Cheap m305 scope mounts?

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Shep546

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I've seen super cheap NC star scope mounts for like $20 but I see guys dropping $200 on scope mounts on these forums.

Is it safe to say the NC star mounts are junk?

I was thinking about picking up a norinco m305 and slap a cheap scope on it and just use it for plinking but I'm not gonna throw a $200 mount on a $400 gun.
 
Shep546 said:
I've seen super cheap NC star scope mounts for like $20 but I see guys dropping $200 on scope mounts on these forums.

Is it safe to say the NC star mounts are junk?

I was thinking about picking up a norinco m305 and slap a cheap scope on it and just use it for plinking but I'm not gonna throw a $200 mount on a $400 gun.
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Then don't. Slap a junk $20 scope mount and a used junk $20 scope on it and blast away. Being on such a tight budget, what do you plan to use for ammo?
 
Andy said:
Then don't. Slap a junk $20 scope mount and a used junk $20 scope on it and blast away. Being on such a tight budget, what do you plan to use for ammo?
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I'm not on a tight budget, I just am not going to invest big bucks into a cheap rifle thats all.

I just want to know about the quality of the scope mounts e.g. if they have issues.

I assume they must if guys are dropping 10x as much on different brands.
 
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Shep546 said:
Couldn't find anything on the NC star mounts in the stickies??
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You probably won't as the site doesn't endorse a certain product, but I have seen on Ebay mounts for 40.00 but other sites go for 100.00 up, then you put good rings and if I am right some where on here it is posted that M-305 can shake up a scope pretty good, so more money.
But you still have the iron sights.
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Some relatively cheap mounts that have a pretty decent success are

Marstar scout mount
ProMag mount
 
Don't use either a cheap scope mount or optics on the M305 or else you run a very high risk of frustration and wandering zero. Think of a good steel mount as an investment. You can sell them quite readily without taking a large loss, or perhaps buy a used one.
 
the price of m305 does not directly reflect build quality or performance. Starting with a cheep scope and mount will only make you think the gun is cheep. The recoil and action will hammer the #### outta the mount and scope. A mount made out of soft metal WILL come lose and throw off your zero and a cheep scope will eventually fail. you can buy quality once, or go cheep and pay for it over and over.
 
And this highlights the problems with the M305.

It is a cheap rifle but to have much fun with it you are gonna throw a bunch of money at it.

Mounting optics is not cheap for the reasons you already described. I would not even consider any of those cheap mounts as they will just lead to frustration.

A cheap scope again will likely end in frustration as that bolt will slam it to pieces in no time.

And last but not least .308 is not my choice for plinking with the prices these days.

The initial price of the rifle is a big draw, but in the end there are better choices.
 
Shep546 said:
I've seen super cheap NC star scope mounts for like $20 but I see guys dropping $200 on scope mounts on these forums.

Is it safe to say the NC star mounts are junk?

I was thinking about picking up a norinco m305 and slap a cheap scope on it and just use it for plinking but I'm not gonna throw a $200 mount on a $400 gun.
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Give the promag a look thats what I'm using got it from Jerry at Mystec for about 100. Shipped to my house. Love mine

http://www.promagindustries.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=PM081
 
There is the Millett One Shot Tactical suggested, there is also a $140 aluminum one available from m14.ca Depending on what you want to do with the rifle (plinking I believe?) I would go with either of those coupled with a Bushnell Banner scope as a minimum.

The reality is that M14 is about as violent an action as you can get and pounds the mount and scopes pretty hard. If we were talking about a bolt action Remington i would say grab the cheapest set of rings and scope you can find. Unfortunately I would say the $ you spend in an optic and mount for this rifle platform would be worth it. If you go as cheap as you want, you may find the rifle will experience a 'wandering zero' as the mount and scope cannot hold up. I personally met a fellow M14 enthusiast at the range who installed an NC Star Mount and Scope. He was cursing and swearing at not being able to hit anything at 100 yards. I grabbed my tool box and reluctantly convinced him to take the mount and scope off. His rifle then shot great with the irons.

For general plinking, my vote goes for irons. Can't beat em. They'll never break, they'll never loose zero, they are FREE and ... well ... did I mention they are FREE :)

Later on, once you've had enough plinking and want to get a little bit more from your rifle, nothing says you can't save up a year or two for a nice mount/scope for your baby!
 
Good scope at a good price made in the USA and backed by Leupold! Love mine

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