AK optic thread.

[Belloc]

Browe Tactical Optic 4x32 (7.62x39mm bdc)
Waited for this optic for a while, received it recently and it was definitely worth the wait. Top of the line optic, I'll even take this over similar Trijicon.
Crystal clear glass, very compact, excellent build quality, battery illuminated and light sensor just makes it so much better.
There have been numerous reviews written on it and one issue that had me concern a bit was very short eye relief. Well, after trying it out (mounted) it's not even a issue, very comfortable and eye relief does not feel any shorter or any worse than Trijicon or most other similar optic. It's more than acceptable.
For such a small or compact optic it does have some heft to it, nothing major or anything just feels really dense. I guess it's better than being too light. If anything I'd contribute it to high quality build.
Light sensor works like it was design to, not that I'd take this to combat but I can see major advantage for such a feature, if speed/time is crucial. It's also better than covering up fiber optic with tape on a sunny day.
One thing that I'm not to impressed about, its proprietary AD mount. Would prefer more modular base as in the Combat version.
Overall, it's one amazing scope and being for what it is, I'd say it's worth it's price tag and then some.

Looks like you got your wish and Browe is now making a BTO-RS that sits much lower over the AK!

[FiveSeven]

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Yes, BROWE (owner) showed me a prototype of RS mount version after I posted my post here. He used some of the pics from here on his FB page when he was working with RS.
Really cool guy and awesome product for sure, would definitely buy this version if I didn't already own my current one.

[spb_la]

Couple more new items from "the old country".

First one is kinda like NPZ's answer to Trijicon.

Just released PKU-2 3MOA red dot. I am not aware of any other unit in the US at this time. Mine is a demo (SN 0018 ), haven't really tested it beyond turning it on and changing brightness settings. Being an NPZ product - should be a very solid unit when it hits the stores. Online reviews are very favorable, stays on tight and holds good zero even for 7.62x54R.

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New version of Kashtan, goes under PO2.8x18P2. Unfortunately, with obnoxious WPA logo, as they are now partnered with NPZ on some new items.

Looks very nice, but i kinda liked the rubber eyepiece of the classic version. A bit different reticle too - I guess not everyone liked the fact they switched from the mil three-chevron reticle to german post. New one has decidedly different look. Looks sharper in real life than in the booklet picture below, but I don't have Five-Seven's photo skills to show it.

[FiveSeven]

Couple more new items from "the old country".

First one is kinda like NPZ's answer to Trijicon.

Just released PKU-2 3MOA red dot. I am not aware of any other unit in the US at this time. Mine is a demo (SN 0018 ), haven't really tested it beyond turning it on and changing brightness settings. Being an NPZ product - should be a very solid unit when it hits the stores. Online reviews are very favorable, stays on tight and holds good zero even for 7.62x54R.

That's pretty cool, looks like Aimpoint T1 copy. They claim it can withstand 5,000 G's
Do you know what's expected battery life on it?

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That's pretty cool, looks like Aimpoint T1 copy. They claim it can withstand 5,000 G's
Do you know what's expected battery life on it?

Couldn't find data on battery life. The one I have is a very first run - I am waiting to see when I can get regular production units.

I am liking the Kashtan version though - very clear glass, good FOV.

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Some more of the new Kashtan.

Reticle looks sharper in real life - sorry, my photo skills are far from FiveSeven's




Mounted on NPZ rail:

[FiveSeven]

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Photos are good, very good for showing reticle.

It's almost seem a little bigger than the older version.
This would make great optic for TWS or Zeniotco dustcover rail. Very well made scope anyway you look at it.
Now, if they made one that works on AA or CR123 it'll be simply the best rifle scope money could buy.

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OK, question for the experts.
What does this PO3.5x21P mount on???

It has AK74-marked reticle, but the mount is odd. It sits so low - it does not fit on my AK side rail.

[FiveSeven]

Looks like PKM side mount.
54R and 5.45 has similar trajectory.

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Looks like PKM side mount.
54R and 5.45 has similar trajectory.

Don't own a PKM (I wish), but judging by pics, it would be too low, and the front of the optic would be hitting back of the receiver.
Odd duck. Came from Belarus this way.

[FiveSeven]

Looking at the mount, it'll fit PKM mount very tight, almost touching the receiver but I don't think it will as the PKM rail is all the way back. Look at the center cam and grove for it on PKM rail (middle).
You definitely wont be able to field strip it.


I also think that Kashtan with a long weird mount was also made for PKM not for AK-74 and accommodation for a folding stock etc.
I could be wrong (most likely am), It's also possible it's made for some hunting rifle or SKS mount as it requires very low mount that will never work on AK.
It might work (more likely not) on PSL or SVD as their mount sit higher then AK and that mount is universal.
This mount for example is VERY low on PSL, it'll won't work on AK.

[FiveSeven]

OKP-7
Has been brought up in this thread before.
Very cool sight, lightweight and very low profile, protective shield nearly touches dust cover (I guess it can be bend a bit but I see no reason to).
It does cowiness with irons but unlike red dot, it's not the same, as your eye picks up one or the other with this type of reticle. On typical red dots when lowering brightness you can use front post and red dot as one.

Sight has auto brightness sensor and it adjusts itself very fast.
The only negative about it is the Allen wrench key lock, QD would have been better but it's not a huge deal. Well worth it's price.

[FiveSeven]

See ALL open sight.

Have not take it out shooting yet but so far I like it.
If it works like I think it should, it could easily replace iron sights, maybe even a red dot.
I might try out tritium model as I think it sits slightly lower. With this model you need a cheek rest or adapter that sits slightly higher, like RD one.
With VLTOR adapter/tube, Magpul CTR stock and .50 cheek riser it's perfect.

Very unique/cool sight. So far I'm impressed with it. If this works out I'll get a few more for various other application (including shotgun).







Slightly edited photo of the reticle, to lazy to spend more time taking a proper photo. But in real life it looks as it does here.

[spb_la]

^^^ very interesting. did you try mounting in on a side mount? or does it feel awkward when it is too close to the eye?