Tactical Scope Disappointment

[RIFLMAN]

Hey all,
I just wanted to share something I found out about too late. I have a small (Not going to give the brand) tac. scope and because of the design - it now leans slightly off center in a clockwise direction.

The reason for this, is because there is only one point where pressure is applied and because eventually aluminum bends. The PIC provided is NOT the brand I have. Just an example of the style.
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As you can see in the above pic the lever applies pressure in the center of the aluminum clamp. Which, eventually, caused it to bend and skew the optic.
I'm sure I can bend it back but that will only further weaken the aluminum.

IMO - a scope with two pressure points would have been better.

Thanks and feedback is welcome.

Mike

[rjrivero]

The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is long forgotten. The best bang for the buck IMVHO is Vortex. Their lifetime warranty is the icing on the cake.

[BPS]

Buy once cry once..

[flylo]

Thanks for posting but how will it help if we don't know what brand?

[MJssr]

Thanks for posting but how will it help if we don't know what brand?

its probably a Barska or some other sub $100 ACOG replica.

[Draken]

Thanks for posting but how will it help if we don't know what brand?

Looks like the NcStar mount.

[JDG]

Looks like the NcStar mount.

Pic is NOT the brand he has, but it would be helpful to know.

[5.56]

Do us a favor post a review in the Product review section please.

[bkglad]

Or just give us the brand name


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[DP425]

So it sounds like this is more an issue of optics mount...

Either way, in the optics game, you get what you pay for. Unless its countersniper.

[Jungle George]

I bought a cheapy scope very similar to that. The mount was absolutely worthless. Fortunately there was just enough room for me to use a set of scope rings that I had laying around. The scope itself is actually pretty decent for the money and has functioned quite well for me.

Scrap the mount and slap on some rings. With a quick release mount you really need to spend the money to get a usable solution.

[RIFLMAN]

Hey flylo,

IMO any brand with this type of clamp will have the same results. In fact, I kind of hold the suspicion that they probably come from the same place or company with different branding.

[RIFLMAN]

Uhh... Draken might be on to something there, hint, hint...