Budget optic for my Saiga?
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Get a Russian scope for your Russian rifle...
http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/rifle-scopes.htm
Just be sure it mounts on an AK or Saiga, and not a SKS, Tigr, or CKC.
Top, 308 w/POSP... bottom 223
http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/rifle-scopes.htm
Just be sure it mounts on an AK or Saiga, and not a SKS, Tigr, or CKC.
Top, 308 w/POSP... bottom 223
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The UTG quick release side mount is a decent budget mount for $35. The low russian BP-02 mount for $50 from eastwave is best. For a scope I am not sure how budget you want to go but look at the Nikon Prostaff or Bushnell Legend lines, I believe they are both have fully multi-coated optics.
AutoPistola
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Does the UTG mount sit much higher than the BP-02? Looks comparible.
Well,it keeps it more "original" if that's a factor.Plus the POSP side rail mounts can be removed and replaced with no loss of zero,this is relatively important when disassembling for cleaning.When you use a top cover mounted scope,not only are they less than stable due to the loose fit of the top cover,but you will need to re-zero the scope every time you clean the gun.Add to that,my personal opinion is that they just look better,and therefore make the gun look better...You can find them on Ebay and/or one of the AK forums for between $90-$125 if you check frequently enough to get them before someone else does...All in all,it is a personal choice in the end...
You could always get a side rail mount with a Weaver style top,and put a cheap scope on it,though...
You could always get a side rail mount with a Weaver style top,and put a cheap scope on it,though...
Do it right and spring for a Weaver V3 1-3x20. That would be the ideal magnification range. The quality is very good, and they can be had for $150.
L_Killkenny
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Go to Walmart and buy one of the cheap 1.5-4x shotgun scopes for around $60. They do seen to be reliable and the price is right. I don't think I could bring myself to put a quality scope like a Weaver on a Siaga :barf:
The problem with a shotgun scope is parallax errors. A Weaver rifle scope is set to be parallax free at 100yds - while most shotgun scopes are set for 50. The second issue is the nature of the Saiga - it's a self defense tool. I'd want the ability to get as close to 1x magnification as possible unless I was investing in a very repeatable quick release mount - which would cost more than the scope.. I also don't believe in skimping on quality on anything I might bet my life on.
L_Killkenny
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Like you said, "most". IIRC, the Centerpoint Shotgun Scope is set paralex free at 100 yards. Plus, is a Siaga accurate enough for shooting beyond 50 yards?
Then why buy a siaga?
Then why buy a siaga?
Is the OP allowed to own better in NJ? Has the OP called your children ugly? If not why do you insult his toys? The Saiga is a perfectly adequate defensive weapon for most people. No it's not an M21 but it's not $2000 either. I wouldn't hang a $1000 scope on it, but I wouldn't trust my life to a $60 scope either. But to each their own.
railroader
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http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/detail/PTX+89718 This is a decent scope. You can get it right now for $65 plus shipping at http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/pentax.pl?page=gameseeker5x20. Mark
Pentax has several lines. The major ones are the Lightseeker and Gameseeker. The Lightseeker is good quality scope that's made in the Philippines, the Gameseeker I'd rate as one of the best of the Chinese made scopes (for whatever that's worth).
I have a 4-16x50 Gameseeker and it's bright and clear. I just keep it as a spare but it's not a bad scope. The little one I can't speak for. I also have no clue how they hold up. My guess is that I will probably be one of the better cheapies.
I have a 4-16x50 Gameseeker and it's bright and clear. I just keep it as a spare but it's not a bad scope. The little one I can't speak for. I also have no clue how they hold up. My guess is that I will probably be one of the better cheapies.