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8/12/2006 6:48:39 PM EDT
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8/12/2006 7:10:14 PM EDT
[#1]
It all depends on what you're using it for.

I don't have a scope on an AK yet, so I'd go with top left.
8/12/2006 7:15:38 PM EDT
[#2]
That's easy. Not even a matter of taste really.

Standard stock without scope.


Look at type/model/barrel length of AK........

RPK stocks should be on RPK length long barrels.

And those rear cover scope mount covers are WRONG..............
8/12/2006 7:33:04 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
That's easy. Not even a matter of taste really.

Standard stock without scope.


Look at type/model/barrel length of AK........

RPK stocks should be on RPK length long barrels.

And those rear cover scope mount covers are WRONG..............


I didn't even notice that. If the scope is mounted to the dust cover it's not going to hold zero from what I've read.
8/12/2006 8:05:09 PM EDT
[#4]
all 4, whenever you get tired of looking at one.. just change it to something else.
8/12/2006 8:08:12 PM EDT
[#5]
If your Reciever don't have a Rail for a Scope, don't bother. Mounting a Scope directly on a dust cover is worthless.
8/12/2006 8:11:13 PM EDT
[#6]
Standard w/o scope.  
8/12/2006 10:21:53 PM EDT
[#7]
Standard without scope.
8/13/2006 3:07:43 AM EDT
[#8]
I like the standard stock with scope. My scope is a side mount model so it slides off easily and returns to zero when remounted. My AKs are .223 caliber so they are quite accurate. Probably just the standard stock if it is a 7.62 X 39 caliber rifle........
8/13/2006 3:09:02 AM EDT
[#9]
i don't understand why you would add an RPK stock to a regular AK? just keep it simple. no scope standard setup.
8/13/2006 5:05:29 AM EDT
[#10]
yeah, dust cover scope mounts are baaad.  

and I do like the RPK style stock.  So I'm getting an RPK :).  

Keep it simple with regular stock and no scope.
8/13/2006 5:10:35 AM EDT
[#11]
I have one AK with a dust cover scope that I tweaked the hell out of and it holds good enough for a red dot. Problem is everytime you take it off to clean it has to be re-zeroed. Pretty useless, I agree. B-Square made a saddle mount that looks like it would be a lot more stable. Used pins in the reciever to hold it and could still remove the dust cover for cleaning. Never tried one but if I ran across one I'd give it a try.
8/13/2006 6:27:30 AM EDT
[#12]
I think optics on WASRs are fine.  Helps you see how much you missed the X ring by.  
8/13/2006 6:41:15 AM EDT
[#13]

Quoted:
I have one AK with a dust cover scope that I tweaked the hell out of and it holds good enough for a red dot. Problem is everytime you take it off to clean it has to be re-zeroed. Pretty useless, I agree. B-Square made a saddle mount that looks like it would be a lot more stable. Used pins in the reciever to hold it and could still remove the dust cover for cleaning. Never tried one but if I ran across one I'd give it a try.


Run, don't walk, away from this one.   The one I had was the worst mount I've ever had on anything, including dust cover mounts and those .22 dovetail see through mounts.   Yes, you can remove the dust cover with it on, but you can't remove the bolt carrier without removing the mount and if you don't use locktite on the screws holding it in place within 5 shots it will be flopping around loose, but if you do use locktite you can't clean it.   You also have to be very careful where you grab your bolt handle.   If you put your finger where it normally goes and charge the rifle you'll either get pinched or cut by the mount.   It's not attached with pins either.   It's attached with two special bolts.   Tighten them too much and your receiver will be pinched and the rifle will jam.   Don't tighten them enough and the mount will move.

Either get a side rail mount or an Ultimak.   Those both work.   I once even had a dust cover mount that worked pretty well, (you just had to rezero if you took it off), but that B-Square thing is an absolute abortion.
8/13/2006 7:58:41 AM EDT
[#14]
I beg to differ.....scope mounts and sights on dust covers can be extremely accurate...look at galils, or a krebs KTR-03...there is 2 for example  have owned both and both were dead on.....now your AK and that set up..well probably not so good......but scope mounts and sights on dust covers are ALL not a bad idea and they do work VERY VERY well
8/13/2006 11:13:59 AM EDT
[#15]
Wow, this is an easy one. Standard stock, no scope. The AK purist in me is deeply offended by the other options. RPK stocks only look right on...well, RPKs. As for scopes, particularly when they're mounted on the top cover, I think they also look out of place. I've never seen the point of scoping a rifle that shoots 3"-5" groups, I mean the thing was never intended to be a precison rig. Putting a red dot on an AK seems logical, but not a scope.

Keep it in the basic configuration, dude.
8/13/2006 3:40:42 PM EDT
[#16]
After i got my WASR My uncle have me the dust cover scope mount and scope.  So free is always good, I didn't lose anything.  As for the RPK stock I like it but its true the barrel needs to be changed, but the RPK stock feels better in my short stubby arms.  

After looking at picture after picture just about all AK's look the same.  So I wanted mine to stand out a bit.  And most offerings are like Harley dealership chrome accessories.  Sure you added it making the bike different from what it was but its not custom because someone else in the same town does the same thing.
8/13/2006 3:52:01 PM EDT
[#17]
the way it was meant to be. No scope and laminate stock set.
8/13/2006 4:36:11 PM EDT
[#18]
Standard....No scope.
8/13/2006 6:37:11 PM EDT
[#19]
I like the standard stock with no scope. That's just me though.

Btw, where did you come across the RPK stock?
8/13/2006 7:11:43 PM EDT
[#20]
Std stock (add a bit of oil to the wood, not just for looks but to keep future dirt out of the grain that will look shitty) and a side-rail mounted red dot. Close range optics for a close range gun.
8/13/2006 7:30:22 PM EDT
[#21]
Im not an AK owner myself but id go with the RPK stock and a side rail mounted reddot if i had my choice. i like the way the rpk stock looks more than the regular ak stock and the reddot would be perfect for a rifle like the AK 47.
8/17/2006 4:40:18 PM EDT
[#22]
I aquired the RPK stock at a show in Columbia, SC when I went to stay with my uncle.

Some guy had one and it was $35, it fits my stubby little arms better than the std stock.
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