Well the NPZ 1P78 arrived from Kalinka so I though I would post some pics and give my impression of the optic. I found a pic of this optic on MP.net and could not find any info on it so I emailed Kalinka, and they just happened to have a product sample in stock. For anyone interested I believe they have some more on the way but only in 5.45 calibration.
Sorry in advance for the less than stellar pics. My camera is cheap and my skills are lacking. I really wanted to go to the range and do an outdoor review, but it is raining and there is no end in sight all weekend. Also, I am no expert on glass so sorry for any terminology mistakes or lack of tech. info.
The scope came in a canvas carrying case with cleaning cloth, adjustment tool, manual, and scope cover. My initial impression was a good one. Like most Russian optics it seems to be built like a tank with the customary hammer gray finish. The manual is 25 pages long with 1 graph and 5 illustrations. Unfortunately, I do not read Russian and am unable to provide specific tech. detail on the scope. When Kalinka relists them then maybe we can get better info. Also, these are new scopes and not old stock; mine is dated 10/14/2009.
I know it is 2.8x with 5.45X39 calibration. I am using my PO 3.5x21 as a comparison since both optics attempt the same function; a wide field of view, short eye-relief battle optic or a Russian "acog" as some refer to it. With that said, the FOV is huge and comparable to the PO. The glass is very clear and also comparable to the PO. The reticule of the 1P78 is simplified with chevron, dot, chevron, chevron corresponding to 1-400m, 500m, 600m, 700m. As stated it is simpler than the busier PO reticule, but I honestly like them both. Like the PO, eye relief is at 1.5inches, or corresponding to putting the eye against the rubber eye piece. The reticule is illuminated via tritium and is very bright in low light and the dark. There is a range finding function built into the vertical hashes but I have not studied on it yet.
Where the 1P78 shines over the PO is in weight and size. It may be hard to tell from the photos, but the 1P is smaller and lighter than the PO. It is not near as obtrusive. Sorry, I don't have an accurate scale, but on a bathroom scale(don't laugh
) the PO weighs 2.0lbs and the 1P weighs 1.5lbs. With that said the height of the 1P is actually a little higher than the PO which surprised me. The height to the center of the eyepiece is around 3.25" compared to 3" with the PO. This results in a little bit higher weld about mid way between the cheek and chin.
The scope has capped adjustments that are manipulated via the two prong tool or a flat head screw driver. The clicks are very crisp and definitive and not at all mushy. Hopefully, Kalinka will put out an English translation of the scope as they have with some of their others. The clamp also has a locking lever where as the PO does not.
Overall, I am pretty impressed with the scope so far. Still have to get it to the range where the real test will be. I prefer the size of it over the PO. I like both reticules about equally so far. The cheek weld on the PO is a little more comfortable, at least for me. The PO has a slight magnification and clarity edge though minimal really. I didn't mind dishing out $500 because I am a sucker for "weird" combloc optics; however, some may find that cost prohibitive.
Sorry in advance for the less than stellar pics. My camera is cheap and my skills are lacking. I really wanted to go to the range and do an outdoor review, but it is raining and there is no end in sight all weekend. Also, I am no expert on glass so sorry for any terminology mistakes or lack of tech. info.
The scope came in a canvas carrying case with cleaning cloth, adjustment tool, manual, and scope cover. My initial impression was a good one. Like most Russian optics it seems to be built like a tank with the customary hammer gray finish. The manual is 25 pages long with 1 graph and 5 illustrations. Unfortunately, I do not read Russian and am unable to provide specific tech. detail on the scope. When Kalinka relists them then maybe we can get better info. Also, these are new scopes and not old stock; mine is dated 10/14/2009.
I know it is 2.8x with 5.45X39 calibration. I am using my PO 3.5x21 as a comparison since both optics attempt the same function; a wide field of view, short eye-relief battle optic or a Russian "acog" as some refer to it. With that said, the FOV is huge and comparable to the PO. The glass is very clear and also comparable to the PO. The reticule of the 1P78 is simplified with chevron, dot, chevron, chevron corresponding to 1-400m, 500m, 600m, 700m. As stated it is simpler than the busier PO reticule, but I honestly like them both. Like the PO, eye relief is at 1.5inches, or corresponding to putting the eye against the rubber eye piece. The reticule is illuminated via tritium and is very bright in low light and the dark. There is a range finding function built into the vertical hashes but I have not studied on it yet.
Where the 1P78 shines over the PO is in weight and size. It may be hard to tell from the photos, but the 1P is smaller and lighter than the PO. It is not near as obtrusive. Sorry, I don't have an accurate scale, but on a bathroom scale(don't laugh
The scope has capped adjustments that are manipulated via the two prong tool or a flat head screw driver. The clicks are very crisp and definitive and not at all mushy. Hopefully, Kalinka will put out an English translation of the scope as they have with some of their others. The clamp also has a locking lever where as the PO does not.
Overall, I am pretty impressed with the scope so far. Still have to get it to the range where the real test will be. I prefer the size of it over the PO. I like both reticules about equally so far. The cheek weld on the PO is a little more comfortable, at least for me. The PO has a slight magnification and clarity edge though minimal really. I didn't mind dishing out $500 because I am a sucker for "weird" combloc optics; however, some may find that cost prohibitive.