Compact scope?

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

Curious what would be a recommended scope for my 7.62x39 zastava?

Doesn't have to have high magnification, maybe a 2-7 or even a fixed power?

Has to be nice and compact, right now it has irons on it, thinking of possibly upgrading later?

 

[grassforbreakfast]

Hi,

The Sig Sauer Whiskey 3 2-7x32 is a fine scope. Clear glass, solid turret clicks and laughs at recoil (handles the recoil of my .375 Ruger no problem). I have 3 on various rifles.
It's not exactly compact but more like a compact plus size. I highly recommend it.

On sale at Cabelas/ Bass pro right until Nov 2 for $149

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/143031/sig-sauer-whiskey3-sfp-riflescopes


Cheers

 

[Can-down]

If 3x is enough and you do really want small, I'd consider the Primary Arms micro prism 3x with the 7.62X39 reticle when ever they eventually show up.

 

[sillymike]

I guess it depends on your intended use... Personally, I'm a sucker for the Leupold 1.5-5 (or the 1-4x)
- Just a little annoyed they no longer offer it in gloss...

 

[Can-down]

The low power leupold's are nice and lightweight compared to many newer scopes today, the newer models with illumination are pretty nice though. Illumination is a bit like heated socks, not necessary but appreciated when needed.

 

[tiriaq]

Along with the Leupolds, keep an eye out for Burris Mini scopes. They turn up from time to time. Just got a 2-7.

 

[Ribstaylor]

Leupold's freedom line up has what you want. And it's American made instead of china or the Philippines if the origin of your products matters to you.

https://www.leupold.com/shop/riflescopes/series/vx-freedom-rifle-scopes

 

[sillymike]

keep an eye out for Burris Mini scopes. They turn up from time to time. Just got a 2-7.

Forgot about those!
- The Timberline 4.5-14x32 actually quite nice...

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

Along with the Leupolds, keep an eye out for Burris Mini scopes. They turn up from time to time. Just got a 2-7.

Would you have a photo of your scope? Sounds like a interesting one!
I was looking in my scope stash and have a bushnell elite 3200 2-7x32, it would be perfect if it was about 2 inches shorter.

 

[canuck7]

Scorpion compact 3-9x32mm scope. Lifetime warranty. You can get it with or without the SKS mount.

https://www.heightsoutdoors.com/scorpion-sks-combo/

https://www.heightsoutdoors.com/scorpion-venom-hi-grade-3-9x32-ao-scope/

Other options might be one of the compact UTG/Leapers scopes or a 2-7x32mm Hawke Vantage at 11.5" ($160) or 2-7 Hawke AirMax at 10.5" ($300).

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

Scorpion compact 3-9x32mm scope. Lifetime warranty. You can get it with or without the SKS mount.

https://www.heightsoutdoors.com/scorpion-sks-combo/

https://www.heightsoutdoors.com/scorpion-venom-hi-grade-3-9x32-ao-scope/

Other options might be one of the compact UTG/Leapers scopes or a 2-7x32mm Hawke Vantage at 11.5" ($160) or 2-7 Hawke AirMax at 10.5" ($300).

My rifle isn't a SKS, it's a bolt action Zastava LKM 85

I have a 2-7 bushnell. It's 11.6 inches according to chuckhawks.

 

[Jahnj0584]

There's also the 3-9 bug buster!

 

[canuck7]

My rifle isn't a SKS, it's a bolt action Zastava LKM 85

I have a 2-7 bushnell. It's 11.6 inches according to chuckhawks.

My bad. Reading too fast. Some of the old Leupold rimfire 2-7X or 4X scopes were quite short at around 9" to 10" in length.

 

[Ribstaylor]

My rifle isn't a SKS, it's a bolt action Zastava LKM 85

I have a 2-7 bushnell. It's 11.6 inches according to chuckhawks.

If your truly trying to go as small or short as possible. The VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20 is only 9.35 inches. It would probably look real old school on that Zastava as well.

 

[mudgunner49]

If your truly trying to go as small or short as possible. The VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20 is only 9.35 inches. It would probably look real old school on that Zastava as well.

This or the Leupold VXII 2.5x fixed - a really rock-solid unit if you want something truly rugged and trouble free...

 

[DGY]

I guess it depends on your intended use... Personally, I'm a sucker for the Leupold 1.5-5 (or the 1-4x)
- Just a little annoyed they no longer offer it in gloss...

I’m 100% with you on that, plus it would be great to have a choice of classic reticle, #1 or #4 would be great!

 

[sillymike]

If it wasn't that service (if ever needed) is next to impossible to get in Canada. IOR also made some spiffy compact 1-4 and 1-6 scope.
(and they're not exactly cheap)

 

[medvedqc]

I’m 100% with you on that, plus it would be great to have a choice of classic reticle, #1 or #4 would be great!

just pay korth group and you will get a reticle 1 or 4 done one your scope. but it is a little pricey on vx3 ...

 

[Francois_]

I guess it depends on your intended use... Personally, I'm a sucker for the Leupold 1.5-5 (or the 1-4x)
- Just a little annoyed they no longer offer it in gloss...

I have a VXIII-HD 1.5 x 5-20 on my CZ 527, it's quite perfect. If I was forced to switch ..... I would stay in the same size, weight and power ! That scope fits size and power of the rifle.

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

Have good news! Found a VX-III 1.5-5x20 Now I'm going to need some QD type rings, any sugesstions?