NC Star for SKS = CRAP

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Buyer beware....I did read on this forum that NC Star is crap but I did not realize how crappy it is.

I purchased a scope mount for my sks and scope and rings as a package deal. The make and the fitment is horrible. The instructions said that there may be some "light" filing needed to fit the sks rear properly.

The welding job on the bottom mount was crooked so it jammed the bolt. Then the metal itself is cut unevenly and was very rough so it scraped the hell out of the bolt carrier.

Lastly it replaced the rear bolt cover but the pin that pushes through the rear was out almost 3-4 mm...so there is no way to redrill or file or anything to make it fit...WHAT A PIECE OF CRAP.

Can anyone suggest a decent scope mount that does not seat high? Leapers, B-square...anyone?

What were your experiences like? The scope seems ok, but I will never buy an NC Star product again.

 

[cote_b]

you get what you pay for

 

[*crash*]

I have a UTG one that's good.

 

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I have a UTG one that's good.

From Marstar?

 

[tacticalII]

My friend bought a laser for his 10/22, he said he didn't get through one 10rnd mag before in craped out.

 

[broncoo]

My friend bought a laser for his 10/22, he said he didn't get through one 10rnd mag before in craped out.

you mean 5 right

 

[TeaPot2]

you would never go wrong with Russian POSP scope and side rail mounted to the receiver.

 

[SKS47]

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=439418

if you want to scope an SKS properly you need to get a drill&tap mount

 

[TeaPot2]

you mean 5 right

22's don't have mag capacity restrictions

 

[DAR 701]

you mean 5 right

No limit on rimfire rifle! Lol!

 

[JD3]

just got the ncstar cover as well it doesn't fit on my norinco at all. just by looking at it with comparison to original, there is some serious stuff to remove before it will be smooth. its new untouched anyone want to buy it? i don't think i will have the time.

 

[Calum]

UTG = fail.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=380086

John mason mags = fail

NC Star = fail.

Save your money and buy a Russian side mount and scope set up from some one like Kalinka optics etc. Anything attached to the SKS receiver cover or gas tube is crap.

 

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Thanks for all the feedback guys!

 

[Dj_Squelch]

Hit up Teapot2 on the forums here. He has the mounts that attach to the side and the sweet optics to go with it all for a decent price.

 

[MagnumPeanut]

Scout scope?

 

[sergey96]

I also have a few for SKS check it out.

http://www.westrifle.com/opticand_4.html

 

[Northman999]

Scope mounts that replace the rear reciever cover are very hit and miss, and mostly they miss. I have one that is bang on, but it is unmarked and so I cannot pass on the manufacturer. I have tried others that were garbage. From everything I have seen and read, you basically need a drill-and-tap side mount of some sort to work reliably on the SKS. The Choate mount is very well respected, and the ones Teapot2 sells look great to me.

 

[Beer_drinker]

My friend bought a laser for his 10/22, he said he didn't get through one 10rnd mag before in craped out.

the nc-star laser?

mine also crapped out, on a .22 !

 

[TBDragonman]

Funny I used the NcStar receiver cover mount. I did have to do a good amount of work, but it works great. I also used the NcStar reflex sight and pounded out 600 rounds last Sunday with it and it worked great as a pair.

 

[tacticalII]

the nc-star laser?

mine also crapped out, on a .22 !

Yup.