Hi /k/,
I recently learned that the PK-AS optic is often not placed directly over the bore of the AK rifle but rather is offset to the left
Why is this done?
What are the advantages / disadvantages of this setup?
How does this affect shootability?
Regards,
anonymous
>>29805673
Hello anonymoos
>>29805673
>can't mount normal because of gun design
>advantage, using an optic
>disadvantage, sloppy
>>29805673
They sit offset because it was the easiest way to allow you to still use the irons.
A dot sitting off to the side a bit doesn't change much for normal shooting. For very unconventional positions, say laying on your side and shooting the rifle while holding it at an angle, the offset is another variable that people will need to take into account.
>>29805673
>advantage
well if you have to mount it that way, then you get to ise a shitty optic?
>disadvantage
another axis of offset, though you probably arent running it in any precision competitions.
>>29806555
>>29806686
>>29806743
Thanks. So I suppose there's no secret Belarusian magic involved then, just an unfortunate compromise due to the weapon's design.
>>29807259
U r welcum anun
![griffin-howe-mount-how-works[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/RxjUglY.jpg "griffin-howe-mount-how-works[1].jpg")
garands and a few other old rifles did this, too
Most rifle setups in this manner are the result of
A) dust cover mounting being less rigid and will add some play depending on design
B) putting the scope over the action would interfere with top-loading actions
>>29807259
as a pro the irons are unobstructed
>>29805673
It makes the AK easier to field stripe. AK's are all about reliability.
>>29807533
I have the option of doing this for my Win94. Still playing with the idea.
>>29807856
How much does it cost?
