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What optics do Russians use on AK?

What optics do Russians use on AK?

1P78 is one of the newer optics (telescopic sight) to be supplied to the Russian Armed Forces. With a magnification of 2.8 it is similar to the Trijicon Acog, and the PO 3.5x21P. This is the very reason why it is replacing the standard issue PSO-1 currently being used in large numbers by the Russian military.

What red dot does the Russian military use?

1P87
The current Russian standard-issue red dot, the 1P87, is provided with a dovetail-to-Picatinny mount as issued.

Are Russian scopes good?

The Russian devices are of the very best quality, very rugged, and range from simple hand-held monoculars (at left) and binoculars, through head-strap goggles, to third generation rifle scopes now issued to the Russian special forces (but those cannot be exported from Russia).

Does the Russian army use iron sights?

It’s either irons or red dot: nowadays it’s usually both. All military rifles come with iron sights, most modern rifles have sight that can be folded away to make way for red dot sights or magnified optics.

Why are Russian optics offset?

SVD scope offset compensates for the spin drift out to 5-600m. Also keeps the irons unobstructed while lowering the profile (when using PSO that is). This set up is not exactly lefty-friendly, it makes aimed shot around the left corner not the most convenient thing in the world.

Can you scope an AK-47?

If you will be using your AK-47 for mid or even long-range shooting, a scope with a decent amount of magnification is ideal. Because you will need all the help you can get when shooting mid to long range targets with an AK-47, a scope with at least a 6x zoom capability would be ideal.

When did Russia stop using the AK-47?

The number “47” refers to the year the rifle was finished….This article uses bare URLs, which may be threatened by link rot.

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Does Russian military use Zenitco?

Part of the brand’s gaining popularity among the community can be attributed to its increasing usage by active Russian military forces, lending it an air of legitimacy above its domestic competition.

How does a collimator sight work?

A collimator sight is a type of optical sight that allows the user looking into it to see an illuminated aiming point aligned with the device the sight is attached to, regardless of eye position (with little parallax). They are also referred to as collimating sights or “occluded eye gunsight” (OEG).

How much does it cost to equip a Russian soldier?

The “Ratnik” body armor system is one of the most prominent modernization projects of the Russian army. Finally, its developers have announced the price of each kit. “Every basic infantry set has a minimum cost of 200,000 rubles (around $3,500).

Is AK 47 still the best rifle?

infamous WASR 10 is manufactured in Romania and is probably the most readily available foreign AK-47 right now.

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    Which is the best scope for AK 47?

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    What is the best brand of AK 47?

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