VZ-58/CZ-858 optics mount - foiled again!

[Stevo]

You don't absolutely need to clear the rear sight. I know a guy in the US with a LER on an Ulitmak AK rail and he has it mounted low and ahead of the rear sight.

The sight blocks part of the bottom of the glass, but it's perfectly usable.

 

[hinner]

You drilled and tapped the rail for screws & drilled the receiver with plain holes, then used screws from inside the receiver?

That's exactly how I did it.

Seeing the rail up close, it looks something like the Zenit universal rail available from one of the distributors of scopes made in Belarus (not a site sponsor so will leave the name out) and from some Canadian distributors?

It's an SVD rail and mount. The rail has been modified so that the mount will clear the side of the receiver by welding a block of steel underneath. The thickness of the rail determines the position of the scope over the bore.

I'm curious as to how you decided the correct place to put the rail, and to drill the matching holes in the receiver. Did you use the scope mount bracket and find the best spot for a good sight line by experiment?

I took measurements of the receiver internals to determine where to drill. I could see that it would work and what I needed to do when I had the mount and rail in hand.

My biggest concern with trying to do this at home has always been how to find the correct location for the rail and the mounting holes without interfering with the action, and without making extra "oops" holes in the side of the receiver.

I used button head screws to secure the rail so that the screws would have enough clearance to ensure normal operation. To be certain I was getting everything in the right place I drilled the receiver with the internals installed. Doing another one would not be risky as I have the example to duplicate and the internals could be removed making it less of a pita to put together.

Thanks for the nice pics,
F B

You are very welcome

 

[Satain]

Other choose.

Thatz 1 dirty girl
But whatz this no drum mag???

 

[Flying Beaver]

Other choose.

How come we don't get an extra income tax refund cheque when some uber-tacti-cool piece like this comes along? No fair!

P.S. Where's the rubber buttstock pad made from flip-flops on that factory folder?

 

[Flying Beaver]

Thatz 1 dirty girl
But whatz this no drum mag???

Ain't she sweet? My wallet hurts just looking at the pic.

 

[trekstor]

Not a scout mount but these mounts work well with red dots.

Where did you buy that mount!? Is it 1913 rail?

 

[Satain]

OMG did you just see this!?!

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=648414

Just received a new shipment from B.C. Tactical!

CZ 858 Picatinny Rail Scope Mount $69.99

-replaces the rear site on CZ 858
-easy to install pressure fit system
-made of 6061 AIRCRAFT GRADE ALUMINUM
-no gun smithing required

see it here: http://www.wanstallsonline.com/product.php?productid=824&cat=0&page=2

Let me know if you have any questions...

Gary

 

[Ganderite]

That base that replaces the rear sight looks good, but it is short. It would hold a red dot, but I was thinking of LER pistol scope. Is it too short for that?

 

[thunderflash]

Answer??

Where did you buy that mount!? Is it 1913 rail?

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Waiting for an answer X2 .-------

 

[beltfed]

That base that replaces the rear sight looks good, but it is short. It would hold a red dot, but I was thinking of LER pistol scope. Is it too short for that?

It is the only real option for optic mounting. The ones that replace the top handguard will wonder on you as the gun heats up.
The ones that ride on the side of the receiver are way to high to offer any realistic cheekweld. (imho)

 

[hinner]

Where did you buy that mount!? Is it 1913 rail?

I got it in the US several years ago, I can't remember where exactly. It's just an SVD mount and rail, they are not hard to find.

 

[hinner]

The ones that ride on the side of the receiver are way to high to offer any realistic cheekweld. (imho)

Everyone who has shot my rifle has found it to be just right.