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KirkS
04-11-20, 14:34
What is the lowest combo of red dot and mount for an AK? I am looking to get a solid solution that keeps the dot as close to the iron sights as possible. Definitely want something that allows me to see iron sights through the optic. I've tried heads up/chin weld and I am not a fan.

Options that I am looking at are, in order of interest, Attero Bravo mount, RS Regulate side rail and Ultimak, all with an Aimpoint H2. Of those three, which is lowest, closer to bore?

Is there something else that is lower? I’m not stuck on the H2/micro, but it seems like that gets lower than something like an RMR or anything else I am aware of.

Many thanks
RetroRevolver77
04-11-20, 16:48
Delete.
nc00209
04-14-20, 08:21
Rs regulate, you will not find a better optics mount for the AK platform.
kerplode
04-14-20, 12:05
I have an Ultimak + T1 setup on my SGL21. It's pretty perfect.
The Rat
04-18-20, 00:15
Ultimak + T1 gets me cowitness with irons. An addendum, I also use the Bobro QD low mount on the T1, which is also low enough to maintain cowitness. This way, if the optic somehow gets shattered, I can take it off easily and still have irons.
Dennis
04-18-20, 03:06
I have an Ultimak on a SLR-95 that cowitnesses with a PA micro. I also have a RS Regulate 301 with micro mount and a Holosun on a Bulgarian parts 74 that only cowitnesses with the rear sight set to 800M... I think different AKs and Micros may have different results.

The Regulate is much nicer but I think I still prefer the Ultimak from a usability perspective.

Dennis.
ABNAK
04-18-20, 18:33
I have to agree 100% on the RS Regulate recommendation. I have an Aimpoint T-1 on one of their mounts and the irons can be seen in the very bottom of the sight picture. I use a Mojo peep rear sight so maybe that helps.
titsonritz
04-22-20, 01:44
An Ultimak with an Amipoint Micro will 1/3 co-witness with irons, I'm pretty sure it's the lowest setup you'll find.
The Rat
04-22-20, 12:10
I'm sure the side mounts can get you real low. Haven't used one because a side mount removes the ability to run a left side charging handle or left side folding stock. My AKs tend to have both of those features, so Ultimak it is.

https://i.imgur.com/HocnspI.jpg
ABNAK
04-22-20, 19:35
I'm sure the side mounts can get you real low. Haven't used one because a side mount removes the ability to run a left side charging handle or left side folding stock. My AKs tend to have both of those features, so Ultimak it is.


I'm a southpaw and have never ventured into left-handed parts territory. I like commonality for replacement's sake. I have also been leery of putting a $500 Aimpoint directly over the gas tube. I'm sure it's been done umpteen times by folks who got it pretty hot and I'm just being overly cautious. The last thing is the eye relief: I like my RDS closer as opposed to farther out (easier to pick up for me). YMMV

Nice rig BTW!
gaijin
04-22-20, 20:31
Why not an RMR or Holosun 407/507/508?
Bout as low as you can go with a RD.

I run RMRs in a couple carbines.
KirkS
04-22-20, 22:41
Why not an RMR or Holosun 407/507/508?
Bout as low as you can go with a RD

That is what I am wondering too. Seems like a pistol dot could get lower than a micro. .
ABNAK
04-23-20, 09:06
That is what I am wondering too. Seems like a pistol dot could get lower than a micro. .

Someone used to make an RMR or Docter-type RDS with mount that replaced the rear sight.
KirkS
04-23-20, 17:03
I got this photo from Scot at RS Regulate. Looks promising.

61911
ABNAK
04-23-20, 18:17
I got this photo from Scot at RS Regulate. Looks promising.

61911

Best part about the RS Regulate side mount is that with a little patience you can remove the receiver cover without having to remove the mount so you can clean your AK (therefore not even testing RS's claim of return-to-zero!).
Arik
04-23-20, 20:09
Someone used to make an RMR or Docter-type RDS with mount that replaced the rear sight.Larue use to make a kinda integrated read sight with a red dot.

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CRAMBONE
04-23-20, 23:17
I have a PA micro in a US Palm/Midwest front end on an AMD and the setup works pretty good. Co-witnesses and it’s one of the lowest available.
96 SS
05-03-20, 08:14
I can answer anyone’s questions about the RS Regulate AK-300 Modular Side Mount System
Magsz
05-11-20, 04:33
I have an RS regulate AK300 series mount with a Holosun 507 mounted to my AK. Its low...barely above the dust cover. You can definitely see your irons through the optic window. I would hazard a guess as to say that its an absolute cowitness.
themonk
05-11-20, 07:34
Ultimak and a Aimpoint micro is the lightest most battle proven setup.
ABNAK
05-11-20, 18:30
I have an RS regulate AK300 series mount with a Holosun 507 mounted to my AK. Its low...barely above the dust cover. You can definitely see your irons through the optic window. I would hazard a guess as to say that its an absolute cowitness.

Using the thin mount it comes with in the box that most people discard or throw into their parts bin, my Aimpoint T-1 on the RS regulate mount is essentially a "lower third" co-witness.