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Introduction |
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Introduced in 1963 the PSO-1 (Pristel Snaypersky Optichesky) scope is still in service in many countries today. It can be mounted upon any SVD or AK type rifle with a compatible scope rail. It is currently available in calibrations for either the 7.62x39 or 7.62x54r rounds. |
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Features & Specifications |
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This PSO-1 has a rangefinding reticule.
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The PSO-1 scope features an integral mounting system that allows the scope to maintain its zero even after being removed, and reattached to the rifle. It also features a rubber eyepiece that provides the shooter with proper eye relief. This and the lens cap that is permanently attached to the scope protect the lenses when the scope is not in use. A built in retractable sunshade can be extended to minimize the chance of sunlight giving away the shooter's position.
Detent type elevation, and windage knobs make adjustments to the scope simple, and easy. The elevation knob functions as a bullet drop compensator and is adjustable out to a thousand meters. The PSO-1 has an illuminated reticule for shooting in low light conditions. Some models of the PSO-1 scope feature a rangefinding reticule that is either calibrated for humans or deer sized animals.
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| Magnification | 4X |
| Objective | 24mm |
| Dimensions | 36cm×14cm×7cm |
| Weight | 1.3lb |
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Rangefinder Explained |
| The top chevron is used for targets out to a 1000 meters. The three chevrons underneath it are used for targets at 1100, 1200, and 1300 meters respectively when the bullet drop compensator is set at a 1000 meters. The hash marks to the left and right of the center chevron are used for windage, and lead corrections. |
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The rangefinder (the line with the curve above it) is calibrated for a person 1.7 meters (about 5 feet 7 inches) tall. To find the range of a person simply put their feet on the horizontal line, and wherever their head touches the curved line is their range in meters.
Due to import restrictions later models of the PSO-1 scope either came with a rangefinder calibrated for a deer sized animal, or a European reticule with no rangefinder.
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Batteries |
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Eveready 2L76
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The original PSO-1 scope uses an odd shaped 3 volt battery to power the reticule. This battery is not widely available, but substitutions can be used. The Duracell DL1/3N and Eveready 2L76 three volt lithium batteries can both be used in place of the original.
There is also a AA battery adapter available from Kalashnikov USA that will allow your scope to take 3.6 volt AA sized lithium batteries. You can however covert your scope to take 1.5 volt AA batteries instead.
The original PSO-1 scope uses a 3.6 volt diode to illuminate the reticule. Therefore in order to use 1.5 volt AA batteries in your scope you must purchase a 1.5 volt diode for it. These diodes are currently available from CDNN for about $10.
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| An adapter will let you use 3.6 volt batteries instead. |
The Novosibirsk plant is currently producing a PSO-1 scope that does not need an adapter nor special batteries, but instead uses normal 1.5 volt AA batteries. These scopes are available from Tantal.
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Accessories |
 | | Amber Lens Filter |
| Four Extra Diodes |
| Two Extra Switch Covers |
| Wrench (For Changing Diodes) |
| Cold Weather Battery Adapter |
| Scope Case (Not Pictured) |
| Instruction Manual (Not Pictured) |
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