AR-15 scope question...

[peck1234]

Im currently shooting an AR-15 A1 and thinking of purchasing the scope below...

Do I need a special mount for this scope? Its my first scope ever for my AR-15 so im new to this...



http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=818067

 

[Cannonball888]

No, it will fit your carry handle directly.

 

[peck1234]

Great! THANKS......

http://www.opticstore.com/new-mark-3-CHM-S.jpg

Now I see how it mounts...Hope it comes with hardware! : )

 

[3pairs12]

The midway link says it comes with the mounting hardware.

 

[peck1234]

awesome.....

SOLD! : )

 

[offthepaper]

Peck

Be aware that I also purchased a NC Star scope (different model) and it was a mistake. It refuses to hold zero on anything except a Model 60 .22 semi (even then it's iffy). For what you will spend on the scope +s/h, you might look at a Bushnell Trophy for just a bit more at Wally World. It may not be the greatest scope, but it will hold a zero on an AR.

 

[rcmodel]

+1

NcStar sucks!

And at todays ammo prices, you can easily shoot up the price of a good scope while screwing around with a Chinese scope that won't track or hold zero.

rc

 

[peck1234]

well, Ive used the NStar about 3 times so far and I will say that it BLOWS! (I should have listened) but im stubborn...

What a piece of junk, the thing litterly fell apart after shooting the first time out, and it moves all over the place?

With Christmas right around the corner I need a good reccomendation for a carrly handle scope that holds A ZERO!

Preferably one that mounts SOLIDLY to the handle, and is easy to quickly bring up to the eye...

 

[peck1234]

bump

 

[madcratebuilder]

peck, glad you came back to this thread and updated your experience with the NC Star. I too had to learn the hard way many years ago about really cheap scopes, total waste of money.

I'll tell you what handle mount scopes I have used and like. My favorite is the Hakko Blue Ring. Hakko manufactured the handle mount scopes for Colt and the Blue Ring is an updated version. It's a BDC, 100-500 meters, illuminate reticle, 4X21 handle mount. You can find used and some times new old stock.


Second choice is the original Colt handle mount. It's a 4X21, 100-500 BDC, handle mount. Used is about the only recourse. Prices vary from $150 to $450 depending on appearances. They are pretty tough scopes so I bought a scared up one for my A2, it functions perfectly.

 

[peck1234]

thanks for the reply and suggestions...

Is there any new scopes (in current production) that are good as well?

I was really hoping to buy a brand new scope, not pre-owned...

This one got a good review, but than again so did Ncstar...

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=724137

 

[Claude Clay]

junk at any price is still junk

save for the Colt ( i have Mad's and an illuminated version )
the quality of the optics will please you for many years.

 

[Sweden]

Is there any new scopes (in current production) that are good as well?

I'd recommend a trijicon TA-33 as the perfect scope for your quest, but ~$800 is going to be the lowest price you'll find! Best of luck, good optics are always worth the price.