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Posted: 7/20/2003 9:38:45 AM EDT
Which is better?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?  I plan to use at most, a 2x, optic.  I will most likely use a Trijicon Tri-Power (if they ever come out), Aimpoint 2x or Comp M2, Trijicon Reflex, or Kobra Red Dot.
Link Posted: 7/20/2003 9:54:41 AM EDT
[#1]
unfartunately, you couldnt use an Ultimak with a magnified scope.
you could only use a red dot type scope on the Ultimak.
To use any scope with magnification, the eye relief is 1-2". so you will need an AK side rail.
The only problem ive heard with the Ultimaks is the heat from the barrel/gas system, making the sight hot as hell.
Link Posted: 7/20/2003 10:03:43 AM EDT
[#2]
Link Posted: 7/20/2003 10:38:02 AM EDT
[#3]
The M7S is the most versatile of the two choices.  If you don't like the Ultimak mount then you have the option of using the existing rail mount.
Link Posted: 7/20/2003 1:00:25 PM EDT
[#4]
Nicer optics do exist, but for the ballpark $130 for Kobra or PSO quality you will want the siderail option.
Link Posted: 7/20/2003 1:14:19 PM EDT
[#5]
I'd also go with the M7S


Link Posted: 7/20/2003 2:46:41 PM EDT
[#6]
I bought a SAM-7 and am going through the hassle of making it a 7S.  Get the SAM-7S to begin with.
Link Posted: 7/21/2003 4:45:37 PM EDT
[#7]
I must respectfully disagree with EX11B. The gas tube doesn't transfer all that much heat through an Ultimak to the sight/scope. At least it certainly doesn't on my Poly Legend. Odd, but true.

Any of the non-magnified red-dots will work with the Ultimak. The Aimpoint and clones work well as you can still see the iron sights through the tube, deleting the need for a quick-detach system.

Give any thought to a Scout Scope from Leupold? Long eye relief, 2.75X, reasonably priced, and tough as hell.

Good luck.

SD
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