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NcStar has come a LONG way
(NcStar has introduced over one hundred products in the last 18
months) in a relatively short amount of time (12 years). Known for their very
innovative scopes at affordable prices and a Lifetime Warranty,
NcStar has expanded their product line to include many
accessories for the AR 15, SKS and AK47.
Gun
Gear USA is an authorized distributor of NcStar
products and carries the full line. We also offer a lot of NcStar
resources below to help you in selecting the right product for you.
Please use the information below, including NcStar Product
listings, popular NcStar Products, information on the different
types of NcStar products, a full NcStar catalog, Scope features and
terminology, different types of reticles and an NcStar FAQ’s
section.
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Scopes &
Sights
NcStar has a wide variety of scopes for many
applications. From scopes with illuminated crosshairs to scopes with integrated
lasers, NcStar has something for everybody.
3-Rail Sighting System (Link)–
NcStar introduced one of the most innovative scopes available
today for tactical applications. The 3 Rail Sighting System is
a modular design with accessory rails incorporated into the scope housing,
including one along the top of the scope and one along each side. Now you can
mount secondary sights and accessories right on the scope, such as Red
Dot/Reflex sight, Laser sight and/or a Flashlight.
There are
various options available with the 3 Rail Sighting System
including illuminated crosshairs, variable power and 3 reticles (Mil-Dot, P4
Sniper and Rangefinder). All models have the Weaver base that enables the
scope to easily fit any Weaver Style and Picatinny rails.
Ultimate Sighting System (Link)–
the NcStar Ultimate Sighting System offers the perfect platform
for combining a long-range and close quarters combat shooting system. This
system includes a NcStar Mark III Tactical scope, a specially
designed ring that mounts on the ocular lens housing, and a Red Dot
Reflex sight(DDAB). The mount is designed so the Red Dot Reflex
sight can be rotated to the desired offset or centered.
Patriot series – The NcStar
Patriot series of scopes are waterproof, shockproof and fogproof. They
have audible and tactile ¼ MOA elevation and windage
adjustments. They also have a built-in sunshade that is incorporated into the
objective lens housing. The Patriot series scopes are
offered in both fixed and variable power, different colors (Black, Silver and
now Dark Earth) and with Mil-Dot, P4 Sniper or Rangefinder reticle.
Courage series (Link)–
the NcStar Courage series offers similar features as the
Patriot, all in a compact version.
Freedom series (Link)– the
Freedom series is also waterproof, shockproof and fogproof.
They have audible and tactile ¼ MOA elevation and windage
adjustments and the built-in sunshade that is incorporated into the objective
lens housing. Also offered in both fixed and variable power, different colors
(Black, Silver and now Dark Earth) and with Mil-Dot, P4 Sniper or
Rangefinder reticle, the Freedom series has an additional
feature – illuminated reticles. The crosshairs in the Freedom scopes
are Dual Illuminated, Red and Green for the ultimate
in High Visibility in low light.
Honor series – Rock Solid construction
for dependable sighting, the Honor series is available in 10x42
Fixed and 3-12x50. This series also has Dual Illuminated
reticles, Red and Green, like the Freedom series.
Mark III SRT series (Link)–
designed for tactical applications, the Mark III series
from NcStar offers some unique features that sets it apart.
First, installation is simple and easy with the Quick Release Weaver
style/Picatinny mounting system. It also has a built-in angle cut
sunshade, quick focus eyepiece, bullet drop compensator for the
.223 with a 55-grain bullet, and blue illuminated reticles
(Mil-Dot, P4 Sniper, or Rangefinder) with multiple brightness settings. And if
that’s not enough, there is an integrated red laser!
Mark III Tactical series (Link)–
similar to the SRT series, the Tactical series differs
by having Dual Illuminated crosshairs and offering either an integrated
weaver style/Picatinny mount OR an integrated AR-15/M16 carry
handle mount.
Pistolero series (Link)– this
series of scopes from NcStar offers long eye relief
for extended mounting capability. Models are available with non-illuminated
Plex style reticle as well as red illuminated Plex and red-Dot
reticles. Aluminum Weaver style rings and lens covers are included
with each scope.
Red Dot series (Link)–
NcStar has several models of Red Dot scopes in
the Scope/tube style. Incorporating an LED that is 100% safe for the eyes, an
NcStar Red Dot sight provides unlimited eye relief and field of
view. There is a seven position rheostat knob for setting different
brightness levels. Choose from an integrated weaver style, 3/8” dovetail or AR
15/M16 carry handle mount.
Reflex sights (Link)–
NcStar Reflex Red and Green dot sights are available in black,
white and camo color housings. Reflex sights are the ultimate
sight for quick shooting and/or running targets.
Spotting Scopes (Link)–
NcStar has an entire line of spotting scopes with 50mm, 60mm
and 90mm objective lens and various magnification levels up to 90x.
There are compact models for easy transport and storage, as well as
models with an adjustable laser beam that provides a reference point
for easier spotting. Other models offer a rubber armored body, large grip focus
controls, and even a tripod.
Binoculars – NcStar Full Size
binoculars are available in 7x, 10x, 12x and 20x maginifiaction. All
have a Ruby lens coating and all except one (Roof) are Porro prism.
NcStar binoculars come with a soft carry case, neck strap
and lens caps.
NcStar also offers a line of compact
binoculars.
AR 15/M16
mounts
From
carry handles to sights, NcStar has a complete line of
mounts and accessories for the AR 15 rifle.
Included in this line are various risers, cantilever scope mounts, quad
rails, vertical grips and picatinny rails.
Other mounts – NcStar
also offers a wide variety of mounts for Ruger, SKS and the AK
47.
Specialized Mounts –
NcStar has a wide variety of specialized mounts that allow you
to mount accessories to your tactical style rifle or shotgun. These
include scope rail mounts for mounting secondary optics, lasers
or flashlights, 45 degree offset rails (Link),
and one inch flashlight or laser mounts (Link).
Scope rings & mounts (Link) –
from 1” rings in various heights to 30mm
rings, NcStar has a wide variety of scope rings. Also
included in the scope mounts line are 1” and 30mm
Dovetail rings and Ruger rings.
Flashlights (Link)–
NcStar Flashlights are available in 35 and 65 lumen,
Weaver style and trigger guard mounts. There are also models that
include a red laser and one that has an interchangeable
bezel that allows you to use either a flashlight or green laser. The
AFWS pressure switch can be used in conjunction too.
Laser Sights (Link)–
The NcStar Laser Sight product line has Red and Green
lasers, Combination Red and Green Lasers, and
Compact style lasers. There are barrel style mounts,
trigger guard mounts and weaver mounts.
Bipods
NcStar’s Bipods (Link)
come in several styles, including Full Size and Compact, and various
mounting configuations such as barrel mount and picatinny rail
sling stud mount.
Various
Accessories
Muzzle
Brakes, Laser Boresighters, AR 15 Tool, Cleaning kits, Batteries and Magazine
loaders.
Gun Cases
(Link)
Drag Bags, Shooting Mats, Double Rifle cases, and more.
Adjustable
Objective
An
Adjustable Objective is a feature on a scope that allows you to
correct for any parallax.
Some of our scopes have an adjustable ring around the objective lens
housing (Ex. Shooter II Series), while others have a knob on the left side of
the turret housing (Ex. Mark III Series).
Reducing parallax with an adjustable objective equates
to greater shot precision.
Coated
Optics
Lens
coatings reduce the amount of light reflection allowing more
light to pass through the scope.
The more light that a scope can take in, the brighter the targeted image
will be which is very important under low lighting conditions. Most NcSTAR scopes are
Fully Multi Coated to maximize light transmission.
Durable
Construction
NcSTAR scopes are designed to withstand the
toughest elements by using high quality aircraft grade aluminum with a
hard anodized finish, providing a surface that is virtually
rust and scratch proof.
Exit
Pupil
The
exit pupil in an optics system is the circular beam of
light being transmitted to your eye.
To find the size of the exit for your scope or binoculars simply take the
diameter of the objective lens and divide it by the magnification. For example,
a 4x30 scope would have an exit pupil of 7.5mm (30 divided by 4
equals 7.5). The larger the
exit pupil is, in relation to the entrance pupil of the eye,
the brighter the image will be.
Eye Relief
Eye
relief is the distance between the shooters eye and the ocular
lens (eyepiece) in order to achieve a full field of view and a comfortable
aiming position. Some Scopes have
longer eye relief than others depending upon the application they are intended
for. A pistol, for example,
requires a scope with long or extended eye relief. With a magnum rifle, having a little
extra eye relief aids in the safety of the shooter’s eye.
Field of View
(FOV)
Field
of view for a scope or binoculars is the amount of area (in feet)
visible from left to right typically at 100 yards. At higher magnifications the field of
becomes more narrow. At low
magnifications the field of view is wider.
For quick target acquisition at close range (under 100 yards) a very wide
field of view is desired requiring a scope with low magnification.
Magnification
Scope
magnification refers to the power size of the scope. For example on 4x30 scope the
magnification would be a 4 power.
In this case the object that you are viewing will appear to be 4
times closer than with the naked eye. Lower powered scopes are most suitable
for close range shooting, while high powered scopes are better for long range
shooting.
Objective
Lens
The
objective lens is the front lens of the scope (lens closest
to the target). The diameter of
the objective lens is measured in millimeters. For example, on a 3-9x42 scope the
objective size is the represented just after the “x” in this case being 42
millimeters. Larger objectives,
such as a 50mm objective, allow for more light to pass through the scope
equating to a brighter image.
The larger the objective the taller the mounting rings must be
also.
Ocular lens
The
ocular lens (eye piece) is the lens that you look through
to view your target. Most
ocular lens adjust in and out to sharpen the contrast of your reticle. Once set, you should not have to adjust
your reticle again.
Power
Ring
Variable powered scopes (Ex. 3-9x42) have a power
ring usually located directly in front of the ocular housing. By twisting the power ring you can
control the magnification setting.
So on a 3-9x42 scope you can zoom from 3 to 9 power and anywhere in
between. On a fixed powered
scope, such as a 6x42, there will not be a power ring because the magnification
is permanently set at 6 power.
Windage/Elevation
Turret
The
windage turret controls the left to right movement of the
reticle, and is generally located on the right side of the scope. The elevation turret
controls the up and down movement of the reticle, and is generally
located on the top of the scope.
NcSTAR offers a variety of scopes in 1/2,
1/4, and 1/8 MOA adjustments so you can choose the
scope that’s right for you.
Reticles
Mil-Dot
Standard
Mil Dot Reticle used to estimate range for increased
accuracy.
Rangefinder
Combination
of two Reticles in one. P4 sniper and unique choke style range finding reticle
designed for instant range estimation.
P4 Sniper
Specially
designed Reticle to estimate range with quickness and accuracy using a simple
mathematical formula.
Plex
Standard
plex Reticle gives the shooter a more natural acquisition
between the Reticle and the target.
Red
Dot
The
red dot Reticle only illumines in the center giving you a 2 moa
dot for easy shot placement in virtually any light
condition
Small
Cross
Similar
to the red dot Reticle, the small cross only illuminates a
small portion of the Reticle for those who do not want full
illumination
Star
Burst
Reticle
is found only on models D4B, D4S, D4C, and
DTB4
Bullseye
Reticle
is found only on models D4B, D4S, D4C, and
DTB4
Cross
Reticle
is found only on models D4B, D4S, D4C, and
DTB4
Dot
All
of our red dot sights are reflex type with 3 MOA size while a
few are 5 MOA or 2 MOA
Q - Are NcSTAR optics water
proof, fog proof, and shock proof?
A- All NcSTAR scopes are
rigorously tested to stand up to the toughest conditions. First,
all
of our scopes are dry nitrogen purged expelling all oxygen making them
impervious
to fog and moisture build up. Next,
our scopes are dunked in a 1 meter
tank
of water to ensure that they are properly sealed and water tight. The last phase is
shock
testing. Our scopes are
mounted on a platform that replicates the recoil and
pressure
of a .50 cal. Should any of these
features fail due to defect, we stand behind
our
products 100%.
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Q -
My scope has run out of adjustment therefore I cannot zero
it. Is it defective?
A
- Chances are, your scope is NOT defective. In many cases it is a problem with
the
mount
set-up. Check to be sure that
your mounts and rings are straight and properly
tightened. Shimming the scope will likely solve
the problem, as long as it is done
properly. If you shim your scope improperly then
internal damage may be the result.
If
you are unsure how to properly shim a scope then consult a trusted
gunsmith.
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Q
- My compact scope will not fit on my bolt
action rifle. Is there something
that can be
done?
A - Compact scopes are
meant to be mounted on short carbine style rifles. For example, a
compact
scope will not fit a long bolt action with standard bases simply because there
will
be not be enough mounting surface on the main tube to stretch the length of the
action. An alternative would be to mount a one
piece Weaver Style Base that covers
the
length of the action. For a
bolt action rifle a full size scope will probably be more
Q - What do the numbers on my rifle scope
represent?
A - The numbers printed on NcSTAR
scopes represent the power size and the objective
size
in millimeters. For example, if
4x30 is printed on your scope then the
magnification
of your scope is fixed at 4 power (object will appear 4 times closer
than
it
actually is) and the objective lens size is 30 millimeters in diameter. If 3-9x42 is
printed
on your scope then the magnification is variable between 3-9 power
(able to
zoom
in and out between 3 and 9 by adjusting the powering) and the objective
lens
size
is 42 millimeters in diameter.
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Q - I need an owner's manual for my
NcSTAR product.
Can I order one directly from
NcSTAR?
A - You can download a copy of the
instruction manual from this site.
If you cannot find
the
instructions for your particular item, then call our Tech Support
Customer Service
Center
at 1-866-627-8278, and we will send you a copy.
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Q - How does the P4 Sniper
Reticle work?
A - Click Here for a
tutorial and how to properly use the P4 Sniper
Reticle.
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Q - How does the Rangefinder
Reticle work?
A -
Click Here
for a tutorial and how to properly use the Rangefinder
Reticle.
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Q - How do I change the battery
in my NcSTAR scope?
A -For most NcSTAR illuminated
scopes the battery housing will be located inside of the
rheostat
knob (the knob that controls the on/off function of the
illumination). You
will
notice
a thin cap on top of the rheostat knob.
Hold the knob firmly in place and twist
the
top cap counter clockwise. Unscrew
the cap completely to reveal the battery
housing. Remove the old battery and dispose of
properly. Be sure to
replace it with
the
same battery type, not doing so may cause damage to the unit.
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Q - How do I install my sunshade
to my NcSTAR rifle scope?
A -You will want to make sure that you are
using an NcSTAR brand sunshade on an
NcSTAR
scope that is sunshade compatible. On the end of the objective
housing
you
will notice a ring. Twist this ring
counter clock wise to remove it.
Once
this
ring is removed you will see the exposed threads which the sunshade attaches
to.
Twist
the sunshade onto the scope clockwise until it is snug, but do not over tighten.
Once
you have the sunshade on install the ring in the same fashion to complete the
process.
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Q - How do I contact
NcSTAR for live tech support?
A - You can reach a Tech Support
representative by calling us toll free at
1-866-627-8278.
We
will be happy to assist you with questions, comments, or concerns that you
may
have
with your product.
