AK deer rifle set up

[TheWabbit]

I have a TWS on my Maadi. My red dot is mounted on mid riser so I can still use the irons - the ghost ring that TWS sells and the FSB. I have no problems with it.

 

[Cerberus]

INGO

if you were to setup a currently bone stock AK for deer hunting, what side mount and optic would you use. Say in the $300 range for the total expense. (Already have the AK) playing with the idea of setting it up for this.

Pics/suggestions below.

Thank you

Is this for Indiana? If so do you have an AK in one of the 'approved' chamberings?

 

[42769vette]

Is this for Indiana? If so do you have an AK in one of the 'approved' chamberings?

7.62x39 is 30 caliber. Would there be issues with that? I have not seriously looked the new laws over.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Here is a link to a dnr page listing allowed calibers, including 7.62x39.
DNR gets clarification on new rifle law for deer hunting - 4/5/2016 - State of Indiana

 

[Cerberus]

Here is a link to a dnr page listing allowed calibers, including 7.62x39.
DNR gets clarification on new rifle law for deer hunting - 4/5/2016 - State of Indiana

Awesome, well sort of. It's nice to see the DNR be petty enough to take the law and only allow .243 and .308 bores. It's also nice to see the goofiness of the initial legislation that probably should have been worded to include common chamberings between .243 and .308 bores.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Meh, whoever heard of taking deer with a .270 anyway?

 

[Tomahawkman]

For me hunting with my AK gives me a reason to shoot It I rarely shoot the thing it just sits in the safe. With 7.62x39 being an approved cartridge I say why not..

 

[tradertator]

Ok, first off, what kind of AK are you using (country of manufacture)?

Ulitmak: Cool mount, gets hotter than hell. Think of it as a barbecue grill that you are mounting an optic to, therefore you need a pretty durable optic. I've found they work great for something that is tougher than hell (such as an Aimpoint Micro), but not something I would want to mount a scope to. The nice thing about going with this setup though is you're optic is going to sit very low to the bore, which is a plus with an AK.

TWS: I personally wouldn't go this route. From my experience, it seems like a cool idea but mine didn't hold a zero worth a damn. You can get a similar system that will actually work well from Zenitco, but it's going to be outside of your given budget.

Side Rail: If your rifle has one, use it. RS Regulate is definitely king, but their are other options that are cheaper (since you mentioned a low budget) such as a Kalinka BP-02. The RS mount definitely has some huge advantages (mostly being the weight, ease of adjustment, and a very slim profile) but the BP-02 is going to sit low & centered to the bore (something rare with Ruskie optics), as well as return to zero.
http://kalinkaoptics.com/rifle-type/bp-02-universal-to-weaver-mount-ultra-low-profile-centered.html
Some other side mounts worthy of note would be Midwest Industries and KVAR.

 

[duffman0286]

Ok, first off, what kind of AK are you using (country of manufacture)?

Ulitmak: Cool mount, gets hotter than hell. Think of it as a barbecue grill that you are mounting an optic to, therefore you need a pretty durable optic. I've found they work great for something that is tougher than hell (such as an Aimpoint Micro), but not something I would want to mount a scope to. The nice thing about going with this setup though is you're optic is going to sit very low to the bore, which is a plus with an AK.
The zenitco is one i over looked and i cant say enough postive stuff about this stuff its soild. Just wish i could afford it!

TWS: I personally wouldn't go this route. From my experience, it seems like a cool idea but mine didn't hold a zero worth a damn. You can get a similar system that will actually work well from Zenitco, but it's going to be outside of your given budget.

Side Rail: If your rifle has one, use it. RS Regulate is definitely king, but their are other options that are cheaper (since you mentioned a low budget) such as a Kalinka BP-02. The RS mount definitely has some huge advantages (mostly being the weight, ease of adjustment, and a very slim profile) but the BP-02 is going to sit low & centered to the bore (something rare with Ruskie optics), as well as return to zero.
Kalinka BP-02 Universal Ultra Low Profile Centered Side Mount to Weaver Rail w/ Black Finish
Some other side mounts worthy of note would be Midwest Industries and KVAR.

Can't agree more with any dog leg or top cover set up (including the rear sight block mounts) just not solid enough mounts and most of them hinder the serviceable of the AK platform... I know the Krebs mount requires locking rear piece be attached to the rear trunnion... not my first choice but some swear by them.... but then again people claim they can get 1 moa out of a mosin and sks dust cover scopes as quality products all the time.

 

[Tomahawkman]

Ok, first off, what kind of AK are you using (country of manufacture)?

Ulitmak: Cool mount, gets hotter than hell. Think of it as a barbecue grill that you are mounting an optic to, therefore you need a pretty durable optic. I've found they work great for something that is tougher than hell (such as an Aimpoint Micro), but not something I would want to mount a scope to. The nice thing about going with this setup though is you're optic is going to sit very low to the bore, which is a plus with an AK.

TWS: I personally wouldn't go this route. From my experience, it seems like a cool idea but mine didn't hold a zero worth a damn. You can get a similar system that will actually work well from Zenitco, but it's going to be outside of your given budget.

Side Rail: If your rifle has one, use it. RS Regulate is definitely king, but their are other options that are cheaper (since you mentioned a low budget) such as a Kalinka BP-02. The RS mount definitely has some huge advantages (mostly being the weight, ease of adjustment, and a very slim profile) but the BP-02 is going to sit low & centered to the bore (something rare with Ruskie optics), as well as return to zero.
Kalinka BP-02 Universal Ultra Low Profile Centered Side Mount to Weaver Rail w/ Black Finish
Some other side mounts worthy of note would be Midwest Industries and KVAR.

its a Romanian wasr 10.

Im leaning towards the side mount heavily and am looking into things along that line currently. Everyone's posts are being extremely helpful in my search.

 

[Double T]

I bought an ultimak off an INGOer. I mounted a TRS 25 to it, and honestly I can shoot the dot size at 100yds (3 moa). With my 300blk pistol, I can get the same grouping. Don't know what round would be effective in 7.62x39 that is as effective as my Barnes Xtac 110gr though.