Best AK 47 Night Vision Scope

There is no best rifle scope because it depends on the user’s shooting style and how each scope fits the gun it is attached to. These are the things you should consider when choosing your next scope:

Objective Lens Size and Diameter

The objective lens described above is usually referred to as “the front bell” of the scope. In contrast, image magnification and FOV are generally measured from the ocular side, opposite the objective lens on a traditional rifle scope. However, since there is no conventional riflescope design for an AK 47 and a side mounting system, we use objective lens size to signify image magnification and field of view in AK 47 scopes. High power 8×32 scopes have the giant diameter objective lens among high powered variable scopes (42mm – 50mm). At the same time, low-powered 4×20-4×30 variable scopes usually have 42mm or smaller lenses which are also less expensive than higher magnifications for rifles with standard .547″ receiver rails like the AK.

Eye Relief

All optics should provide at least 3″ to 5″ eye relief to accommodate different firing positions when shooting from a raised position. 3” – 5” is excellent. Bitasto always comes with a trade-off in magnification power and field of view. An adjustable scope can also be set at the range of your liking for long-range shooting without having to worry about eye relief issues. 

Field of View

FOV is how wide an image looks through scope by considering the objective lens diameter. A higher FOV usually means more magnification power, requiring shorter eye relief to prevent the head from bumping on the sight when shooting from a raised position or at long-distance targets. Remember that the lenses bend light rays, so the bigger the objective lens is the smaller your FOV and shorter eye relief distance. If a scope has higher magnification power, it will also have lower FOV because the bell diameter limits its field of view.

So if you want a scope with a high zoom level without having to worry about short eye relief, consider getting a fixed 10x or 8x variable with 50mm lenses. However, if this setup interferes with mounting options and causes cheek weld issues when shooting from raised positions because of larger front objectives, use an adjustable 2-10x or 1-4x variable instead. You can solve this trade-off by adding a small red dot optic on top, providing a better cheek weld.

Magnification Power

An 8x or 10x scope is sufficient for engagements within 300-400 yards out to the maximum practical range of the rifle. This magnification level is a good balance between field of view and image detail when using longer eye relief distances without sacrificing weight, cost, and handling like what you get with an ACOG style 1x optic.

Eye Position behind the Lens

Some scopes allow your eyes to sit naturally behind the lens, while others require some adjustment in head positioning. The trade-off with more recent designs is that they are usually heavier than older designs. Hence, it depends on tolerating their length and weight over time as many scope manufacturers are pushing more weight to higher magnifications for better performance. Also, consider the length of mount rails on the rifle you plan to mount it on. More extended mounts can usually be compensated by having a longer eye relief distance. At this point, your head distance behind the scope will also be closer to the shooter’s body position over time.