SKS scope suggestions?

[Gothmog]

What about this one: http://brassstacker.com/sks/sks-see-thru-scout-scope-mount.html.

This mount will NOT work for NORINCO SKS's. We are actively working to make that accommodation.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Vortex red dot with 2x zoom

I've heard good things about the Vortex units

 

[Vyach]

I just finished setting up my SKS with kwik rail and Bushnell Trophy XLT 3-9x40 scope. Looks great, IMO. I'm going to shoot and zero the scope soon

 

[Surrey Boy]

What about this one: http://brassstacker.com/sks/sks-see-thru-scout-scope-mount.html.

This could be a very good idea if it holds up. Compatible with stripper clips, won't lose zero, actually enhances the stock iron sight.

 

[Tedscanoe]

Well I put a very expensive Magwedge Kwik-rail on my SKS.
I have old eyes that need something and I like reticules, not so much red dots.
I've now put maybe 300 rounds through and 3 cleanings and it's still holding zero.
Two draw-backs. Stripper clips are a no-go so another $40 bucks each for Tapco detachable magazines.
I don't mind having to play with allen wrenches and piece of doweling to get the pin out. I clean my SKSs after each outing.
BUT most of all, I'm scared of the longer dust cover and rail pin that is sent with the Kwik-rail as it's a little piece of light aluminum. Every recoil of an SKS is trying to push the dust cover out the back end. The original was hardened steel. I really wonder just how rounds a skinny piece of aluminum will handle before I get a dust cover embedded into my forehead.

So tomorrow it's off to get a hardened steel bolt and nut. May not be pretty, but a whole lot safer.
(Or am I just paranoid?)
FWIW,
Ted

 

[zeuce]

thats what I went with too. graded bolt and nylock. now I wish I could remember whar size it was so I could pass it along it fits perfect no play whatsoever

 

[snoopycda]

I just changed from a red dot to a Reflect sight. I have four choices of reticles and it looks cool to me.
when I decided to put an optical sight on my SKS, drilling and dust cover mounts were out of the question.
I like the stripper clips, and i didnt want to change the function of the rifle at all.
http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/snoopycda/media/IMG_1477_zpsee89ac06.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

 

[Gothmog]

BUT most of all, I'm scared of the longer dust cover and rail pin that is sent with the Kwik-rail as it's a little piece of light aluminum. Every recoil of an SKS is trying to push the dust cover out the back end. The original was hardened steel. I really wonder just how rounds a skinny piece of aluminum will handle before I get a dust cover embedded into my forehead.

So tomorrow it's off to get a hardened steel bolt and nut. May not be pretty, but a whole lot safer.
(Or am I just paranoid?)
FWIW,
Ted

Hardware for Kwik rail is still steel, I am not sure where you get the idea it is aluminum.