Is there a point to magnified optics on x39 rifles?

[misanthropist]

Something I have been wondering recently...do you see a point to a 1-4x24 on an 7.62x39 rifle?

So far I have generally thought, "no". I have never really thought of it as a viable round after 200m or so, so my x39 rifle has always worn a quality red dot.

But I have been kicking around the idea of putting a 1-4 optic on a VZ now that Northeastern/Troy released their 2nd gen cantilever mount.

But am I really just looking for an excuse to buy new stuff? Or is there a point to a 1-4 on an x39 gun?

[Alaskapopo]

Something I have been wondering recently...do you see a point to a 1-4x24 on an 7.62x39 rifle?

So far I have generally thought, "no". I have never really thought of it as a viable round after 200m or so, so my x39 rifle has always worn a quality red dot.

But I have been kicking around the idea of putting a 1-4 optic on a VZ now that Northeastern/Troy released their 2nd gen cantilever mount.

But am I really just looking for an excuse to buy new stuff? Or is there a point to a 1-4 on an x39 gun?

I would say there would be a point assuming you have an accurate one. Magnification is not only about shooting further out its also about hitting smaller targets up close easier. That is my opinion anyway.
Pat

[Pikey]

If you could figure out the trajectory you could dial in the bullet drop making the round more usable past 200 yards. But why bother, every x39 gun that I can think of screams for a mrd.

[m4fun]

There are 7.62x39 bolt guns. Agree with the greater accuracy comment. IMHO a 4x tops out this round.

[misanthropist]

These are sensible replies...considering 99% of the x39 I shoot is corrosive surplus that would be 4moa on a good day, I guess I have no good reason to set up a 1-4X gun.

Maybe when the surplus starts to dry up and I start having to reload for x39, though...at that point I think the accuracy will be fairly decent.

I shoot VZ58s a lot these days. They are good guns, I believe, and I have one with a 19" barrel that I thought might be fun with a 1-4. But I do not like to give in to the "it'll just be a cool gun" desire...I do not like to stray much from the "this is a purpose-built machine for task XYZ" approach.

[NMBigfoot02]

Depends on what you're using it for. In a purely defensive role, you're probably better off with an R-1 or H-1 on an Ultimak (assuming you're running an AK).