Using a Magnifier on a Saiga Ak Sporter

[gretsch6120]

Hey guys,

Iw as wondering if anyone had any experience using magnifiers on an Ak. Im worried that 2" of eye relief wouldnt be enough on something like a standard AK mount like this Kvar

http://www.k-var.com/shop/KV-04S.html.

Does anyone here have any experience running an AK with a Magnifier?Maybe Im worrying too much before purchasing. Im looking at some mid to lower end ones like the Primary Arms stuff.

[Carsgunsandchics]

You'd get more rail space as well as lower sight location using a Texas Weapons System top cover setup. Also available from Primary Arms.

[19K]

You'd get more rail space as well as lower sight location using a Texas Weapons System top cover setup. Also available from Primary Arms.

mounting anything to the top cover is a bad idea.

[JackRydden224]

mounting anything to the top cover is a bad idea.

Why is that? Please share your experience.

[Carsgunsandchics]

mounting anything to the top cover is a bad idea.

I guess those factory Krinkov's must suck then, having their rear sight attached to the top cover and all.

[19K]

I guess those factory Krinkov's must suck then, having their rear sight attached to the top cover and all.

and the sight is HINGED/attached to the trunion. do you really think youre going to hit a target at 500 meters using an 8 inch barrel?

[Carsgunsandchics]

and the sight is HINGED/attached to the trunion. do you really think youre going to hit a target at 500 meters using an 8 inch barrel?

Texas Weapons System uses a hinge to the trunion as well.
Let me leave this here for you. But it's only a 9mm and a 5"or 6" barrel, and 400 meters.