Illuminated Reticle Scope For A AK-47

[thefox86]

Greeting all!
I am trying to find good, yet affordable, scope for my AK-47 (Century Arms, GP1975 Sporter).

The catch is that it needs to be/have: 2-6 zoom, extended eye relief and have an illuminated reticle.

I have been looking for a little while and have come up with nothing.

[Lysander]

Why would you want a magnified scope on a GP75?

What's your budget? I'd look at something like the Vortex Sparc as about the cheapest option.

[thefox86]

I have a scope on it now and I enjoy using it as the gun is very accurate. However the scope that is on it has everything I am looking for with the exception of extended eye relief. I fail to see a reason not to have a magnified scope on it.
(I am trying to say this in a way that does not make me look like an ass)

[thefox86]

In regards to the Vortex Sparc, I do not like red dot sights; also, I have a green laser mounted on the gun.

[ATAK, Inc.]

Do you have the side rail mount on the receiver?

Try www.kalinkaoptics.com

They always have some interesting toy accessories there.

[thefox86]

Yes, I have the UTG 5th Gen Quick Detachable Double Rail AK Side Mount.

[thefox86]

I was thinking one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180724905180?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1572wt_905

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/220841574915?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Any thoughts on these?

[FunkyPertwee]

I would lean more towards http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/rifle-scopes/posp/ak-vepr-saiga-slr/posp-2-5-5x24-d-zoom-rifle-scope-w-400-meter-simonov-reticle-independent-focus-ak-version.html or http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/rifle-scopes/posp/ak-vepr-saiga-slr/posp-6x24-rifle-scope-w-400-meter-rangefinder-ak-version.html

[thefox86]

I was looking into the first one you posted a few days ago, but there is no way I could pay that much for a scope right now. I know I am going to get the classic saying, "you get what you pay for" But I really wanted to stay at or below the $100.00 mark. That is why I was intrested in the two I posted. :/ I know I seem like a pain...

[Lysander]

I was looking into the first one you posted a few days ago, but there is no way I could pay that much for a scope right now.


Then save up.

[thefox86]

Might I ask why those are the preferred?

[printerman]

Yes, I have the UTG 5th Gen Quick Detachable Double Rail AK Side Mount.

Ahhhh ! UTG , "Airsoft" grade equipment is frowned upon when using metal , wood and explosives ......

[Lysander]

Might I ask why those are the preferred?

Better overall quality, battle tested and proven, and products that have been used across the board so the few issues out there are known.

[thefox86]

Ahhhh ! UTG , "Airsoft" grade equipment is frowned upon when using metal , wood and explosives ......

Why is UTG so bad? (I guess it could be said I do not know squat due to the amount of "why" questions)

[Colonel_Kudzu]

Yes, I have the UTG 5th Gen Quick Detachable Double Rail AK Side Mount.

Fox,

I, too, have just mounted a UTG 5th Gen Scope on my AK. Could I ask you at what distance you zeroed your AK? Also, what size grouping did you get at that distance. I have tried to zero mine for 100 yards, but I still get approx 4" - 5" grouping. Therefore, I am considering dropping down to 75 yard zero. Please get back asap. Oh Yes, I am using Tula Ammo-122 gr. Thanks, James

[O.S.O.K.]

:welcome: to the board Coln.

I just want to add that if you want a decent scope for the money, I suggest a good soviet block PSL type scope.

Ie: http://www.classicarms.us/accessories.htm - 2/3 the way down the page.

http://www.classicarms.us/images/PSL-SCOPE-2.jpg

This particular one is $99 - but does not have the illuminated reticle - was illuminated by tritium or similar material originally. But it is built like a tank and the optics are decent. Also has good windage and elevation controls.

[Norm]

I currently have a 2-7 x39 on mine. with my eye sight it really helps past a 100 yards. It has the mill dot lighted cross. I also have a green laser for quick aiming closer in.http://www.gunsnet.net/photopost/data/500/mec