Can't get PSO to fit on side rail

Vintovki · 03-08-2007, 07:03 PM

I picked up a PSO scope from CTD and it is supposed to fit an AK siderail. I've tried it on my WASR-2 no go and on my SAIGA .223 and .308 it will not fit any of them. It seems like the stop pin is too large anyone have any ideas?

at4rxj · 03-08-2007, 07:27 PM

send it to me and I'll try it on mine.

How adjustable is your mount? In other words, can you loosen any of the levers / adjustments to allow it to slide on?

littlejoe872 · 03-08-2007, 10:00 PM

Can you post a pic of the scope mount, and the rail. I had to dremel my rail slightly to get my posp to fit on my wasr-2. Kalinkas optics has a link to manuals on their website that shows how to adjust the clamp on the mount. Hope this helps.

Calvin · 03-09-2007, 08:45 AM

Do not Dremel your mounts. On the bottom of the locking latch, there is a nut. It's a pain, but you loosen or tighten the nut one-quarter turn at a time. You'll know which way you need to turn it. It may take a few minutes, but ALL of the side mounts are adjustable this way.
Slide your mount onto the siderail and (try to) close the lever. If it will not close, the tension is obviously too tight. Loosen the nut a little at a time, and keep trying the mount.
Once you have made the adjustment, make sure it only takes moderate pressure to unlatch the mount. If it's too tight, it can damage the locking mechanism and make it hard as Hades to remove.
If your mount is made by Kalinka, then this should help.......Adjusting the Clamp of POSP/PSO Scopes

Vintovki · 03-09-2007, 04:49 PM

Calvin, thanks for the info but that is not the problem; mine will not go fully forward. I believe it is the stop that may need to be adjusted as to diameterat the datum or perhaps the height of the stop. Thanks

billy · 03-09-2007, 05:09 PM

if it makes you feel any better i cursed my PSOP as a POS until i figured out what needed to be done.mine was a very snug fit but i was able to eventually get it on without filing anything . P.S. once i got it on there ive never removed it because it is such a bombproof noslip attachment.

i tapped it on with a wooden dowel and a small mallet

03-08-2007, 07:03 PM	#1
Vintovki Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 139 Images: 3	Can't get PSO to fit on side rail I picked up a PSO scope from CTD and it is supposed to fit an AK siderail. I've tried it on my WASR-2 no go and on my SAIGA .223 and .308 it will not fit any of them. It seems like the stop pin is too large anyone have any ideas?

03-09-2007, 08:45 AM	#4
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,000	Do not Dremel your mounts. On the bottom of the locking latch, there is a nut. It's a pain, but you loosen or tighten the nut one-quarter turn at a time. You'll know which way you need to turn it. It may take a few minutes, but ALL of the side mounts are adjustable this way. Slide your mount onto the siderail and (try to) close the lever. If it will not close, the tension is obviously too tight. Loosen the nut a little at a time, and keep trying the mount. Once you have made the adjustment, make sure it only takes moderate pressure to unlatch the mount. If it's too tight, it can damage the locking mechanism and make it hard as Hades to remove. If your mount is made by Kalinka, then this should help.......Adjusting the Clamp of POSP/PSO Scopes __________________ If you don't like cops, call your local crackhead for help next time!

03-09-2007, 05:09 PM	#6
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,103 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	if it makes you feel any better i cursed my PSOP as a POS until i figured out what needed to be done.mine was a very snug fit but i was able to eventually get it on without filing anything . P.S. once i got it on there ive never removed it because it is such a bombproof noslip attachment. i tapped it on with a wooden dowel and a small mallet Last edited by billy; 03-09-2007 at 05:10 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-08-2007, 07:27 PM	#2
at4rxj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 855 Images: 10	send it to me and I'll try it on mine. How adjustable is your mount? In other words, can you loosen any of the levers / adjustments to allow it to slide on?

03-08-2007, 10:00 PM	#3
littlejoe872 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rockland County, NY Posts: 352 Images: 20	Can you post a pic of the scope mount, and the rail. I had to dremel my rail slightly to get my posp to fit on my wasr-2. Kalinkas optics has a link to manuals on their website that shows how to adjust the clamp on the mount. Hope this helps.

03-09-2007, 04:49 PM	#5
Vintovki Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 139 Images: 3	Calvin, thanks for the info but that is not the problem; mine will not go fully forward. I believe it is the stop that may need to be adjusted as to diameterat the datum or perhaps the height of the stop. Thanks