New to the forum...looking at scopes

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Over the past year or so I've read A LOT of comments from Forum members about their NcStar MarkIII series scopes. It seems to be a very popular optic. On balance, most folks seem to use and enjoy the scope on their 15-22. Some of the problems reported were with the QD mount. IIRC, I think those problems were mostly the result of failure to read directions. There were difficulties sighting the red dot on top of the scope, and there were some hardware problems reported. That said, dime store optics have quality control issues. So if you decide to get one I would suggest you purchase from a vendor who will promptly resolve any issues, replace or refund. rrages.com has earned a reputation for top shelf customer service.

Here is what rrages.com, George, has posted on this Forum about the NcStar MarkIII.

"Have to comment on the Mark lll scopes. I have sold several hundred of these (in various magnifications and reticle styles) through my website and have had possibly 5 returned for legitimate problems. NC Star immediately shipped me a replacement for each one. I have had a few returned for what was described as a crooked reticle, but when the scope arrived no problem was found. Overall, a good buy for the money. Any decent retailer will immediately replace a defective product, manufacturers warranty or not. NC Star markets many really well made and innovative products at excellent price points. On the other hand, they also market some of the worst dogs I've ever handled. The Mark lll scopes are a fine product as far as I can tell."

 

[grimreaper21]

Excuse my ignorance (new to the rifle/scope game) but when a scope says 2-7x32 or 3-9x40 for magnification, what exactly are those numbers referring to?

Also, I see with red dots like the M4 Primary Arms has you can buy a 3x or 5x magnifier. Does that work bascially like a scope? Meaning, you get the simplicity of the red dot but can zoom in on targets with it?

What Do the Numbers on a Rifle Scope Mean? | eHow.com

do not worry about the objective lens size for this application in terms of light gathering, unless you will be doing some real late hours hunting or something equally demanding. Bigger is better does not exactly translate equally between all brands of scopes either. Just worry about the magnification range. 4x fixed (you can't adjust zoom) 2-7x, and 3-9x are all very common sizes for this application.

Over the past year or so I've read A LOT of comments from Forum members about their NcStar MarkIII series scopes. It seems to be a very popular optic. On balance, most folks seem to use and enjoy the scope on their 15-22. Some of the problems reported were with the QD mount. IIRC, I think those problems were mostly the result of failure to read directions. There were difficulties sighting the red dot on top of the scope, and there were some hardware problems reported. That said, dime store optics have quality control issues. So if you decide to get one I would suggest you purchase from a vendor who will promptly resolve any issues, replace or refund. rrages.com has earned a reputation for top shelf customer service.

Here is what rrages.com, George, has posted on this Forum about the NcStar MarkIII.

"Have to comment on the Mark lll scopes. I have sold several hundred of these (in various magnifications and reticle styles) through my website and have had possibly 5 returned for legitimate problems. NC Star immediately shipped me a replacement for each one. I have had a few returned for what was described as a crooked reticle, but when the scope arrived no problem was found. Overall, a good buy for the money. Any decent retailer will immediately replace a defective product, manufacturers warranty or not. NC Star markets many really well made and innovative products at excellent price points. On the other hand, they also market some of the worst dogs I've ever handled. The Mark lll scopes are a fine product as far as I can tell."

If they are getting their act together, that is great to hear. I like the products and features they offer but the quality has always been the worst problem. Even on working examples, they aren't the nicest glass or illuminated reticles, but its a good cheap option. For customer service I've heard things like them charging $10 just to return or 'fix' a defective product, then sending back the same part after looking at it without making any corrections. For what it is, I would still go with a quality riflescope but that is just me, personally. At some point or another you must decide what it is you really want the most for yourself.

 

[Godfather13]

Thanks for posting that link.

 

[VooDuuChild]

I purchased one of the Mil-dot tactical scope/red dots through rrages and one through Amazon's wicked good sale. Both work great and have nice, clear lenses. I've honestly talked to maybe three or four people (online) who've actually had issues with them out of the countless who haven't....

 

[SpudShooter]

Don't buy the NC Star, sure you can find lots of guys that aren't picky say they are fine but that's not what you want, you want great.

I just put a Leapers 4x32 'bug buster' on mine and though it is yet to be zeroed i have fondled it enough now to be comfy saying it is far better then any NC star I have seen. And it cost me a whoping 32 smackaroons.

Take a look at the leapers line and the BSA sweet .22 is also a great little scope, we have 3 BSA contenders on airguns and they are very good for the money also. You don't have to spend more then 100 bucks for a great scope. Check out OpticsPlanet They have all the specs on every scope so you can compare easily, buy from wherever suits you though i try to stay local if I can.