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In my honest opinion, the problem with scopes on a carbine lenght rifle is that they can be difficult to acquire the target through if your eye does not line up exactly with the lens. For shots within 200 meters, I'd rather use iron sights (assuming a stationary, man-sized target). I was able to hit a 8-inch disk at about 200m with an AK on those open sights they have. Granted: it wasn't snap shots, they were carefully aimed shots, but for what it's worth, when firing from a standing or kneeling position, I much prefer irons over optics, espcially when shooting on the move. For prone and seated, some magnification is helpful, though.Translation: it's not worth the weight, to me. A 1.5x or 2x ACOG might be a good compromise, though.For my purposes, a foregrip, a light, a good stock (collapsible, and maybe with a cheek piece), and MAYBE a reflex sight or ACOG is an optimum configuration.
In my honest opinion, the problem with scopes on a carbine lenght rifle is that they can be difficult to acquire the target through if your eye does not line up exactly with the lens. For shots within 200 meters, I'd rather use iron sights (assuming a stationary, man-sized target). I was able to hit a 8-inch disk at about 200m with an AK on those open sights they have. Granted: it wasn't snap shots, they were carefully aimed shots, but for what it's worth, when firing from a standing or kneeling position, I much prefer irons over optics, espcially when shooting on the move. For prone and seated, some magnification is helpful, though.
Translation: it's not worth the weight, to me. A 1.5x or 2x ACOG might be a good compromise, though.
For my purposes, a foregrip, a light, a good stock (collapsible, and maybe with a cheek piece), and MAYBE a reflex sight or ACOG is an optimum configuration.
