boldasabear,
"I also saw some Walther (German) scopes that I would swear were the NcStar scopes with their name stamped on them (private labeling) for $250.00! Just my 2cents worth."
You may be right. This add claims that they manufacture these scopes for other brand names.
here is a clip from the add.
Why spend $200, $300 OR MORE, when you can get this OUTRAGEOUS DEAL on this Brand New 6-24x50mm ILLUMINATED RIFLE SCOPE WITH ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES: SELECTABLE ELECTRONICALLY ILLUMINATED RANGEFINDER (see picture), AND AN ADJUSTABLE OBJECTIVE AND FINGER ADJUSTABLE OVER-SIZE TARGET TURRETS! This scope comes out of the same factory that makes scopes for many well known names! New Century Science & Technology, "NcStar", is one of the worlds largest manufacturers of Fine Sporting Optics. This HIGH-END UNIT is perfect for any Tactical, Hunting, Target or Varmint Rifle where you would prefer the Built In Range Finder and the larger 50mm objective.
Features: Sharp Bright Field of View, SELECTABLE ELECTRONIC ILLUMINATION RANGEFINDER, Great Power and Wide Angle, Nitrogen Filled and Fog-Proof, Fully Coated COOL GREEN Lens and Heavy Duty Recoil Resistant. FREE MATTE BLACK WEAVER TYPE RINGS INCLUDED WITH THIS GREAT DEAL! Email us for additional specifications or technical related questions. This scope is NcStar Item #SEFR62450G.
Can't hurt to check it out!