Which red dot mount should I get for an SKS ?

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I bought a rail for my sks from Russia that is similar to the magwedge one and it works really well it holds zero no problem
Also mounted a 1x4 russian scope that i got from Corwin when he had them
My sks is all Russian except the scope rings :)
 
FreedomIsn'tFree said:
I tried them all almost over the years and finally went with a Choate drill/tap receiver mount. I can still use stripper clips and the open sites if I want. I know you don't want to go that route but a drill and tap mount is the best option.IMO
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I second that. Drill and tap for a side mount is the best if not the only option.
Couple of options:
- CrazyIvan sks mount, seems very solidly built, quick detach of optics.
- Choate, as the post suggested.
- Promag, what I have. Works great for red dot, rifle can be field stripped with the side mount in place. BUT, promag side mount is not picatinny rail. Scope rings will work but integrated 1 piece mount will not due to slot spacing.

Next best option is rear sight scout mount. But the you can only run a red dot and there is no backup iron.
 
Vicar said:
What makes that one better than the rest ?
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  • no permanent damage,
  • can use stripper clips,
  • holds zero,
  • don't need to uninstall for field strip like all those crappy rails and dust cover mounted contraptions

if you want to use a scope thou then drilled\tapped side mount is the way to go

such as mentioned here Choate mount or this mount from westrifle

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Tula factory made scoped SKS comes with a side mount

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Vicar said:
I have found what I think would do the job better than anything I have seen so far, I would like to post a link but I doubt it will work.

Only I way to find out I suppose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1jTaaMMd3Q&t=71s
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There is a reason why they have the comments "turned off" for that video.....

If you do decide to buy that mount, be also sure to buy a set of "Zoomies" to check ur target downrange, a slob stopper to keep hot brass out of ur shirt collar and a splash of Peter Popoffs Miracle Spring Water to keep u hydrated throughout the day!
 
Vicar said:
I have found what I think would do the job better than anything I have seen so far, I would like to post a link but I doubt it will work.

Only I way to find out I suppose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1jTaaMMd3Q&t=71s
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That is $20! There is a better way where you don't need to spend any money - use the sling that came with your SKS - here is a tutorial and proof how well it works

 
gshamray said:
That is $20! There is a better way where you don't need to spend any money - use the sling that came with your SKS - here is a tutorial and proof how well it works

Although useful a sling is not a red dot.
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someone gave a hint in the comments there - looks it wasn't understood.

read up about barrel harmonics - your red dot will no live long and I doubt it will hold zero due to vibrations





not to mention damaging the finish of barrel with that mount and potentially reducing bore diameter if you over-tighten which may lead to catastrophic results
 
gshamray said:
someone gave a hint in the comments there - looks it wasn't understood.

read up about barrel harmonics - your red dot will no live long and I doubt it will hold zero due to vibrations


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not to mention damaging the finish of barrel with that mount and potentially reducing bore diameter if you over-tighten which may lead to catastrophic results
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I'm told the red dot in the video is a cheap Chinese red dot that has lasted over 800 rounds so far without any problems.

Are you serious about reducing the bore diameter by mounting a picatinny rail on the barrel ?
 
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Are you serious about reducing the bore diameter by mounting a picatinny rail on the barrel ?
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He shouldnt be.... its a ridiculous claim IMO. Go ahead and try the setup you want. IF it eventually fails just dont expect any of us to act surprised lol
 
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Vicar said:
I have tried it already with an old Bushnell TRS 25, it's working fine.


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If it's stupid and it works, it ain't stupid. That looks like it would work just fine. Yes, it could change barrel harmonics, but these aren't free-floated anyway - who's to say the barrel is tuned. Mount it, fire groupings with a couple different ammo, find the best group and carry on.
 
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