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Posted: 12/23/2003 8:14:49 AM EDT

How well do scope systems work on AK's? I'm asking about the ones with the mount on the left side of the receiver that comes up & over the iron sights......are they sturdy, and can you install any type of 1" scope with these mounts.......

Posted: 12/23/2003 9:22:47 AM EDT

[#1]

the weaver mounts are pretty stout and depending on the quality/height rings you choose, you can toss one of those huge springfield armory 'sniper' scopes up top (yes...i did some gunshow ninja pull off this feat of erring do).

personally, i prefer the integrated russian military scope/mount packages, but i have seen plenty of nice glass mounted over top ak's.

Posted: 12/23/2003 9:46:07 AM EDT

[#2]

With a 8x Russian Scope your groupings should be all within 2". I've gotten 1/4" to 1 inch groupings with it on my SAR1 @ 100yards. Not bad, 'eh?

Posted: 12/23/2003 2:06:57 PM EDT

[#3]

make it a scout setup with a red dot.
http://ultimak.com/photos.htm

best sturdiest cleanest setup

Posted: 12/23/2003 4:15:28 PM EDT

[#4]

I should have bought my SA M7 wit a side mount for that set up...oh well a reason to buy another one.......what is the best load for precision (as precision as an AK gets) shooting?

Posted: 12/23/2003 4:40:02 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
With a 8x Russian Scope your groupings should be all within 2". I've gotten 1/4" to 1 inch groupings with it on my SAR1 @ 100yards. Not bad, 'eh?

store3.yimg.com/I/cdnn_1771_9760993

I have the same scope on my SAR-2. Works great. Good groups at 100 yards. Works well even when rapid firing.

Posted: 12/23/2003 5:14:03 PM EDT

[#6]

And let me add. Stay away from any "receiver cover" mount type scope. they don't stay zeroed very well. mmk

Posted: 12/23/2003 6:13:32 PM EDT

[#7]

Where does one pick up that Russian set-up. I looked on ebay and they are all around $300-400. I know you guys can lead me to a better price than that! Thanks for any info!

Posted: 12/23/2003 6:36:17 PM EDT

[#8]

clearviewinvest
centerfiresystems
tantal
freedomoptics

Posted: 12/23/2003 7:01:29 PM EDT

[#9]

This board is the coolest. centerfiresystems seems to have the best deal going at $80. Anyone hear anything ngative about them?? They seem like they are pretty straight shooters!

Posted: 12/24/2003 4:19:44 AM EDT

[#10]

CDNN has the 8x russian scope for $119.00.

That aint bad at all.

Posted: 12/24/2003 8:56:11 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
This board is the coolest. centerfiresystems seems to have the best deal going at $80. Anyone hear anything ngative about them?? They seem like they are pretty straight shooters!

I bought my 8x42 from them. Arrived in 3 days. Came with scope, batteries, cloth case and russian directions.

I think Freedom optics sends english directions with their scopes.

Posted: 1/10/2004 11:55:40 PM EDT

[#12]

BTT for further review.

Posted: 1/11/2004 3:10:13 AM EDT

[#13]

www.nightvisionweb.com Is another good source for scopes. For english directions go to www.kalinkaoptics.com.

Posted: 1/12/2004 4:50:14 AM EDT

[#14]

Russian side rail integral optics are a good bargain overall. If you want Western 1" optics, I prefer the MTK75 (avail at tantal) which is a siderail bracket with 1" rings built in. Works well for years on mine with compact scopes.

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