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Sleepr awd · 06-15-2008, 07:42 PM

I bought a side-rail picatinny mount for a red dot scope, but the one i got isn't zeroing in like it should. does anyone have recommendations on which red dot scope to get? i kno POSP is supposed to be the best, but since i already have the sidemount i'd like to make that work.

NayKid · 06-15-2008, 08:52 PM

Do you want magnification? What's your budget?

From what I hear, the ultimak mount with an AimPoint Micro T-1 is pretty BA. That's what I'm going to go with when I get my AK in.

Sleepr awd · 06-16-2008, 08:33 AM

little magnification if any, prolly 2x at most.

Budget is medium to low, not posp high but not 30$ reddot that won't zero low.

**einheit 13** · 06-16-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepr awd

little magnification if any, prolly 2x at most.

Budget is medium to low, not posp high but not 30$ reddot that won't zero low.

big question, which mount do you have?? that will determine a lot as not all mounts are the same and not all mounts fit the same rail and not all AKs have the same rail....this is really evident on the WaSRs from Century. you must also ensure that the mount is lock completely in place-just because the throw lever engages doesn't mean its locked. There is also some (not much) adjustment in the mount itself.

Here two basic mounts below...the latch set up is the main difference and is the important detail when choosing one for your rifle.

This will work (not too good) on an AK rail. Its made for the SVD/SKS/Mosin

this is an AK mount....

These are the mount I commonly use now regardless of which optics I choose...

MOLOT Vepr/AK/Saiga Extra Low Profile Side Mount, Weaver Rail w/ 30 mm Rings - Kalinka Optics Warehouse®

K-VAR Corporation :: Optics :: Scope Mounts :: KV-04

PK-A Military Fast Acquisition Red Dot Rifle Scope, SKS/SVD Version - Kalinka Optics Warehouse®

Kobra Military Red Dot Weaver Rifle Scope, Screw Mount - Kalinka Optics Warehouse®

COBRA red dot collimator sight

Sleepr awd · 06-16-2008, 06:35 PM

this exact one

MidwayUSA - Leapers 3rd Generation Picatinny-Style Double Rail Mount AK-47 Matte

used a rubber mallet and hammer to get it on snug, and though it had no play i proceeded to tighten down the 3 screws along the bottom to secure it in place. Of course, I have since removed it because the red dot i had didn't seem to be accurate. Re-attachment will most likely prove easier, and will require more securement with the screws.

thanks einheit

**SandmanKC** · 06-16-2008, 06:41 PM

still trying to figure out which red dot to get? sell you my tasco

Sleepr awd · 06-16-2008, 06:48 PM

somehow i end up with all of your old stuff!! how much for the tasco?? do you want to help me sight it in this next weekend?

**SandmanKC** · 06-16-2008, 06:58 PM

fine, guess my "old stuff" isn't good enough for you

I'm really leaning toward an Eotech for mine. I'll see what I can find out about me getting a new one, and let you know.

We REALLY need to get out and go shooting though

Sleepr awd · 06-16-2008, 07:22 PM

i love old stuff, its lightly used, and i generally get a killer deal on something i usually have to wait for.

anyone else have old stuff?

how does the tasco red dot compare?

**nsnate02** · 06-16-2008, 07:45 PM

Get a Kobra. I really like mine. choice of reticles and they are Russian bombproof. The make one to fit weaver bases as well as ones with the mount built in.

06-15-2008, 07:42 PM	#1
Sleepr awd XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 97	Recommendations on red dot scopes? I bought a side-rail picatinny mount for a red dot scope, but the one i got isn't zeroing in like it should. does anyone have recommendations on which red dot scope to get? i kno POSP is supposed to be the best, but since i already have the sidemount i'd like to make that work. __________________ XD 9mm WASR-10

06-16-2008, 08:33 AM	#3
Sleepr awd XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 97	little magnification if any, prolly 2x at most. Budget is medium to low, not posp high but not 30$ reddot that won't zero low. __________________ XD 9mm WASR-10

06-16-2008, 06:35 PM	#5
Sleepr awd XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 97	this exact one MidwayUSA - Leapers 3rd Generation Picatinny-Style Double Rail Mount AK-47 Matte used a rubber mallet and hammer to get it on snug, and though it had no play i proceeded to tighten down the 3 screws along the bottom to secure it in place. Of course, I have since removed it because the red dot i had didn't seem to be accurate. Re-attachment will most likely prove easier, and will require more securement with the screws. thanks einheit __________________ XD 9mm WASR-10

06-16-2008, 06:41 PM	#6
SandmanKC XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Home of CMMG, Missouri Posts: 461	still trying to figure out which red dot to get? sell you my tasco __________________ "The chief source of failure and unhappiness in life is giving up what you want most, for what you want now" "My right to own firearms... protects your right to tell me I shouldn't"

06-16-2008, 06:48 PM	#7
Sleepr awd XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 97	somehow i end up with all of your old stuff!! how much for the tasco?? do you want to help me sight it in this next weekend? __________________ XD 9mm WASR-10

06-15-2008, 08:52 PM	#2
NayKid XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 66	Do you want magnification? What's your budget? From what I hear, the ultimak mount with an AimPoint Micro T-1 is pretty BA. That's what I'm going to go with when I get my AK in.

06-16-2008, 06:58 PM	#8
SandmanKC XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Home of CMMG, Missouri Posts: 461	fine, guess my "old stuff" isn't good enough for you I'm really leaning toward an Eotech for mine. I'll see what I can find out about me getting a new one, and let you know. We REALLY need to get out and go shooting though __________________ "The chief source of failure and unhappiness in life is giving up what you want most, for what you want now" "My right to own firearms... protects your right to tell me I shouldn't"

06-16-2008, 07:22 PM	#9
Sleepr awd XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 97	i love old stuff, its lightly used, and i generally get a killer deal on something i usually have to wait for. anyone else have old stuff? how does the tasco red dot compare? __________________ XD 9mm WASR-10

06-16-2008, 07:45 PM	#10
nsnate02 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,076	Get a Kobra. I really like mine. choice of reticles and they are Russian bombproof. The make one to fit weaver bases as well as ones with the mount built in. __________________ "It is better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." *Abraham Lincoln*

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