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Originally Posted by TonyF
That unit might offer more flexibility but I still maintain the ultimak is the superior optics mounting alternative because its rail is positioned lower to the bore line than the copes unit.
The "drop at comb" of the AK stock was dimensioned for iron sights. As such, any mounting option that placers the optic higher than the iron sights will begin to present cheekweld problems. Granted it's a matter of degree because even the ultimak puts the optic on a somewhat higher plane but AFAIK it's the "lowest" mounting option currently available.
The copes unit appears to put the optic at least 3/4 + inches higher than the ultimak. The rail on the ultimak is actually belowe the plane of the iron sights whereas the plane of the copes appears to be on the same plane as the irons if not a tad higher.
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The cheekweld issue is the reason the OEM com bloc side rail optics mount is THE absolute worst option as it places optics well above the plane of the irons sights.
This guy doesn't have a cheekweld, he has a chinweld.
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ah that is a great point man! you are right in every way about the line of sight.
When i originally gave examples of different styles, i was just doing general searches to show him the various places to mount a scope. gasblock/dust rail/reciever.
Ultimac have top quality products, cant go wrong with them, sorry i did not show an example of one.
However given that the gas block can be removed there is a slight chance your dot/scope could come off center.
I still recomend the most solid mount is still based off the flat receiver, where it was originally intended. Which is where i have mine located. Its solid and unmoving, if you look around you can find mounts that are on par with the irons. I actually found a very similar version to the one i have.
http://tantal.kalashnikov.guns.ru/media/xmtk75_001.JPG
its great in the fact that it leaves the irons open slightly at the bottom, if needed, plus the scope is just right above and very close to the line of sight of the irons leaving a excilent cheak weld.
When i was looking for inspiration on what to do with my ak, i got alot of viewing tips from this site, actually this is the exact front furniture and VG....
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/prog...asp?Prodid=276
and as to your question about "duracoat", yes its very easy to learn. I never airbrushed before in my life, purchased the paint/starter airbrush/cans of propellant. hooked it up, cleaned the metal, sprayed it on, and it looks butterrrrrr.
Whats good and bad about duracoat is its very user friendly, lots of colors, very strong, and does not need to be baked.
Down side, you have to wait 1 month before using the firearm.
Heh, small price to pay so i dont have to put it in my oven to bake unlike some other firearm finishes.
I also hear "Durell's"(spelling?) is very good?
Drakin