Crappy Scope Mount

Big Tool · 04-16-2008, 09:54 PM

I recently bought a quick detach scope mount for my saiga. It is one of the original Izmash russian built ones, but after a few shots it has some very noticable wobble to the mount.

I didn't even get to sight it in before I noticed how bad the wobble was. I'm pretty bummed. I think I'm in the market for one of the fixed position mounts. Anybody got any opinions on a scope mount.

The Rings also don't close up completely on the scope. So there are gaps on each side.

billy · 04-16-2008, 09:59 PM

did you try to adjust the tension on the release lever on that mount?

gaps on the rings are normal.

Mooseman684 · 04-16-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

did you try to adjust the tension on the release lever on that mount?

gaps on the rings are normal.

Billy is Correct...You have to adjust the locking lever tightness...
The Same mount is on My Dragunov Tiger Rifle and it does NOT Move...
Rich

SwedeSteve · 04-17-2008, 10:18 AM

Same on my AK, Go to Kalinka Optics and click on the manuals link. There is a manual on the mount there.

Big Tool · 04-17-2008, 02:29 PM

Thanks Guys. I should have titled the post "I'm stupid Help me fix this nice Scope Mount"

I went to the Kalinka optics website and read the manual and had it fixed in about 2 minutes. The manual that came with mine was horrible.

She's as snug as a bug in a rug now.

billy · 04-17-2008, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Tool

Thanks Guys. I should have titled the post "I'm stupid Help me fix this nice Scope Mount"

I went to the Kalinka optics website and read the manual and had it fixed in about 2 minutes. The manual that came with mine was horrible.

She's as snug as a bug in a rug now.

thats funny!

azgunnut01 · 04-19-2008, 09:01 AM

Well, I am buying a mount for my AK soon. You may have saved me from making the same mistake, so all is not lost. Sometimes we can learn from others, so all our bad experiences are not totally wasted.

just_a_car · 04-19-2008, 05:59 PM

I've got a quick-disconnect rail-mount on the way also for my AES-10. I'll make sure to check out that manual prior to mounting. Your mistake may have helped quite a few other folks; good on ya!

04-16-2008, 09:54 PM	#1
Big Tool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MS Posts: 590 Trader Rating: (0)	Crappy Scope Mount I recently bought a quick detach scope mount for my saiga. It is one of the original Izmash russian built ones, but after a few shots it has some very noticable wobble to the mount. I didn't even get to sight it in before I noticed how bad the wobble was. I'm pretty bummed. I think I'm in the market for one of the fixed position mounts. Anybody got any opinions on a scope mount. The Rings also don't close up completely on the scope. So there are gaps on each side.

04-16-2008, 09:59 PM	#2
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,690 Trader Rating: (0)	did you try to adjust the tension on the release lever on that mount? gaps on the rings are normal. __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya! Last edited by billy; 04-16-2008 at 10:00 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

04-17-2008, 10:18 AM	#4
SwedeSteve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 8,871 Trader Rating: (0)	Same on my AK, Go to Kalinka Optics and click on the manuals link. There is a manual on the mount there. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-19-2008, 05:59 PM	#8
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (0)	I've got a quick-disconnect rail-mount on the way also for my AES-10. I'll make sure to check out that manual prior to mounting. Your mistake may have helped quite a few other folks; good on ya! __________________

04-17-2008, 02:29 PM	#5
Big Tool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MS Posts: 590 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks Guys. I should have titled the post "I'm stupid Help me fix this nice Scope Mount" I went to the Kalinka optics website and read the manual and had it fixed in about 2 minutes. The manual that came with mine was horrible. She's as snug as a bug in a rug now.

04-19-2008, 09:01 AM	#7
azgunnut01 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0)	Well, I am buying a mount for my AK soon. You may have saved me from making the same mistake, so all is not lost. Sometimes we can learn from others, so all our bad experiences are not totally wasted.