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Posted: 4/28/2014 4:05:50 PM EDT
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I'm thinking about putting a colt clone scope on my wantabe 603 build. I'd love to have the real thing and the gun turned out nice but truthfully the build isn't of caliber to drop another $300 plus into for the real deal.
I've seen several different makes of retro clone colt scopes out there and was hoping that maybe one of you guys have the experience or knowledge of what the best quality knock off scope is I could pick up? [youtube]http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv143/getchasum_bucket/A1%20Clone/DSC02798_zps7557dd15.jpg[/youtube] |
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My son has an old NCStar (predecessor of LEAPERS) Colt 4x Clone with a BDC. Actually a decent little scope, and the BDC (bullet drop compensator) is about dead on with 55 grain ammo from a 16" barrel. This one? 
http://www.amazon.com/NcStar-Scope-Carry-Handle-SCABQ422B/dp/B000OE63GW It does look the part...if it's decent quality, might be worth a shot. |
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Darn you, Getchasum.
Thought my gun was finished. Now I'm looking at scopes. Check this one out: http://www.amazon.com/BARSKA-Electro-Sight-Scope-Riflescope/dp/B001JJCHW0/ref=pd_sbs_sg_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1A8Q5TZQEDH9CYPW3YNZ Gets 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon. $52 bucks. |
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Hakko? From what I can tell, they're now Japan Optics Limited.
They still sell scopes, but they don't look much like the original... http://www.japanoptics.co.jp/html/products_short.htm I've read that an "original" Hakko is almost as much as the name-brand "Colt". |
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My son has an old NCStar (predecessor of LEAPERS) Colt 4x Clone with a BDC. Actually a decent little scope, and the BDC (bullet drop compensator) is about dead on with 55 grain ammo from a 16" barrel. I have three of the NCStar scopes. They are decent for the price and come with a lifetime warranty. You can get them on Amazon for around $25-$35. |
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This one? http://www.evike.com/images/large/Scope_NC_SCABQ422B_lg.jpg http://www.amazon.com/NcStar-Scope-Carry-Handle-SCABQ422B/dp/B000OE63GW It does look the part...if it's decent quality, might be worth a shot. Quoted:
My son has an old NCStar (predecessor of LEAPERS) Colt 4x Clone with a BDC. Actually a decent little scope, and the BDC (bullet drop compensator) is about dead on with 55 grain ammo from a 16" barrel. This one? http://www.evike.com/images/large/Scope_NC_SCABQ422B_lg.jpg http://www.amazon.com/NcStar-Scope-Carry-Handle-SCABQ422B/dp/B000OE63GW It does look the part...if it's decent quality, might be worth a shot. I had that exact scope. The reticle is a P4 sniper. The problem is, there's too many lines in the reticle for such a small tube (22mm?). It actually covers the bullseye at 100 yds. Also there were no positive clicks on the adjustments. It felt "mushy" instead of, click, click, when adjusting. On the positive side, the glass was pretty clear. I wound up returning it to Amazon. I guess you can't expect much from a $20 pos scope. |
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I bought this one last week, got it yesterday. Will try it out next week. Nice looking scope, fits well to the handle and looks the part of a retro scope Quoted: Darn you, Getchasum. Thought my gun was finished. Now I'm looking at scopes. Check this one out: http://www.amazon.com/BARSKA-Electro-Sight-Scope-Riflescope/dp/B001JJCHW0/ref=pd_sbs_sg_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1A8Q5TZQEDH9CYPW3YNZ Gets 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon. $52 bucks. |
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I've seen several different makes of retro clone colt scopes out there and was hoping that maybe one of you guys have the experience or knowledge of what the best quality knock off scope is I could pick up?
My personal experience is one may have to purchase and return a couple / few to get one that actually works. I could have purchased returns or blems as NIB mostly at funshows but I wasted a lot of ammo on those over the years. Mine simply wouldn't adjust. Move it left but it didn't actually move, etc. Warranty is good, hassle isn't. Probably much better today than a few years back. For coins on optics what could one really expect. Not like they are $300 plus. Good luck. I'll probably pick up another at some point as I kinda want the look and will probably get another lemmon / pissed off but that's my luck not necessarily others luck. I like my NC Star clamp on bayo lug bipod for the coins. Not a Harris but 1/3 the cost and it's easier to abuse the cheap stuff. |
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The NC Star my son has was an early one. It actually has click stops on the adjustments. The new ones do not. I think I may go with a Barska.. Sure wish I could find one of the Israeli scopes that were floating around about 2 or 3 years ago. Stay patient and jump on the highest quality one you can find in your price range. I'm looking for a Colt 4x or IDF scope myself. I can't even find anything on GB at the moment..... |
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