the dot where the others did not have that problem.

Posted: 1/2/2019 8:50:32 PM EDT

[#24]

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I have several rifles configured with the UltiMAK + Aimpoint Micro combo.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/788/40740834514_b316efc832_b.jpg

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Agreed!

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Do you have any overhead / shooting position pictures of the Scout/Ultimak/Thorntail setup on the SBR?

Curious about the light location related to the front sight.

Posted: 1/3/2019 2:21:48 PM EDT

[#25]

I have one of each. I have a Polish underfolder in the "classic" configuration with irons only, I consider it more of a historic piece and fun plinker than a fighting rifle. I enjoy working on my fundamentals with it, but honestly with the lack of cheek weld on the stock it needs a red dot like peanut butter needs jelly.

I run one of our MD-RB-AD micro dots on an Ultimak mount on my SBR AKS-74U. Great combo. Super fast to acquire and I've got it dialed in well enough to ring steel with ease at 100 yards. That's all I ask of that gun, if I want to shoot at 300 or 400 yards I have better options. MD-RB-AD is a great little red dot for $150 with a lifetime warranty (industry shill has to shill, but I'm totally serious too).

The pic is me pretending I'm some sort of badass 5.11 model or private security contractor operating operationally in an operational environment, and not just a marketing dude who likes to take classes and play commando on weekends. LOL

Posted: 1/3/2019 9:02:07 PM EDT

[#26]

I have a Pa micro on RS did emount on my 106. Have a Sam7 inbound that will either stay irons or get the same setup. I am considering doing the Ultimak setup again on the 106 just to mount a light and allow for the stock to fold

Posted: 1/3/2019 11:04:34 PM EDT

[#27]

I use a few. Optics on AKs are great

Posted: 1/3/2019 11:19:33 PM EDT

[#28]

I roll both ways.

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Posted: 1/4/2019 1:02:12 AM EDT

[#29]

MRO on my Polish Lynx. It's the Tactical model so the sight block is a rail, no leaf sight. I like it. I'd probably do irons on a full sized AK rifle. Idk.

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Posted: 1/5/2019 7:49:46 AM EDT

[#30]

ACOG with RS mount on Krebs 103k, Aimpoint H1with RS mount on Krebs 74k, Aimpoint M3 with RS mount on Chris Butler 104, and Aimpoint M2 with RS mount on a Ak105 build.

Posted: 1/5/2019 1:36:17 PM EDT

[#31]

I was introduced to the Ak as a modern rifle with optic. It is capable of alot more than the "experts" give it credit for.
The pic below is of my "party" guns. This day I shot them both at 500 yards on the cheap ammo pictured. They both rang steel with and without their optics!

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Posted: 1/8/2019 11:47:36 AM EDT

[#32]

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Do you have any overhead / shooting position pictures of the Scout/Ultimak/Thorntail setup on the SBR?

Curious about the light location related to the front sight.

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Yes, sir!

Posted: 1/8/2019 11:52:22 AM EDT

[#33]

Been trying to decide what setup I want to use on my ak sbr

Posted: 1/8/2019 9:09:00 PM EDT

[#34]

These are how mine are setup now. This pic is from a previous setup using TRS-25's, but is essentially what they look like now using the PA Advanced Micro Dots. I couldn't get used to the setup, the unmodified AK's just felt better, but the improvement a red dot adds just cannot be ignored.

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Posted: 1/9/2019 11:30:37 AM EDT

[#35]

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Yes, sir!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7865/31722583907_ecbf0ecc8b_b.jpg

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Awesome. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

Posted: 1/9/2019 11:58:00 AM EDT

[#36]

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These are how mine are setup now. This pic is from a previous setup using TRS-25's, but is essentially what they look like now using the PA Advanced Micro Dots. I couldn't get used to the setup, the unmodified AK's just felt better, but the improvement a red dot adds just cannot be ignored.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/218602/AK_w_-_micros_jpg-801001.JPG

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Fresh pics, fresh pics! I want to spread the PA love around the office!

Micro dots on Ultimaks are like the jelly to the AK peanut butter. Such a damn good combo, it makes the whole thing better than the sum of it's parts.

So, how come those beautiful milled rifles aren't wearing muzzle devices? No room for threads?

Posted: 1/9/2019 10:02:48 PM EDT

[#37]

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Fresh pics, fresh pics! I want to spread the PA love around the office!

Micro dots on Ultimaks are like the jelly to the AK peanut butter. Such a damn good combo, it makes the whole thing better than the sum of it's parts.

So, how come those beautiful milled rifles aren't wearing muzzle devices? No room for threads?

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Will get fresh pics up soon. Agree about the Ultimaks, they are the best option available for red dots, scopes not so much.
I didn't like the muzzle brakes, didn't feel they were necessary and I refuse to pay the ridiculous prices for suppressors they're asking considering the simple devices they are. And I refuse to pay the bribe to be allowed to install them. They are either so dangerous they need to be banned outright or not dangerous enough to warrant being banned. But to pay for an exemption, that's bribery.

Posted: 1/11/2019 12:31:34 PM EDT

[#38]

I'd respectfully say that for a red dot only I'd go with the Attero arms mount instead of the Ultimak, unless having a light is mandatory. Even then you can roll with an RS BM-1

Posted: 1/11/2019 3:14:56 PM EDT

[#39]

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I'd respectfully say that for a red dot only I'd go with the Attero arms mount instead of the Ultimak, unless having a light is mandatory. Even then you can roll with an RS BM-1

http://zenphotos.net/zenphotos/file/Online/svd/optics/74UF_PBS-1_Left03.JPG

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Love the Attero Arms mount so far. Bought an Ultimak, but only because it was a great deal and I kind of wanted one for light mounting purposes anyway.

Posted: 1/15/2019 12:26:32 PM EDT

[#40]

I really hate the Ultimak but so far I haven’t found a better more streamlined way to add a red dot. So I’m using a vortex red dot on an ultimak.

Posted: 1/19/2019 11:53:14 PM EDT

[#41]

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Posted: 1/20/2019 6:02:38 PM EDT

[#42]

Aimpoint Comp m3 in a MI 30mm side mount.

Posted: 1/27/2019 2:17:58 PM EDT

[#43]

Current set-up with Ultimaks and PA Advanced Micro-dots

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Posted: 2/9/2019 1:45:04 AM EDT

[#44]

Another rifle setup with the UltiMAK + Aimpoint Micro

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Awesome. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

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Happy to help, my friend!

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Fresh pics, fresh pics! I want to spread the PA love around the office!

Micro dots on Ultimaks are like the jelly to the AK peanut butter. Such a damn good combo, it makes the whole thing better than the sum of it's parts.

So, how come those beautiful milled rifles aren't wearing muzzle devices? No room for threads?

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Amen

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