Saiga7081 5 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 (edited) Looking at getting a scope for my Saiga 7.62x39. What are you guys running? Pics would be great Also, what does 1x49 or 6x49 mean? Thanks Edited October 15, 2010 by Saiga7081 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 They make FIXED power scopes.. 4x32 6x32 etc.. these are a SET magnification.. They make VARIABLE power scopes 3-9x40 6-24x44 3-10x40 etc.. these let you ZOOM in to see the target.. I run a 6x32 FIXED scope on my 545x39 rifle.. and used to run a 4x32 scope on my 762x39 Saiga.. I currently run a 3-9x40 VARIABLE scope on my Saiga 308 for further distances.. Most Russian scopes are 4x28 6x28 or some number like that.. Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psl sniper 963 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 im using my old 4x scope from my psl. my saiga has the 21" barrel. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
getitat 609 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hello I use IOR's on almost all of my rifles. Just like 'em. Most of them were picked up off eBay years ago at prices that aren't seen very often anymore. -guido Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nsnate02 32 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 The first number refers to magnification. A 4x30 (referred to as fixed power) has a 4 power magnification. If it is variable such as 2-5x30, the 2-5 means you can adjust the magnification between a 2,3,4,and 5 power magnification. The second number after the x refers to the objective size or the size at the end of the scope. The ones mentioned above would have 30mm objectives. I'm using a Vortex SPARC on mine. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) I use a PK23-01, (Russian 1x red dot scope with a 1 MOA blinking reticle): Edited October 16, 2010 by post-apocalyptic 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Forgot the pic. Bushnell Trophy Red Dot 1x28 (4 optional dot / 'centers') #73-0134.. (which is RED only and not red/green option one) 3MOA, 10MOA, 65/3 Doughnut, and Cross-Hair... Mounted on UTG978 Quik Detach Mount.. Just point-n-shoot... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vinnivanhood 17 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Eotech Xps-3 holographic red dot with circle, with an Eoteck quick folding 3X magnifier. Both mounted to a Texas Dog Leg quick release folding rail system. Alot of stuff is different since this pic, but the optics are mostly all the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VladTepes 160 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Aimpoint H1 1X reflex sight mounted on an ultimak rail... real time co-witness of iron sights.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maurice Middleton 4 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 My 7.62x39 with a POSP 4x24 with German reticle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgconnor13 206 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I have an EOtech on mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarheel72 16 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 If you do a forum search there are several threads on optics so you will find a lot more info than you are going to collect here probably. For the record, I have a red/green dot Leapers that I got on Amazon for less than $30. Works great and holds center. I am using the same UTG side mount that WYHIC is using. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsal 757 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 +1 to vlad, YWHIC and Post_A. Red dots are the way to go for the 7.62x39. Personally, I ran a PK-AS-v which I loved. Sold it and picked up an aimpoint H1 which I sold to pay for various upgrades. I than downgraded to a Gen 2 Primary Arms... which I sold to member Self_Inflicted.... Now I run nothing. Frankly Im not a very good shot, so Ill be picking up another reddot soon.... what will it be? only time will tell.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) The first number refers to magnification. A 4x30 (referred to as fixed power) has a 4 power magnification. If it is variable such as 2-5x30, the 2-5 means you can adjust the magnification between a 2,3,4,and 5 power magnification. The second number after the x refers to the objective size or the size at the end of the scope. The ones mentioned above would have 30mm objectives. I'm using a Vortex SPARC on mine. How're ya liking that SPARC? I use and like the StrikeFire, been drooling over the SPARC, looks like it might be on par with a Microdot, just a lil'bigger/bulkier? @ the OP... The x39 isn't a gun for a scope, just my $0.02 Now a red dot sight, mounted as low as possible, e.g. ultimak, that is the way to go. Edited October 18, 2010 by ChileRelleno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thoricuncle 19 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Aim Sports 4x30 E Dual Illuminated Ruberized. You guys are probably right that a scope is not necessary on an AK and I'm glad I can still use my iron sites. However, my old eyes sure appreciates a scope at 100 yards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nsnate02 32 Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 The first number refers to magnification. A 4x30 (referred to as fixed power) has a 4 power magnification. If it is variable such as 2-5x30, the 2-5 means you can adjust the magnification between a 2,3,4,and 5 power magnification. The second number after the x refers to the objective size or the size at the end of the scope. The ones mentioned above would have 30mm objectives. I'm using a Vortex SPARC on mine. How're ya liking that SPARC? I use and like the StrikeFire, been drooling over the SPARC, looks like it might be on par with a Microdot, just a lil'bigger/bulkier? @ the OP... The x39 isn't a gun for a scope, just my $0.02 Now a red dot sight, mounted as low as possible, e.g. ultimak, that is the way to go. I really like it. It works. I don't like the rail mount though. I'm waiting on the TWS mount to come out .... if it ever does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I really like it. It works. I don't like the rail mount though. I'm waiting on the TWS mount to come out .... if it ever does. Yeah, don't hold your breath for the Gen2 TWS, might as well just put it on a Gen1 TWS or a Ultimak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leadslinger 37 Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 i use Krebs peep rear and XS 24/7 front post. great quick sight acquisition with a little practice) and decent for repeatable accurate bench shots 100-200 (not tack driver but close enough for me). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Coming from the land of Shotgun Deer Hunting (Illinois) LOTS of folks there use Bushnell red dot 1X with 4 MOA dots. They are tough scopes for less than $80, and can take the recoil of 3 1/2" mag 10 gauges. If I were to get an optic, I would probably opt for one of those. I am an iron sight guy, though, so don't hold your breath. As an LEO in years gone by, I learned to shoot CQB (25 yards or less) without sights, just looking down the top of the 870, UZI, MP5, M1/2 Carbine, and M16/XM177. After that, irons in varying degrees, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ennbee762 0 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 anyone use the primary arms red dot set-up? and do these budget scopes hold up? thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ennbee762 0 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 never mind, i'm finding out they seem to hold up. still looking for real world advice on primary arms red dot. thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atakacorp 147 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 (edited) im using my old 4x scope from my psl. my saiga has the 21" barrel. I am using 4x PSL scope too,PSLSniper, after 60-80 rounds my scope starts to moving forward,do you have this problem?and what do you do about it? Zen suggested to buy an AK/Saiga scope base from Kalinka and swap it PS Saiga7081,check this out http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/forum/132-saiga-ak-optics-%26-sights/ Edited April 9, 2011 by atakacorp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Smith007 3 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Nikon Prostaff 3-9x - 40mm on a UTG mount. Has 1/4 MOA adjustment and I have gotten 3 to 7 shot groups ranging from 1.75 inches to 3.75 inches at 100 yards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battosaii 99 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Leapers Bugbuster 3-6x32 scope very cheap but it works well holds zero and i hit my targets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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