ak side scope mount

[WMG]

Not really interested in what you have on you ak for optics , I am more interested in what you think of the side rail scope mount system. Is it solid , hold zero well , can you use it well with what would apear like a crappy check weld , etc?? And what brand and where did you get it also

[WhiteFeather]

Shot someone elses AK-47 with side mount at range awhile back.

That side mounted russian mount was WAY above the stock - seemed like tight mount, I just didn't or couldn't repeat shots with it,(no good cheek weld for me).

Guy said it takes some getting used to, might be ok with a electronic mount, sure had no problem using iron sights with with scope on top.

[TonyF]

Originally Posted by WhiteFeather

That side mounted russian mount was WAY above the stock - seemed like tight mount, I just didn't or couldn't repeat shots with it,(no good cheek weld for me).

Poor cheekweld is indeed the issue.

Guy said it takes some getting used to ...

I don't think so. The inconsistency in cheekweld it creates is the problem. Getting the rifle's sights on target from Low Ready or Contact Ready is the most critical aspect of shooting a defensive rifle, even more so in a CQB environment.

Get an Ultimak.

[nijwnfi]

Low profile mounts are available from Kalinka Optics. It's a little rough to get the top cover off with the mount on.

[knight0334]

Aren't the side mount rails supposed to be riveted to the receiver??

[MarcS]

Puts the optics way high. Also, the cheap mounts tend to fall off.

The only way to put optics on an ak is with the ultimak.

[WMG]

Originally Posted by nijwnfi

Low profile mounts are available from Kalinka Optics. It's a little rough to get the top cover off with the mount on.

Ah , good point , removing the mount to get the receiver cover off is something I would like to avoid.
As far as the mount on the gas tube , I would like to be able to use the open sights with whatever I mount I use "red dot" most likely

[nijwnfi]

Watch the gas tube rails, If your gas tube has a little slop in it you're screwed. As for side mounts, I've had 2, they both held zero pretty well after remove and replace. Not familiar with the Ultimak.

[nijwnfi]

Originally Posted by knight0334

Aren't the side mount rails supposed to be riveted to the receiver??

Side mounts are 2 piece, part is riveted to receiver, the other part slides on and off.

[Thekatar]

Supposedly LaRue Tactical is working on an Aimpoint mount that uses the side rail and allows the optic to co-witness with the iron sights.

We shall see.