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 Posted: Thu Sep 3rd, 2009 10:59 am
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zippofan



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 If you want to try Russian and don't want to put out too much scratch, get a Vostok Amphibia:



Total for this combo on NATO strap was around $60.  I love them for their affordability and tough build.  Accuracy is OK, the movements are rated for ~+/-30 sec/day though I have found mine to be better than that.  Once you get past the "quick set date" and characteristically floppy crown (I freaked out with my first Komandirskie, I thought it was broken out of the box!) I think you'll appreciate the utilitarian robust build.  Oh yeah, the lume stinks too but I am not a lume freak.


Cheers,
Griff