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3 Jun ’12
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I put this up on the OG and got a few responses, but not alot of real world info. So I'll ask here too.
I've been toying with the idea of putting a scout scope on one of my SKSs. Its about a waste of time to try to scope a traditional SKS from all I've seen, the reciever cover types just don't hold zero & you have to pull & re-zero each time you strip the weapon. So I've been learning about "other" options for optics.
Have a forward rail on one of my SKSs but it seems too far forward for a scout scope. Would work with a halo sight I would imagine tho. I stumbled across these on an SKS forum, http://scoutscopes.c.....-anodized/ and the mount seems pretty bomber and puts the scope at the mid to far range of a reasonble eye relief.
Anybody here use these or had a chance to play with one? at around $70 it seems reasonable to give one a shot unless somebody can talk me out of it.
tried to post a pic, not sure if it'll work-MM
3 Jun ’12
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In researching the best way to add magnified optics to an SKS, as opposed to just a dot/halo on the gas tube, I came across alot of interesting things regarding the concept of a Scout Rifle. Generally, the principles echo alot of what many of consider when we are thinking about defending the homeplace.
A good description of what constitutes a Scout Rifle-
a general-purpose rifle is a conveniently portable, individually operated firearm, capable of striking a single decisive blow, on a live target of up to 200 kilos in weight, at any distance at which the operator can shoot with the precision necessary to place a shot in a vital area of the target.
-Lt Col Jeff Cooper
a good, short, primer on the concepts (ans SKS specific)
http://wildgunmen.co.....beginners/
A longer one from Wiki
http://en.wikipedia......out_scopes
would love to hear your guys thoughts on this topic!
-MM
EDIT to add http://www.scoutrifle.org/
an interesting forum if you want to nerd out & don't have enough daily stops on these sites of web...
15 Feb ’12
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interested in some feedback on this as well
3 Jun ’12
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Me too!
I will likely give it a try. Will use either a scout specific scope (extended eye relief) or maybe a pistool scoope (maybe). 2X-3X. Not spendy, cause i have no idea if i'll like it. If I don't i don't wannt to be ouut too much.
the more i look into the scout riifle cooncept, the more i like it.
28 Feb ’12
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Scout rifles usually use low powered optics with a long eye relief, very similar to the pistol scopes and have a typical style crosshair.
They are not intended for CQB and quick reflex sight systems. The SKS is a great weapon system but it has its short comings. A good reflex site set closer to the user would serve you better on an SKS.
As you were saying earlier about the re-zeroing the scope after removing the dust cover. I had the same problem until I bought a UTG rail. It was so tight fitting that I had to fit the cover to the gun. It locked up tight and returned to zero every time. Might want to look into it, may help you.
8 Mar ’12
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Good article on scout scopes I used when mounting my scope on my m1 carbine:
http://www.chuckhawk.....scopes.htm
I use this scope:
http://www.midwayusa.....icle-matte
Good rings on an sks. Mount the scope under max magnification as the eye relief is shortest.
And the monkey presses the button.
8 Mar ’12
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Oh, I forgot to add...you can use an off set rail on the one you picked out and a small reflex sight. Traditional shouldering of rifle equals scout scope for mid range target. Can't rifle to 11 o'clock for reflex and CQB. Set up like this on a carbine is a utilitarian tool
And the monkey presses the button.
3 Jun ’12
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i like the looks of that scope, exactly what I was looking for. Except the eye releif looks too short for me. I have long arms & set up probably a longer lop than most. so i think I need an ER of around 14-16", which has been hard to find.
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