fpk 4x24 scope

[bushwacker975]

hey, got a couple ak's and want to know if the fpk 4x24 scope will fit the side mount and be of any use. i think it was intended for a heavier cartridge, but i could be wrong. is it a waste of money?
thanks, jack

 

[bkjeffrey]

If your referring to the IOR LSP Tip2 4x scope typically installed on PSLs, let me see if I can help you.

scope will fit the side mount and be of any use

Yes it will install securly on any standad AK rail. But, it will position the scope slightly rearward and very low thus blocking use of your irons. I once had an adapter/conversion clamp that replaced the PSL clamp that matched the Tip2 finish. This solved all the mentioned problems. I cannot remember where I got it from and I actually just sold it to a feller in LA.

, i think it was intended for a heavier cartridge

Indeed it was designed for the x54R balistics. Out to about 300 yards youll be fine but after that the ballistic matched turrets will start to deviate from the actual trajectory of the x39 cartridge.

is it a waste of money?

Nope. The onces made by IOR are very high quality glass and made military tough. They can be had for -$100 and will last forever and will allow accurate use out to 300ish yards from the x39 cartridge.

This should help clarify the scope mounting with the supplied vs alternate clamps.

This is a LPS Tip2 (FPK) scope mounted on an AK, notice how low and rear the scope it and the irons are blocked...

Same scope with the alternate AK clamp, sits over irons and moved forward allowing a proper eye relief and comfy cheek weld

 

[erazir]

if you remember the name of the scope mount would you please post it here.I just bought a scope that I'm looking to mount on my AK. Thanks!