Tabuk Sniper Build Underway - Need to Settle on a Scope

[GS455]

I have a spare ONM76B scope and there’s a real outside chance I may have a line on a x39 elevation cam/drum for it but I’m not holding my breath. I understand all variety of optics may have landed on these rifles in Iraq but I think they typically carried ZRAKs (ONM99 – unobtanium) or PSOs. While I’m a huge fan of RSRegulate side mounts I don’t think slapping a Trijicon or other modern optic on this thing will be remotely appropriate.

Many years ago for my PSL I bought from Kalinka Optics a: “PSO 3-9x24 Tigr, 1000m Rangefinder, SVD” from Kalinka. It's a fantastic FFP optic. No longer available of course .

In summary : Where does one go to source a side mount ComBloc type scope cam’d or BDC reticle for 762x39 (and a 20” barrel ???) that’s going to be a decent fit for this build? 4x or 6x, fixed or variable (FFP), would be great. Don’t care about illumination. PSO New POSP? Kalinka? Belomo ? Looks like they sell the same thing. Both Belarusian optics? What is Valdada? Am I looking for a Simonov reticle ? Plenty of modern BDC reticles for x39. Need Combloc side mount.

 

[GS455]

I’ve believe the BelOMO POSP versions are going to be my best bet from multiple sources and wonder what you would suggest. I don’t really care about the 400 or 1,000m range finder tool nor do I care about illumination . Rather, more concerned with:

• the Simonov version 100, 200, 400 BDC chevrons for 762x39
• and whether the rail type will be important OR you’ll have that covered not matter what version I procure (???)

• POSP 4x24 T. Sniper Rifle Scope for SVD Side Rail. 400m
  • https://redcolonel.com/posp-4x24-e-sniper-scope-for-svd.html
  • SVD side rail ???

• POSP 4x24 V. Sniper Rifle Scope for AK Side Rail. 400m
  • https://redcolonel.com/posp-4x24-v-sniper-scope-for-ak.html
  • For AK side rail? Same scope different rail?

• PSPU 2.5-5x24 (POSP). Sniper Rifle Scope for SVD Side Rail. 400m
  • https://redcolonel.com/pspu-2-5-5x24-zoom-sniper-scope-for-svd.html
  • SVD side rail ???

• PSPU 2.5-5x24V (POSP). Sniper Rifle Scope for AK Side Rail. 400m
  • https://redcolonel.com/pspu-2-5-5x24v-zoom-sniper-scope-for-ak.html
  • For AK side rail?

I’ve found 6x versions but probably too large, heavy and overkill for a x39 rifle. Plus they don’t seem to have 400m Simonov reticles

What would YOU use?

 

[GS455]

For anyone interested I did go ahead and choose the POSP 4x24 T Sniper Rifle Scope for SVD Side Rail. 400m. Two Rivers said to order the version with SVD rail. Now the long wait begins.

 

[GS455]

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