NcStar SKS Receiver Cover Tri-Rail

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I'm curious if anyone here has used this thing. I picked it up as part of a scope/laser kit. Once I had the cover pins filed so that the receiver pin would lock in place, I fitted the scope and laser on. It is quite handy and makes the rifle look pretty cool, but after putting 100 rounds through the rifle, I had some issues that I may have overlooked, but not sure if they are common or not.

1) The little bolts that are supposed to keep the receiver cover steady wound up rattling loose. Ended up losing one on the range. Try and find that little black bolt among dirt and shells on an outdoor range.

2) There are a pair of Philips head screws that are keeping the rails attached to the cover. These started to come loose as well. By the last 10 rounds, I was getting worried that they might fall off. I hadn't touched those screws, so I wasn't sure how tight they were to begin with.

Once I got back to put the gun away, I removed the scope and gave the screws a good tightening. I'll have to do some dicking around with it yet to try and keep the thing properly sturdy. Was near impossible to even try zeroing the sights.

Anyone else have any experience playing around with this tri rail receiver cover?
 
Two problems here...........

NC Star
Receiver cover mount.
Theres one at the bottom of the pond at my range..............ask me how I know :)
And we tried everything except welding the bastard onto the receiver.
 
If you really want a scope on your sks, try a Choate side mount instead. Or even a bc tactical scout mount which replaces the rear site. Both options are better than what NCS has to offer.
 
As you can see, all scope cover mounts are a poor choice. Tech sights are a great alternative. Also, a D & T Choate side scope rail, is really the only solid mount for this rifle. I would go here, http://www.tech-sights.com/sks.htm. Minimal effort to put these on, though it takes a bit longer to remove the dust cover to clean the rifle.
 
I have a few ideas I'll be trying over the next week to see if I can fix things up a bit. I do like the fact that it is a receiver cover, though it may not be ideal, I think there are options to make this thing sturdy. At least worst case, I have a cool scope and laser I can use for my Mossberg 715t... :)
 
you can make the NCstar mount work and hold zero!


step one: The technical part

remove the side set screws and put them aside.
take a small punch and mark on the reciever were the screws will touch with the cover on.
take a 1/8 drill and dimple the reciever for the 4 screws were you marked the set screw contacts.


Step two: THE LOCKTITE!

pick a side, I like the right hand side.
set put some locktite on the set scews on ONE side only, make sure the reciever scope mount is not crooked (you can do this by over tightning at this point)
screw the set screws in on the other side now, get a good solid presure and make sure the rail is still straight then screw the lock nuts on with locktite as well (one side only)

now on the non locktited side, put a dab of locktite on the lock nuts and srew them on tight.

End result: great sucsess!

with the dimples on the reciever the cover does not jump while firing, and can now hold zero.
by locktighting one side perminatly, when you remove the cover it sets back close to zero when you put it back on.
with the setscrews limitted with a locktited lock nut on the other side, you an only scew them in so far therfor ensuring a close return to zero when tightening.
 
I find the best thing about NC Star is watching them fly apart after you throw them down range and shoot them. Why would you waist your time & money on such junk?
Save your money and buy something better or use the money for more ammo to hone your skills.

There is NO substitute for quality products.... buy cheap = buy twice.
 
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