Optics - Options & Opinions

[Larry D.]

Didn't think I'd get three words that started with the letters "o" & "p".....

Anyway, I have two SKS mounts here.
One is the old Chicom made for export cover with a mount and scope that was on my Chicom SKS when I bought it. I've since replaced it with an unmarked plain Jane cover.

The other is just a cover with a rail attached. I was sorta thinking that I might mount this on one of the Yugo's and see what she'll do with some good ammo.

I was curious as to whether or not you guys use optics.
And, if so, what scope do you like for 7.62 x 39?

I figured since the mounts are removable, no harm - no foul.
 

[Phosphorus32]

Alliteration master 

I don’t know why I’m chiming in, since I’ve never used a scope on an SKS, but you know what they say about opinions and...well, anyhow, like everyone I’ve got an opinion 

The scope cover mounts are doomed to wandering zero or never zero, by design. Unless you need a hammer to press fit the cover into place there’s going to be some lateral play. If that cover twists, i.e. forward end left and rear right, or vice versa, that amount of lateral twist in an ~10cm cover will be multiplied ~1000x at 100 meters, so 0.1mm of play becomes 10cm, for example.

[Bubbazinetti]

I've heard of tapping the receiver and cover together all the way through and using a long button head socket screw to anchor it down but that would permanently alter your rifle.You'll have to decide whether you want to do that or not or go a different route for mounting a scope to the side of the receiver or a scout mount in place of the rear sight.

[1mlt]

Here ya are:
Remove the dust receiver cover.
Mount your choice of rails by:
Draw (scribe) a center line on the cover.
Place the rail and mark your holes to be drilled.
Drill correct size hole to be tapped.
Tap the holes to fit the button head screws you choose.
Replace the rail and screw in the mounting screws. Lock tight in place.
Grind the screws off from the bottom side so they are flush with the curve of the cover. Needed so the bolt won't jam on them.

Remove the take down pin.
Replace the dust receiver cover. MUST be on for the tap threads to line up properly.
Tap (do not drill the hole) a 1/4-20 (or finer if you desire) hole all the way across and out the other side.
Use a grade 8, 1/4-20 x 1 3/4"L button head. MUST go all the way through and out the left side to anchor the cover.
Screw in the button head. Best if done right to left. Looks better in my opinion.
Cut to length, meaning flush with the receiver, cold blue and you are done.

Now you have a LOW mount, that will return to zero, every time you R/R it to clean your rifle.

Happy Shooting
Marcus

[Larry D.]

I'll add this:
I consider these to be toys. Something I'll play with and return the rifle to OEM condition when I'm done playing.
NO WAY will I modify the rifle itself.

Sounds like Marcus has done this once or twice before.

[1mlt]

I'll add this:
I consider these to be toys. Something I'll play with and return the rifle to OEM condition when I'm done playing.
NO WAY will I modify the rifle itself.

Sounds like Marcus has done this once or twice before.

YUP, at least once or twice. And it WORKS very well. Low scope mount means good cheek weld also

[Bubbazinetti]

Other than tapping the take down hole in the receiver the rest can all be done with aftermarket parts-cover,weaver rail and scope.

[1mlt]

Other than tapping the take down hole in the receiver the rest can all be done with aftermarket parts-cover,weaver rail and scope.

Yes sir, that is affirmative. Any 3x9-40 or 4x12-40 scope should be plenty.

[Bubbazinetti]

Even a compact variable scope or red dot and you can still use the stripper clips.Yeah,low mounting,that's the key.

[Larry D.]

Even a compact variable scope or red dot and you can still use the stripper clips.Yeah,low mounting,that's the key.

That's kind of a big deal for me.

[Bubbazinetti]

How about this kit from Accumount?It sure looks authentic and cool and the price is pretty reasonable;


http://https://www.accumounts.com/sks.html

They offer two other PU kits as well,including the tap,drill and screws.

[Bubbazinetti]

Here's another of the Accumount SKS scope and mount kit;






https://www.accumounts.com/1-sks-additional-pictures.html


looks like both types will allow feeding of stripper clips,decent eye relief,quick detachable for use of iron sights and a good cheek weld.

[1mlt]

Here's another of the Accumount SKS scope and mount kit;







https://www.accumounts.com/1-sks-additional-pictures.html


looks like both types will allow feeding of stripper clips,decent eye relief,quick detachable for use of iron sights and a good cheek weld.

Scope is WAY WAY WAY too high for any kind of good cheek weld with ALL of those mounts. Low is good, high is very bad. And, add in, my rail mounting is MUCH cheaper.
Marcus

[Bubbazinetti]

This one is pretty low;

[teddybear1848]

This one is pretty low;

Thats the way the SKS should have a scope mounted to it. Also, the regular PU style one are only high if you dont have a neck. Pretty much all Easternblock platforms are like this so you can use the iron sights in addition. Anything scope related and dust cover involved is bound to give you problems.

[1mlt]

LOL, I do have a neck. However, my personal opinion is all of those do not meet my requirements. For me, they are still to high.
Marcus

[Larry D.]

I think a low mount option is preferable as long as I could still use the irons.