JeffMerr 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I just got my Saiga and I want to set it up Dragunov style, the gun is just for fun at the range and I never planned on dumping a ton of money into it. I already ordered the skeleton stock, picatinny rail. I was looking for a decent scope under $150, if one exhists...I don't know much about scopes as all I own is hand guns. What magnification should I get? what scopes would you guys recommend in that price range? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffMerr 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I've done a little research and Nikon ProStaff seem to get pretty good reviews, they are in the 150-180 range, still confused on the magnification though, thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffMerr 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Bushnell also has some good scopes in the 150-180 range... decisions decisions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usmc_mwroseberry 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Bushnell also has some good scopes in the 150-180 range... decisions decisions I would not go overboard with the scope. As long as it does well against the shock of the 7.62x39; magnification to higher powers is not needed. Your best bet is to find a scope with range and lead markers to let you quickly adjust for both range and movement quickly. Anything over 250yards with my saiga and I'm not even going to bother shooting. This coming from a 4X Marine rifle expert that went 10/10 each time at 500yards open sights with my M16A4. Good luck on your search. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffMerr 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) How does the magnification convert into yardage? I understand that I wont be shooting much over 250, so what mag should I go with? Lead and Range markers? Can you point me in the right direction? thanks Also fixed vs. variable power? Edited August 15, 2008 by JeffMerr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikein 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I just got my Saiga and I want to set it up Dragunov style, the gun is just for fun at the range and I never planned on dumping a ton of money into it. I already ordered the skeleton stock, picatinny rail. I was looking for a decent scope under $150, if one exhists...I don't know much about scopes as all I own is hand guns. What magnification should I get? what scopes would you guys recommend in that price range? thanks Jeff, If you're just going to play around with it at the range and not do any serious "predator control" with it on live targets, I'd suggest you keep your scope choice simple, inexpensive, and non-variable. A used, fixed 4X with a plain reticule sounds like it will fit your requirements just fine. I would also suggest that you take your Saiga with you to the gun store/gun show when you go to buy your scope to make sure you get all the fittings you need for the installation. Good luck, and let us know what you wind up buying. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crunchy53 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 look up kalinkaoptics. they have the pos scopes that are dragunov style Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffMerr 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Yea I've decided to go with a 8X POSP scope, thanks guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cellsworth 21 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I put a *Removed link* on my Saiga 7.62X39. It works great. The optics are clear, the mil.dot reticle is a nice feature, I can shoot with both eyes open at 1.5X, I can turn it up to 4.5X for greater precision, and it is plenty durable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usmc_mwroseberry 0 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I put a 88888on my Saiga 7.62X39. It works great. The optics are clear, the mil.dot reticle is a nice feature, I can shoot with both eyes open at 1.5X, I can turn it up to 4.5X for greater precision, and it is plenty durable. This looks like a GREAT deal. How does it hold up on a 7.62x39 to shock? I may be buying this stock next instead of spending $250 like I normally do. JeffMerr if I was you I'd redirect to this scope if the review from hogdog comes back good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cellsworth 21 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 (edited) I have not put a lot of rounds through the gun with the Barska scope on it, so I can't give a definitive rating of the long-term durability. However, I can say that I shot 2 MOA with it using Wolf black box ammo with no wandering of the zero. The scope is not fancy, but it does seem to be well made. I don't foresee any problem with it holding up to the mild recoil of a Saiga 7.62X39. It comes with a lifetime warranty too. FYI: The rings mine came with were extra-high mount. I didn't even use them. I ended up getting lower mounts. Edited August 18, 2008 by hogdog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rangerruck 0 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) here is the most underrated scope on the market; What is so good about it? It is sold in the plastic blister pacs only, and is made in large runs every now and then, for about the last 15 years. If you read the outside of the pac, it is ADULT AIR RATED, BREAK BBL, SPRING PISTON RATED. So then you know it can take recoil; it also adjusts focus down to 7.5 ft, which is awesome. it is also smallish sized, so it does not look huge on your rifle, even rimfires. There is absolutely nothing not to like about this scope. especially since you can buy it for around 50 bucks!!!! here is a bigger pic of it; also when you pick one up, you know it is made of very solid steel or something, becuase it feels like you could throw it as a weapon! Oh yeah, it is the tasco golden antler series, but be careful, they also have a regular type centerfire golden antler as well, but it does not have an adjustable obj, and is not air rifle, spring piston, break bbl rated. Edited October 19, 2009 by Juggernaut removed non con link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) I just got a NC Star at a local Gunshow. 2-6 x 28 Nitrogen filled weather proof Yada yada yada for $35.00 and yes it is made in China, ,.. And yes it does work very nicley,... so far and Yes scope rings did cost extra, but i have to say it is SWEET for what i wanted No batteries, CLEAR reticle, and ZOOM and focus and another eyeglass adjustment (with or without) a little lock tite and it is in place on a Russian side mount Belarus. So far,../ so good, actually,.. GREAT! at 50 rounds! later I also found one for $30.00 Edited August 21, 2008 by Gas Giant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffMerr 0 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Good advice for people looking for a scope, but I absolutely love my POSP since I mounted it, very high quality and it slides onto the sock Saiga rail with no additional work needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wyowind 0 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) size="4"][/size]Have any of you guys tried this red dot sight or worked with these people before ???? -- I tried to add the quick link but am having trouble - - - its my first post. Thanks guys. Edited October 19, 2009 by Juggernaut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mstranglr 9 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I would go with Russian optics made for the system. 1) POSP is a good solid optic, but make sure you get the 400m recticle as this was calibrated for 7.62x39. Do not get the 1000m recticle, it was made for 7.62x54R and the range-finding recticle will never work with the "rainbow" trajectory of x39 ammo. The ulluminated recticle is very nice and of good quality, but its also pretty heavy. Nice thing about this scope is no rings or mounts required, and it holds zero nicely when you remove it and put it back on. These are in your price range. 2) My favorite for the x39 Saiga is the PK-AS red dots. These are amazing and very tough - tougher than Eotechs and Aimpoints. They come with many mounting options. it has a very long battery life, but if the batteries fail, it has a 1MOA black dot that works no matter what. I am deadly pinpoint accurate with them (especially using the 1MOA black dot) and hit fenceposts with them easily from past 100 yards. They have no magnification, so are great for fast shots with both eyes open. Even the AR snobs are impressed with these. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bac0n 0 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 here is the most underrated scope on the market; What is so good about it? It is sold in the plastic blister pacs only, and is made in large runs every now and then, for about the last 15 years. If you read the outside of the pac, it is ADULT AIR RATED, BREAK BBL, SPRING PISTON RATED. So then you know it can take recoil; it also adjusts focus down to 7.5 ft, which is awesome. it is also smallish sized, so it does not look huge on your rifle, even rimfires. There is absolutely nothing not to like about this scope. especially since you can buy it for around 50 bucks!!!! here is a bigger pic of it; also when you pick one up, you know it is made of very solid steel or something, becuase it feels like you could throw it as a weapon! Oh yeah, it is the tasco golden antler series, but be careful, they also have a regular type centerfire golden antler as well, but it does not have an adjustable obj, and is not air rifle, spring piston, break bbl rated. Break bbl spring piston air-rifles recoil forward, not backwards. This scope is NOT rated for centerfire use. I would NOT consider it unless I wanted a scope that would break after a few hundred rounds, if that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockina 60 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) I believe they would have already bought a scope within the past YEAR OR SO. August and September 2008 post and it's NOW OCTOBER 2009. I wouldn't reply to posts that are that old unless you have something really important to add. JMHO here is the most underrated scope on the market; What is so good about it? It is sold in the plastic blister pacs only, and is made in large runs every now and then, for about the last 15 years. If you read the outside of the pac, it is ADULT AIR RATED, BREAK BBL, SPRING PISTON RATED. So then you know it can take recoil; it also adjusts focus down to 7.5 ft, which is awesome. it is also smallish sized, so it does not look huge on your rifle, even rimfires. There is absolutely nothing not to like about this scope. especially since you can buy it for around 50 bucks!!!! here is a bigger pic of it; also when you pick one up, you know it is made of very solid steel or something, becuase it feels like you could throw it as a weapon! Oh yeah, it is the tasco golden antler series, but be careful, they also have a regular type centerfire golden antler as well, but it does not have an adjustable obj, and is not air rifle, spring piston, break bbl rated. Break bbl spring piston air-rifles recoil forward, not backwards. This scope is NOT rated for centerfire use. I would NOT consider it unless I wanted a scope that would break after a few hundred rounds, if that... Edited October 19, 2009 by Juggernaut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HalveNaught 0 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 So this is a NecroPost, but meh, scope info is always good, isn't it? So I have read rave review about the LaRue Iron Dot, but LaRue does not appear to be selling it on their website anymore. What's the scoop? PS-1st post, wassup y'all!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aresv 49 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) Edit: whoops, somebody resurrected an old thread. But for less than $150, you're probably better off buying more ammo and practicing with iron sights. Cheap optics are a false economy. Edited October 19, 2009 by aresv Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockina 60 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 So this is a NecroPost, but meh, scope info is always good, isn't it? So I have read rave review about the LaRue Iron Dot, but LaRue does not appear to be selling it on their website anymore. What's the scoop? PS-1st post, wassup y'all!! Don't believe year old information is current enough for discussion, lots of products change and evolve in that time and I know prices sure change it's kinda like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bizzarolibe 5 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 One word: Vortex Crossfire (ok, two words). Yes, this is an old post but I've got to spread the joy. I just got one for my bolt-action .308, and it friggin rocks. These scopes feature fully-multicoated optics, are shock and water-proof, and nitrogen purged to prevent internal fogging. To those of you who are optics-savvy, these terms should be meaningful. The company is an American-owned and operated company and offer full, unconditional lifetime warranties on virtually all of their products (probably the best warranty in the optics business--better than Swarovski's, and I would know...I used to own a pair of their EL binocs, and sold them for a pair of Vortex's). A similar scope from most of the more traditional optics companies would go for 2x+ the cost of a Crossfire. I got mine for 129.00. This particular model is offered in a wide range of reticles, magnifications, and sizes. This scope makes 4 different scopes/binos that I own from Vortex, and I highly recommend this company for all of your optics needs. No, I'm not a Vortex rep, just a very, very happy customer :-) Edit: Link Removed as per forum rules. ~Juggs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HalveNaught 0 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Thanks for the tip on the Vortex Crossfire, that is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Guess scope info IS good, after all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bizzarolibe 5 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hey Juggs, FYI, the link was to the company website, they are NOT a distributer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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