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froggy wrote:Just my opinion but I wouldn't put a modern scope on a Mosin sniper
+1, The PU with its calibrated 7,62x54 dial is so perfect for a Mosin that I can not image anything else. The optic quality of an original PU scope actually represents excellent value for money that will be difficult to match by modern scope.

http://www.depotmilitary.com/index.php?id=45 will tell you more about fakes. among other things, a simple way is to see if the reticule moves when you turn the elevation & the windage turrets and from a seller's picture look at the top of the 3 screws on each turrets . They should not be flat but have a dome shape.

If you insist on modern scope, may I kindly remind you that Siberia is very cold & un-comfortable place at this time of the year

MartinS wrote:

froggy wrote:Just my opinion but I wouldn't put a modern scope on a Mosin sniper
+1, The PU with its calibrated 7,62x54 dial is so perfect for a Mosin that I can not image anything else. The optic quality of an original PU scope actually represents excellent value for money that will be difficult to match by modern scope.

http://www.depotmilitary.com/index.php?id=45 will tell you more about fakes. among other things, a simple way is to see if the reticule moves when you turn the elevation & the windage turrets and from a seller's picture look at the top of the 3 screws on each turrets . They should not be flat but have a dome shape.

If you insist on modern scope, may I kindly remind you that Siberia is very cold & un-comfortable place at this time of the year

It seems that there's load of fake one about! I really need to do my homework me thinks!

Just don't want to get burnt! A mount is about £85 and I agree a modern scope is not going to look great but does make it a shooter again for me.
I shoot a lot of 600yds and thought it could be interesting to see how it performs.

Plus it leaves me a little more in my piggybank for my Dragunov hopefully next year!

Can they be repaired? I know it's a silly question but has to be said.

snayperskaya wrote:

MartinS wrote:

froggy wrote:Just my opinion but I wouldn't put a modern scope on a Mosin sniper
+1, The PU with its calibrated 7,62x54 dial is so perfect for a Mosin that I can not image anything else. The optic quality of an original PU scope actually represents excellent value for money that will be difficult to match by modern scope.

http://www.depotmilitary.com/index.php?id=45 will tell you more about fakes. among other things, a simple way is to see if the reticule moves when you turn the elevation & the windage turrets and from a seller's picture look at the top of the 3 screws on each turrets . They should not be flat but have a dome shape.

If you insist on modern scope, may I kindly remind you that Siberia is very cold & un-comfortable place at this time of the year

It seems that there's load of fake one about! I really need to do my homework me thinks!

Just don't want to get burnt! A mount is about £85 and I agree a modern scope is not going to look great but does make it a shooter again for me.
I shoot a lot of 600yds and thought it could be interesting to see how it performs.

Plus it leaves me a little more in my piggybank for my Dragunov hopefully next year!

Can they be repaired? I know it's a silly question but has to be said.

Google is your friend Tovarisch......there are numerous guides on stripping and repairing PU scopes on the 'net.Original wartime PU scope were not purged with nitrogen or similiar inert gas so you don't need to worry on that front and they are pretty simply to work on if you are patient and take your time.

And as for a Dragunov.......you won't regret it if you do get one

My Russian Mistress!......

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