NCstar scopes - The Firearms Forum

jjfawks · 11-30-2009, 07:15 PM

Anyone had experience with NCStar scopes? Some have good reviews. I am looking for an lower end scope,. Simmons, etc.

USMCSpeedy · 11-30-2009, 07:19 PM

I have one of their 3-9X42 rubber coated scopes and I really like it. I have others such as Simmons as well and I think that the NCStar is a better value.

LurpyGeek · 11-30-2009, 08:21 PM

I purchased a 42mm NCStar red dot sight several years ago for my 10/22. I liked the wide field of view, but the dot was impossible to see in daylight against a white paper target (and I have good eyes). This was simply the way the sight was made and wasn't due to weak batteries. Also, I never seemed to be able to shoot a decent group with it. I am humble enough to admit when an issue like this is my ability more than the equipment, but the sight just never seemed to work well for me. This experience with a few others taught me that the pricier red dot / holographic sights out there are worth what you pay for them. That doesn't mean that I can afford the latest and greatest.

There is another side to the story, however...

After I pulled the red dot from my 10/22, I got a 4x30 traditional scope, also an NCStar. This one was listed as the "tactical" model which I don't really care about, but it meant that the tube was shorter than most scopes, a feature I like. This scope has been securely mounted to my 10/22 ever since, and I can put 10 shots under a dime at 25 yards with it (told you the bad groups mentioned above weren't my fault).

With this scope, it's a lot of fun to run a golf ball up and down a hill.

GunHugger · 12-01-2009, 09:27 AM

Junk commie made scopes. The good reviews are from those that wouldn't know a good scope from a empty paper towel tube.

LurpyGeek · 12-01-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunHugger

The good reviews are from those that wouldn't know a good scope from a empty paper towel tube.

Got to be honest... The way you get personal here made me laugh. I'd also be curious whether or not you have used an NCStar scope for any length of time, and if not, why did you reply to this thread?

I'm absolutely not saying they're of any significant quality, just stating my particular experience.

11-30-2009, 07:15 PM	#1
jjfawks Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 22	NCstar scopes Anyone had experience with NCStar scopes? Some have good reviews. I am looking for an lower end scope,. Simmons, etc. -->

11-30-2009, 07:19 PM	#2
USMCSpeedy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 627	Re: NCstar scopes I have one of their 3-9X42 rubber coated scopes and I really like it. I have others such as Simmons as well and I think that the NCStar is a better value. __________________ If all else fails, VOTE FROM THE ROOFTOPS Trying to reform a liberal is like trying to pick up a turd from the clean end. What this country needs is more family trees that will produce more lumber and fewer nuts!

11-30-2009, 08:21 PM	#3
LurpyGeek Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 1,436	Re: NCstar scopes I purchased a 42mm NCStar red dot sight several years ago for my 10/22. I liked the wide field of view, but the dot was impossible to see in daylight against a white paper target (and I have good eyes). This was simply the way the sight was made and wasn't due to weak batteries. Also, I never seemed to be able to shoot a decent group with it. I am humble enough to admit when an issue like this is my ability more than the equipment, but the sight just never seemed to work well for me. This experience with a few others taught me that the pricier red dot / holographic sights out there are worth what you pay for them. That doesn't mean that I can afford the latest and greatest. There is another side to the story, however... After I pulled the red dot from my 10/22, I got a 4x30 traditional scope, also an NCStar. This one was listed as the "tactical" model which I don't really care about, but it meant that the tube was shorter than most scopes, a feature I like. This scope has been securely mounted to my 10/22 ever since, and I can put 10 shots under a dime at 25 yards with it (told you the bad groups mentioned above weren't my fault). With this scope, it's a lot of fun to run a golf ball up and down a hill. __________________ Knowing is half the battle... Of course, the other half is violence.

12-01-2009, 09:27 AM	#4
GunHugger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW PA Posts: 1,159	Re: NCstar scopes Junk commie made scopes. The good reviews are from those that wouldn't know a good scope from a empty paper towel tube. __________________ . “There will be a revolution in this country!” “I don’t believe people should to be able to own guns.” ~Barack Obama "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here." ~Captain John Parker, to his Minute Men on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775.