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The dealer where I bought my new Saiga has the 4 x 24T POSP scope ($95). I have looked at several sites and only on 2 did I find reference to the 4x24T Most are 4x24V or 4x24M, and the sites with the 4x24T don't offer any help matching to my mount. Can anyone explain? The scope physically fit on my slide but didn't fit "like a glove" and I've seen references that if it's not right that it won't hold zero. The locking mechanism looks like the TM mount on the "nightvision" website if this helps. Thanks.

As normal with eastern bloc weapons, the instruction manual doesn't give the whole story. I would like to know things like: How often to clean How far to break down What to lube/oil- what kind of lube? Any initial tips/tricks for a new gun? Also, I was given some Lubriplate by a gunsmith who swears buy it for all moving -wear prone- parts of guns. But I don't know if this turns gummy in lower temps and what that temp might be. Anyone have a knowledgeable opinion? Thanks.