I wanted to function test my Optics Ready Bushmaster. I was looking at the various BUIS and whatnot and it all was coming out to 50-60 bucks or so.

 

I figured what the heck. I intend on buying a real optic at some point once my slush fund rebuilds. This junker is staying on the rifle until then, thereafter going on one of the .22s.

 

It's an NC Star Mark III Tactical Series 3942G 3-9X42 Compact Riflescopes w/ Fully Multi Coated Lenses for Weaver/Picatinny. The Mildot reticle was cheapest for some reason, it really wasn't a consideration.

 

Some say it'll hold zero for about 100 rounds, other say more. I don't care, lol. It's like buying a toaster...you know it's junk since they don't make good ones any more so when it breaks, who cares.

 

$89 out the door from Optics planet. Makes me think it'll look like those plastic binoculars I used to have as a kid in the 70s.

 

http://www.ncstar.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=40

 

You can put it on the M&P 15-22 you're gonna buy now that the AR bug has hit

You can put it on the M&P 15-22 you're gonna buy now that the AR bug has hit

 

Well, see, that's the thing. The optic I intend to buy will probably cost more than a 15-22. So if I bought the 15-22 instead of the optic, I wouldn't have any optics for it and then I'd be in a real pickle.

 

It actually isn't AR fever. It's "Mark built some computers for people and did some other services so had extra cash floating around" fever.

 

Last time I had almost enough money for an AR I bought My Canon T2i. I still need a new lens for that one too. GAH! Optics are going to be the death of me yet.

My friend has that model on his AR and likes it. I have looked through the glass, and it is pretty clear for the price.

i have this scope it was on my ar until i upgraded to more magnification not its on my saiga 223 definetly holds a zero fine

i have this scope it was on my ar until i upgraded to more magnification not its on my saiga 223 definetly holds a zero fine

 

Hmm, well, that's good to hear. I should have it this week and I hope to get out this weekend.

I had one of the NcStar Scopes for $50 and it worked great. For $50, it was very clear and appear to be very good quality. I plan on buying another one.

im looking for a scope for my saiga 12 i wonder if ncstar scope will hold up for semi auto 12 gauge

im looking for a scope for my saiga 12 i wonder if ncstar scope will hold up for semi auto 12 gauge

 

It showed up today. I latched it on the rail and it's solid. Optics are fine. I hope to throw some rounds down range tomorrow. Not the same recoil obviously but I'll review it here tomorrow later in the day.

MArk, i use the fixed 6x variant of that scope on a pistol carbine i put together. Not much recoil on this gun to beat it to death so its been consistent for the ~800 rds i've put through it since i built it. I say "consistent" because i've not noticed any odd deviation from its current level of consistent accuracy which is not exactly MOA quality as it stands, but i think its more a surplus ammo issue rather than scope wander. I intend on trying this scope with mt 22 one day to see if there is a difference in accuracy (my 22 i know is a better shooter than the carbine below).

 

Well, I just got back from the range.

 

The AR functioned flawlessly. The brake isn't very obnoxious as far as brakes go so I'm happy there. The scope started out with the POI high and to the right of POA. After a bunch of fiddling I got it very close and it stayed there. I was able to nearly hole in hole as the groupings were essentially touching each other. I'm quite pleased.

 

I did take the scope off the rail so we'll see if it holds anywhere near after I clamp it back on. I can't complain so far.

 

 

Jon, I had looked at the 6x but figured for the extra 20 bucks it'd give me something else to fiddle around with

I bought one like that and it went all over the place on FA .22. Mine is worthless.

 

On the other hand, I bought the NCStar that looks sorta like a C-More Railway but shorter. Nice and cheap and light. Holds perfect zero on a 9mm SMG in FA. Even when banged around. Then it died after about 4 months. Couldn't pass it up, bought another one. I just love that little sight for blasting. Died after 3 months. Took it COMPLETELY apart (has to be separated into each component to do this), tightened the screws under the top-mounted dial, and it's been working for a year.

 

Going to get around to fixing the first one. Want to put it on my .22 M16 upper. I transplant the aimpoint on there, and the windage is good, but the elevation is off. Fine for spraying stuff, but makes it hard to hit little swinging targets/golfballs at 25-50 yards. So I'm going to put that little NCStar on there and dial it in for keeps.

If anyone is interested I have one for sale at a good price. pm me if interested