Good advice but the 7.62X39 is getting harder to find. You can get Wolf brand ammo but it's the dirttiest ammo I've found, not good for a gas operated weapon. I'm fine with telescopic scopes as long a poeple dont go ape S***, I have a 6 power 38MM and it's more than fine. I mean you can get a 4-10X50 and when you try to focus the scope in a hurry you spend too much time fumbling around. I prefer a fixed power scope of moderate magnification.