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xracer · 05-28-2008, 12:27 AM

I was just on the AR forum , and the question came up about EOTECH or AIMPOINT? so does anyone use them on the AK , and how do they hold up? Another thing is that they are ment to be mounted on an AR , so how do they perform out to 100 yards or better?

tomfoolery · 05-28-2008, 05:11 AM

Personally....i don't see the need for an EOTECH type sight on an AK. If you look at the reticle design on a holo type sight its typically a half circle or full circle with a dot or chevron in it. Now look at the front sight of an AK rifle.....same thing.

I have read and heard from users that the Kobra type optics work best (one piece rail mount and optic, as opposed to rail mount and seperate optic).

seattleducati · 05-28-2008, 07:41 AM

I would have a hard time justifying spending that much money on a sight for my AK's. Just find a more "economical" red dot sight and mount it to the stock side mounted holder/rail.
Out of all of my AK's I've only put the red dot on my 308; the rest I just use the iron sights.
Now, if you want to pimp out an AR and be a mall ninja, go right ahead

krazykozmetics · 05-28-2008, 08:15 AM

to answer your question, yes it will hold up. As for putting one on an Ak I have seen it. It actually looks pretty good. They do work way past 100 yrds, they have some that have ballistics drop up to 500m. I just got my first and I love it. If you can afforda Eo for your ak and you have a secure way tomount it, Do it.

**AZXD** · 05-28-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tomfoolery

Personally....i don't see the need for an EOTECH type sight on an AK. If you look at the reticle design on a holo type sight its typically a half circle or full circle with a dot or chevron in it. Now look at the front sight of an AK rifle.....same thing.

I have read and heard from users that the Kobra type optics work best (one piece rail mount and optic, as opposed to rail mount and seperate optic).

Not to start an argument, but I can see a real need for such a thing.
It's called eyes that are not what they used to be. I have trouble with darn near anything that has iron sights. Corrective lenses that allow me to focus on the front sight ... Make for a very blurry target at 20 yards ... So forget anything long distance ... The opposite is also true ... A lense that allows me to see a distant target means I can't focus on the front sight.

A good red dot, holosight or regular scope is a wonderful thing when your eyes require glasses.

ETA: Personally, I wish I had another 3 of the Eotech/Bushnell type sight!!!

tomfoolery · 05-28-2008, 09:04 AM

i can see that.....good point.

XDConvert9mm · 05-28-2008, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZXD

Not to start an argument, but I can see a real need for such a thing.
It's called eyes that are not what they used to be. I have trouble with darn near anything that has iron sights. Corrective lenses that allow me to focus on the front sight ... Make for a very blurry target at 20 yards ... So forget anything long distance ... The opposite is also true ... A lense that allows me to see a distant target means I can't focus on the front sight.

A good red dot, holosight or regular scope is a wonderful thing when your eyes require glasses.

ETA: Personally, I wish I had another 3 of the Eotech/Bushnell type sight!!!

I'm right there with you on the vision issues. I'm able to use the iron sights on the AR out to about 100 yards but that's it. I also have bifocals built in my glasses that make it really difficult to line up short/long range. I've heard there are places that will make reverse bifocal glasses with the reading portion on top but have not pursued this. I put a Tasco on the AR and it has worked wonders for me.

**einheit 13** · 05-28-2008, 01:22 PM

I'll put a Cobra or PK series (l ook under red dot sights)
up against an Eotech or Aimpoint any day of the week and twice on Sunday....

Blunt · 05-28-2008, 06:25 PM

I'm using a mepro light no batteries on my AK. I also saw a company will start making a rear peep for same will add it when i can.

Bearcreek · 05-28-2008, 06:30 PM

I put a Bushnell Trophy red/green dot scope on my Saiga-12... I LOVE IT!! Of course it is for when I shoot slugs and I have it sighted in at a close range... but it looks cool and serves me well and it works better than the factory sight bridge.

05-28-2008, 12:27 AM	#1
xracer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucson,Arizona Posts: 192	Red dot sights! I was just on the AR forum , and the question came up about EOTECH or AIMPOINT? so does anyone use them on the AK , and how do they hold up? Another thing is that they are ment to be mounted on an AR , so how do they perform out to 100 yards or better? __________________ I'm the righteous man.And Mr. 9mm here, he's the shepherd protecting my righteous a$$ in the valley of darkness.

05-28-2008, 05:11 AM	#2
tomfoolery XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4,576	Personally....i don't see the need for an EOTECH type sight on an AK. If you look at the reticle design on a holo type sight its typically a half circle or full circle with a dot or chevron in it. Now look at the front sight of an AK rifle.....same thing. I have read and heard from users that the Kobra type optics work best (one piece rail mount and optic, as opposed to rail mount and seperate optic). __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

05-28-2008, 08:15 AM	#4
krazykozmetics XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 359	to answer your question, yes it will hold up. As for putting one on an Ak I have seen it. It actually looks pretty good. They do work way past 100 yrds, they have some that have ballistics drop up to 500m. I just got my first and I love it. If you can afforda Eo for your ak and you have a secure way tomount it, Do it. __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." (Edmund Burke) S&W M&P 15 Tactical Just got Her!!! Burnt Earth XD 45 Service Black XD 9 Service w/ Trijicon Night Sights TLR 1 Yugo M70 Ak Yugo SkS Remington 870 Marlin .22

05-28-2008, 09:04 AM	#6
tomfoolery XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4,576	i can see that.....good point. __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

05-28-2008, 01:22 PM	#8
einheit 13 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia, C.S.A. Posts: 5,678	I'll put a Cobra or PK series (l ook under red dot sights) up against an Eotech or Aimpoint any day of the week and twice on Sunday.... __________________ Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, the third time is enemy action “It is the lack of will power, and not the lack of arms which render us incapable of offering any serious resistance.”

05-28-2008, 07:41 AM	#3
seattleducati XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 206	I would have a hard time justifying spending that much money on a sight for my AK's. Just find a more "economical" red dot sight and mount it to the stock side mounted holder/rail. Out of all of my AK's I've only put the red dot on my 308; the rest I just use the iron sights. Now, if you want to pimp out an AR and be a mall ninja, go right ahead

05-28-2008, 06:25 PM	#9
Blunt XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7	I'm using a mepro light no batteries on my AK. I also saw a company will start making a rear peep for same will add it when i can. __________________ The life of an dog is never worth the life of a human. But how many people does it take to equal a dog?

05-28-2008, 06:30 PM	#10
Bearcreek XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 770	I put a Bushnell Trophy red/green dot scope on my Saiga-12... I LOVE IT!! Of course it is for when I shoot slugs and I have it sighted in at a close range... but it looks cool and serves me well and it works better than the factory sight bridge. __________________ Enter my home with peace in your heart- or leave with lead in your @$$!!--unknown but I like it.

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