September 8, 2002, 04:54 PM | #1 |
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kobra dot sight
Thinking about getting one of these for my ak 74.
Are these worth buying? I've seen alot of folks selling them, made me curious. Am I better off with a more western manufactured red dot type sight? I foolishly bought a KVAR scope mount only to find my short thick neck was not condusive. So I am looking for an alternative to the rudimentary irons. |
September 8, 2002, 05:13 PM | #2 |
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Kobra
I love my Kobra. Not a problem. Made for the AK side mount. Maintains zero. Quick acquisition. Sturdy and reliable. Oh, yeah. The price is right.
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September 8, 2002, 07:15 PM | #3 |
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I had one on my ak-47.Nice unit.The instuctions are alittle hard to follow but the red dot itself worked excellent.
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September 8, 2002, 09:57 PM | #4 |
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If you want to go to Tantals' site and check out the Kobras go to
"tantalkalashikov.guns.ru/bstkobra.com" It's a really good site that will answer a lot of your queations about the Kobra sight. After you look over the site you'll probably want to e-mail Doug with some questions. Go ahead, he likes to talk Kobra and will help you pick the model that's right for you. Good luck..... |
September 9, 2002, 08:19 AM | #5 |
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HKLVR
I have mine installed on an AK-74, love it. Firmly second all of the comments to date.
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September 9, 2002, 10:44 PM | #6 |
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I've had a Kobra I got from Tantal's for over two years now without any problems, other than the occasion need to re-zero, whereupon I need to dig out the instruction manual. Great red-dot, although I don't like how high it sits, which negates the cheekweld on the AKM stocks.
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September 9, 2002, 11:40 PM | #7 |
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I agree with the lack of cheekweld, however I find the Kobra works well for quick shots with good accuracy.
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September 10, 2002, 11:31 PM | #8 |
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which would be better?
I have a kvar scope mount so i have the choice of the full model with mount or the weaver rail model. |
September 11, 2002, 05:43 AM | #9 |
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Which mount?
Again, Tantal will have a lot of experience and some good advice on the question. My only first hand knowledge is with the side mount. I can tell you it works for me. Easy on-off and holds zero. |
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