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I can't think of any real world scenario where I would deploy with an SVD and need a secondary, but in the training classes I've taken I used a full size 74 mainly because I didn't bother with ATF paperwork to transport the AKSU to class and back. In the AK classes I've taken I've split between the AKSU as the primary and a fullsize 74. If SHTF for real I'd take a fullsize 74 over most anything else including the Krink. Z

Those pics are my SVD setup but as I mentioned UW gear is going to make a 74 chest rig to try out. I normally use a TT-MAV with tacos

+1 to the taco's I'm on the right Need to make room for the holster, thinking of Safariland 6360 for XD40 + X300 SVD rig by UW gear, will have them make me a 74 rig here soon:

Another quick post on my never ending quest to acquire all the Russian optics - PGO-7B The PGO-7B was originally designed for the RPG-7 but there are a few pics floating around of them being used on AKS-74's in the Russian Afghanistan war. I always thought they were interesting optics for a rifle but wasn't sure if they could really be zeroed on an AK...some say yes and some say no. After fiddling with these now I'm 100% sure they can be zeroed and actually used to engage targets with. Good news is that once you figure it out it's pretty easy to get it dialed in. They are a little

Saigatech: 3032 3v lithium perhaps? I read that somewhere recently That thing was $100 though. No rear sight leaf is worth that much. I'm sure one will come up for cheaper. Even if it is a 500m. Is it really that much better than any other site, like will it make you more accurate? I understand the authenticity part of it but really that's alot of money for a sight. I just bought a Russian rpk sight with windage adjustments on it for $50. That's funny though how much we spend on rare item. I think leland and I have the same idea at this point, we've both

The first one looks like 4x24 with Simonov reticule, calibrated for 7.62x39. You are correct the second and 3rd chevrons are for 200 and 300m but no, they won't work for 223 The second one is the SVD scope called PSO-1, which has the military pattern reticule. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th chevrons do not correspond to 200, 300 and 400m though, they are used for 1100-1300m shooting when the elevation turret is rotated to 10, or 1000m There is some correlation with the second, third and 4th chevrons being close at specific ranges but I don't recall what they are off the top of my head (and it

Try Dmitry at Eastwave Google should turn up the site and there should be a way to contact him. I've ordered a lot of optics from him over the years he's GTG

I've spent a ton of money with Kalinka and never had a problem personally, FWIW Don't order from binocularsmart though, not only are they out of business but they are a-holes to deal with. I got burned by them a long time ago and it wasn't too pretty. Z

Nice! Glad you went with the Rakurs, mine has been a real pleasure for a long time now. I zeroed mine for slugs at 50 yards and have been pretty happy with it, the slug zero works well enough for clays too. Congrats! Z

Right about 2K I think, but the S12 itself was only about $280 back in the day

PK-A I prefer the grey model PK01-Vi is a good aimpoint style red dot though I actually prefer the PK-A over the PK01. The VE model sits very high but has a spacer that can be removed This PK01-VA is about the lowest you can get (same family as PK01V but slight differences in construction. Also confusing terminology...PK01VA, VE, or just V) And here's the PDK23 (commonly known as PK23 or PK02) (Shown in the RS Regulate mount) No experience with Vortex but PA is well regarded and my friends that have them are happy. I'd get one too

I definitely have the outer wear, this year I'll be rolling around in my Gorka mountain suit

I've used my Rakurs for a year and a half on my S12, 1500 rounds of bird shot, slug and high brass with no problems. Rakurs has proven itself to me over and over again. These days I'm really digging the space age funkiness of Obzor but haven't been to the range nearly as much to get it broken in.

The AKSU and AK105 FSB/GB's are timed differently than the AK74 FSB because the locking detent is in a different place, but Bulgarian and Russian AK74 FSB's and brakes have the detent in the same spot as each other. That means you'd run into a small alignment problem trying to use an AKSU booster on a regular 74 FSB or a 74 brake on an AKSU, but mixing and matching Bulgarian or Russian brakes and FSB's is fine. Z

Generally speaking they are well made but there was a batch that had defective switches. This is what caused them to have a bad rap over here but in the field they appear to have a proven combat reputation, Russian troops apparently like them quite a bit. That being said I think there are modern optics like 1P76 Rakurs and 1P63 Obzor that are better, and as mentioned the PK-AS is a fantastic optic as well (and was my personal favorite until Rakurs and Obzor came out). eta: I've also ordered a ton of stuff from Eastwave since 2005 and never had a problem. Dmitry is a good seller and

We Texans have shipped our guns and ammo to the site, looking forward to a great class

There shouldn't be any functional difference between Russian/Soviet or Bulgarian and it is common to use Bulgarian brakes on Saiga's mainly due to price. There are zillions of Bulgarian kits and parts in the US but not nearly as many Russian parts. The Bulgarians made AK74's using early 80's pattern design on Russian tooling but the Russians themselves continually tweaked the machinery over the decade and ended up with several distinctly different AK74 pattern rifles. The differences are mostly cosmetic to you and I, and are mainly important only if you are trying to build a period correc

My S12 runs like a scalded ass monkey, shoots literally anything I put down the pipe. It's a 4 port gun that's always been smooth after it broke in, I haven't had to polish or do anything to it. Dinzag's gas tube mod uses the factory gas system and puck yes. He does great work and I think his gas tube mod makes the look and brings out the inner AK of any S12. Z

The 030 was my inspiration for mine, this was the closest I was able to get, Gas block is obviously IZ109 and no hinged topcover, but I got what I was after. Thankfully most of the parts are much easier to come by these days, it took me all of 2008 to find them back in the day.

Good advice and its the same thing I think also. POSP's are a great value for the money, optical quality is higher than similarly priced western optics. Some people certainly like to keep it authentic but fact is they are decent optics in their own right and when you add in the low cost, that's probably the main reason so many people recommend them. I've heard of mount issues from time to time depending on what rail is installed on the AK but I just don't see a lot of complaints about the quality of the optic itself, or things breaking from use. I've owned 9 or 10 POSP's and PSO's and o

BP02 with the AK mount is a dependable choice. I can't comment on the UTG but it is an airsoft mount which isn't really exciting to me If it were my rifle I'd get a 4x24 POSP with an AK mount and call it a day. They won't be calibrated for 308 but that shouldn't matter at hog hunting distances. They are cheap and tough optics, I've had a bunch and haven't had issues with them. Check Kalinka or the for sale section here on the forum. Z

I like reading reviews, thought you guys might also. Plus it was a good experience and not something you get to do every day. Looks like 7-10 people have signed up so far according to Marco. Anyone need info or help with logistics LMK.

The LPS/TIP2 is calibrated for 54R like Shandlanos said, but you can still use it at practical ranges. It's actually a very cost effective optic for an AK because they are usually cheaper than the BelOMO POSP and real NPZ PSO-1 optics. You'll probably want to swap the base to an AK mount though, the LPS/TIP2 uses an SVD mount that doesn't work on most common AK rails. As far as zeroing, two easy ways come mind. You can zero POA/POI to be the same at 100 yards and know your bullet drop at 200, 300, 400 etc or you could zero POI to be XXX inches high at 100 yards. Depending on how much

Little bump, three of us from Texas are flying up to PA this year. There are still a few slots open if anyone is interested, hit me up or contact Marco directly on his website. Z

While I'm at it, a few pics of the new AKARS top rail cover by Parabellum LLC. Replaces the AK top cover and rear sight leaf but has built in irons that replace the leaf. I picked this rail over the TWS mainly because the TWS uses a peep for irons and I don't care for them on my AK's, I prefer the standard notch sight. Pics, rail seems really nice so far but not ready to do a review just yet PO 4x24P PK01-Vi (Cowitnesses nicely FYI) Beat to hell Konus MRD The rear notch for the irons is much wider than expected, actually about the same width as the FSB e