yet another question on side mounts

[cne 0]

i have my first saiga on order (should get here this week {.223})

 

and i have been looking @ different side mounts

 

my goal is to have a side mount (disconnecting) that allows me to use the irons

 

this appears like it may fit the bill

 

http://www.eastwave.ca/products/scopes/mountsksak.html

 

but my main question is will my new rifle come with everything i need to mount this item or will i need something else?

 

thanks in advance

 

edit: actually this may not fit the bill...any ideas saiga pros - it looks a little low the 2.5 is from the bottom

 

but it's a disconnect so maybe it would work for me...disconnect to irons

 

so 2 questions here

Edited March 10, 2008 by cne

[Srouxd 0]

i have my first saiga on order (should get here this week {.223})

 

and i have been looking @ different side mounts

 

my goal is to have a side mount (disconnecting) that allows me to use the irons

 

this appears like it may fit the bill

 

http://www.eastwave.ca/products/scopes/mountsksak.html

 

but my main question is will my new rifle come with everything i need to mount this item or will i need something else?

 

thanks in advance

 

edit: actually this may not fit the bill...any ideas saiga pros - it looks a little low the 2.5 is from the bottom

 

but it's a disconnect so maybe it would work for me...disconnect to irons

 

so 2 questions here

 

 

 

 

That is the same place I ordered mine from, and i was very pleased with what i got. I ordered the lower version of that mount that doesn't allow the use of the irons, but like I said, it is a very good mount and it seems like it's almost as durable as my Saiga. So I would recommend this particular mount to you.

 

P.s.- i had some difficulty getting my scope to adjust low enough to make zero, so i "chocked" the rear of the scope by adding a piece of rubber in between the ring and the scope. It worked perfectly and it also kind of acts like a recoil buffer to the scope. This problem wasn't due to anything the mount caused, but its just the nature of AK side rails.

 

[cne 0]

i have my first saiga on order (should get here this week {.223})

 

and i have been looking @ different side mounts

 

my goal is to have a side mount (disconnecting) that allows me to use the irons

 

this appears like it may fit the bill

 

http://www.eastwave.ca/products/scopes/mountsksak.html

 

but my main question is will my new rifle come with everything i need to mount this item or will i need something else?

 

thanks in advance

 

edit: actually this may not fit the bill...any ideas saiga pros - it looks a little low the 2.5 is from the bottom

 

but it's a disconnect so maybe it would work for me...disconnect to irons

 

so 2 questions here

 

 

 

 

That is the same place I ordered mine from, and i was very pleased with what i got. I ordered the lower version of that mount that doesn't allow the use of the irons, but like I said, it is a very good mount and it seems like it's almost as durable as my Saiga. So I would recommend this particular mount to you.

 

P.s.- i had some difficulty getting my scope to adjust low enough to make zero, so i "chocked" the rear of the scope by adding a piece of rubber in between the ring and the scope. It worked perfectly and it also kind of acts like a recoil buffer to the scope. This problem wasn't due to anything the mount caused, but its just the nature of AK side rails.

 

 

 

i'm down to this one and another...thanks for your input!

[PonchoTA 0]

I just ordered this one:

 

 

 

* New gen. AK double rail side mount designed with Quick Detachable/Lock Lever.

 

* Precision machined from aircraft grade aluminum for extreme strength.

 

* Fully adjustable for most AK side rails.

 

* Double Picatinny rails for scope & versatile accessory applications.

 

* STANAG dimension and 12 slots on top rail. 8 slots on side rail.

 

* Optimal clearance to fit all tactical scopes right on top of bore centerline.

 

* Designed for combat use with great zero retention feature.

 

* Also fits Saiga with side mount.

 

MNT-978 AK47 5th Gen QD Dbl Rail Side Mt $49.95

[jgillaspy 24]

I just ordered this one:

 

 

 

* New gen. AK double rail side mount designed with Quick Detachable/Lock Lever.

 

* Precision machined from aircraft grade aluminum for extreme strength.

 

* Fully adjustable for most AK side rails.

 

* Double Picatinny rails for scope & versatile accessory applications.

 

* STANAG dimension and 12 slots on top rail. 8 slots on side rail.

 

* Optimal clearance to fit all tactical scopes right on top of bore centerline.

 

* Designed for combat use with great zero retention feature.

 

* Also fits Saiga with side mount.

 

MNT-978 AK47 5th Gen QD Dbl Rail Side Mt $49.95

 

Midway has them for $34.99 + S&H (5th Gen AK Side Mount) I'd like to see one, "up close and personal." I have used the one from Eastwave and it was rock solid.

 

Optics Planet has them for $34.95 w/ free UPS Leapers 3rd Gen AK Side Mount with Double Rails MNT-973 w/ FREE UPS

Edited March 12, 2008 by Ax-Man

[PonchoTA 0]

Midway has them for $34.99 + S&H (5th Gen AK Side Mount) I'd like to see one, "up close and personal." I have used the one from Eastwave and it was rock solid.

 

...

Well, Fk me in the nose hole! Crap, could have saved about $15 on this.

 

I guess I'll look around a bit more before breaking out the plastic. Thanks for the review and the link Ax-Man! Bookmarked!

 

Paul

[b2673ad 0]

Hello

 

Look on Amazon.com for this one. Sits high enough to allow for the iron sights.

[aka108 0]

After you get the scope thing settled you might want to get yourself a cheek pad. Will most likely help in getting better accuracy. Hard to get a good hold without the cheek weld to the stock.

[GreenSide 0]

I would like to acquire a side mount also, but I am trying to figure which one is the best for me. I am looking for a mount that is not too high but not too low so that I can utilize my iron sights if necessary. The positioning of the side mount over the rifle is also very important; it would be nice to find one that is centered over the rifle. I would love to see pictures of mounts on actual rifles so that I can get an idea of what would be a practical and smart purchase decision. I have looked at the older threads and done some browsing online but I still have not found the "magic mount".