Svt40 scope recommendations?

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Posted this in the optics forum but thought it would get more input in Red rifles section.

I'm thinking of picking up a scope for one of my svt's, It will see mostly range and general target shooting out to a few hundred yards (100-400yrd) depending on where I'm shooting. I'll be picking a mount up from Corwin, very nice aftermarket svt mount that they sell. I have one on my one svt already with a vomz 3.5x20, would like a bit more magnification for the next. Depending on how accurate it shoots it might see some hunting down the line, for now just target shooting/general fun.

I was looking at Corwins VOMZ P6x42 with A dragonov reticle, anyone have any other recommendations? I like the 3.5 I have and a russian optic on a red rifle just feels right lol.

Maybe a bushnell trophy 3-9x40? I'm not looking to break the bank and 3-9x is about as much magnification as I'll ever need out of a variable power, the 6x was about the max I think I'd need in a fixed power optic. Please feel free to comment, especially if you have a scoped svt40.
 
https://www.corwin-arms.com/product/pv-2-10x52-pilad-zoom-rifle-scope-illuminated-dragunov-svd-reticle-1

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Ranging reticle is graduated for 54r, and reasonably "on" (in terms of bullet drop), out to 400M (haven't tried it further than that).

With the 52mm objective lens, you have no worries about light at dawn and dusk if you're stretching out for the maximum legal hunting hours (and you will be, if you're going for deer).

Also, and this is something I'm learning over time, is that the bottom end of magnification is just as important as the top. With 10x at the top of the magnification scale, you can really reach out and place your shot at safe hunting distances. But for walking around, on my actual hunting rifle (which uses a 1.2-6x range), I leave the magnification bottomed out. What this allows for is to easily shoulder, acquire the target, and get off a snap opportunity shot, which is what you tend to get when walking. If the deer is further than 50 meters, you can dial up the magnification to place the shot - the deer will tend to ignore you and not take off running until you're within that 50 meter range.

Closer than that, and it's all about how quick you can shoulder, acquire, and pull the trigger, because the deer is liable to bolt at any second. With a low magnification at the bottom end, eye relief becomes more generous, your field of view is much higher. Combined together, that means you can get on target a lot quicker and easier.

Haven't taken my SVT hunting - not sure that I ever will, I have good selections for hunting already, and the SVT is a bit on the long and heavy side for tramping around all day with - but I went with that scope, and I really enjoy the way it handles. I keep the rubber eyecup on it mostly for that "Dragunov" look.

I call her "Lyudmila"

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Thanks grelmar, do you notice and brass hitting the bell of the scope? I was watching video of svt's firing and it looks to be more to the side than straight up as far as ejection goes. How do you like the Dragonov reticle? I figured the smaller 6x42mm vomz would sit tighter to the rifle with medium or low rings possibly?

I'd love to hunt with an svt40, although more to see the look on my buddies faces when I show up with it lol. If it stays a range/plinking rifle I won't be too disappointed but taking a deer with it would be nice. I plan on hunting this year a bit.
 
Posp or NPZ is the way to go..... decent zoom depending on the model you buy, Illuminated reticle, and the 1000 meter SVD ranging reticle is so unique and a novelty to look through... many will be set for 1.5 meter targets (for civilian hunting).... which I think is about the height of a decent deer including antlers. Other scopes will have the military reticle, 1,7 meters which is the average height of a human.

Eastwave sells weaver mount scopes like stated above ^ Eastwave and Westrifle both sell Side mount versions which will not work with your Corwin Arms receiver mount... Corwin arms also sell some scopes as you already know.


I currently have a PO 6x36 scope made by NPZ from westrifle currently mounted on my SVT and I LOVE it so far!

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Yeah I initially thought of doing the side mount posp but the new svt I picked is too nice to drill and tap a mount, I like the svd reticle was checking out some YouTube reviews on it. Love your svt Dragunov clone by the way.
 
Cb750k said:
Yeah I initially thought of doing the side mount posp but the new svt I picked is too nice to drill and tap a mount.[ QUOTE]

That's the trouble, do that to your SVT 40 and it will never be worth anything. On the other hand, IMO they are the best scopes and mounts for the SVT, so if you are going to keep the rifle for ever then do it.
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bennet said:
That's the trouble, do that to your SVT 40 and it will never be worth anything. On the other hand, IMO they are the best scopes and mounts for the SVT, so if you are going to keep the rifle for ever then do it.
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I will never sell this one but I won't drill and tap it either, lol. So another Corwin picatinny mount is in order. If it wasn't in such nice shape or didn't have the reciever groves I'd entertain the thought.

DILLIGAF said:
I love the original mount set up... thats what I run on mine.
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Yeah that's the nicest setup, but I don't want to file a notch in either of mine. If I come across a proper sniper I'll have to go that route, as the svt is my favourite red rifle I'll buy another in a heartbeat if I find a nice sniper svt40
 
Cb750k said:
Thanks grelmar, do you notice and brass hitting the bell of the scope? I was watching video of svt's firing and it looks to be more to the side than straight up as far as ejection goes. How do you like the Dragonov reticle? I figured the smaller 6x42mm vomz would sit tighter to the rifle with medium or low rings possibly?
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I've actually change the rings from high rings to medium height rings since that photo was taken. I was worried about brass hitting the bell of the scope, but even with medium height rings, not a sign of it happening. No dings, no scratches - And the force the SVT chucks the spent casings off, it would definitely scratch the paint on that scope if it was happening (I have the gas set to 1.3 - which is a bit high for surplus ammo, but just right for hunting loads which seem to be loaded a bit cooler).

Actually, side note on the gas setting and the variations in ammo - when i first got the rifle, I had it at 1.7 to get it to cycle reliably, but then it seemed to break in a bit and smooth out, not super surprising given how long these sat in storage for. Now it cycles everything reliably at 1.3

Bulgarian silver tip seems to be the hottest, the Chinese ammo a little bit milder, and tracks better with the open sight and scope gradations, and then hunting ammo is the mildest, hitting 3 to 5" low at 100meters and having a steeper drop at all ranges. Something to keep in mind if you do decide to try hunting with it - you'll have to re-zero and figuring out bullet drop a bit with the hunting loads, because the trajectory is quite different, especially at longer ranges. At least that's been my experience with this rifle. Your mileage will definitely vary.

I'd love to hunt with an svt40, although more to see the look on my buddies faces when I show up with it lol. If it stays a range/plinking rifle I won't be too disappointed but taking a deer with it would be nice. I plan on hunting this year a bit.
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My hunting buddy gave me nothing but grief this year when I showed up with a scoped SKS for our week tromping around the bush. I filled my deer tag. His Enfield went home with a cold barrel.
 
Thanks for the info grelmar, all good to know. I figured the eject path would miss with a lower set of scope rings, I'm running a gas setting of 1.3 as well with no issues with silver tip, new Norc and MFS soft point. Will be interesting to see the difference between the three once I sight things in. I guess I'll have to go on a hike with the old girl and see how I like carrying it around all day, at least the new one is noticeably lighter than my first one with an avt stock.
 
I went the way of the POSP. It wasn't a collector grade SVT-40. i'm really happy with this scope choice, feels like it was meant to be there. No regrets at all. This rifle gets way more range time, fun to shoot. You can still use the irons as well with the posp mounted.

 
4307 said:
I went the way of the POSP. It wasn't a collector grade SVT-40. i'm really happy with this scope choice, feels like it was meant to be there. No regrets at all. This rifle gets way more range time, fun to shoot. You can still use the irons as well with the posp mounted.

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I have an 8x42 POSP with big target dials on mine, it's nice high quality glass. I'm as happy as you and for all the same reasons.
 
DILLIGAF said:
I love the original mount set up... thats what I run on mine.

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I tried the same set up, I liked the look of it but had trouble with it holding zero. I am not sure if it was a problem with the scope or the mount moving with every shot.
 
4307 said:
I went the way of the POSP. It wasn't a collector grade SVT-40. i'm really happy with this scope choice, feels like it was meant to be there. No regrets at all. This rifle gets way more range time, fun to shoot. You can still use the irons as well with the posp mounted.

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That's a beauty of a set up, if I didn't have scope rails on both of my 41's id seriously consider doing that mount and scope.
 
4307 said:
I went the way of the POSP. It wasn't a collector grade SVT-40. i'm really happy with this scope choice, feels like it was meant to be there. No regrets at all. This rifle gets way more range time, fun to shoot. You can still use the irons as well with the posp mounted.

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You really have to start producing and selling those stocks. Beautiful setup.
 
bennet said:
I tried the same set up, I liked the look of it but had trouble with it holding zero. I am not sure if it was a problem with the scope or the mount moving with every shot.
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I jb welded the rails on, made the notch super tight and bedded the scope into the mount. Its not moving ever again... lol...
 
wbaad said:
You really have to start producing and selling those stocks. Beautiful setup.
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What is this bipod mounted with ?? just a drill in swivel stud ? I did it to my mosin stock with the smaller sized stud and it lasted 60 rounds and came out on the 61st. I have a longer stud i will try to get it deeper and hopefully it will hold. I want a bipod on my svt as well but dont have the guts to tamper with it. My mis match mosin and sks are the modded ones ... still curious if i can find a way to bipod the svt
 
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