Red dot sight for AK

[WardenWolf]

Note that the BP-02 mounts are fully adjustable if they're too loose to start with. The way you adjust them is you take them off, turn them over, and press the clamp down on the shaft. Then you can turn the screw to adjust their tightness. The screw will lock into a groove and not turn independently once the clamp is released. I had to do this on both my PSO scopes for my PSL.

If I were to choose a red dot, I'd probably go Adco. They have some very fine products that work and hold up well. They're more expensive than some of the budget brands, but the 3 MOA dot ones are just nice. I can also tell you from experience that their dots are more than bright enough to be seen in the brightest sunlight.

I'm rather critical of the LaRue Iron Dot because of its obscene cost. At $400, it costs more than most AK's by itself. The ability to co-witness the iron sights is not that important when you factor in quick release lever lock mounts, and its 4 MOA dot and small lens area are substandard. My conclusion: overpriced junk. For around $200 you can build a BP-02 or UTG + Adco setup with a better dot.

 

[goldie]

i have found the bushnell trophy red dot to be one of the best ones for the money. i have them on 2 ak's, an ar180,a gsg-5,the one with the 4 different recticles is about 80.00,has 2 size red dots,circle dot & a cross, with 11 brightness settings. its about 5 1/2" long, and i usually get 30mm rings for it because i dont like the ones they come with.& you can buy 30mm quick release rings from leupold,weaver, & warne & use the iron sights easily if you like.ive noticed with some other red dot sights that the dot becomes blurry or broken up after firing,but the trophy dot stays round....

 

[jon_in_wv]

Here is my setup. I looked at the Russian variants and I was planning on getting on of the Kobra sights but I bought a Bushnell Trophy and UTG mount and I've been very happy with them. I've had the scope off several times and it keeps zero when I slide it back on. It has 4 different reticules and the batteries seem to last quite a while. I haven't felt the need to spend money on anything else. Maybe one day.

 

[jon_in_wv]

Oops. Here is a pic. I forgot to attach it to the last post.

 

[wyocarp]

So, I forgot what the original problem was. Was it about putting a cheap red dot on or having a black colored item on a wood stock ak?

- Is inexpensive
- Will hold zero with the recoil of 7.62x39
- Is bright enough to see in sunlight
- Looks like it should go on a wood furniture AKM.

I went back and read it again. Opinions were asked for, so, here are mine. Zero? If that is your desire, don't go cheap.
Cheap is, well, cheap. Everyone that I've looked through were bright enough for bright daylight when turned on the higher settings. I think the black goes just fine with wood (could always paint it to look like wood grain but how ugly would that be).

 

[Strakele]

Nothing wrong with black on wood. Just the style I guess. I think something like a PK-A looks like it should go on an AKM much more than something like an aimpoint or ACOG.

I don't mind turning a click or two every once in a while when I shoot if it can't PERFECTLY hold zero. I mean I only expect to get maybe 4 MOA out of this rifle anyway. I don't want to have to adjust EVERY SHOT cause the scope sucks so bad that it can't hold on through one round of x39.

I like the look of the Russian sights but I don't like the low-left offset, so I think I'll stick with the BP-02 and something like an Ultra Dot or ACDO.

 

[jbauch357]

I have been pleased with my Bushnell Trophy so far...