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June 30th, 2020, 08:33 AM #1Member
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Problems mounting a red dot to an AK74 side rail. Is my side rail out of spec?
Does anyone know the proper dimensions of the optics side plate on an AK?
I bought the Midwest Industries 30mm side mount with hopes of mounting up an Aimpoint pro on my AK74, but the mount seems super loose. From what I see online, those things are supposed to slide on from the back and tighten in place with the cam system, however, the mount has so much clearance on my rifle that its can be placed directly on, like a pic rail. I was still able to secure it by tightening the cam system, but it digs into my top cover, doesn't co-witness, and gives me no faith it will maintain zero.
Now I'm left wondering if its my rifle or the mount. Height of the rifle's side plate, from tip to tip, measures a hair short of 14mm I tried google to find specs on the AK side plate to no avail.
Thanks
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June 30th, 2020, 08:50 AM #2
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June 30th, 2020, 09:51 AM #3Member
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Re: Problems mounting a red dot to an AK74 side rail. Is my side rail out of spec?
Sliding it on from the rear seems to make no difference (other than removing a line of finish from the top cover from repeated attempts). I haven't completely ruled out my idiocy as the cause of the issue, but I'm fairly certain it shouldn't be this difficult.
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June 30th, 2020, 02:12 PM #4
Re: Problems mounting a red dot to an AK74 side rail. Is my side rail out of spec?
Contact the manufacturer, they should be able to help. Many of them engage quite well on social media, try that route.
If that does not solve it, remember that the rifle in question was not engineered for an optic...Join the groups protecting your rights from the fools trying to take them from you!
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June 30th, 2020, 02:39 PM #5
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June 30th, 2020, 03:39 PM #6
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July 9th, 2020, 01:29 AM #7
Re: Problems mounting a red dot to an AK74 side rail. Is my side rail out of spec?
The side mount on my WASR 10/63 (trunnion dated 1973) is warped. I suspect from the pounding on the rivets that fasten it. I tried several mounts and none would lock on without a wiggle. Gave up on it.
There are two kinds of guns. Those I have acquired, and those I hope to.
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