32ndgeorgia 0 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 What is the latest on the availability of these optic rails? Hunting season is upon us. I need one soon. Thanks, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kmoore 3 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 What is the latest on the availability of these optic rails? Hunting season is upon us. I need one soon. Thanks, You could always check out Cobra76's rails. IIRC, no wait and knowing the way he is, they'll be done right! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atlantic Firearms.com 170 Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 We just got in our shipment of the Ultimak rails for the Saiga 12 IZ 109 models and will be ready to start shipping them out next week . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
inparidel 4 Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Generally, I do not/cannot recommend the Ultimak gas-tube rail mount for optics on the AK platform of firearms. While for hunting purposes on a S-12, the heat sink damage to an optic is limited due to the limited number of rounds fired and the lower heat production as compared to let's say, an AK in 7.62 x 39 or .223/5.56 NATO in combat or at a match. I have read about REALLY EXPENSIVE optics heating and batteries exploding or the optic otherwise being damaged on an Ulti rail due to heat. The S-12 in HUNTING apps may be better as far as that problem goes, BUT. . .I personally would use the side rail, because that's where the AK designers at Izmash have found it to work better and longer with more types of optics. I have heated my S-12 barrels up to a point that I got badly burned during IPSC amd IDPA club activities. Optics cost too much for me to risk the damage. THere is also a newer tri-rail that rides OVER the gas tube, AND allows you use of your irons!!! That is th ticket for me on my next AK-101 clone (.223/5.56 NATO). Do what you will with your $$$. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stealther 0 Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 THere is also a newer tri-rail that rides OVER the gas tube, AND allows you use of your irons!!! That is th ticket for me on my next AK-101 clone (.223/5.56 NATO). Do what you will with your $$$. Got a link to that new Tri-Rail? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.