Saiga 7.62: Scope mount advice

[Remander]

Bought a Saiga 7.62 16" barrel, and my weak eyes want a scope for some longer range plinking fun. I'm new to the AK field, so I need some advice.

I see the side mounts like this Made In Belarus model.

There is also a model that comes with built in rings.

Any thoughts or experience with these mounts??

I hear you should avoid the top cover mounts.

Also, I read about folks mounting Russian scopes on Saigas, but can't I just slap any old cheap 1" scope on one of these mounts?

Any other tips or suggestions on the subject would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Tropical Z]

This is a good one if you can wait until they get some more.

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/aksiramowrin.html

And while your'e at it,get one of these scopes.They're much nicer than their price would indicate.

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/tasp4xcoscwm.html

 

[Werewolf]

And while your'e at it,get one of these scopes.They're much nicer than their price would indicate.

$19.99 on sale! Geeeeeez!

Do you have one? For 20 bucks I wouldn't expect much. What makes them much nicer than their price would indicate?

 

[Tropical Z]

As a matter of fact i do own one.Its clear,bright ,sharp and appears outwardly to be very well made.Would it hold up on an African safari-i doubt it.Will it hold up on my Saiga -im betting it will.

 

[Remander]

Thanks for the tips.

Still one question: Can I put a regular American 1" scope on one of those AK mounts?

No need for a Russian scope or anything, right? Or wrong?

Any advice?

Thanks